What baseball autographs could be considered uncommon

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by packs

Who said anything about signing autographs full time. I'm talking about the sentiment behind not signing autographs because you think people will sell them. So what if they do? Why does that matter to you? Sign an autograph when you have time, don't worry about what happens to it after.

I think you may be underestimating the amount of requests he would get. Hundreds per week. Maybe more at times. It must have been a part time job just signing and returning items.

And then he learns many of them are insincere requests from people lying in attempts to get more, more, more.

Greed killed the goose laying the golden egg.

The man served in combat and then went on to risk his life for anther 15 years in service to his country. And he probably earned in his life less than what Derek Jeter earns in one season.

I think he's earned the right to enjoy his life doing what he wants without dealing with mountains of fan mail from strangers, many of whom are just looking to make a quick buck.