I did pretty well on my 2020 collecting goals. I'm not sure I'll be able to top them in 2021.
Here's how I did:
Goal - Send out 200 requests. Result - I sent out 253 requests. This is the most I've sent since 2004, which was my second year in the hobby. That year, I sent out 491. I have no idea how I found time to do that with a 5 and 7-year old (now 21 and 23).
Goal - Add 50 signed cards to my 1978 Topps set. Result - I added 78 cards to my set this year.
Goal - Add 50 signed cards to my 1971 Topps set. Result - I added 105!
Goal - Add 20 cards to my 1972 Topps set. Result - I added 29 cards to this set.
Goal - Add five signed balls to my collection. Result - I only added four, so I missed on this one a bit.
Goal - Add five signed magazines to my collection. Result - I only added one. I guess I just didn't get motivated enough to go through the hassle of mailing these out. I'll try to make up for it in 2021.
Goal - Add two signed bobbleheads to my collection. Result - I didn't add any bobbleheads this year. In hindsight, I shouldn't have set this goal. My bobblehead collection is limited to Twins players and there aren't that many I need. I won't be setting any bobblehead goals in 2021, but I will keep my eye out for any signings for ones the few that I need.
Overall, I'm happy with my progress in 2020. I'd like to get more non-card autographs including balls and magazines in 2021.
I'm still thinking a bit about my goals for 2021. I'll probably post them tomorrow.
The highlight of the year for me was a great return from Bobby Shantz. I sent him a Gold Glove ball to sign, and not only did he sign it, but he also included a signed photo of himself with one of his awards.
The worst part of the year was all of the great Hall of Famers we lost: Tom Seaver, Al Kaline, Whitey Ford, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Joe Morgan and Phil Niekro.
I really enjoy collecting players from the 50's and 60's, but that's getting harder and harder to do.
Good luck with your collection in 2021!
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