I found three returns waiting for me in the mailbox today.
Al Rosen was kind enough to sign a 1953 Topps for me in about 9 days.
Cliff Cook signed his 1961 Topps. I enclosed $5 with my request.
Don Kessinger signed a 1970 and 1972 Topps for me. This makes number 355 for my 1972 set.
I sent off a few cards to some Chris Potter signings. A couple 1965 Topps and some 1972 Topps. I won't get those back until late next month though.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Koegel, Rader, Richardson and Terwilliger
My returns are coming back now. Today I received four returns as well as a purchase from a fellow Sportscollectors.net member.
Doug Rader, a tough ttm signature, signed his 1972 Topps for me. I recently purchased this signed card from Chris Potter via Ebay, but when I saw some ttm requests being received by other SCN members, I decided to give it a try myself.
Pete Koegel signed his 1972 Topps for me. Mike Anderson is a tough autograph so I won't risk sending this through the mail to him. Twitchell has passed away.
Bobby Richardson signed his 1961 Topps for me. I sent this card last November.
Wayne Terwilliger signed his 1956 Topps and also enclosed a signed St. Paul Saints card for me. I enclosed $5 with my request.
Finally, I purchased a 2005 Washington Nationals inaugural year ball signed by Frank Robinson from a member on SCN. It is Steiner authenticated. I already have two baseballs signed by Robinson, but I got it for a good price so I couldn't resist. I should probably resist more often though.
Doug Rader, a tough ttm signature, signed his 1972 Topps for me. I recently purchased this signed card from Chris Potter via Ebay, but when I saw some ttm requests being received by other SCN members, I decided to give it a try myself.
Pete Koegel signed his 1972 Topps for me. Mike Anderson is a tough autograph so I won't risk sending this through the mail to him. Twitchell has passed away.
Bobby Richardson signed his 1961 Topps for me. I sent this card last November.
Wayne Terwilliger signed his 1956 Topps and also enclosed a signed St. Paul Saints card for me. I enclosed $5 with my request.
Finally, I purchased a 2005 Washington Nationals inaugural year ball signed by Frank Robinson from a member on SCN. It is Steiner authenticated. I already have two baseballs signed by Robinson, but I got it for a good price so I couldn't resist. I should probably resist more often though.
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autographed 1972 Topps
Friday, March 09, 2012
Russ Kemmerer Return
My requests are starting to trickle back.
Today I received a very nice return from Russ Kemmerer. In addition to signing a 1955 Bowman, 1958 Topps and 1959 Topps, he responded to my letter regarding his career after his playing days.
I also received a few cards I purchased on Ebay so I can begin sending out a few more requests.
Today I received a very nice return from Russ Kemmerer. In addition to signing a 1955 Bowman, 1958 Topps and 1959 Topps, he responded to my letter regarding his career after his playing days.
I also received a few cards I purchased on Ebay so I can begin sending out a few more requests.
Thursday, March 08, 2012
1972 Topps Purchases
Still no ttm returns, although I have sent out another 10 or so requests this week. I should start getting a few back very soon.
While preparing for a Chris Potter Sports signing, I was looking for some 1972 Topps on Ebay. However, I came across signed copies of some 1972 Topps for sale, also from Chris Potter. So, I was able to but a few for cheaper than it would have cost me to buy unsigned cards and send them in to his signings. I did also buy some unsigned cards to send in as well.
I ended up buying 9 signed cards including Bill Singer, Paul Blair, Doug Rader, Rick Auerbach, Darrel Chaney, Sonny Siebert, Earl Williams, Gene Alley and George Culver.
While preparing for a Chris Potter Sports signing, I was looking for some 1972 Topps on Ebay. However, I came across signed copies of some 1972 Topps for sale, also from Chris Potter. So, I was able to but a few for cheaper than it would have cost me to buy unsigned cards and send them in to his signings. I did also buy some unsigned cards to send in as well.
I ended up buying 9 signed cards including Bill Singer, Paul Blair, Doug Rader, Rick Auerbach, Darrel Chaney, Sonny Siebert, Earl Williams, Gene Alley and George Culver.
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autographed 1972 Topps
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Mr. October - Ron Lewis Living Legends
I bought another Ron Lewis Living Legends signed portrait. This time, Reggie Jackson. I bought this from InsiderSportsDeals.com, which is a TriStar web site. It is also authenticated by TriStar.
I haven't sent out many requests and only have 2 or 3 outstanding that I expect to come back with any certainty, so things will be slow for a while.
I haven't sent out many requests and only have 2 or 3 outstanding that I expect to come back with any certainty, so things will be slow for a while.
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Ron Lewis Living Legends
Friday, March 02, 2012
Joe Nathan - 2010 Allen & Ginter
A nice surprise today. I sent a card to Joe Nathan at the Ranger's Spring Training address. He was a good signer both in person and through the mail when he was with the Twins so I was hoping that would continue. It appears it has.
I'm doing surprisingly well on this team set. I also have Pavano, Young, Span, Kubel, Cuddyer, Hudson and Baker.
I still need Mauer, Thome, Morneau and Liriano. Thome will be tough (and expensive), but with some luck, I could get the other three at TwinsFest next year.
I'm doing surprisingly well on this team set. I also have Pavano, Young, Span, Kubel, Cuddyer, Hudson and Baker.
I still need Mauer, Thome, Morneau and Liriano. Thome will be tough (and expensive), but with some luck, I could get the other three at TwinsFest next year.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Al Dark Return and Whitey Ford Purchase
I continued my vintage return streak today with a 1953 Topps signed by Al Dark. I had enclosed $5 cash with my request. He also enclosed a signed religious pamphlet.
I had been looking for an unsigned Whitey Ford Living Legends Ron Lewis print, but found a signed, JSA authenticated copy on Ebay so I went ahead and bought it.
I hope to add a few more of these to my collection, including Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan.
I had been looking for an unsigned Whitey Ford Living Legends Ron Lewis print, but found a signed, JSA authenticated copy on Ebay so I went ahead and bought it.
I hope to add a few more of these to my collection, including Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan.
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Ron Lewis Living Legends
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