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Posted by: zedsls Feb 3 2008, 01:39 PM

At the urging of another member, I though I would post some of my favorite returns from some TTM I have done with my extra Allen & Ginter Cards. I started this project after I had seen some fantastic examples from members on this site.

Here are a few:

John "Mule" Miles


Moose Skowron


Olympic Swimming & Diving - My wife and I were both competive swimmers and that is how we met.




And, a non-sports card of PT Barnum signed by the Curator of his museum.



I was surpised how ballpoint pen looks much better on the cards than a Sharpie. The rest of them, 30+, are in my bucket. Thanks for looking and I'll post some more as they come in.

Zed, SLS

Posted by: JasonS Feb 3 2008, 02:08 PM

Very nice. I think these cards are the best looking for getting signed. i really like the non-sports cards too. those are also fun to get autographed.

Did you have to pay for Moose and Mule? (bad Russian accent available)

Posted by: jam92102 Feb 3 2008, 02:18 PM

Man nice cards! That's a great idea!

Posted by: RGBII Feb 3 2008, 03:08 PM

Great idea, this will be a unique collection.
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: Kmart6nets Feb 3 2008, 04:04 PM

Those look tremendous signed, I actually stumbled upon a post on some other site a while ago where the guy had over 100 of those signed. They looked amazing. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get as many successes as possible.

Posted by: adamwmaxon Feb 4 2008, 05:55 PM

nice dude thats really cool

Posted by: zedsls Feb 16 2008, 03:13 PM

Here is my first success for both years of a player:

Posted by: BaseballCollector Feb 16 2008, 11:17 PM

Nice!! Those are SWEET!!! Could you possibly pm me the addy you used for John "Mule" Miles? thanks

Posted by: jam92102 Feb 16 2008, 11:20 PM

Man these are awesome man!! These cards are perfect for TTM.

Posted by: bat115 Feb 17 2008, 01:21 PM

These are nice.

Posted by: artyman60 Feb 17 2008, 01:44 PM

very nice stuff, congrats !!!

Posted by: sebredsox24 Feb 17 2008, 02:53 PM

great looking collection. good luck

Posted by: zedsls Feb 20 2008, 11:02 AM

This is one I didn't expect to get back. I sent this during the postseason, and then he was traded. 124 days later it came back to me.

Posted by: maple19 Feb 20 2008, 12:23 PM

First Congrats on The Returns

I have a Bunch Also if You Need any Addy LMK

I have Just Sent out 40 A&G Baseball C/O Teams

Mike

Posted by: zedsls Feb 23 2008, 06:13 PM

Here is the first horizontal one I got back.

Posted by: RGBII Feb 23 2008, 06:21 PM

This is a great idea and these are the perfect cards for it (I may be a litlle biased).
Congratulations, it's lookin' good.
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: sahetu Feb 23 2008, 06:29 PM

These are great!

Posted by: zedsls Feb 25 2008, 10:12 PM

My second 2-fer

Posted by: zedsls Mar 4 2008, 04:39 PM

First foreign auto.

Posted by: zedsls Mar 10 2008, 05:40 PM

After a bit of a drought, I got two in the mail today.

Posted by: whalerfan Mar 11 2008, 11:46 AM

Very nice...

Posted by: zedsls Mar 12 2008, 07:14 PM

Number 50. Not a big fan of the silver sharpie, but a great return nonetheless.

Posted by: JasonS Mar 12 2008, 07:36 PM

Sweet.

I hope Topps does another A&G set this year.

Posted by: zedsls Mar 16 2008, 02:03 PM

I really like this card; it has a great signature, horizontal layout, & mini bazooka back.

Posted by: zedsls Mar 17 2008, 05:49 PM

Another just plain beautiful card.

Posted by: bat115 Mar 17 2008, 06:12 PM

Amen to that... and congrats...

Posted by: zedsls Mar 22 2008, 05:13 PM

Number 60

Posted by: sebredsox24 Mar 22 2008, 05:34 PM

the cuddyer and the doerr are both just amazing

Posted by: Kmart6nets Mar 22 2008, 06:06 PM

Great cards, these are the best for TTM in my opinion.

Posted by: zedsls Mar 26 2008, 07:03 PM

How can you not laugh when you say Putz?

Posted by: RGBII Mar 26 2008, 07:42 PM

Once again, great idea and congratulaions on the successes.
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: JasonS Mar 26 2008, 09:39 PM

Probably when you have to write his paycheck.

