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03-22-2009, 11:20 PM #1
TTM Autograph Question
Ok, I have two official baseballs, who are the two baseball players current or old that I should send to that respond and autograph and send back the quickest?
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03-23-2009, 12:37 AM #2
The better question is: "whose autograph would you like to have on a ball?"
Really, I never understand these types of questions. Aren't you building a collection based on whose autographs you actually want to have? If you're looking for inspiration, try the success threads. That will show you who other collectors have been receiving TTM. Ask yourself these kinds of questions instead:
Are you trying to collect HOF autos? In that case, Snider, Doerr and Kell are the easiest choices for a ball. They're the cheapest and most reliable. If you're up to spending a few bucks, try sending to Gossage ($10), Fingers ($15) or Carlton ($25). You'll get them back and they all have gorgeous sigs.
Are you wanting to collect Award winners or other notable players? ROY? CY? MVPs? There are a ton of guys who sign for free or for cheap. Frank Viola ($5), Jim Lonborg, Al Rosen, John Matlack, Mark Fidrych, Ron Kittle, Bob Turley, Vern Law, Dick Groat, Phil Cavarretta, Marty Marion, and Bobby Shantz are all great.
Do you have a favorite team or player? Why not try a little research and see who signs from your favorite squad? Or, how about a team ball with players from different eras on it?
Your collection is a reflection on you as a collector. I have appreciated the feedback I've received from a guy like Andy Sonnanstine so much that I've sent to him dozens upon dozens of items to be signed and shared. I have 25 or more autos from him already. He's never going to be in the HOF, but he's far and away the most interesting player in the game to me, so I enjoy collecting him.
I'm trying to gather a signature from every living Brooklyn Dodger. I'm almost there (darn you Koufax!!!) and have loved putting that collection together. I also love adding signatures from obscure players. Guys like Cliff Dapper, who was the only player to ever be traded for an announcer, or like Mike Palagyi (just look his career up. It's amazing). I treasure those items as much, if not more, than my HOFers. I feel like my collection reflects the love I have for baseball and great athletes in general as well as my real passion, the rich history of the game of baseball.
Collect who and what you like and you'll never be disappointed.
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03-23-2009, 01:07 AM #3
Rockiesfan33 love your prior post here! I agree 110%! You can always check the threads to see who is signing currently, but you should definately only send it to a player whose autograph that you want.
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03-23-2009, 09:01 AM #4
Rockiesfan makes a GREAT point. You done did take the words right out of my mouth. You know what's next..."can anyone send these autograph requests out for me"
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03-23-2009, 11:28 AM #5
You know it's just a matter of time...
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03-23-2009, 02:41 PM #6
Freakin' noob, never in the 12 years that I have been sending out TTM requests have I ever asked "Who'll sign the quickest" and then send out a request to them. I totally agreed with RockiesFan33, it should be more of who would you like to add to your collection instead of who is willing to sign for you the fastest.
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03-23-2009, 04:36 PM #7
Maybe I should of mentioned that I am moving in like 2 months, so I wanted to know which one signed the fastest because I didn't wan't to send out the ball and then it comes to the old house and someone's got a free autographed ball, you know?
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03-23-2009, 04:49 PM #8
Your answer is in the Success thread, then. Most members post how long it took their autos to come back in the mail. You'll get a good gauge in that thread of who is a quick signer and who is not.
Do you plan on having your mail forwarded by the USPS? If so, you shouldn't have to worry too much about return time for most signers.
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03-23-2009, 06:45 PM #9
It isn't like when you move your mail just stops. You go to the Post Office and fill out a mail forwarding card. Then, PRESTO, your mail follows you to your new home. Just a note, you should inform your credit cards (if you have any) and magazine subscription that you are moving. Of let your parents handle it, whichever.
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03-23-2009, 08:41 PM #10
rockiesfan33 you took the words right out of my mouth, i find it cool as a fellow dodger fan you are trying to collect any and all brooklyn auto's i have got erskine and zimmer and pafko ttm, can you reccommend any other brooklyn dodgers who are fun to get ttm???
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Originally Posted by 203gunner 
