TTM Autographs

[jchurlbert]

Does anybody here collect Through the mail autographs. I have been doing it for a number of years and have received back alot of autographs?

Let me know if you do this or if you would like to start. I can help.--jch

[pesky6]

JC, this is something I do here and there. I usually send out bunches, then go for months without sending any. My responses have been decent, not great, depite the fact that I don't usually go for marquee players.

One thing I'd like to do is to write to former negro league players, but I don't know where to find their addresses. Do you have a source for these addresses? Any info would be great, thanks.

[jchurlbert]

I have a book with tons of addy's. If anybody needs some LMK and I will help.--jch

[Zito75]

I've done this before. Back in the late 80's I got players like Will Clark, Cecil Fielder, Gary Gaetti, David Cone and Dennis Eckersley through the mail. I have always sent one or 2 cards with an SASE (of course) straight to the stadium. I also tried Tony Gwynn and Kirby Puckett, and both were returned and marked "return to sender." It's a crap shoot to say the least.

[jchurlbert]

I've done this before. Back in the late 80's I got players like Will Clark, Cecil Fielder, Gary Gaetti, David Cone and Dennis Eckersley through the mail. I have always sent one or 2 cards with an SASE (of course) straight to the stadium. I also tried Tony Gwynn and Kirby Puckett, and both were returned and marked "return to sender." It's a crap shoot to say the least.


I have one success with Gwynn. Signed one card.

[pesky6]

my registration with hobbyinsider.net was revoked. Apparently, my application didn't meet their lofty standards.

[jchurlbert]

my registration with hobbyinsider.net was revoked. Apparently, my application didn't meet their lofty standards.


Are you serious. That is rediculous. I will take care of that. Let me know if you need any addy's--jch

[sandiegojoe777]

Where did ya get the book of adresses. I could use one of those

[AutographCollector]

Where did ya get the book of adresses. I could use one of those
Here's the form that I used to get Jack Smalling's 13th address list. http://www.baseballaddresses.com/coverpage.html
I love it. :)

jchurlbert: I have been collecting autographs through the mail since the late 80's. I have a ton of autos on baseball cards, signed 5x7's, and 8x10's that retired and current players have sent me through the mail. (Of course I send two cards for them to sign, and they mostly send me other goodies back). It's a great hobby. If anyone needs advice on who signs, and who doesn't sign please feel free to post here or private message me.
~Tony~
P.S.
I received one card signed in the mail today from Ned Garver who started in 1948. Check out his stats here: http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/G/Garver_Ned.stm

[egautographs]

I do TTM also, I have send cards to get signed for about 2 years, and have over a thousand successes. I have send over a dozen baseballs to get signed as well, with successes from George Brett, Robin Yount, Duke Snider, Bobby Doerr, Billy Williams, Bill Mazeroski, Lee MacPhail, Ryne Sandberg, Carlton Fisk, and George Kell. I am also working on complete signed sets, including the tough 1979 TCMA and 1988/1989/1990 Pacific Legends sets. I am slowly, but surely getting the 2004 Topps baseball set done, as well as the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Topps Fan Favorites sets. If anyone is interested in trading, please shoot me a pm, I have numerous signed cards to trade.

[AutographCollector]

I do TTM also, I have send cards to get signed for about 2 years, and have over a thousand successes. If anyone is interested in trading, please shoot me a pm, I have numerous signed cards to trade.
Send me a shirt list of autos that your looking for/ Mind you I have mostly signed cards from retired players. pm me or e-mail me at Crombiesse@yahoo.com

[T206King]

Does anybody here collect Through the mail autographs. I have been doing it for a number of years and have received back alot of autographs?

Let me know if you do this or if you would like to start. I can help.--jch


hello,
I am looking to write 1930's, 1940's players can you help me? my email

volvo947@sympatico.ca THANKs!

[SouthSideChamps05]

I have just started to send auto request through the mail, but haven't had much success. I usually only get replies from minor leagers and prospects.
I want to send baseballs and 8x10's to the players, because those are worth more, but I'm afraid I won't get replies, and if I don't get replies, that'll just be a waste of money.
Any tips?
Please send me a private message.

