TTM success thread

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

I'm guessing he's signs a bunch and then him or maybe a family member mails it back.

Yea I figured, just sucks because I got a China ball back. But I can't complain about the hit inscription, which without it, wouldn't make me happy.

I am working on a 3000 hit club collection with the hit inscription, so this free addition made me happy.

[isaac2004]

Got this in the mail today, Dave Winfield added his Career Hits Inscription for my 3000 Hit Collection

[cubsfan-budman]

very cool! nice looking sig.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

very cool! nice looking sig.

Yea I'm just happy I can pick some parts of the collection TTM instead of on ebay

[39special]

Got these back in the last few weeks.

[sdkammeyer]

Does anyone have info on how to get Chet Lemon? I understand he may be a little league coach in Florida but I cannot seem to find a TTM address or how much to send or if it should be cash/money order/who to make it out to.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[r2678]

Steve...

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/...,1549944.story

[CardsFan999]

I had great success with Arnie Herber back in 1972 -- he died in 1969. Perhaps he still has living relatives that might accomodate someone?

[Hot Springs Bathers]

What would you suggest for sending a ball out for TTM? Padded envelope? I recently mailed Bart Starr a mini helmet with a priority box inside my original box, it seemed to work ok.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

What would you suggest for sending a ball out for TTM? Padded envelope? I recently mailed Bart Starr a mini helmet with a priority box inside my original box, it seemed to work ok.

I put a ball in a plastic ziplock, pen, letter of request, sase with 5 stamps on it which is a 4x5 padded envelope in a 8.5x11 padded envelope with 6 stamps on it. Works like a charm as I have gotten some nice balls back.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Thanks Issac!

[UnVme7]

Surprised no one has brought up www.startiger.com. You do have to pay but the success I've had from it is worth it. I've received thousands of letters back from guys, mostly the vintage guys and have never had to pay for them.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by UnVme7

Surprised no one has brought up www.startiger.com. You do have to pay but the success I've had from it is worth it. I've received thousands of letters back from guys, mostly the vintage guys and have never had to pay for them.

Are the addresses that much different than what is on Sports Cards Forum?

[clutch]

I have used Harvey Meiselman's address books and subscribe to Startiger for addresses. Harvey's books are pretty solid and very well organized. He also sends out e-mails of any changes in addresses, signing habits and deaths throughout the year. I also like Startiger. I haven't really explored too much beyond these 2, but I would recommend either one for TTM. If you are doing TTM's then Harvey's books are worth the investment. I use Startiger as a way to keep track of signing habits and fees also.

[jdl7860]

I've used startiger for several years and have found lots of different addresses (sheer volume and players with one address on SCF and another on startiger)than those on SCF. That being said, my success has been better with startiger.

[isaac2004]

signed up for a month of startiger to test it out.. will update which i like more

[cubsfan-budman]

i hope it works out, but i can't abide the name "startiger".

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

signed up for a month of startiger to test it out.. will update which i like more

I dont know how the other sites work, but I've had great success with startiger and I like how it keeps records of all of your successes. Even if you cancel your membership and pick it back up a yr later, they're still there.

[cubsfan-budman]

sportscardforums has the same feature, fyi. it has a "TTM Manager" that you can use to track your successes/pending/failures.

and its free

[UnVme7]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

sportscardforums has the same feature, fyi. it has a "TTM Manager" that you can use to track your successes/pending/failures.

and its free

I'll check it out. Could be better..

[almostdone]

I've been using Sportscardforum for about 3 months now and I have had approx. 100 sucesses and 3 failures so far. Pretty good ratio in my opinion for free.
Drew

[isaac2004]

Got Mr. Robin Young to sign a ball for me and as requested, he added his career hits inscription. Add another to my 3000 hits collection

[39special]

A couple more Exhibits arrived today

[dgo71]

Isaac, are you including donations for guys like Winfield and Yount? And are you sending c/o their respective teams or another address? I was under the impression both guys were tough to get TTM but those definitely look legit so I'm curious as to your secret. I need Winfield on a gold HOF plaque and if I can get him TTM as opposed to a show, well...goes without saying I guess.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by dgo71

Isaac, are you including donations for guys like Winfield and Yount? And are you sending c/o their respective teams or another address? I was under the impression both guys were tough to get TTM but those definitely look legit so I'm curious as to your secret. I need Winfield on a gold HOF plaque and if I can get him TTM as opposed to a show, well...goes without saying I guess.

Sent you a PM, but Winfield was $20 and Yount was free using SCF TTM addresses.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by 39special

A couple more Exhibits arrived today

How much did Larsen charge for that?

[39special]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

How much did Larsen charge for that?

I sent him $10

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

Got Mr. Robin Young to sign a ball for me and as requested, he added his career hits inscription. Add another to my 3000 hits collection

Isaac,
That's a great looking Yount ball! It doesn't get much better for TTM.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Isaac,
That's a great looking Yount ball! It doesn't get much better for TTM.

