A Few TTM Returns - Cisco, Hamm, Law and Spangler, as Well as a Blyleven Purchase

I was away for a few days and saw a mysterious return in my Informed Delivery email for Saturday.  It was my sase, with a stamp I haven't used for many months, and a small check mark by my return address which is my super-double-secret code for, "there's something really good inside".  With no postmark, I had little to no clues as to who it could be from.

I was surprised to open it today and find out it was my first attempt with Pete Hamm after I saw he began signing last year.  I sent this to a California address, which I thought was current at the time, but later found out he's living in Washington state.  When the California request didn't come back, I sent it to his Washington address and received that one back.  But now, 299 days later, I also received my original request back.

He has been signing in ballpoint, which looks pretty good on these older cards.  But this 1971 Topps came back in what looks like a Staedtler, perhaps?  It looks great, and despite having already received Jim Nettles sign one in ballpoint to complete it, I will send him this one as well, along with a Staedtler for him to use.

Galen Cisco signed a 1964 Mets team card as well as his 1967 Topps.

Vern Law signed a 1962 Post and also included a nice card commemorating his induction into the Pirates Hall of Fame this year.  Congratulations, Mr. Law!

Al Spangler signed a 1962 Post, a couple 1962 post, and a 1966 Angels team card for me.  Unfortunately, my sase had become sealed shut and he had to send this all back in his own envelope and stamp.  I will write him back and include some envelopes, stamps and pens as a thank you.

Finally, I received a Hall of Fame postcard signed by Bert Blyleven and authenticated by J.S.A., which I bought from Tom Orr on eBay.  I paid a little less for this than I would have paid if I sent it directly to Bert to have signed, plus it's authenticated.  Although he signs cards for $20 and photos for $30, he charges $40 to sign these postcards, which is why I haven't sent one to him yet.

I am looking forward to receiving some more Grand Slam prints back this week, as well as some private signing returns.