Great lot of cards you have! Keep 'em coming.

Posted by: sebredsox24 Mar 27 2008, 07:37 PM

another nice one

Posted by: zedsls Mar 28 2008, 04:18 PM

I can understand a shorter signature if your last name has 14 letters.

Posted by: Luke2411 Mar 28 2008, 11:46 PM

These look great Fred. I really like the ones in blue. The Bob Doerr is probably my favorite. I know I keep saying it, but I'm going to have to do some of these.

Posted by: zedsls Apr 3 2008, 07:04 PM

Not a beautiful signature like some, but a neat return.

Posted by: stlramman Apr 3 2008, 07:31 PM

Congrats!! Very nice collection you got going!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 7 2008, 05:37 PM

Number 70: Joe B. Scott

Posted by: RGBII Apr 7 2008, 07:29 PM

I'm going to be redundant here...
Excellent idea and this will be a collection that I lust for.
Actually, it's already past that hurdle!
Congratulations!
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: sebredsox24 Apr 7 2008, 07:57 PM

another beauty

Posted by: jcharles2 Apr 8 2008, 05:04 AM

Beautiful cards and sigs. This is a great project. Continued success!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 8 2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the encouragement everyone.

Given you have started every other set of Allen and Ginter's cards, I am surprised you haven't done this one yet. Let me know if, actually when, you do.

Posted by: houkk Apr 8 2008, 12:11 PM

Very nice successes! Keep it up!

Jim

Posted by: zedsls Apr 9 2008, 03:29 PM

Q. What is the only card more rare (rarer?) than one signed by Bob Feller?
A. One not signed by Bob Feller.

Posted by: bat115 Apr 9 2008, 06:23 PM

awesome

Posted by: sebredsox24 Apr 9 2008, 07:24 PM

beautiful blue sig right over the name. id like to see a&g do an on card auto set like this

Posted by: BaseballCardFanatic Apr 9 2008, 07:27 PM

Amazing....

I have many signed from the Pacific Legends set 88, 89, 90, and would love to share it with you all, but I only know how to scan via camera phone

Anyway, good job on all the autos! The Feller one is my favorite.

Posted by: Bravesfan10 Apr 9 2008, 09:41 PM

Where do you get these addresses? I can't find them anywhere!

Amazing collection too!!!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 10 2008, 11:27 AM

To get the addresses, I go to other websites devoted to TTM collecting. I use www.sportscollectors.net and bought an address book at www.sportsaddresslists.com/.

Current players you can send care of the team's address.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 10 2008, 12:31 PM

I will also be repetitive and say this is a great-looking collection. Keep it up!

Posted by: maple19 Apr 10 2008, 06:41 PM

You Can Also Get Free Address at
http://www.sportscardforum.com Autograph Central in the Forums

I Myself Just Sent Out a Pile of A&G Myself I Got A Lot Already Sign
But I Sending Out a Lot To Baseball Players As Most of Mine are The
Other Sports

I Got One Out To Feller My Self I Hope It Comes Back Looking Like
That

Mike

Posted by: zedsls Apr 17 2008, 07:55 PM

I'm moving over the summer, so I've stopped sending these out. This might be one of the last ones I see in awhile. Then again, there are another 74 cards out there waiting to be returned.

Posted by: baseballguy601 Apr 17 2008, 08:07 PM

this has to be one of the BEST ideas ever!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 19 2008, 05:17 PM

Looks like I spoke too soon in anticipating a slow down. I got three in the mail today including:

Posted by: zedsls Apr 21 2008, 07:54 PM

This wasn't TTM and its a custom made by someone on another board.

Posted by: zedsls Apr 28 2008, 04:16 PM

This is fun!

Posted by: baseballguy601 Apr 28 2008, 05:41 PM

Nice stuff

Posted by: zedsls May 5 2008, 04:54 PM

From a trade

Posted by: drocksthaparty May 7 2008, 04:43 AM

WOW great collection

damond

Posted by: longhorn6 May 10 2008, 07:52 PM

I only have 1 Allen+Ginter signed card. I'm a big fan of Garret Anderson's I LOVE that one you have, Here are some Garret Anderson Signed cards and my one and only Allen+Ginter.