Yea, he is doing TTM again for all that wants one, no fee and it came back in 10 days!!!

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

Yea, he is doing TTM again for all that wants one, no fee and it came back in 10 days!!!

Let me clarify, as I don't want people to get disappointed. Mr. Yount is not doing TTM again. And he has never done TTM on a consistent basis. The majority of people will get their item back unsigned along with a pre-print HOF postcard. He will sign a few every once in a while. It is a crap shot. I don't want people to think that he has turned into Wade Boggs....

Shot me a PM, if you have any questions.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by jimjim

Let me clarify, as I don't want people to get disappointed. Mr. Yount is not doing TTM again. And he has never done TTM on a consistent basis. The majority of people will get their item back unsigned along with a pre-print HOF postcard. He will sign a few every once in a while. It is a crap shot. I don't want people to think that he has turned into Wade Boggs....

Shot me a PM, if you have any questions.

Matthew,

I don't know how you can say he isnt doing TTM when there have been 2 successes in the last month with an address of his. I have given this address to 2 other people and they have had items signed. Not one person I have talked to has got a preprint

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

Matthew,

I don't know how you can say he isnt doing TTM when there have been 2 successes in the last month with an address of his. I have given this address to 2 other people and they have had items signed. Not one person I have talked to has got a preprint

Issac,

I can say this, because I have been doing TTM for over 20 years. I have been rather successful, so I know the ins and outs pretty well. Like I said, he signs every once in a while. I know this b/c I have corresponded with Mr. Yount regarding this topic...

If anybody has questions, feel free to PM me.

[chaddurbin]

yea never heard of yount doing ttm. that's a nice sig AND he added his hits total?

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by chaddurbin

yea never heard of yount doing ttm. that's a nice sig AND he added his hits total?

I requested the hits total.. I am working on a 3000 Hit Club Collection of Single Signed Baseballs with the hit total on them. Most of my additions have been through TTM which makes me happy

[cubsfan-budman]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

I requested the hits total.. I am working on a 3000 Hit Club Collection of Single Signed Baseballs with the hit total on them. Most of my additions have been through TTM which makes me happy

were you able to get Biggio TTM?

[sdkammeyer]

I am still looking for die-hard info on Chet Lemon. Proven addy? Price? Method?

I know someone linked me to his sports complex a few pages back .... but I am looking for some info from anyone who has attained him and has proof positive info.

Thanks.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

I am still looking for die-hard info on Chet Lemon. Proven addy? Price? Method?

I know someone linked me to his sports complex a few pages back .... but I am looking for some info from anyone who has attained him and has proof positive info.

Thanks.

I talked to Chet's son when he was playing for the Grand Rapids Whitecaps. I asked if his Dad signs through the mail and he told me that he does not because he is too busy. That was a year ago though. Chet has done signings with DC Sports in Detroit over the last few years.

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by clutch

I talked to Chet's son when he was playing for the Grand Rapids Whitecaps. I asked if his Dad signs through the mail and he told me that he does not because he is too busy. That was a year ago though. Chet has done signings with DC Sports in Detroit over the last few years.

Thanks! I will just keep my eyes open for the Detroit signings then.

I knew there had to be a reason why there is no definitive success anywhere on the internet

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

were you able to get Biggio TTM?

Have not gotten him no... from what I have seen, he is a toughie

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

were you able to get Biggio TTM?

PM me for info on Biggio.

[cubsfan-budman]

Can anyone PM me an address for Al Kaline TTM? And fee info please!

Thank you.

Christian

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

Can anyone PM me an address for Al Kaline TTM? And fee info please!

Thank you.

Christian

Sent.

[clutch]

I always got Al Kaline C/O Comerica Park. $10 for flats and $20 for balls. Cash only.

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by clutch

I always got Al Kaline C/O Comerica Park. $10 for flats and $20 for balls. Cash only.

I have tried every address known to man, and they all come back RTS.... frustrating

[jimjim]

Originally Posted by clutch

I always got Al Kaline C/O Comerica Park. $10 for flats and $20 for balls. Cash only.

Or his home addy. That works too. Just have to label it right.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by isaac2004

I have tried every address known to man, and they all come back RTS.... frustrating

I haven't done it in a couple of years so maybe he has stopped. He always signed everything and got it back to you in about a week. I hope he hasn't stopped because I have a few things I would like to send in myself.

[cubsfan-budman]

What do you mean by "label it right"?

Originally Posted by jimjim

Or his home addy. That works too. Just have to label it right.

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

What do you mean by "label it right"?

I used to put "Cash Enclosed" for Mr. Kaline...always got a nice, quick response...

[39special]

I got Kaline about a month ago.Sent to his home address with $10.It came back in about a week.It was postmarked from Fla.

[markf31]

Has anyone tried requesting a hand written letter from a player TTM? I have a couple of hand written letters in my autograph collection that I've purchased. But has anyone ever thought to write a handwritten letter to a player and request a short handwritten letter reply back?