HOF FOOTBALL RC AUTOGRAPH SHOWCASE/DISCUSSION

gregm13

<< <i>A couple new ones to add to the set. The Berry was TTM and the Houston was an ebay pickup for $15.

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Reese,

Nice pickups... That's not a bad Berry rc for $10!!! How many signed HOF rc's do you now have? I have ~ 65.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Ahmanfan

65? nice , Greg. 48 here.
John

gregm13

48 isn't bad at all. I have another 10 outstanding - so I should be around 80 by the end of summer.

Are you going to get anyone signed at any of the upcoming shows?

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

Wow this is weird. I just counted 65 with 6 still outstanding.

gregm13

<< <i>Wow this is weird. I just counted 65 with 6 still outstanding. >>



Reese,

That is strange! I wonder how many I have that you need and vice versa. Probably 7 to 10 going both ways...

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

Yeah I imagine so. Did you get your Dwight Stephenson back from that private signing yet?

gregm13

Reese,

No I haven't. Have you?

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

No not yet. I'm still waiting.

gregm13

<< <i>No not yet. I'm still waiting. >>



I just checked Bud's Sports Cards website and the signing was yesterday....I thought it was last week! By the way, Dwight is signing at the Chantilly show in case anyone missed the private signing yesterday.

Has anyone else seen the auto guest list at the Chantilly show? The link is below.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Chantilly show link

gregm13

I received the Stephenson rc today from the private signing. By the way, Sonny Jurgensen is signing at the National! He only signs once or twice a year...so you may want to think of getting a rc signed.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

Got my Stephensen back as well! I didn't get the HOF inscription though

I've got Sonny on my radar. I'm hoping to add Jim Brown, Y.A Tittle, Paul Hornung, and Eric Dickerson as well.

burke23

New to this thread - I'm interested in sending some TTM requests (more modern versus the all HOF route, but for baseball, basketball and football most likely), but wondering where you get mosts of the addresses, and identify those individuals who request/require a donation as well (and the subsequent amount)? Any point in the right direction for this newb would be appreciated - thanks!
Pete

thenavarro

<< <i>New to this thread - I'm interested in sending some TTM requests (more modern versus the all HOF route, but for baseball, basketball and football most likely), but wondering where you get mosts of the addresses, and identify those individuals who request/require a donation as well (and the subsequent amount)? Any point in the right direction for this newb would be appreciated - thanks!
Pete >>



try sportscollectors.net it's an invaluable site if you are going to get serious about TTM requests.

Mike

Reese3333

Hi Pete,

Welcome! Yep Mike is right about Sportscollectors.net. It's a $15 per year and will give you addresses, success rates, and the fee amount if that is something the player requires.

Reese

burke23

<< <i>

<< <i>New to this thread - I'm interested in sending some TTM requests (more modern versus the all HOF route, but for baseball, basketball and football most likely), but wondering where you get mosts of the addresses, and identify those individuals who request/require a donation as well (and the subsequent amount)? Any point in the right direction for this newb would be appreciated - thanks!
Pete >>



try sportscollectors.net it's an invaluable site if you are going to get serious about TTM requests.

Mike >>



Top notch - think I may make a big project to get my favorite athletes from the late 80's/early 90's. Have a good start on basketball I personally collected, but this opens up new avenues I never thought of.
Thanks!
Pete

Ahmanfan

pete, startiger.com is good too. welcome to the thread! dont feel shy to post your successes.
John

gregm13

From now on, when you post a new rc can you guys post how many total HOF rc's you now have? I just added the Stephenson and a 1951 Bowman Lou Creekmur (which I don't have in hand yet) which brings me to 67! I should add a few more at the National and hopefully my outstanding TTM successes will start to roll in.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Ahmanfan

well I got a stupid one back today. I sent a '77 topps RC to vince papale and he sent me back a signed photocopy of his RC, on regular paper.
John

Reese3333

A couple new ones to show off. The Stephenson was from the private signing in FL. I was looking through my NFL HOF Set and found this Bruce Smith. I completely forgot I had it so it was a nice little surprise today. Oh and the best part it only cost me $12 when I bought and was already PSA/DNA certified!

Total signed RC's to date: 67

gregm13

Reese,

The Bruce Smith looks great - unreal pickup for $12 ($3 less than the cost of grading)! Congrats!

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

I must have picked up the Smith before he was inducted. It is definitely nice to have considering he is charging $100 at the National this summer.

Has anyone sent Jim Taylor a TTM? Would you all rather have a 59 Topps Error or 60 Topps signed for your set?

gregm13

<< <i>I must have picked up the Smith before he was inducted. It is definitely nice to have considering he is charging $100 at the National this summer.

Has anyone sent Jim Taylor a TTM? Would you all rather have a 59 Topps Error or 60 Topps signed for your set? >>



Reese,

I sent a 59 Topps card and $50 to Jim Taylor back in early April but haven't received it back yet. I'm starting to get nervous because he typically responds within a month and a half and I'm been waiting over 2 1/2 months. Personally, I'd rather have a 59 Topps signed...however I can see why someone would want a 60 Topps signed...as it would be his first card with his picture actually on it.

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

I just received my Alan Page rc back signed today. This is #67.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

Well I hope you get your Taylor back. I just can't decide which one I'd rather have and was hoping to get everyone's input.

Nice Page! You got a great signature on there!

gregm13

<< <i>Well I hope you get your Taylor back. I just can't decide which one I'd rather have and was hoping to get everyone's input.

Nice Page! You got a great signature on there! >>



Thanks Reese. I had Page sign a 1970, 1976, 1978 and 1980. All look as good...