Posted by: zedsls May 26 2008, 09:11 PM

Posted by: zedsls May 26 2008, 09:12 PM

The same person that made the Ryne Sandberg card above also made a Travis Snider one for me.

Posted by: RGBII May 26 2008, 09:15 PM

Have I told you how cool this is?
Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Jun 2 2008, 06:16 PM

My first international reply:

Posted by: zedsls Jun 10 2008, 04:05 PM

Mr. Bradley puts me at 28/63 or 44% for Spring Training after this card was out for 96 days.

Posted by: sebredsox24 Jun 10 2008, 05:19 PM

very nice adds

Posted by: zedsls Jul 12 2008, 11:45 AM

Ms. Ali is my first forwarded return at my new address.

Posted by: RGBII Jul 12 2008, 11:55 AM

Very nice, how many do you have "out"?
I would love to see all of them in one photo.
Congratulations and Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: Kmart6nets Jul 12 2008, 10:20 PM

I guess it's about time to waltz back in here and let you know how cool this set is! Amazing stuff!

Posted by: zedsls Jul 13 2008, 12:31 PM

I have another 85 out. Some are multiples (Home or Spring Training and Stadium) and some will probably never get signed (Hulk Hogan) but I sent them anyway. I am only sending out my doubles so there are some signers that I could add easily if I had their card. There are others that I have cards of but I don't have that much extra cash to pay their fees (Musial, Ripken, etc.)

For 2007, I am at 42 people, 6 of the historical figures and landmarks, and 3 players on custom cards. For 2006, I am at 32 people and 1 custom.

Here they are all together


Each one can be seen here:
http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x181/zedsls/Autos%20Allen%20and%20Ginter/

Thanks for the compliments. Hopefully with some new people added to the 2008 set, I will have more to show off in a few months.

Posted by: DiaperDandy Jul 13 2008, 12:51 PM

What a great thread, idea, read, and pleasure to share... thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!

Posted by: jam92102 Jul 15 2008, 11:21 PM

Darn you and your awesome collection!!!!! Quit giving me ideas I've got enough projects going on!!!!


Simply awesome collection dude! Keep up the great work.

jim

Posted by: zedsls Aug 4 2008, 01:03 PM

All Twins pitchers should have cards in Allen and Ginter. Here is the first of my '08s.

Posted by: maple19 Aug 6 2008, 10:29 PM

I Just Got My Box of 08 And Sending a Bunch Out

Hope Your Mailbox is Full

When I Seen That Travis Sndyer I though I miss a Card For My Blue Jay Team Set

Mike

Posted by: whalerfan Aug 7 2008, 12:34 PM

Lookin' great!

Posted by: zedsls Aug 17 2008, 08:12 PM

Posted by: RGBII Aug 17 2008, 08:20 PM

Mr. Wood,
I'll say it once again.
A simply extraordinary collection. I am beyond impressed.

Collect Hard!, (that's really not necessary here, is it?)
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Aug 18 2008, 09:05 PM

Thanks Richard! Here are a few more I got in the mail today, and yes you may see double on a couple of them.

Posted by: killerhawkeye21 Aug 18 2008, 09:12 PM

Wow! Amazing collection! Thanks for sharing!!

Posted by: zedsls Aug 23 2008, 02:08 PM

Here is my most recent success:


I would have liked to have posted a Ty Wigginton success, but he swapped out my 2008 Allen & Ginter's for a random UD card.

Posted by: houkk Aug 23 2008, 04:49 PM

Awesome successes! Yes, I'm afraid Wiggington does do that.

Posted by: JasonS Aug 27 2008, 05:57 PM

Congrats on your fantastic set so far!

What are you planning to do about some of the new cards out like Bram Stoker or Marie Curie?

Posted by: sebredsox24 Aug 27 2008, 06:07 PM

that fukumori is incredible!

Posted by: Loodle37 Aug 27 2008, 06:41 PM

How many days did you wait on the fukumori?

Posted by: zedsls Aug 30 2008, 04:53 PM

JasonS: I don't know what I'll do about them yet. I have seen others send the cards to actors that portrayed the historical figure in a movie, or a distant relative of the actual person.

Loodle37: It was 14 days for the Fukumori c/o Oklahoma RedHawks.

I haven't gotten many of the new ones out this week but here is a recent success:

Posted by: zedsls Sep 12 2008, 10:21 PM

I had a good day in the mail today.

