Sending entire SI magazines to be signed?

I was thinking about sending an entire SI magazine to somebody so they could sign the cover. Is this a good idea? Would the signature stick, or would it rub off onto the envelope? I don't want to just rip off the cover... How many forever stamps would I need for this? 3 on my outgoing envelope and SASE? I'd just send a normal SI magazine, LOR, and SASE.

Four forever stamps should do the trick both ways. SI or SI kids magazine are great items to get autographed.

thanks, so the auto will stay on the magazine?

Yeah if the ballplayer uses a black or blue sharpie you should be fine.

I just sent one and it was around $2.40 there and $2.12 back, so 6 Forever stamps there and 5 back ( I also sent it between 2 file folders, which added a little weight)

I haveaton of SI and SI kids covers signed and they are great.I usually just send the cover but you want to get thos plastic page protectors.You can get a box for like $5 in office max or staples.Slide it in mail it out and it should not rub off the sig.

yeah i sent out a mike trout SI magazine. I'm hoping to get it back soon

I have a ton of signed SIs......all have held up well with Sharpie blue/black. I have also had some done in Silver paint marker. I have never sent any ttm though, all mine are in person. If you want to save a few bucks or don't have the magazine you want to send you can always send a print of the cover which usually doesn't have the mailing label at all.

Watch when you are sending out the older ones, too. The Mags from the 80s had a lot more advertising in them, and therefore are heavier. The may cost closer to 3 dollars for shipping.

They sell plastic hard protector sleeves for magazines similiar to what you put cards and photos in. Any reputable card shop should carry them.