Thursday, October 09, 2025

Mike Cameron TTM Return and a Rollie Fingers Bobblehead Back From a Mail-In Signing

I sent three cards to Mike Cameron three weeks ago and received them back today signed nicely in blue sharpie.  The 2003 and 2007 Heritage cards are upgrades over cards he previously signed in black.  The 2008 Heritage is new to my collection.




The scan on the 2007 Heritage looks like it was signed in black, but in person, it's a very dark blue and looks nice.

I only have about 35 cards signed from the 2007 Topps Heritage set, and many of those are Twins.  I wish players from that period were better ttm signers, but I don't think I'll ever attempt to work on a set that new with any hope of coming anywhere near complete.

I have gotten a few signed, other than Twins, that were relatively easy and inexpensive.






I also received a Rollie Fingers bobblehead back from a mail-in signing.  It was signed nicely in silver on the cap, which is where I prefer it.  Some like it signed on the brim of the cap or helmet, but there's not enough room in most cases.  Some players like to sign the back of the jersey, but then to display it, it is facing away from you.


I put a lot of sticky notes on the bobbleheads I send away, including one taped across the brim saying to sign the side of the cap.  That way, they can't accidently sign the brim.  

I also request the authentication sticker be placed on the bottom, as opposed to the back of the head, which seems to be fairly standard.  I don't want the sticker as part of the display, so I like it hidden underneath, or in the case of pictures and cards, on the back.  I put the sticky note requesting this on the back of the cap as well, so they can't really ignore my request.  This one has a PSA sticker placed on the bottom as I requested.  I guess they don't include matching cards anymore, just a numbered sticker.

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