Posted by: zedsls Sep 17 2008, 09:00 PM

My 100th card.

Posted by: zedsls Oct 5 2008, 08:07 PM

Here are some of my favorite recent returns:

Posted by: RGBII Oct 5 2008, 08:24 PM

Yet again, well done and congratulations.
Remarkable collection.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Oct 22 2008, 06:26 PM

Richard, it means a lot coming from you.
Two more recent successes:

Posted by: zedsls Nov 17 2008, 08:58 PM

Two more.

Posted by: kooljazz1966 Nov 17 2008, 11:01 PM

Just stopped by....this is awesome!!

Posted by: zedsls Dec 19 2008, 01:13 PM

It has been a slow off-season thus far. But, there were two nice returns in the mail today.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Dec 19 2008, 01:15 PM

Very nice!

Posted by: zedsls Dec 22 2008, 02:04 PM

Sorry for the bad scan, I am at my parents' house for the holidays.

Posted by: detroittigerfan1976 Dec 22 2008, 02:10 PM

very amazing collection to say the least really like the patrick auto

Posted by: houkk Dec 22 2008, 03:37 PM

I second that. Danica can storm into my pit stop, ranting and raving, and accuse me of driving slow anytime!

Posted by: kooljazz1966 Dec 22 2008, 03:48 PM

Awesome personalized Danica Fred!

Posted by: thepickens Dec 31 2008, 11:02 PM

what was the address u used for the thome??? thanks

Posted by: gowizards0 Jan 2 2009, 02:31 PM

these all look great!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 2 2009, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the kudos everyone.

thepickens: The Thome was sent to the White Sox back in August.

Posted by: RGBII Jan 2 2009, 08:44 PM

You knew that before long someone would be requesting
a photo of all of these together.

Well, the time has come and I am making the request.
Please give us a couple of photos of this collection in one
shot. I am really looking forward to it.

Well done & Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Jan 3 2009, 07:50 AM

Richard, I'll post some on Monday after my holiday mail gets delivered. I've been thinking about how to display them all. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Posted by: RGBII Jan 3 2009, 04:59 PM

artyman60 used the bed to display his amazing collection.



I just cleared out out some floor space.



I think the important thing to do is find the best lighting
that you can. If I had it to do over again, I would have
taken some close-ups of the more impressive ones.

Can't wait to see all of yours in one shot!

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Jan 5 2009, 04:32 PM

I meant a more permanent display than a shoebox. My wife has the camera and I'll take pictures later tonight. Here is one I got in the mail over the holidays to tide you until then.

Posted by: kooljazz1966 Jan 5 2009, 04:35 PM

Nice!

Posted by: detroittigerfan1976 Jan 5 2009, 05:55 PM

just got joey on the same card over the holidays as well
seems like a great and fast signer
congrats on the amazing collection so far
wish you continued success
steve and natasha

Posted by: Lastatbat Jan 5 2009, 08:46 PM

Man -I enjoyed that thanks for sharing it with us

Posted by: zedsls Jan 5 2009, 09:08 PM

OK at RGBII's request here are some pics of them all together, including the customs.

First by year:

2006

2007

2008

And all 118 of them:


Each card can be viewed in my photobucket album:
http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x181/zedsls/Autos%20Allen%20and%20Ginter/

For this year, I would like to get some of the HOFers from the 2006 set that require a "donation." Also, I bought enough of the 2008 to build an almost complete second set, so I'll have plenty of extras to send out for Spring Training and the regular season. Thanks for your interest and hopefully I'll have more successes to post. Cheers!

Posted by: RGBII Jan 5 2009, 09:14 PM

Aw!, that is so cool.

That's an impressive display. Great idea and I
wish you continued success with it.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: RGBII Jan 5 2009, 09:16 PM

What do you need out of '06? I'll send
you all of it.

PM the list

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: detroittigerfan1976 Jan 5 2009, 09:29 PM

very impressive collection I am so jealous great job

Posted by: zedsls Jan 8 2009, 08:42 PM

Today's mail brought James W. Christy; he is one of the astronomers who discovered Pluto's moon Charon.

Posted by: RGBII Jan 8 2009, 08:47 PM

Very cool addition!

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: kooljazz1966 Jan 8 2009, 08:50 PM

Fred you are amazing!!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 10 2009, 12:45 PM

While I get ready for spring training, here is another non-baseball return.

