Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Five TTM Returns

My requests finally starting rolling in as I had been expecting, with five ttm returns today.

Denny McLain signed his 1969 Topps All Star card, and added his 1968 season record inscription.  I'm not collecting this set, but I do like the All star cards in it.

Steve Garvey signed both of his 1982 Topps for me.  In my letter, I asked about the Grand Slam print I had previously sent and never received back, but he didn't mention anything about it with this return.


Joe Moeller signed his 1967 and 68 Topps, as well as a 1980 Fleer Laughlin card commemorating the 1966 World Series.  He also included a signed religious pamphlet, as he often does.


Bob Skinner signed a couple Pirates team cards for me, as well as a 62 Post and 70 Fleer Laughlin of the 1960 World Series.




And finally, I sent my first Bucky Dent request ever, and received a signed 1972 Babe Ruth Award card in return.  At $20 per, his fee is a bit steep.  I do plan on sending him his 75 Topps, which includes the Topps Rookie Trophy, but that might be about it for him.

I dropped off 26 cards to be authenticated by JSA/CGC at the post office today.  Sending that many of my favorite cards to be at the mercy of the USPS really makes me nervous.  I added $4500 in insurance to the shipment, so it cost over $50 to send it.  But, I'd kick myself if I didn't buy the insurance and something happened.  This shipment includes Harmon Killebrew's 1955 rookie, which makes me especially nervous.

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