More Signings, TTMs and Purchases

I received a mix of returns today.

Beginning with the ttm returns, Tony Kubek signed his 1957 Topps rookie card.  I had requested he add an inscription as "1957 AL ROY", and he switched it up a bit so it says, "1957 ROY AL".  At first glance it looks like it says "ROYAL".  A minor detail.  He also wrote a nice thank you note letting me know how my donation would be used.

My other through the mail return was from Manny Sanguillen, who signed a 1971 Topps NL Batting Leaders card already signed by Rico Carty, and a 1972 Topps Pirates team card.  The team card was purchased already signed by Bill Virdon (twice), Steve Blass, Gene Clines and Dave Giusti.  I then had Mazeroski sign it before sending it to Mr. Sanguillen.

I sent six cards in for a Bill Russell signing with Tom Orr to fill some holes in my sets.  I paid a couple dollars less per card than his normal ttm fee for sending in six cards.

I bought a Jorge Polanco signed 2022 Topps Heritage card.  I have a lot of signed Twins cards from this set.  I need to get a checklist to see how many I have left to get.

Finally, after posting a while ago about how I just realized Roger Clemens signed ttm for $100 per card, I came across this 2003 Topps Heritage.  I was just a bit more than sending it in and getting it slabbed myself, but this way I guaranteed a grade of 10 and a reasonable signature in blue.

Steve Bryre TTM Return - 1972 Topps and Buy Backs

I received one return today, which was one I mailed via Pirate Ship because I included a pen.  I was able to track it but this morning's tracking was very confusing and made it seem as if it was being sent back through the system after it was out for delivery today.  

Anyway, it showed up and included four 1972 Topps signed by Steve Brye.  He completed one copy of the 1972 Topps Twins Rookie Stars card and signed another buy back copy.  

He added the 15th signature to one of my 1972 Topps Twins team cards, and just the second signature to the buy back copy.

That team card now has signatures of:

- Jim Strickland

- Ray Corbin

- Eric Soderholm

- George Mitterwald

- Phil Roof

- Leo Cardenas

- Jim Perry

- Tom Hall

- Rick Renick

- Rich Reese

- Steve Luebber

- Steve Braun

- Pete Hamm

- Bob Gebhard

- Steve Brye

There are still several players I could add (Nettles, Blyleven, Kaat, Oliva, etc) but am hesitant to keep sending this one out.  Maybe I'll send it to Nettles.  I'm working on another card with the bigger names only.

This 1972 Topps is a nice upgrade over the other one I have, since Brye signed it in thick black marker.  But that one I completed ttm for all three players, as opposed to this one, which I purchased with Haydel's signature on it.

I had enclosed $10 with my request although he doesn't normally charge.  But he returned the $10 with the cards, and also answered some questions in my letter.

Roger McDowell Grand Slam Print

I forgot to post this earlier today.  I received this back from a mail-in signing today.

 

TTM, Purchases, a Consignment and a Mail-In Signing Return as Well as Some Grading Returns

I received all sorts of returns today.

I received a through the mail return from Jake Gibbs, who signed his 1967 Topps and a couple Yankees team cards.

I sent a couple cards to a Dave Concepcion signing to fill some holes in my 1975 and 1978 sets.

I also sent in a couple rookie cards to a Cal Ripken Jr. signing, including his 1982 rookie card, as well as his 1982 Topps Traded which is his first solo card.  I don't get why he was in the Traded series, since he was drafted by, and played for, the Orioles his entire career.

An SCN contact got a Tyler Clippard card signed for me at a golf tournament in Florida.

I made a few purchases lately, including a Yastrzemski baseball and 1976 Topps Vic Albury card from Mill Creek, and a Nolan Ryan 2000 Fleer Greats of the Game card.  Ryan recently doubled his fee through his foundation, so this was cheaper than sending a card to him.  $150 per card now?  Yikes.  I'll try to buy any remaining cards I need already signed.  There aren't currently any cards I need, but would buy a few if the price was right, such as a 1973 Topps.

I also received five cards back from Beckett grading.  A collecting buddy of mine let me include these in his submission.  I was happy and surprised that all five came back with grades of 10.  All five of these autographs were obtained ttm.

More Vintage Bobbleheads

The second box of bobbleheads showed up yesterday.

I bought a Minnesota Gopher version.  I have no intention of buying more college football bobbleheads but figured I should have the Gophers.

I came close to setting my record for the most spent on a single bobblehead on this Willie Mays doll from the 1960's.  I spent just a little less than the Mickey Mantle one I bought a while ago.

The other two include green base dolls of the Phillies and Giants.

I have several bobbleheads of the Giants.  These bobbleheads are the perfect thing for collectors like me who get sucked in and have to have all the variations.  There are SO MANY variations of these dolls that even very experienced collectors see ones they never knew existed every once in a while.

Here are all the Giants versions I have:

Jim Strickland TTM Return and Some Vintage Bobbleheads

I received one of my few remaining recent ttm requests back today.  Jim Strickland signed four cards for me, including a couple buy back cards.  He also answered a question I had in my letter.

I also received one of two boxes of vintage (1960's) bobbleheads.  It's amazing to me how, more often than not, when two identical-sized boxes are shipped to me from this seller, they don't arrive on the same day.

This box has some nice baseball nodders and one football.  The Browns bobblehead is part of the very earliest set from 1960 and has a wooden base.

I bought another Twins bobblehead from the 1963 - 1965 green base set.  My previous one is the version holding a glove and ball, while this one is holding a bat.

I love the Cubs dolls with the mascot head.  This one also came with its original box.

Speaking of mascot heads, I bought another Orioles bobblehead.  This time from the 1963 - 1965 green base set.

I also bought a couple more from the gold base set, made between 1967 and 1972, including a Brewers and White Sox doll.

I should get the other box tomorrow, but it only contains four more bobbleheads.