Out of curiosity, I wanted to see how many TTM successes I had in 2017. In all, I got 40 back during the year 2017. I sent out 143, although a few that came back were sent in 2015. I actually sent out 150 in 2016, so I was pretty consistent. Most were sent out in the first half of 2017, as I really slacked off from late summer onward.
While I appreciate all forty of my TTM successes, here are 5 memorable ones:
5. Tyler Clippard
This was special because it checked of 2017 for my Topps Yankees Project.
4. Brooks Robinson
2017 saw Robinson signing autographs for free or a very minimal fee compared to what he had in the past. I was happy to add his autograph to my collection. I included a $5 donation.
3. Don Mattingly
I was thrilled to get this one back that was sent in 2016. I love the card choice here!
2. CC Sabathia
This was a lucky return, as it went to my old address and was in a stack of mail that was held by the new tenants.
1. Roger Clemens
I took a chance writing a nice note, and received this back without a fee. Topps Turkey cards look awesome signed!
Hopefully there will be another nice assortment of TTM autographs in 2018!
Happy New Year to all, and have a safe night!
I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
Sunday, December 31, 2017
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Sweet cards and signatures. It must be a thrilled to get these back in the mail!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. My top 5 can't compete with yours.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the haul there.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years! Some nice ones for sure.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. One of these day I'll start doing that myself. It looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSolid names there. I'd love to eventually add another Clemens autograph to my collection.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Happy New Year!
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