TTM success thread

[cubsfan-budman]

Don't know if you've used http://www.sportscardforum.com/ttm.php, but they have a remarkable database of addresses there, so I just used the ones that have been successful for others from that site.

The other key to HOFers from what I've seen is including a "donation". I think I sent Dawson $30 to his foundation. I sent Ryno $20.

Also, I send a nice handwritten note. No clue if that helps or not, but most folks seem to read it, as everyone has provided inscriptions or whatever when I've asked.

Dawson is easy, in a way. As long as you include the cash/check for his foundation, he'll sign anything. Ryno was more a shot in the dark as I understand he can be spotty TTM. I've also heard he's amazing about signing in person.

The best part for me has been reminiscing while writing the notes to the players and coming home to see those packages in the mail.

[39special]

Nice pickups! SCF has a great data base for addresses.I've been doing TTMs
for about a year.I've gotten about 350 so far.I go for retired players.Some of the bigger names are Bunning(no fee) Kaline($10),P.Niekro($10).I always send
a letter with some questions.I've gotten some really great answers!If my internet evers gets fixed at home,I'll post some pictures.

[mschwade]

Congratulations on your success! I recently got back a Paul O'Neill 3x5 TTM and was literally jumping up and down in excitement. One of my favorite Yankees of the late 90's early 2000's and I got it for one of the projects I am working on.

It's always nice when you are able to cross off a player from your project want list without paying more than the price of two stamps, two envelopes, a letter, and an index card!

[cubsfan-budman]

At some point I'm definitely going to have to move over to cards (baseball or index) for autographs, instead of ROMLBs. Gets spendy!

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

At some point I'm definitely going to have to move over to cards (baseball or index) for autographs, instead of ROMLBs. Gets spendy!

I know what you mean, something about a baseball though that makes me happy

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

At some point I'm definitely going to have to move over to cards (baseball or index) for autographs, instead of ROMLBs. Gets spendy!

See, I'm thinking I have to move from index to baseball cards because most of the younger players refuse to sign them-- orders from agents and MLB. Dumb. Index cards mat and frame so beautifully with a picture.

[chaddurbin]

i get my list on sportscollectors.net, and i usually aim for the high % success guys also. euro hockey players are tough, when they're done they usually go back to europe.

latest successes are roenick, andreychuk, yashin, zhitnik, and will the thrill. i stick to cards i still have as a kid to send in.

[kmac32]

Hey Cubsfan-budman
What do you think of these?