2 Questions about TTM

[indyreds]

Send a sharpie, yes or no??

The only time I would ever send what I want is signed in would be for a baseball as I would only want that in a blue pen and they are so cheap. Usually players do have sharpies believe it or not. The success rate does vary by player. I have gotten a fair share of my 8x10s back, but usually send only to folks that sign well.

You wanted cheap 8x10's? How about free ones? Here is a link that I use once a month.
http://www.hotprints.com/en/full-pag...m_medium=email
I select Maxbook and then build a photobook each month with the same player on the front and back of a page. It costs nothing at all to get it mailed to me or made. I remove the staple from the middle and cut them into individual pages. I now have a free 8x10 to mail out and they can choose what side they want to autograph. Best of luck with your mailings.

[slitz]

i only send sharpies if i want the photo done in a specific color. for example, I had a pic of ruben amaro in a black suit with a black scoreboard behind him. I wanted it done in silver, so i sent silver. if i dont care what they sign with, then i dont send a sharpie

[SPB903]

Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it. And I apologize for all of the questions but I have 2 more.

1) If I decide to send a donation to a player with a charity, would I send personal check or cash (Im assuming check)

2) Whats the rule of thumb on sending requests to the same team? Example, Im a Packers fan, so at some point I would like to attempt TTM with many of the Packers players. Also in the same context, should I pretty much use a generic letter or try to personalize each letter so it doesnt sound shady or like Im trying to BS them???

Thanks again!

[slitz]

1- i'd write a check so you know it goes to the charity.

2- i personalize if i can. mention a favorite moment from their career or something. some guys are just tough if they played before you were born.

[indyreds]

Should your bank still give you back cancelled checks you would have their autograph on the back as well. Definately try to personalize part of the letters.