My Auto's TTM Collection

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 5:59AM

As some know I have been using the 2005 Topps AA retired set to get some auto's through the mail. I have also sent in some other cards in the hope I could get some other auto's. Just got these in today. The coolest one is the Emerson Boozer who actually took the time to write me a note back!

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2006 6:01AM

Thats too cool! I love the part when he says he kept the shapie.

Matt

mudflap02 · January 30, 2006 6:27AM

Fake

j/k - Nice cards - the note is a trip!

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 6:28AM

<< Fake >>

You must have me confused with Upper Deck!

MuckyMutt · January 30, 2006 9:13AM

So, you gonna send Mr. Boozer a bill for the sharpie?

Those are really cool! I do beleive this is something I'm going to have to start doing.

Allen · January 30, 2006 9:24AM

Why the heck would he keep the sharpie? Maybe he holds it at night and thinks of the only guy to send him fan mail in weeks? lol j/k

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 1:09PM

<< So, you gonna send Mr. Boozer a bill for the sharpie? >>

I may have to as only Dan Fouts, Jim McMahon and Gail Goodrich have returned them. The Fouts was cool because it looked like he was chewing on the end of it!

But to me it's worth the 50 cents if the auto looks good.

Stone193 · January 30, 2006 1:12PM

Very nice Brian!

The Boozer is cool! And he kept the sharpie!!

mike

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 1:14PM

It really is addictive and exciting to see what I will get back. Plus on the return mailer I only put my address so it's like opening up a pack of cards. You never know which one is going to be in there.

dirtystarfish · January 30, 2006 2:13PM

How do you get there address? anyhelp thanks.

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 2:57PM

sportscollectors.net is the site I'm signed up on. It's $15.00 a year and it's well worth it.
If you need any addresses let me know and I can help you out.

Lodi · January 30, 2006 3:16PM

That Lucas is awesome! I love the 77's, I'm working on the 77 Baseball set and plan to do basketball and football as well.

I sent to Grich over the summer, seems like I'm one of the few unlucky ones not to hear back. I guess I'll try again.

I received Dwight White back today, he signed my 05 Topps FF and included a signed B&W 8x10! Great guy.

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 3:21PM

Try this address

31 Madison Lane
Coto De Gaza, CA. 32679

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2006 3:29PM

So do you put I note in there saying could you please sign this? What do you say?

Matt

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 3:33PM

Just a basic note with my name and where I'm from. Ask them if they could sign and that I also understand that if they are busy and can't.
Also wish them and their family a happy 2006 and sign off.

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2006 3:36PM

Thanks, Thats pretty cool. Can you hook me up with Aikman, Irvin and Emmit Smith's address? I would like to give it a shot.

Matt

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 3:53PM

Aikman is known to send autopen photos so no guarantee he will sign what you send
Irvin wants $25.00 per auto
Don't have one for Emmitt at this time.
Three tough ones!

Aikman Enterprises
612 Crown Colony Dr.
Arlington, TX. 76006

Michael Irvin
1280 S. Main St.
Suite 103
Grapevine, TX. 76051

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2006 3:59PM

<< Aikman is known to send autopen photos so no guarantee he will sign what you send
Irvin wants $25.00 per auto
Don't have one for Emmitt at this time.
Three tough ones!

Aikman Enterprises
612 Crown Colony Dr.
Arlington, TX. 76006

Michael Irvin
1280 S. Main St.
Suite 103
Grapevine, TX. 76051 >>

Hey Thanks alot! Does Irvin accept food stamps? If he steals my money I am going to tell him "I know where you live so you better sign it"

thanks again

Matt

brianwintersfan · January 30, 2006 4:00PM

He says the money goes to charity but people can't find out any info about it.
Must be on the pipe again!
Let's see $25.00 for him or $20.00 for a Bart Starr or Paul Hornung. No contest for me.

lawnmowerman · January 30, 2006 4:07PM

<< He says the money goes to charity but people can't find out any info about it.
Must be on the pipe again! >>

I sure hope not. He's got a good thing going on espn, I hope he doesnt mess it up.

matt

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Stone193 · February 20, 2006 4:47AM

Brian

Very nice Starr card - did you ask for it personalized? I actually like that - was this thru the mail?

I think it's great to get these back from greats like Bart!

BTW, I didn't get to say this before but the Goose card/auto is one of the best I've seen.

