I was going through a pile of items I had sitting near my desk area and came across a couple wire photos of Tony Oliva I picked up at some point over the years. What was great was it just so happened that Fan HQ was having a signing with him so I sent them in! Today’s mail showed up with both old wire photos signed perfectly along with a Hall of Fame induction Topps Now card I had wanted to get signed for a while. Fan HQ does a fantastic job with any autograph request, either in person or via mail, and take pride in their service. One of these wire photos has Cookie Rojas on it so I may send it to him to complete it.
Author: Kevin
A ROY Debut?
Isaac Collins is one of the finalists for NL Rookie of the Year this year. He probably won’t win it but might come in second place. Waukesha Sports Cards recently had a signing with him and I mailed in a pair of debut tickets. I had paid for MLB Debut inscription but they were missed on each. The owner refunded the cost and told me next time they have him in he will get them inscribed for me.
Modeling Clay
Today’s mail brought a real fun one! The 2008 Sports Illustrated Baseball Preview Issue had six players on it. It featured a fold out cover to show all six and they were real up and coming superstars. I had four of the six already sign it when I found that Todd S (toddschafer on SCN) was having a signing with Clay Buchholz, one of the remaining two. I excitedly mailed in my magazine and received it signed today! Todd even posted a photo of Clay signing it on his Facebook page! I am down to needing just Troy Tulowitzki to finish it up!
The players who have signed it already are:
Ryan Braun
Justin Upton
Jacoby Ellsbury
Clay Buchholz
Ryan Zimmerman
Not Bogged Down
I will admit that I have sent to Wade Boggs too many times. I do, however, send a significant amount of cash in each package. Today I received a couple items that are duplicates but items I acquired only for the reason to get signed for my collection. I received a 3,000th hit commemorative card as well as a February, 1984 Baseball Digest. These are both duplicates but it was either get them signed and save them or toss them. They are still very nice additions to my collection!