Okay, probably not, but hopefully it got your attention.
A few weeks ago I sent out two TTM requests, one to Mike Hampton and the other to a player that's a part of a project I'm working on that I will share with ya'll later. I included a letter with the two cards I sent to Hampton telling him why I admired him as a player - because of his talent as a hitter, the way he played the game with heart, and his never-say-die attitude. I also explained why I chose the two cards I sent him - one of him in a Braves uniform and one that showcased the way I remember him most, as an excellent hitter. I did not get my hopes up because the address I used had no reported success. However, I did check my mailbox everyday just in case. On day six, I opened my mailbox and found two of my SASE! I didn't even wait to get back in my apartment. I stood right there on the sidewalk with my hands shaking trying desperately to open the envelopes. The contents of the first will be revealed later. I couldn't tear into the second one fast enough. I still figured that it was probably just my two cards sent back unsigned. Then, I pulled out these...
Are you kidding me?! He signed them! He really signed them! And in SIX DAYS! The only way to top this is to actually be able to get him to sign something in person. Until then, I'll just keep looking at these cards and smiling.
So if any of ya'll have sent out TTM requests, tell me about it. What was your best or most surprising success? What was your biggest letdown? Who are you hoping to hear back from? Who was your fastest return from?
Don't do much TTMing, but got on a kick for a little bit there. My favorite player of all-time is Ron Cey and he's signed thru mail for me twice. Got them back in 7 days each time.
ReplyDeleteDuke Snider signed for me, too. Biggest disappointment: Orel Hershiser. I've heard he's tough, but a couple bloggers had success right before I sent mine out couple years ago. I'm still waiting.