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I sent a 1990 Topps Card, 2000 Fleer Skybox Impact Card, handwritten letter, and SASE. I received both cards signed! On the Topps Card, he wrote "To Jeff: 2 Bills" and on the Fleer Card he wrote "To Jeff: 2 Bucs" Only 40 days! Thank you so much, Mr. Christie!

I sent a 1997 Bowman’s Best Topps Card, handwritten letter, and SASE. I received the 1997 Bowman's Best Topps Card signed! On the card, he wrote "To Jeff" Only 49 days! Thank you so much, Mr. Galloway!

I sent a 1992 NFL Pro Set Card, 1997 Upper Deck Card, $2, handwritten letter, and SASE. I received the 1992 card unsigned, a price guide for future autographs, and the 1993 Upper Deck Card signed! On the 1993 Upper Deck, he wrote "HOF 03 2016" Only 9 days! This is my second success from James Lofton! Thank you so much, Mr. Lofton!

Here are a few of the tips that I have found aid in receiving autographs from former players:

1. Always send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. (SASE) This makes it much easier for the person autographing your card to simply drop the letter off in the mail, rather than to have to come up with their own postage.

2. Always send a handwritten letter, never a typed one. This will add an air of authenticity to your request, and will make your request feel more personal. Write ...

I sent a 2006 Topps Total Card, handwritten letter, and SASE. I received a 2006 Topps Total Card signed! Beside his autograph, he wrote: “71” Under his autograph, he wrote: “HOF ’14” Only 14 days! This is my second success from Walter Jones! Thank you so much, Mr. Jones!