TTM Question: Anyone have advice and addresses for Mike Schmidt or Jim Rice?

jeffcbay

I have only sent two TTMs in my lifetime, and that was Bill and Cal Ripken back in 1989 when I was 13 years old. Bill's came back signed, and Cal sent me back a stamped-auto postcard.

I have an item that I would like to get signed by Mike Schmidt and Jim Rice. I really don't know how to properly request an autograph TTM from these guys. I understand that I need to include a SASE, but what else should I include? Do I include a check for a certain amount? Should I include a hand-written letter? I've heard Schmidt can be tough, and he dislikes the whole autograph thing, but any info would help me out here. I would also love it if someone could send me an address for these two.

The item is a 1989 Topps box bottom with Schmidt, Ripken, Ryan, and Rice on it. I thought it was a cool piece, and all four players are HOF'ers that I loved to watch during my childhood. I figured it would be a fun project that I could keep in my personal collection. I have an idea how to obtain the other two guys, I just need some help with Schmidt and Rice. Thank you for any help!

VitoCo1972

You'll have to pay for all of them except Rice. Jim has been signing TTM recently. All of the others charge fees. Schmidt will have to be done at a show. I don't believe he does send in's TTM.

jswieton

Do you know what the addy is that Jim Rice has been signing at? The site i use says that he hasn"t sent a return sine 2007.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>Do you know what the addy is that Jim Rice has been signing at? The site i use says that he hasn"t sent a return sine 2007. >>



The NESN address, John. I got a signed RC and I believe Nick did too.

DrJ

Mike Schmidt does not do TTM. I tried Phillies spring training a couple times and just got the cards returned. You can get him at a show for ~$50-70 for a flat. He just signed at the December Philly Show.

jeffcbay

That sounds good, I would almost rather get it signed in person if I can, that might be more exciting anyway! I had planned on sending it in to Nolan Ryan using his service on his website. Ripken will be the last auto I get on it, somehow.

Thank you all!

dpuccio

I've tried that address with a rookie card twice in the last few months with no luck. I included a $10 check to the Jimmy Fund the second time.

Each time I did get the card back and it had been opened and put in my return address. Bad luck I guess - I will give it another try if it worked for you guys.

You can get Ryan for $35 in care of his foundation


http://nolanryanfoundation.stores.yahoo.net/polonperit.html

jeffcbay

That's where I was planning on sending it for Ryan, but I think this will be under the $55 cost since it's slightly larger than 5x7.