Posted by: Johnny Number 5 Jan 10 2009, 12:58 PM

wow!

Posted by: cbware88 Jan 10 2009, 01:00 PM

This is one nice collection!!!!! I just about fell out of my chair when I saw the Thome autograph..................NICE!!!!!!!

Posted by: cincyfan1 Jan 10 2009, 09:30 PM

do u get better results during ST or the season?

Posted by: cincyfan1 Jan 10 2009, 09:33 PM

also...have you sent to Serena Williams? i cant seem to find an addy.

Richard (RGBII) sent me a lot of 2008 ginter so i'm trying to send those out

Posted by: cincyfan1 Jan 10 2009, 10:07 PM

one last thing... who did you send Bigfoot to?

Posted by: zedsls Jan 11 2009, 12:36 PM

cincyfan1: I sent the bigfoot card to its creator:
Bob Chandler Sr.
1657 WILSON AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005

I haven't sent to Serena Williams. I have never seen a success for her anywhere by mail.

RGBII has been a good friend to me as well. No offense to any other members, but he is the king of Allen & Ginter cards around here.

I do a bit of research before I send to active players, so I try to send to those who are known to sign. I don't see too much of a difference between spring training and the regular season. Feel free to PM me with any more questions that you have.

Cheers, zedsls

Posted by: jwman92 Jan 11 2009, 12:38 PM

that is just an absolutely incredible collection!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 12 2009, 06:06 PM

Here's to hoping that more guys catch up on their old mail. I have at least another 85 cards out there waiting to be returned.

Posted by: dantm Jan 12 2009, 11:02 PM

That Young looks great!

Posted by: cubsfan129 Jan 12 2009, 11:12 PM

Great job! This is an amazing collection!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 16 2009, 02:10 PM

One of those 85 came back today. I was hoping to post this



But instead I got this


They don't quite compare.

Posted by: zedsls Jan 23 2009, 07:58 PM

It is not pretty, but he is 88.

Posted by: cincyfan1 Jan 23 2009, 08:00 PM

nice one to get back

sparky anderson also has a suckish signature

Posted by: RGBII Jan 23 2009, 08:13 PM

This is so impressive!

I love the Allen & Ginter issue but your
project takes it to a whole new level.

I wish you continued success.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Jan 30 2009, 09:04 PM

In addition to the actual cards, I have sent out some custom cards made by some very talented people. Here is one that I got back today:

Posted by: zedsls Feb 6 2009, 05:50 PM

I had a good mail day today. Here are a few more of those customs:

Posted by: cincyfan1 Feb 6 2009, 06:27 PM

when do u send to spring training?

Posted by: zedsls Feb 7 2009, 09:10 AM

I'll send to Pitchers and Catchers a few days before they are scheduled to report. Then, I will do a batch of position players also a few days before they report. Finally, I'll track the returns and send out as others post their successes.

Posted by: cincyfan1 Feb 7 2009, 10:29 AM

who are some of the people u r going to send to?

r there any big names that sign during ST?

Posted by: jaderock Feb 7 2009, 09:07 PM

Awesome thread!

Posted by: zedsls Feb 7 2009, 11:11 PM

I got this through a paid signing:

Posted by: RGBII Feb 7 2009, 11:29 PM

Yaz=Mega Sweet

Congratulations, you should throw several of these
on this thread . . .

http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205924&view=findpost&p=1882769

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: whalerfan Feb 9 2009, 03:42 PM

Love the Yaz and good timing with your Sparky - I've heard he's unfortunately sending out to ill to sign letters...

Posted by: zedsls Feb 9 2009, 08:48 PM

Got 3 more back in the mail today, including these two:

Posted by: cincyfan1 Feb 9 2009, 09:32 PM

when and where did u send to CC? he seems like a tough signer to get.

Posted by: bat115 Feb 9 2009, 09:55 PM

nice Snider.. I think this is the first time I have seen his auto in anything other than blue ink.

Posted by: zedsls Feb 19 2009, 04:54 PM

cincyfan1: I sent to CC last year c/o Indians ST
bat115: It would have looked better in blue, but he has been using a black sharpie lately.

Here is a another recent return on a custom. I love how he signed it in the right spot.

Posted by: zedsls Feb 28 2009, 03:49 PM

Got my first Spring Training return

Posted by: zedsls Mar 2 2009, 05:54 PM

Posted by: cincyfan1 Mar 2 2009, 06:04 PM

i got my blair back today too....did u get that thank u note think signed too?

