How many guys here still collect some TTM?

[CW]

I don't collect autos TTM, but I do check in on a thread across the street that shows how cool a TTM collection can be. Mike over on the CU forums chose an interesting theme, created some clean cards with old school logos, and amassed a very nice collection:
http://forums.collectors.com/message...hreadid=841685

(he might also be a good person to contact about addresses, etc.)

[mr2686]

Matt, I got both Bob Hale and Tex Clevenger, from the 61 Yankees, last year through the mail. Mr. Clevenger even sent additional cards back which was really cool. I've been using Sportscollectors.net to get addresses and hope to get some additonal requests sent out this month.

[RichardSimon]

My son and I started TTM over 20 years ago.
Those were the days when Joe DiMaggio, yes Joe DiMaggio, would sign one item TTM. But he would sign every month if you sent him another item.
We used to keep charts to see who were the quckest signers and the slowest.
Clint Hartung took one year.
Many HOFers took only a few days as did Bobby Thomson.
I can remember the joy of going to the mailbox every day to see who sent us back an autograph today. Great bonding experience with my son.
Now my son has a great job at ESPN and works closely with all the baseball people there. No autographs though .
It is a shame that this is what it has turned into:
"Just got an email from Steiner that indicates they now have a Barry Larkin exclusive."

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

My son and I started TTM over 20 years ago.
Those were the days when Joe DiMaggio, yes Joe DiMaggio, would sign one item TTM. But he would sign every month if you sent him another item.
We used to keep charts to see who were the quckest signers and the slowest.
Clint Hartung took one year.
Many HOFers took only a few days as did Bobby Thomson.
I can remember the joy of going to the mailbox every day to see who sent us back an autograph today. Great bonding experience with my son.
Now my son has a great job at ESPN and works closely with all the baseball people there. No autographs though .
It is a shame that this is what it has turned into:
"Just got an email from Steiner that indicates they now have a Barry Larkin exclusive."

I didn't know your son was old enough to have a job at ESPN.. Is your son Mark Simon?

[RichardSimon]

Yes my son is Mark Simon .
Have you read his work on the ESPN blog or listen to his podcast or you follow him on Twitter?

[mschwade]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Yes my son is Mark Simon .
Have you read his work on the ESPN blog or do you know him?

I read the Schilling article today comparing him to Gibson. Small World!

[Big Six]

Hey Matt...per my note to you, below are a few examples of the "custom" index cards I've sent HOF/Award winners for the past several years...seems to get good responses...