Back in June of this year, I sent two cards and $10 to Joe(y) Jay. In September, I received my money and unsigned cards back in my sase with no note or explanation. Not that he owes me an explanation, but sometimes a relative may let fans know that the player is traveling, too sick to sign, has moved, etc. But not in this case.
I noticed other returns being returned without being signed around the same time, so I assumed the 87-year-old may be done signing. However, I then started seeing other successes being posted in the following weeks.
So, I decided to try again. I sent this 1962 Topps along with a 1954 Johnston's Cookies card and $10 cash. Today, I received the 1962 signed and the 1954 card unsigned. Again, no note or explanation.
I think I will wait a couple months, perhaps until the new year, and send another request with just the Johnston's Cookies card $10, instead of just $5. I'd really like to get this card signed. I love the old, oddball cards like this.
His signature looks just like it did 18 years ago when I sent him my first request, a 1958 Topps, so I don't see any obvious indication of health issues, as is sometimes noticeable with shaky signatures when players get older or who have had serious injuries.
1 comment:
That Johnston Cookies is a really cool looking card - hope you can get it signed!
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