Does anyone still collect memorabilia concerning NASA such as original slides of the first moon landing?

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Yes, I do. However memorabilia is getting very difficult to find these days, although occasionally items crop up on eBay. One has to be very careful, though, especially when you collect Autographs of astronauts. A genuine Armstrong autograph can demand over US$1000 or UK£700, and is relatively easy to fake to an untrained eye. As an example I have Jim Lovell's (Apollo 13) autograph on his book 'Lost Moon' as a first edition first print mint condition copy - which is far more providential than a slip of paper with a scribblle on it. Original slides of the first moon landing are still relatively low in value, but, as material gets harder to find they are bound to increase in value over the years. If you are thinking of collecting memorabilia, make sure that you use proper dealers and that providence is obtained. Ebay canbe a good source, but you really need to know exactly what you are looking for in order to distinguish between genuine articles and fakes sold by unscrupulous people trying to make a fast buck.