[Good Men wear Black and White]

Hey, yeah i havn't tryed through the mail aoutographs but id like to start, how do you find players adresse's?
thanks,
jim

[SouthSideChamps05]

I am about to buy this book, Autograph Collector's handbook #13, but I was wondering if it would be the best to buy. Any other current lists you'd recomend, or how this book is?

[egautographs]

I am about to buy this book, Autograph Collector's handbook #13, but I was wondering if it would be the best to buy. Any other current lists you'd recomend, or how this book is?

Harvey's book is by far, much, much better than Smallings. His address is here:

Sports Address Lists (http://www.sportsaddresslists.com)

He has much more information than Smallings and actually tests a lot of the addresses himself.

[the pyromaniac]

I've been collecting TTM autographs since 1993. In that time I've managed to get more than 350 different guys to sign, concentrating mostly on current and ex-Braves and natives of southwest and southside Virginia. I use Harvey's list, which is definitely the best one out there.

[SouthSideChamps05]

I've been collecting TTM autographs since 1993. In that time I've managed to get more than 350 different guys to sign, concentrating mostly on current and ex-Braves and natives of southwest and southside Virginia. I use Harvey's list, which is definitely the best one out there.

i guess i should have waited a little more to buy smallings then. well too late now. ill probably buy harveys then after i get a few more dollars. smallings can't be too bad

[the pyromaniac]

I wouldn't say Smalling's is a bad list, but Meiselman's is better. I've never seen a list that's anywhere near as comprehensive. I've only been able to pin down one Major Leaguer (past or present) that there's no listing for, and that's Ryan Zimmerman, who's only about 20 games into his big-league career. Most of the guys who debuted in 2005 that I've looked up are in there.

[SouthSideChamps05]

I don't really understand what c/o's are. Do you only put c/o's (in care of...) if the person you want works or plays with the organization? Or can you do it for anyone. Example- I send a letter to the White Sox that reads: Carlton Fisk c/o ChicagO White Sox. Will the organization send it to Fisk? Or should I only send to player's home addresses?

[egautographs]

c/o means "care of"

[SouthSideChamps05]

c/o means "care of"

I knew that, but what I'm trying to ask is when should you send a ttm with a c/o, or when to send it to a home address. Like, if you sent a ttm to let's say, duke snider, would you send it to his home addy or c/o HOF?

[egautographs]

Sorry :) Didn't read all of your note. It doesn't matter weather you put c/o in front or not, it will go to that person as long as you have their name above their address on the envelope

[PHENIA FILMS]

anybody with addresses or contacts from the players from the late 70s to late 80s? id like to try getting some sigs through the mail for the first time.
if anybody can help me find some of these players thru past experiences where it was easy and authentic.
im looking to send out some of my TOPPS BASEBALL cards to be signed from sets 1981,1984,1985....any help out there, without paying big time money to join contact clubs like MLB ALUMNI ASS. or that address book thing.
i have some signed cards that i can give you in exchange for some addresses.
i have some doubles from TOPPS 1981,1984,1985 plus some other additions like any DONRUSS,FLEER and other TOPPS years availible for trades......:lookitup

[Mike D.]

New to the forum, first of what I hope will become many posts!

I have collected autographs through the mail off and on for years...I find it to be a cheap, easy way to enjoy to the fun of collecting cards and following the sport. Opening up the mailbox on any given day and finding a little "treat" sure helps break up the usual junk mail and bills!

I mostly send to either the team's home stadium or spring training site, or a minor league affiliate. I have send some items to retired players (I have a now out of date copy of Smallings book).

I've also taken a few shots in the dark...sent one to Bill Lee recently addressed just to "Bill Lee, Craftsbury Vt" with the zip, and it not only found him, but he sent back my card signed. He even threw an extra 2 cent stamp on my SASE, since postage had gone up since I sent the card.

Most recently, two nice autographs arrived from Red Sox manager Terry Franconia this week.

I have probably 150 or so autograghs from about about 75 different players, a large percentage of them Red Sox.

[SouthSideChamps05]

How do you guys send out baseballs and pictures for ttm? what kinds of envelopes do you use?

