Disappointing Return Today

I was excited to receive my package from the MLBPAA signing today, until I opened it. My Jim Kaat bobblehead was unsigned. My Ryne Duren 1965 Topps was signed, but I also received another signed Ryne Duren card that I didn't send, and I didn't get back my Tommy John 1965 Topps. What a mess. Hopefully I can get it straightened out.

Ozzie Smith Back Today

Today I got back two cards I sent to an AtommicSports signing for Ozzie Smith.

Of course, I got the 2008 Goudey signed, and also decided to have him sign his rookie card, a 1979 Topps. Check out the sideburns!


I'll have to take another look at the Goudey checklist to see who else I want to get. I passed on a Mike Schmidt signing at $50. I doubt I'll find it much cheaper, but I thought I had better uses for $50 at the time.

The only paid signing items I have left outstanding are the Jim Kaat bobblehead and 1965 Topps of Tommy John and Ryne Duren from the MLBPAA signing in March.

It's becoming clear that I will have very little time to send out requests based on my evening schedule with my kids. My goal of 365 mail requests this year is looking like it's going to be very tough.

Some Returns Today

I finally got some returns today.

Roy Smalley Sr. signed his 1954 Topps and the 1985 Topps Father/Son card already signed by Jr. He also included a piece of paper with his picture and years he played on which he thanked me and signed his name.

I also got back the ball signed by Wade Boggs that I sent in to an MLBPAA charity event back in March. I'm still waiting for the Jim Kaat bobblehead and Tommy John and Ryne Duren 1965 Topps cards that I sent in.

Bob Turley in the Mail Today

One return in the mail today. Bob Turley signed the 1959 Topps Run Preventers card that I cracked open from a PSA holder last month. I'll send it off to Gil McDougald next. I haven't seen many requests back from Bobby Richardson lately so I want to make sure he's signing before I send it off to him.

I'm expecting my items back from the MLBPAA signing from last weekend. Maybe next week sometime. I'm anxious to see how the Jm Kaat bobblehead turned out. I'm also expecting my items back from the Atommicsports signing, but they will be delayed until Jim Palmer signs on the 30th.