Deftones records signed by Chino Moreno are showing up online for hundreds of dollars following his recent clash with autograph seekers. Deftones vocalist halted an autograph session with fans in Dallas, Texas, prior to the band’s recent North American tour performance. Moreno was seen interacting with fans and initially signed vinyl records. However, as the volume of autograph requests grew, the singer reportedly expressed his frustration and stopped the signing.
“Go ahead and tell your friends I’m not doing this s**t no more. You guys go online in your little groups and s**t, tell people I’m not signing s**t no more. I signed these right now, but let them know I’m not signing anything.”, he said to one of the fans in a video which was circulating online at the time.
Following Chino‘s decision to stop signing autographs for fans in Dallas, online discussions have emerged regarding the possible reasons behind his actions. While some observers might view Moreno‘s move negatively, a significant portion of fan speculation centers on the possibility that the Deftones frontman suspected some individuals were not genuine fans but rather autograph flippers.
The theory suggests Moreno may have believed these individuals intended to profit by reselling the signed items online at inflated prices. Interest in autographed Deftones memorabilia has reportedly surged, fueled by the band’s enduring popularity and recent viral success on platforms like TikTok. This increased demand is evident in the success of their current U.S. arena tour.
Online marketplace eBay features numerous listings for Deftones autographs, with one Reddit user compiling screenshots showing items signed by Moreno and other band members being offered for hundreds of dollars. Notably, memorabilia retailer Coast To Coast Collectibles appears to have recently acquired a substantial number of Moreno‘s signatures, with albums averaging a listed price of $440 USD.
While the eBay listings aren’t directly linked to the recent Dallas incident, some items show Moreno wearing clothing similar to what he’s been seen wearing on the current tour, suggesting their recent acquisition.
The practice of autograph flipping is a long-standing issue for many artists. Similar to ticket scalping, the profits generated from reselling signed merchandise beyond the original cost of the item rarely benefit the artist or the band directly. This situation often creates frustration for musicians who dedicate their time to signing for fans.
