More Signings, TTMs and Purchases

I received a mix of returns today.

Beginning with the ttm returns, Tony Kubek signed his 1957 Topps rookie card.  I had requested he add an inscription as "1957 AL ROY", and he switched it up a bit so it says, "1957 ROY AL".  At first glance it looks like it says "ROYAL".  A minor detail.  He also wrote a nice thank you note letting me know how my donation would be used.

My other through the mail return was from Manny Sanguillen, who signed a 1971 Topps NL Batting Leaders card already signed by Rico Carty, and a 1972 Topps Pirates team card.  The team card was purchased already signed by Bill Virdon (twice), Steve Blass, Gene Clines and Dave Giusti.  I then had Mazeroski sign it before sending it to Mr. Sanguillen.

I sent six cards in for a Bill Russell signing with Tom Orr to fill some holes in my sets.  I paid a couple dollars less per card than his normal ttm fee for sending in six cards.

I bought a Jorge Polanco signed 2022 Topps Heritage card.  I have a lot of signed Twins cards from this set.  I need to get a checklist to see how many I have left to get.

Finally, after posting a while ago about how I just realized Roger Clemens signed ttm for $100 per card, I came across this 2003 Topps Heritage.  I was just a bit more than sending it in and getting it slabbed myself, but this way I guaranteed a grade of 10 and a reasonable signature in blue.