Posted by: zedsls Mar 5 2009, 06:58 PM

cincyfan1: yes I did and she signed my protective index cards

Posted by: detroittigerfan1976 Mar 5 2009, 09:57 PM

great successes

Posted by: zedsls Mar 13 2009, 05:00 PM

Posted by: zedsls Mar 16 2009, 03:09 PM

I got 5 more in the mail today including this from a paid signing:

Posted by: whalerfan Mar 17 2009, 10:14 AM

The Gibson is a nice one, congrats!

Posted by: detroittigerfan1976 Mar 17 2009, 10:33 AM

very nice successes
steven

Posted by: zedsls Mar 28 2009, 06:32 PM

A couple more spring training returns; I am now up to 155 signed cards.

Posted by: ttmautographs4me Mar 28 2009, 06:45 PM

nice Gibson auto

Posted by: zedsls Mar 30 2009, 06:48 PM

Posted by: kidcarcia Apr 2 2009, 05:09 PM

Have you tried Jason McElwain yet?

Posted by: zedsls Apr 2 2009, 06:06 PM

kidcarcia: Yes, I have.

Posted by: kidcarcia Apr 3 2009, 04:37 PM

sweet! could you please give me his address?

Posted by: stjohnsredstorm25 Apr 5 2009, 09:36 PM

If you could give it to me too that would be great.
I was going to try him but couldnt find an address.

Posted by: zedsls Apr 6 2009, 07:56 AM

417 Old Harbour Trail Rochester, NY 14612

Posted by: RGBII Apr 6 2009, 09:44 AM

Wow!

I'll just leave it at that.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: kidcarcia Apr 6 2009, 05:09 PM

Thanks

Posted by: zedsls Apr 11 2009, 10:05 PM

Posted by: cubsfan129 Apr 13 2009, 08:16 PM

Where did you send to Wang at and how long did it take?

Posted by: zedsls Apr 27 2009, 04:44 PM

Cubsfan: I sent to Wang at Spring Training 16 days 3/17-4/2

Among my birthday mail was a Return To Sender from Bill Mazeroski, but I did get a success from a paid signing



I paid for Stan the Man before, but the signature was really bad. The promoter offered me a do-over and I asked for a thicker sharpie to be used. It isn't his classic signature, but it is still better than most modern players.

I am waiting to get back a couple of HOFers back from paid signings, so stay tuned.

Posted by: Kmart6nets Apr 27 2009, 07:02 PM

Sweeeet... Love this thread

Posted by: zedsls Apr 30 2009, 07:32 PM

On my second try I finally got Kerri Walsh back today after 5 months to complete the pair:

Posted by: zedsls May 5 2009, 05:20 PM

One of my HOFers came back in the mail today.

“Always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't go to yours.”



And another HOFer, but most believe he uses a ghostsigner.

Posted by: zedsls May 8 2009, 07:38 AM

Rest In Peace Dom

Posted by: zedsls May 11 2009, 03:54 PM

Another HOFer

Posted by: zedsls May 28 2009, 01:21 PM

From a private signing

Posted by: whalerfan May 29 2009, 12:05 PM

Very nice addition!

Posted by: zedsls Jun 4 2009, 01:19 PM

Posted by: NovaFan10 Jun 14 2009, 09:32 PM

Hey how do you make the custom cards.

Posted by: zedsls Jun 15 2009, 12:42 PM

NovaFan10: I didn't make the customs. I collected the images from other message boards. Basically a person will scan a real card, wipe out the image of the player and replace it with a different player, and find a similar font for the name. Allen and Ginter cards process the photos, I believe it is similar to the Dragan Effect. You would need to use a Photoshop type program.

Posted by: Luke2411 Jun 15 2009, 09:54 PM

Very very nice Ripken. As always, I love these. Can't wait to see them in person.

Posted by: zedsls Jun 18 2009, 03:30 PM

I think you will like this one too!

Posted by: cincyfan1 Jul 10 2009, 10:00 PM

i was wondering if you had by any chance sent to Serena Williams or Rampage Jackson? do u have any thoughts on how to contact them TTM for an auto? thanks for the help! I love your collection!

Posted by: zedsls Jul 28 2009, 12:26 PM

cincyfan1: I have never seen a Serena signed card. If you have a spare to send you could try sending one to her at the US Open next month. I have seen one Rampage success via UFC. Good luck.