Let me know what you decide on the Taylor. I wonder if he'll sign a 59 Topps considering it's not his picture on the card (and some players are weird about that).

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

I picked this up on E-Bay along with a signed 51 Bowman Charley Trippi for $40 dlvd. I'm now at 68 and counting.

Rgs,

Greg M.

burke23

<< <i>pete, startiger.com is good too. welcome to the thread! dont feel shy to post your successes.
John >>



Thanks - may try that out as I have had issues with sportscollectors.net and they have yet to respond (have yet to receive the confirmation email with my password so I can actually log on...its been 5 days).
Pete

Reese3333

That Creekmur is sweet! Congrats Greg! I really could have used that for my set

gregm13

<< <i>That Creekmur is sweet! Congrats Greg! I really could have used that for my set >>



Thanks Reese. I just mailed my cards to SCH for the Chantilly and National shows. I'm getting the following signed:

GLA:
Barry Sanders
Lynn Swann
Marcus Allen
Bruce Smith
Rod Woodson

Rookie cards:
Eric Dickerson
Sonny Jurgensen
Mel Renfro
Marcus Allen
Kellen Winslow
John Hannah

Let's not even talk about what I'm spending..lol.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333

Hey Greg,

Here are the rookies I'm sending out. Yeah this is going to be an expensive summer!

Chantilly
Mel Renfro

National
Paul Hornung
Jim Brown
Sonny Jurgensen
Eric Dickerson
Y.A. Tittle- still need card
Billy Shaw-still need card

Reese3333

Jan Stenerud-RTS, sent it back in March and just got it back today. Oh well...

Ahmanfan

nice ones you guys are loading up on this summer!
John

otwcards

Persistence pays off! After mailing this over and over and over and over again, I finally got this back in about a week. I'm starting to think he tracks the return address and after a certain number finally opens the item and signs the card. It appears that all of the successes are after numerous attempts.

thenavarro

Scott,

Nice Butkus. A board member is getting him for me at the FansEdge show in a couple weeks. Yours looks very nice.

Mike

Reese3333

That turned out really great! Congrats Scott

Ahmanfan

I got dave wilcox back unsigned with no explanation. whats that about?

ps nice butkus.

Reese3333

Wilcox has a $10 or $15 fee. Did you send that?

Ahmanfan

oh no I didn't, any idea if it's 10 or 15 exactly?

Bottom9th

Scott, nice Butkus!

What's the deal with Monk not signing his rookie?

Also Lynn Swann was always my favorite Steeler but his prices at the National are CRAZY!

Reese3333

<< <i>oh no I didn't, any idea if it's 10 or 15 exactly? >>



I sent $10 and it worked, but looking at Sportscollectors.net it looks he wants $15. Try $10 and see what happens.

Reese3333

Grand Total-69

John Mackey


Marion Motley

gregm13

I have 4 new additions, only one of which is a HOF rc:

First off, Terry Bradshaw signed 1971 and 1984 Topps cards for me:



Next up, Robert Kraft (Patriots owner) finally signed a card for me (for my future HOF auto'd card set):



Next up, Tom Brady signed card (for my future HOF auto'd card set):



Finally, Herschel Walker signed his Topps USFL rc for me (for my Heisman rc auto'd card set):



Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

<< <i>Persistence pays off! After mailing this over and over and over and over again, I finally got this back in about a week. I'm starting to think he tracks the return address and after a certain number finally opens the item and signs the card. It appears that all of the successes are after numerous attempts.

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Scott,

That is a great looking card and autograph - congrats! I haven't tried getting Butkus to sign anything yet....maybe I should try (my first attempt at least)

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

<< <i>Scott, nice Butkus!

What's the deal with Monk not signing his rookie?

Also Lynn Swann was always my favorite Steeler but his prices at the National are CRAZY! >>



For some reason, Monk thinks that the increase in the price of his signed rc was more than he would be paid to sign it (even though he charges b/t $90 and $100 per auto).

Swann's prices are crazy, however what's even crazier is that he often won't sign goal line cards cards and/or his Topps cards. At a private signing back in Dec, he wouldn't sign his GLAC and at the National, he will sign his GLAC but not trading cards. What a douchebag (sp?)....for $200, he should sign my asscheek if I so desired....

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13

<< <i>Grand Total-69

John Mackey


Marion Motley
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Reese,

Great pickups! What dealer did you buy those cards from?

Rgs,

Greg M.

otwcards

Greg:

Are those Bradshaws TTM? They look like his brother's signature, not Terry's as Terry's brother signs all of Terry's TTM items.

Reese3333

<< <i>

Reese,

Great pickups! What dealer did you buy those cards from?

Rgs,

Greg M. >>



Hey Greg,

The Mackey was from KHW for $35 and the Motley was from Ron Gordon for $150. Probably a little pricey, but I couldn't turn it down when Ron told me about it!

BTW, I got a steal tonight on a great 48 Bowman autographed RC! I should have it in hand soon!

Reese

Ahmanfan

nice new pickups everyone.

Yes I too was under the impression that the Bradshaw TTm's were ghostsigned?
John

gregm13

I compared the signature to my PSA/DNA certified auto and the signature is consistent. Check it out yourself....

Rgs,

Greg M.

otwcards

<< <i>I compared the signature to my PSA/DNA certified auto and the signature is consistent. Check it out yourself....

Rgs,

Greg M. >>



Sadly, PSA/DNA has slabbed a significant number of ghost signed signatures, most specifically Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Another classic example is the authenticated secretarial Sid Luckman autos while PSA/DNA rejects most of the signatures that Luckman actually signed during the late 1980's until his passing.

Bradshaw publicly stated a few years ago on the NFL pregame show that he hasn't signed any fan mail since he retired.