How I do TTM
Just thought I'd show a few pictures for new-to-TTM folks out there. I feel like there have been a few questions about how to do this, and I certainly didn't really know what to do when i started, so I hope this helps a few people.
This is for TTM ROMLB, but something similar (without the bubble mailers) could be done. Necessary Parts: http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps7cdf4b6e.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps4c11c12e.jpg Bundling it up http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...psbda0cc48.jpg Good luck! A few links that I've found helpful: http://autographsupplies.com/ Cheapest place for ROMLBs that I've found http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php Good database of player's TTM addresses, % success tracker and a nice tool to track your own TTMs. |
I know this is about bb. Has anyone on here tried a politician. I am even asking if anyone has tried the President. Conservatives need not respond.:)
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That was well done, very helpful to the newbie.
In the day I would only send cards or HOF plaques & I always encl an SASE Never even thought about a baseball |
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Nicely done, Christian.
I once got Gerald Ford on the baseball ttm. I requested he add 38th President and he obliged. Didn't hurt that I was a Michigan fan either. Best, Andy |
Ttm
I sent ttm as a kid in the early 70's and then really got re-engaged in about 1986. From about 1990 thru the 2005 season(s) I sent out close to 800 a year. I have literally amassed a collection of over 20,000 signed cards as well as hundreds of photos and PCs. I curtailed it when the current players all but stopped signing completely leaving the George Kells, Mickey Vernons and Bobby Doerrs of the world as the group of diminishing reliable returns. All great players but once you got a couple dozen it's time to stop.
It's a GREAT segment of the hobby and strongly supported by sites like sportscollector.net. |
Nice post for us visual learners!
Has anyone ever tried a book? I don't know about using media mail for the return, and I wonder if it would prove too bulky and inconvenient for a signer. |
Chris - this is super helpful. I have a friend who is contemplating mailing a HR ball off to be signed, and this makes the process brainless.
Thanks! |
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Hope someone gets some use out of this. I remember when I was asking someone the best way to do this, I wanted to get Ryne Sandberg and I wanted to give myself the best chance of success. They wrote it out in prose form and it just wasn't as clear as I wanted it to be, so I didn't feel as confident as possible when I sent my ball to Ryno.
Anyhow, it's definitely not rocket surgery, but I hope the pics help someone. Regards, Christian |
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I have a friend in Atlanta who attended Emory. In the late 1990's I was in town and brought these photos along. He told me about them not signing regular items but said he would drop these off at their office. I included a letter explaining I took the photos while in college etc. etc. and that they were for me. It probably helped that the first one is drymounted for framing. I received them back in less than a week now with Mrs. Carter's signature added. The Ted Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy signatures were both signed in person at the unveiling of the JFK statue outside of the State House in Boston. |
cubsfan, what brand of pen do you use and what are the envelpoe sizes? just to be sure. thanks for the help.
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Great writeup, the only thing I add is that I put the ball in a ziplock with a sticky note on the ball asking again. Otherwise, spot on to what I do.
Great thread! |
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The envelopes are 3M. The smalls are 6x9.5 and the bigs are 8.5x11.25. I like these "Smart Mailers" from 3M because the envelope is self-adhesive, which I feel is much easier for the recipient (i.e. they don't have to lick stuff). http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Mailer-...+bubble+mailer http://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Mailer-...m+smart+mailer |
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Good idea to put a sticky note on the ball. I haven't gotten one back yet that wasn't signed in the sweet spot, but that would be annoying if I did :) |
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