Here is my first from the 09 set:

Posted by: Kmart6nets Jul 28 2009, 07:29 PM

Sweet - once again you know I love this project!

Posted by: zedsls Aug 3 2009, 04:12 PM

I am still working on the HOFers from the 2006 set. Here is another one from a private signing.

Posted by: zedsls Aug 7 2009, 04:19 PM

Posted by: cincyfan1 Aug 7 2009, 04:23 PM

sweet return!

Posted by: zedsls Aug 11 2009, 12:15 PM

Last year's codebreaker:


And, the guys who broke this year's code.

Posted by: cincyfan1 Aug 11 2009, 01:39 PM

nice, didnt know someone already broke it!

Posted by: zedsls Aug 13 2009, 02:52 PM

Posted by: zedsls Aug 17 2009, 05:07 PM

Posted by: Kmart6nets Aug 17 2009, 05:55 PM

Wow - how old are those two?

Posted by: JasonS Aug 17 2009, 10:50 PM

Art Pennigton is 86.

Posted by: zedsls Aug 21 2009, 09:24 PM

Here is the oldest living Negro League player at 103. EDIT-RIP

Posted by: zedsls Sep 13 2009, 08:41 PM

Posted by: b.warrior129 Sep 15 2009, 09:54 PM

love the Yankees

Posted by: zedsls Sep 28 2009, 04:17 PM

Number 200

Posted by: zedsls Nov 4 2009, 09:19 PM

Hello Gang! I am back. Between my house getting zapped by lightning and the birth of my daughter, I have been lax at getting my successes posted. Here are a few recent ones:

Posted by: b.warrior129 Nov 5 2009, 09:54 PM

awesome Larson great job..

Posted by: zedsls Nov 29 2009, 04:24 PM

Posted by: harley2001 Nov 29 2009, 06:45 PM

Nice adds!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 7 2010, 05:03 PM

Posted by: zedsls Jan 25 2010, 07:32 PM

Now up to 210 cards!

Posted by: RGBII Jan 25 2010, 07:39 PM

Absolutely remarkable accomplishment, Mr Wood!

Congratulations on one of the most unique and stunning
collections on the site and the web.

Wow!

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Feb 5 2010, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the compliment Richard.

Posted by: RGBII Feb 5 2010, 08:33 PM

Very nice addition, man I do
love this thread and collection.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Mar 24 2010, 07:28 PM

Finally, here are some Spring Training returns:

http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x181/zedsls/Autos%20Allen%20and%20Ginter/?action=view¤t=GarrettAtkins08.jpg

http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x181/zedsls/Autos%20Allen%20and%20Ginter/?action=view¤t=ShaironMartis.jpg

Posted by: zedsls Mar 25 2010, 07:48 PM

Card #215

Posted by: zedsls Mar 28 2010, 10:16 PM

Another HOFer from the 2006 set

Posted by: harley2001 Mar 29 2010, 08:02 PM

Great job on the Mr. Cub!!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 3 2010, 02:30 PM

Card #220. One of my favorite young players and a former Lansing Lugnut:

Posted by: zedsls May 1 2010, 09:42 AM

Getting closer to completing the HOFers from the 2006 set.

Posted by: zedsls May 8 2010, 10:19 PM

From a private signing:

Posted by: zedsls Jun 4 2010, 11:14 PM

RIP Coach

Posted by: zedsls Jun 30 2010, 10:32 PM

Last Negro Leaguer that I needed.

Posted by: cardcrazed Jun 30 2010, 11:41 PM

WOWSERS! This is an extremely awesome thread! How have I missed this!!!!!

Justin

Posted by: edgerrin32 Jul 1 2010, 01:49 AM

Very impressive collection!

Posted by: Gadsden86 Jul 1 2010, 07:24 AM

Awsome set. I just watched the King of Kong about Wiebe. Great documentary i sugest you see it if you havent. It sheds some light on to who he is. The old record holder for Donkey Kong Is a jerk.

Posted by: zedsls Jul 1 2010, 06:02 PM

My Spring Training mail is coming back again. So far I am 11/20 for this ST.

Posted by: cardcrazed Jul 2 2010, 12:15 AM

very nice TTM success! I hope they keep coming in!

