To email or not to email?

[LakersMC]

I have an email & 'normal' address for a couple of players. Do you think it's better to send an email asking for permission to send, or should I just send? Or maybe it doesn't make a difference?
Wanted your opinions.

[druce26]

I've done it a few times with people that I've never seen successes with. If they respond to you, at least you know they'll probably sign.

[yankeesfan1324]

If they sign for most people, then just send it. If they don't sign much, then email first so you don't waste stamps and cards.

[adcgjh]

I've sent email numerous times to different athletes and have never received a response back

[indyreds]

It would not hurt to email. You might even get a shocker if you add you address under your name and get a autograph sent to you without the snail mail request being sent. I have had some great luck with email in the past. My best was an email to Magic Johnson. He actually sent me a signed jersey! Yeah, I framed that baby up!

[dsolzman]

I'm surprised Magic responded given how much he charges to sign.

[indyreds]

Yeah I was shocked as well. I sent email asking for an address that I might be able to mail a autograph request to him and he topped that!

[dsolzman]

Outside of coaches (well, secretaries), I've had Spink winners email me the mailing address of where to send a photo to get signed, especially since many of them have retired.

[slitz]

i've emailed a few guys thru their work or charities. most were cool. one guy said to send but i never got my photo back

[LakersMC]

i've emailed a few guys thru their work or charities. most were cool. one guy said to send but i never got my photo back

Oh, this is the worst. I've had this happen a couple times. People saying they will get my stuff signed for me. And I never see it again. I'd rather you ignore me instead.