[Good Men wear Black and White]

this is a thred to show recent success and Failure of TTM aoutographs (through the mail)

[Captain Cold Nose]

This thread had its last post less than a month ago.

http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=22224

[Utter Chaos]

How do you guys send out baseballs and pictures for ttm? what kinds of envelopes do you use?I'd be curious to know how you guys do it too especially with baseball cards. Do you include a note? If so is it short or lengthy? What do you say in the note? Do you refer to the player as Mr. so and so or call him by his first name? I would imagine you would include a Self Addressed Stamp Envelope.

[Mike D.]

I'd be curious to know how you guys do it too especially with baseball cards. Do you include a note? If so is it short or lengthy? What do you say in the note? Do you refer to the player as Mr. so and so or call him by his first name? I would imagine you would include a Self Addressed Stamp Envelope.

Here's what I do:

I use a small envelope as my SASE (3 5/8 x 6 1/2), and put the card(s) in it between two index cards.

I then wrap my note around that (8x11 paper). I keep the note short but sweet, personalized, and always refer to the player as "Mr." I talk about the player and his team, then ask him nicely to sign the cards I enclosed.

All these go into a larger envelope (standard #10) and get mailed off to the player.

[SouthSideChamps05]

this is a thred to show recent success and Failure of TTM aoutographs (through the mail)

There's no use in that. Start a new clean thread to show ttm successes, you don't want a cluttered thread. It would be really nice if we could get it stickied then. Next success I get, or anyone else gets, post it on a new thread, and hopefully it will catch on, and maybe get stickied. This would also be a nice place to ask ttm questions.

[Good Men wear Black and White]

There's no use in that. Start a new clean thread to show ttm successes, you don't want a cluttered thread. It would be really nice if we could get it stickied then. Next success I get, or anyone else gets, post it on a new thread, and hopefully it will catch on, and maybe get stickied. This would also be a nice place to ask ttm questions.

dont be critizing me, i was acualy trying to start a new thread but it came up as a quote, you no me so next time send me a privite message about it,

anyways i started a new thread about ttm like i ment to the first time check it out

[baseballjim]

i have not tried ttm autos.... i am very interested, but need some help starting out. any help ia appreciated.

[baseballchamp14]

How do you guys send out baseballs and pictures for ttm? what kinds of envelopes do you use?

Just to follow up on this I was also wondering how to send baseballs. Anybody know

[AutographCollector]

Just to follow up on this I was also wondering how to send baseballs. Anybody know
Private message Hudsonharden. He sends baseballs out all the time. I'm sure that he can help you out.

[icee82]

I usually limit the number of baseballs that are out to three or less. I do not want to start taking financial hits because I am not receiving my balls back. They are too expensive to send out and lose.

[can8ianben]

Does anybody here collect Through the mail autographs. I have been doing it for a number of years and have received back alot of autographs?

Let me know if you do this or if you would like to start. I can help.--jch

Is the offer still good? This was posted a while ago, I'm looking to get a few autographs from the 92-93 Blue Jays - Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar, Devon White, Pat Borders, etc...

Any help?

[edsachs1]

I have a question but not sure it needs its own thread:

Has anyone tried to get prospects in the Arizona Fall (or Hawaiian Winter) League? I just saw the rosters and there are going to be some nice prospects going. The O's especially have sent some very good players.

[AutographCollector]

I have a question but not sure it needs its own thread:

Has anyone tried to get prospects in the Arizona Fall (or Hawaiian Winter) League? I just saw the rosters and there are going to be some nice prospects going. The O's especially have sent some very good players.

Yep. I tried a few players in the AFL last yr. I treat them just like normal ttm requests. Out of 6 last yr that I sent to AFL players I got 5 back. Pretty good return rate if you ask me. :)

[edsachs1]

Yep. I tried a few players in the AFL last yr. I treat them just like normal ttm requests. Out of 6 last yr that I sent to AFL players I got 5 back. Pretty good return rate if you ask me. :)

Cool, there are some pretty good players going this year, so I'll send out a few requests.

[sfgiants1]

I have just started doing through the mail autographs. I was wondering who are some great signers, past and prsent, and their address. I know Pat Nesek is great because he has that website.

If anybody knows any great signers please email me.
kylelewis1993@yahoo.com

[AutographCollector]

I have just started doing through the mail autographs. I was wondering who are some great signers, past and prsent, and their address. I know Pat Nesek is great because he has that website.

If anybody knows any great signers please email me.
kylelewis1993@yahoo.com

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