Bill's TTM thread - 2 returns 1/25/10

lsutigers1973 · December 18, 2009 6:19AM

The free week with Startiger got me started and my first success has me hooked. Thanks Doug for the free code.

Dboneesq · December 18, 2009 6:22AM

AWESOME BILL! Now all you need is his two kiddies to go along with that one!

I'm tellin ya ... it's more addicting than drinking!!!!!!

initialD · December 18, 2009 6:30AM

Bill!!!

The bug is catching on around here

thenavarro · December 18, 2009 6:46AM

Nice looking card Bill, congrats.

Mike

Elemenopeo · December 18, 2009 7:17AM

Great one to start with.

CrimsonTider · December 18, 2009 7:24AM

Didn't he play for the Saints, I think so. They are from the same state as LSU. Just letting you know.

Captain Obvious

nightcrawler · December 18, 2009 1:41PM

Nice card to start with. Good luck to ya.

otwcards · December 18, 2009 2:12PM

Looks like the Archie Manning card was signed by ALICE MARY...

Be careful not to get too addicted. BTW, Peyton is still a reasonably reliable TTM signer considering his stature (via PeyBack Foundation with a $5-10 donation). Eli is a lost cause.

lsutigers1973 · December 19, 2009 5:30AM

Why? I don't know.

EDIT to add: He also charges $5 so I really have no idea why I sent it.

GDM67 · December 19, 2009 11:35AM

No need to apologize. AO is one of those fine players (Ken Singleton, Chris Chambliss) that sort of flew under the radar.

lawnmowerman · December 19, 2009 11:39AM

<< No need to apologize. AO is one of those fine players (Ken Singleton, Chris Chambliss) that sort of flew under the radar. >>

I agree and his cookies are awesome!

nam812 · December 19, 2009 12:08PM

<< ......and his cookies are awesome! >>

His elevators are pretty darn good too.

MeteoriteGuy · December 19, 2009 12:17PM

Amos Otis was a great player and is one of the most under rated 70s player. Even in Kansas, where we act like the Missouri KC Royals are our local team, he was forgotten it seemed in the 80s.

DrLou · December 19, 2009 12:23PM

He needs that $5 for a bottle of Head & Shoulders (see scan top right)

jswieton · December 19, 2009 12:24PM

<< The free week with Startiger got me started and my first success has me hooked. Thanks Doug for the free code.

>>

Bill, You are so screwed. It is like an addiction that can't be fixed.

Comicgeek68 · December 19, 2009 12:31PM

Out of curiousity, do you just send cards in or have you had any success with other items being signed such as baseballs, helmets, etc.

lsutigers1973 · December 22, 2009 6:22AM

Kind of sort of a TTM. Requested a bunch of fan packs via email. Got a few back today. Here are some of the "goodies"

lsutigers1973 · December 24, 2009 5:32AM

Two (really 3) returns today.

One of my favorite Braves in the early 90's. In my short letter, I told him I preferred his cards with him in a Braves uniform. So he sent me a 2nd card of his own in a Braves uni.

Anyone know who Fal Viole is?

TheHun · December 24, 2009 6:54AM

Fal Violi is the meal made famous by Chef Boyardee

swartz1 · December 24, 2009 7:47AM

what is the white stuff on Lonnie Smiths card?

lsutigers1973 · December 24, 2009 8:12AM

Tape residue on toploader.

wrestlingcardking · December 24, 2009 8:19AM

I thought you were just excited to get autographed cards back through the mail....(my bill style response)

lsutigers1973 · December 26, 2009 6:09AM

Got back two today. The Archibald was really exciting for me. My 1st basketball TTM and a HOF'er.

The 2nd card was just laying on my desk so I used it for a TTM.