I have an Art Howe but when he was older.

thanx for sharing these!
mike

brianwintersfan · February 20, 2006 4:52AM

Bart was thru the mail but he does require a $20.00 donation to his charity Rawhide Boys Ranch which is a great deal for a HOF and 2x Super Bowl MVP. He added my name without me asking but I did ask him to add HOF 77.
Had it back in my hands in 7 days.

TNP777 · February 20, 2006 5:40AM

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Now, that is very cool. Nice card!

Geordie

jimq112 · February 20, 2006 10:18PM

<< Bart was thru the mail but he does require a $20.00 donation to his charity Rawhide Boys Ranch which is a great deal for a HOF and 2x Super Bowl MVP. He added my name without me asking but I did ask him to add HOF 77.
Had it back in my hands in 7 days. >>

Could you PM me his address? I collect packers HOF autos and have almost all of them but Bart Starr and Curly Lambeau. I'd love to send him a goal line art and get it signed. Thanks!

brianwintersfan · February 20, 2006 11:26PM

Bart Starr
c/o Healthcare Realty Services
2647 Rocky Ridge Lane
Birmingham, AL 35216

jimq112 · February 20, 2006 11:28PM

oops. <embarrassed> all set now, thanks!

brianwintersfan · February 22, 2006 3:45AM

Jerry is a baseball coach for UW-Milwaukee

jad22 · February 22, 2006 4:18AM

I think I am going to get back into autographs via the mail. I got some nice ones that way.

brianwintersfan · February 22, 2006 4:24AM

It really is a lot of fun and it's very addictive!

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Tedw9 · March 11, 2006 10:08PM

It's nice to see someone else who does this! I have collected by mail off and on for years. I must have a few hundred autos I've gotten for free. Whats the longest wait you've had Steve? (Cool name, mines Steve too!

) I got Dale Earnhardt Jr. back unsigned after 2 years saying to send to another addy! Any big name successes?

I got a ton of index cards which I am thinking of turning into auto cards like I saw on another thread here.

Great auto's Steve! Keep em' comming!

brianwintersfan · March 12, 2006 4:54AM

I've just started doing this a few months ago and I have had good success so far. There are still a few from my first batch that I sent out in Januaury that have not come back but for the most part it's a week or two turnaround time. My biggest hit would be Montana(if it's legit). I will be sending that one off to PSA/DNA to be looked at.

jad22 · March 12, 2006 6:06AM

those are really nice. about 15 years ago I sent a letter to campanella and he signed my card. i thought that was awesome. I should send it in to psa sometime. i remember getting musial, boudreau, snider, cousy, havlicek, heinsohn, cowens, staubach, howe, unitas..

Tedw9 · March 13, 2006 6:42AM

Your doing quite well for someone who's just started! I got Montana too, he signed his first SI cover for me and personalized it. I've heard he uses autopen, but I figure if its personalized, less chance of an autopen.

Do you send a sharpie with each request? I don't send anything other than a nice hand written letter and one card. I never send more than one, cause I only need one. I've gotten some nice auto's back, and some nice letters. I think the letters mean more to me than just the auto's.

duner · March 13, 2006 7:44AM

I always send a fine point sharpie with my TTMs....I have an OCD issue with thick sloppy sigs on a card. But, it sure gets expensive when you're using a sharpie per signature.

Anyone have a cheap source for sharpies in bulk?

brianwintersfan · March 13, 2006 1:37PM

I do send a new sharpie for the same reason. I like a nice sharp fresh one for each auto. I do get some back but to me it's worth it either way. Here are a couple new ones from today.

jad22 · March 17, 2006 2:45AM

hey winters, you probably know this but winters son plays for davidson and is on tv right now.

brianwintersfan · March 17, 2006 4:29AM

Yeah I know but thanks for the heads-up!

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Thulnanth · April 3, 2006 2:54PM

Hey 'Winters,

Nice job on all the autos

. I love getting cards signed, either in person (if possible) or through the mail. I collect Magic: the Gathering cards and have been sending them out to be signed with quite a bit of success. The ones that come back with nice letters are the best!! Good luck with your future autos and please keep posting pics

Take it easy,
Jared

brianwintersfan · April 3, 2006 3:37PM

<< I collect Magic: the Gathering cards and have been sending them out to be signed with quite a bit of success. >>

Just curious who you are sending these out to??

My Auto's TTM Collection

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