TTM expert advice on auto by Nolan Ryan

handyman

Hey guys back in 1992-3 I wrote to Nolan Ryan asking for his auto and I got a signed card back in the mail from him. I sent 3 cards with the letter but he didnt sign the ones I sent. He sent back a tall boy pic of him from the rangers. I heard he would actually sign those for locals through the mail at one point in time but now he uses a stamp. My question is when did he start doing that and what are the chances mine is actually signed by him. I have a few signed balls of him from personal signings and what not. And I also have some of the recent stamps but this one looks different to me.. Anyhow this one looks like its indented from him signing it. Here is a pic.
Thoughts?
Was thinking about sending it to PSA to get a case. Its for my personal collection. But I dont want to waste the money if its a stamp.

VitoCo1972

Did you send the $35/each required donation with each of your cards?

handyman

No. I didnt think he asked for it when I sent the letter. He lived in courpus cristi I beleive when I mailed it.

Tedw9

I wrote to Nolan around the same time and got the same exact photo and signature back. I've talked to many people about it and everyone has said it's an autopen. Unless you send money for his foundation, your gonna get the dreaded autopen. I think if you look around, you will find others that look exactly the same.

Sorry to give you bad news.

handyman

Thats was I was thinking after i pulled it out of the closet aftter all those years. I saw one at a show that looked like mine and thought damn I hope mine isnt a stamp/auto pin.
I thought he started doing the auto pin in 1995 and thought mine might have been when he actually signed these things.
Great to hear. I wont send it in now.