Dboneesq · December 26, 2009 6:12AM

Very nice returns Bill ... Cerone is a good TTMer and very fast!

yankeeno7 · December 26, 2009 6:54AM

But be warned with Cerone. If you send him more than one card, he will only sign one and return all others. So if you want more than one from him, you'll have to send out in different mailer.

lsutigers1973 · December 29, 2009 6:08AM

Even though I dislike the Phillies, really love this one. Card was at least a PSA 9 before I sent it. Card didn't seem to suffer any damage in the PWE.

swartz1 · December 30, 2009 1:50AM

Will you sign my card?

lsutigers1973 · December 30, 2009 2:07AM

Only if you can put a Phillies hat on it.

lsutigers1973 · December 30, 2009 5:10AM

One of my favorite Braves when I first starting watching baseball.

lsutigers1973 · December 31, 2009 6:48AM

Got 2 back today.

Conley was not only a Brave but only player to win championships in 2 major American team sports.

Dboneesq · December 31, 2009 6:53AM

WTG Bill.

One with Braves and 3 with Celtics ... not a bad athlete! lol

BPorter26 · December 31, 2009 6:54AM

Bill, Cool Bibby. Does he charge for his auto?

lsutigers1973 · December 31, 2009 7:00AM

Nope, signs for free and returned in 2 weeks. I just like the 81 Topps card and it's an All Star card.

fur72 · December 31, 2009 7:33AM

Bill,

Does Tiny Archibald charge?

lsutigers1973 · December 31, 2009 8:08AM

<< Does Tiny Archibald charge? >>

No

lsutigers1973 · January 4, 2010 5:33AM

2 returns today.

Apperantly Mr. Grace does not like returning the card savers. This card was minty fresh when it left my house.

MULLINS5 · January 4, 2010 5:36AM

does harry carson's look like an auto-pen?

yankeeno7 · January 4, 2010 5:38AM

Most times, Grace does not return the original cards you sent. That probably was not your card, Bill. I got the same thing back with an 88 Score traded. EX condition at best and I sent a minty one. I think he pre-signs many so its easy for him then just returns you what he has in stock. Unless of course you send him something he doesnt have in stock!

lsutigers1973 · January 4, 2010 5:41AM

Grace still at least signs nice and clean. Could have at least put the card back in the CS2.

brianwintersfan · January 4, 2010 5:45AM

<< does harry carson's look like an auto-pen? >>

He is not known to use an auto-pen, so I would say it's not.

MULLINS5 · January 4, 2010 5:54AM

<< 

<< does harry carson's look like an auto-pen? >>

He is not known to use an auto-pen, so I would say it's not. >>

just the way the ink splatters around his name looks a lot like the Gretzky auto-pens I have over the years...

...could also have been the way he pressed the pen to the card

jswieton · January 4, 2010 6:05AM

Nice Grace return. I have had a hard time getting my card signed. I have recieved a RTS twice from him.

byronscott4ever · January 4, 2010 6:05AM

Paint pens do that uneven spreading on older cards so it's hard to tell that it's an autopen just based on that. I'm not sure how often paint pens are used for autopens either.

lsutigers1973 · January 6, 2010 10:09AM

One of my mom's favorite Braves in the 80's.

CrimsonTider · January 6, 2010 12:06PM

One of the best ever last name. I always liked him and Biff Pocaraba. I seriously mispelled that last name on Biff

lsutigers1973 · January 7, 2010 7:08AM

Just because:

Uphill · January 7, 2010 7:11AM

Tony was probably very excited to get some mail.

Dboneesq · January 7, 2010 7:44AM

WOW ... what a BUST he was! Coming out of college EVERYONE thought he was THE MAN!

Still, nice TTM Bill!

lsutigers1973 · January 11, 2010 4:28AM

Got 4 returns today. Haven't opened them yet. Let the live rip commence.

lsutigers1973 · January 11, 2010 4:54AM

#1

My first hockey return

lsutigers1973 · January 11, 2010 5:06AM

#2

PDW

Bill's TTM thread - 2 returns 1/25/10

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