Nolan Ryan Foundation/Johnny Bench Enterprises Experiences

[deeg23]

Anybody have any good/bad/ugly experiences with getting autographs from the Nolan Ryan Foundation or Johnny Bench Enterprises? Are they both legit? Thinking about getting a couple cards signed through each… Thanks!!

[thenavarro]

Nolan Ryan Foundation has always been top notch with my stuff. My understanding though is that well is about to dry up and if you don't have item to them by late September that you will not get them done. Just call and ask to be sure. If you are an impatient person, they won't be your favorite to deal with. However, if you are cool with just shipping your item off, are not impatient, and will be happy when it just magically shows up one day with a beautiful sig, then they are good for you.

Mike

[Bestdj777]

I sent a card to the Nolan Ryan Foundation. It took about 6 months to get it back, but they were responsive to any inquiries along the way and Nolan Ryan provided a perfect signature in the absolute right spot on the item. I'll second what Mike says about patience, but it was well worth the wait to have one of my idols sign my dream cards.

[Scott Garner]

Ryan is a pro when it comes to signing.
The Nolan Ryan Foundation is excellent to work with.
I know them very well and can absolutely recommend them.

[7nohitter]

I love the Ryan Foundation, but Mike is correct. Nolan is not signing anything postmarked after September 30th!!

I called last week and confirmed this...so if you want something unique signed, now is the time to do it.

[Scott Garner]

Actually, I'll share an update:
I spoke with my friends at The Nolan Ryan Foundation yesterday and I heard something different. The two gals that manage all of the signings for the Foundation are retiring and they are moving the operation from Alvin down to Round Rock, TX where Nolan and his family live.

FYI, Nolan and his wife Ruth moved to Round Rock a number of years ago to be closer to their grandchildren.

There will be a transition period, but Nolan is still committed to continuing to sign items which supports Alvin Community College.

I plan on sending two items in to be signed before September 30th. These will all be signed and returned before Christmas...

[deeg23]

Sweet, thanks everybody for the solid info!! Andrew, I actually saw you post that he wasn't go sign through the foundation anymore in another thread, which made me hurry up and get it done, so thanks for that! 👍🏼👍🏼

[mattjc1983]

Good experience with the Ryan Foundation.


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[Aquifer]

Same as the consensus here with Ryan Foundation. Took about four months to get my check cashed, then another two-plus to get my items but they came and they were signed perfectly--with obvious care. So...a winner to me!

[CamaroCPA]

Well, my check cleared on November 15th! I mailed it out with a '91 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes card (I think...) back on September 6th. Hope to get the card back soon! All in all, I don't think that would be a bad turnaround at all!

[deeg23]

Originally Posted by CamaroCPA

Well, my check cleared on November 15th! I mailed it out with a '91 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes card (I think...) back on September 6th. Hope to get the card back soon! All in all, I don't think that would be a bad turnaround at all!

Mine cleared on the 14th! So it seems we're on the final lap! Hoping to get it back before Christmas...

[CamaroCPA]

Originally Posted by deeg23

Mine cleared on the 14th! So it seems we're on the final lap! Hoping to get it back before Christmas...

Fingers crossed! It didn't show today.

[Bigdaddy]

I just sent them two cards (and a check) on 9/3 and got them back on 11/14. Nice signatures and they put small holograms on the back of the cards. Very pleased with the service.