TTM... Hand written vs. typed and signed?
jswieton
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I am very new to the world of TTM and I had a question. Do you find that you have more success with a hand written letter, rather then a typed and hand signed letter? I just finished up sending out three TTM requests. I hand wrote all three of them which all wound up being about 3/4 of a notebook page. My hand is now dead from writing more by hand then I have written in 15 years or since the invention of Microsoft Word. Does it really make a difference if the letter is hand written, are there guys out there that won't sign your card because your letter is typed and hand signed?
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<< <i>If you're asking for a free auto, you have to hand write. >>
No you don't.
It is true what Steve (brianwintersfan) said about not having to handwrite for a free auto.
However, I think the point Mike (VitoCo1972) was making is that handwritten requests for free autos add a more personal touch and that method probably gets more positive results.
The key word of course is "personal".
JMHO,
PoppaJ
<< <i>Hi John,
It is true what Steve (brianwintersfan) said about not having to handwrite for a free auto.
However, I think the point Mike (VitoCo1972) was making is that handwritten requests for free autos add a more personal touch and that method probably gets more positive results.
The key word of course is "personal".
JMHO,
PoppaJ >>
Exactly.
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A handwritten letter might sway a few, but I just don't have that kind of time or patience.
<< <i>I type and sign. I always include personal touches in the letter and don't just riffle off a form letter. >>
I do the same thing... I have a standard letter but I always add personal things to it - such as I enjoyed watching you play or congrats on being in the HOF...
<< <i>The real problem are the idiots who send 6 things to get signed. That's a bigger turn-off then someone sending a typed letter. >>
I agree 100%, I always keep it to 1 card per request... If I want something else signed I wait several months before requesting again.
<< <i>The real problem are the idiots who send 6 things to get signed. That's a bigger turn-off then someone sending a typed letter. >>
The big problem with a lot of typed letters is that they sometimes appear to be a form letter..
i.e. Dear _________________,
Please sign these
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