I was a TTM hound as a kid. I had no problem sending any newer cards through the mail to get signed, because there was a seemingly inexhaustible supply of them around and I could live with it if the players ignored my requests. However, with the 'ancient' star cards from the 60's (that my brothers and I had scant few of) it was a huge leap of faith, so I'd only send away cards in rough shape (to Mays, Aaron, etc.). The good news is I got a ton of them back. I knew autographs 'ruined' cards value-wise, but I freaking loved seeing one of my SASE's returned in the mail. Totally awesome!!!!
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