Starting TTM!

[Mike13198]

What about postage, say I send 2 cards and a letter how many stamps on that one? Then what about the SASE

[djauwerda]

What about postage, say I send 2 cards and a letter how many stamps on that one? Then what about the SASE

As long as you are not sending GU cards that are really thick, one stamp on the envelope and one on the SASE are enough. If you send to anyone in Canada, postage does differ.

This also reminds me a big rule of thumb. Never send something that you can't stand to lose. Too many times TTM's don't come back.

[mrveggieman]

Send smaller envelope along with 1 or 2 cards and a short note to your favorite ballplayer to request that he signs. NBA is right around the corner and Dirk is as close as a slam dunk ttm as you can get. You can write him c/o the dallas mavs. I also got ttm success from former nfl qbs Joe Theismann, Warren Moon, Dan Fouts and Jay Fielder.

[maxzemke24]

If you want baseball success try for Pat Neshek and any minor leaguer theyre almost always a success.

[mrveggieman]

If you want baseball success try for Pat Neshek and any minor leaguer theyre almost always a success.

Yeah I forgot about Pat Neshek. Although I never had the pleasure of trying him myself I heard that he is pretty much a slam dunk for baseball. Where is he playing at right now?

[Rudickulous]

Baltimore's AAA Tidefolk I believe. Nice guy.

[ReedAutos]

You can place up to 5 regular trading cards with letter in an envelope for one forever stamp. The return envelope will also need one forever stamp. i always place to blank index cards around the cards for protection. Sometimes the athlete or celebrity will sign those which is a bonus if you want to have cut signature custom cards made. Hard cover books are a great item to get signed as well. Plus , books have a higher value than signed cards.

Now the letter.. Handwritten letters are more personal than a printed template letter. Show interest in the person you are sending to. Don't just say," I'm a huge fan and can I have your autograph?" Your letter needs sincerity and substance. The more interesting your letter is, the better your odds are in receiving an autograph. Do some research on who you are sending to. I remember sending Christmas cards out to football players and received some awesome autographs in return (Dick Butkus, Ted Hendricks, Gale Sayers to name a few)

Patience, Patience, Patience..the quickest autograph i received was 5 days and the longest wait was 2 years. Never ever ever send anything you are not willing to lose. If you do have something of value to send, put insurance on it through the post office.

Addresses:
There are so many ways to find an address. Use the TTM manager on this site as well as the forums. There are many websites on the web who offer addresses for TTM collectors.

[Mike13198]

Thanks a lot guys...Where do my cards go in the SASE or the regular envelope?

[Mike13198]

I am sending out a package with 3 JJ Watt cards!

[ReedAutos]

You need to place your items inside the return envelope, of course. When they tear open to first envelope, the return is all they will have left. Use ready self sealing envelopes but do not seal the return envelope. The reason being many of the older athletes or celebrities may have trouble with the use of their hands so these type of envelopes are easier to open and close for them.

Check out my thread to see some of my returns!


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