After acquiring the pieces leisurely over the years, Meador suddenly realized he had quite a collection. I had 200 pieces. He keeps a computer file containing information about each autograph including when and how he got it and anything else he knows about the piece. By the time they inherit the collection, many of the pieces could have ballooned in value. However, Meador isn't worried about how much the collection is worth.
Autographs are unique.
That's what interests me. Sentimental value is often stronger than monetary value.