Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee charged fans up to $500 for his autograph at Horror Con, with prices varying based on what items fans wanted signed, according to comments shared via Alternative Nation.
The pricing structure reflected the item’s size and value. Standard photos, cassettes, CDs and books cost $100 per signature. Albums, toys, drumsticks, large photos and posters were $150. Drumheads, cymbals and other non-guitar instruments went for $250, while guitars and pickguards cost $500 each.
Alternative Nation reported the breakdown of Lee’s autograph prices: “$100 — Standard photos, cassettes, CDs and books. $150 — Albums, toys, drumsticks, large photos and posters. $250 — Drumheads, cymbals and other non-guitar instruments. $500 — Guitars and pickguards. All prices were per signature. That means getting your favorite Mötley Crüe album signed would cost $150, while having Tommy sign a guitar would set you back $500. For collectors, an autograph from the legendary drummer might be worth the money. But for other fans, those prices could be hard to justify.”
Mötley Crüe fans reacted with mixed opinions to the high prices. One fan expressed skepticism, saying, “Like he doesn’t have enough money already.”
Another fan offered a more nuanced view. “For the ones trying to turn around and make a buck selling it on eBay, I agree with what’s being charged.. For a real fan who just loves Tommy and wants an autograph to have and keep I feel different but how do you know who’s who…. Most people nowadays just want a signature to make money off it so Tommy charging that much is understandable,” the fan said.
A third fan noted their own experience with similar pricing. “I paid $500 for Mick Mars autograph, but it came with a guitar that I didn’t already own lol,” they added.
Lee’s autograph pricing was on display at Horror Con over the past weekend. The reactions show how fans view the value of celebrity signatures differently.
Tommy Lee co-founded Mötley Crüe with Nikki Sixx and Greg Leon in 1981. The band became one of the best-selling rock acts of the 1980s, and Lee earned recognition for his powerful drumming style and dramatic live performances. After leaving the band in 1999 to pursue a solo career, he rejoined Mötley Crüe in 2004 following a five-year absence. Today, Mötley Crüe remains a major global draw more than 40 years after their formation.
Mötley Crüe wrapped up a two-year world stadium tour in late 2023 and launched a new chapter in 2024 by signing to Big Machine Records and releasing the single “Dogs of War.” The band returned to the Las Vegas Strip in 2025 for their third Sin City residency, performing ten nights at Dolby Live at Park MGM. This marked the band’s first Vegas residency since 2013.
Celebrity autograph pricing at conventions typically follows a tiered structure negotiated between the celebrity’s management and the event organizers. Standard pricing covers items provided by the convention or purchased at the celebrity’s table, while fan-brought items—anything attendees bring themselves to be signed—usually cost significantly more. The higher pricing for personal items reflects that the celebrity is signing something they did not provide and may take more time to position and personalize.
Lee’s approach to autograph pricing at Horror Con falls within this common industry practice. Collectors and fans seeking rare or high-value items face steeper costs than those purchasing standard photos or memorabilia, a structure that distinguishes between casual attendees and serious collectors looking to obtain valuable signed pieces.
