I didn't receive any ttm returns to start my week, but I did receive a Wade Blasingame card back from a mail-in signing. I had him sign his 1971 Topps for my set.
For some reason, his signing fee is relatively expensive. I paid even more for a couple cards last year, but I wanted to take the opportunity to add his cards to my sets.
I am participating in a ridiculous number of signings right now (20). It's a bit morbid, but I feel like I'm on my farewell tour with many of these players that are in their 70s, 80's and even 90's, and trying to get my items signed before it's too late.
I've also been sending out a lot of ttm requests. 32 this month that haven't been returned yet. I've noticed a few players with cards in my sets that have never really returned a great signature for me. Usually, it's their pen choice, using a fine, black felt tip that usually just doesn't look good and smears easily.
In order to boost the quality of my sets, I've sent another request to a few of these players with my set cards, a blue sharpie, and sticky notes with instructions on where to sign. For a few, I've included more than my usual maximum of four cards, but I think six was the most.
I've mailed my requests in bubble envelopes, with bubble envelopes for the return as well. I put a piece of carboard in the return envelope to keep it rigid in hopes it doesn't get bent. For most of these requests, I've included a small fee even if the player doesn't normally charge one. We'll see how successful this tactic is.
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