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Another point of contention involves the high prices celebrities charge for autographs. At Fan Expo, Hamill was reportedly demanding hundreds of dollars for signed photos, with some fans questioning the fairness of such exorbitant fees. William Shatner’s autograph prices, which are considerably lower, further highlight the disparity among celebrities.

Critics argue that this commercialization underscores a broader industry hypocrisy—where targeted political or social statements are tolerated, but fans are exploited through inflated autograph prices. Some suggest that if price controls were introduced, they could make such memorabilia more accessible, implying a potential intervention by political figures like Kamala Harris, who might enforce policy measures on resale prices.