After Adele finished her Munich residency on August 31st, she closed her final show by announcing that she would be taking a break from her music career.
“I just need a rest, and I’ve spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it now… I will not see you for an incredibly long time,” Adele told her audience of 73,000 from the stage.
But how will this affect the already limited market for Adele memorabilia? How will the prices of Adele’s autographs change?
The Rolling in the Deep singer has always been willing to sign autographs when asked (unless it was during a performance), but with sixteen Grammy Awards to her name, Adele has risen to such heights that she has become one of the more difficult stars to reach, making it increasingly rare to obtain her autograph. A quick glance at auction catalogs from recent years reveals that very few items of clothing or high-end memorabilia from Adele have gone under the hammer, while it’s possible to find almost anything from celebrities of a similar stature. The simple reason for this is that, like Celine Dion, Adele is meticulous about archiving the milestones of her career; her iconic outfits and awards remain strictly in her own possession.
The most collectors can hope for—beyond, of course, trying to catch one last live performance by Adele—is an original autograph from the 36-year-old star. However, as her star is still quite young in the firmament of celebrities, and auction houses are solely driven by profit, it’s pointless to search for items connected to her in traditional auctions. For this, eBay remains the most practical alternative.
We’ve already experienced what it’s like when Adele steps away from the spotlight for a few years. After the summer of 2017, she barely made any public appearances for three years, with the tabloid press left to report only on her vacation destinations. We can likely expect similar years ahead. Without shows, no new collectible items will be created, no programs to sign, and her private life will remain closely guarded. The conclusion is clear: the number of available autographs will decrease. While their value might not skyrocket, they will likely stabilize around the $1,500–$1,700 range. Fans, remaining loyal, will satisfy their hunger by making purchases, even if it becomes increasingly difficult for them.
This growing demand is something CollectorsChance.com seeks to address by offering an exceptionally rare and beautiful Adele autograph in an upcoming competition. Now, one lucky winner can own a piece of memorabilia that will be hard to come by in the coming years: a tour program from Adele’s Adele Live 2016 tour, signed by the artist herself. This autographed program comes from the Boston show on September 15, 2016. The 120-date tour promoted her 25 album around the globe, and at each stop, one lucky fan received a similar signed item. Be one of the few—one of only 120 worldwide—with this unique piece. Purchase your entry ticket today, as the odds are in your favor: a 1 in 300 chance to be the lucky winner, who could receive this priceless Adele relic just in time for Christmas, with free worldwide shipping.