Justin

Posted by: zedsls Jul 26 2010, 06:46 PM

Another HOFer from the 2006 set. I only have 1 left of those who are alive.

Posted by: cardcrazed Jul 26 2010, 11:28 PM

thats awesome!

Justin

Posted by: edgerrin32 Jul 26 2010, 11:53 PM

Sweet! Whos the last one left?

Posted by: zedsls Jul 29 2010, 09:27 PM

The last one I need is Harmon Killebrew. He signs through his foundation, but requires a good sized donation.

Time to get started on the 2010 set.

Posted by: zedsls Aug 13 2010, 07:20 PM

I really love this project when I get back a beautiful card like this one. You guys can keep your sticker autos.

Posted by: zedsls Sep 11 2010, 11:03 PM

Posted by: Ilovetheheat Sep 12 2010, 01:28 PM

This thread is just sick! I admire your dedication and effort.

Posted by: zedsls Sep 16 2010, 07:00 PM

I am starting to like the horizontal cards.

Posted by: zedsls Sep 20 2010, 07:05 PM

Posted by: zedsls Sep 25 2010, 10:11 PM

Posted by: edgerrin32 Sep 25 2010, 10:25 PM

Very cool updates! Also where do you get the addresses from???

Posted by: cardcrazed Sep 26 2010, 12:19 PM

yeah this is a killer thread! Congrats on all the sweet TTM's!

Justin

Posted by: zedsls Sep 27 2010, 07:04 PM

I get my addresses from http://www.sportscollectors.net

Posted by: jaderock Sep 27 2010, 07:09 PM

how close are you to finishing the TTM set? Awesome thread keep it going!

Posted by: RGBII Sep 27 2010, 07:44 PM

Once again, phenominal accomplishment.

I believe that I've posted it here before but,
you couldn't have picked a better issue for
this very original project.

Remarkable!

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Oct 1 2010, 07:05 PM

This is my 250th signed Allen & Ginter card. It was the final card to complete the HOFers from the 2006 set. I'll work on some statistics on the effort that has gotten me to this point.


Here is what they all look like together:

Posted by: zedsls Oct 8 2010, 08:44 PM

Here is where I am by year:
2006 62 (58 base cards & 4 customs)
2007 72 (62 base, 3 minis, 7 customs)
2008 69 (56 base, 8 customs, 4 state cards, 1 code contest)
2009 33 (29 base, 1 mini, 1 national hero, 2 code contest)
2010 15 base
1 Yankee Stadium mini

Posted by: edgerrin32 Oct 8 2010, 09:05 PM

WOW! Congrats of finishing the HOF for that year! Love these cards! The autos just look like they should have been on the cards in the first place.

Posted by: zedsls Oct 12 2010, 10:14 AM

A couple of non-baseball returns:


Donald Johanson was one of the researchers that discovered Lucy:

Posted by: edgerrin32 Oct 12 2010, 06:43 PM

Very cool return on the Lucy card!!


How do you get some of the bigger names to sign??? I know there are some that refuse TTM stuff and on do signings if they get paid??

Posted by: zedsls Oct 12 2010, 08:33 PM

edgerrin32: I've gotten most of the big names with a donation to their charity or through a paid private signing. Also, I always give a small donation to the Negro League players. For the non-baseball subjects in the set, I try to include an extra card for them to keep as a thank you.

Posted by: zedsls Oct 28 2010, 07:32 PM

Still working on this project.

Posted by: RGBII Oct 28 2010, 07:38 PM

This is a treasure of a thread.

I love the Lucy sig.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: road_runner_1964 Oct 28 2010, 08:19 PM

Wow...this is a totally awesome project...

Posted by: zedsls Nov 3 2010, 09:57 AM

RIP Andy

Posted by: zedsls Nov 4 2010, 01:06 PM

RIP Sparky

Posted by: drocksthaparty Nov 4 2010, 01:07 PM

did sparky die? I thought he was put in a hopice?

Posted by: zedsls Nov 4 2010, 01:09 PM

Yes, he died today.

Posted by: drocksthaparty Nov 4 2010, 01:10 PM

wow, that is crazy, that happened very fast.

damond

Posted by: edgerrin32 Nov 4 2010, 02:02 PM

Very nice updates and sad, they won't be signing anymore.

Posted by: zedsls Nov 18 2010, 08:09 PM

From a private signing

Posted by: edgerrin32 Nov 18 2010, 08:55 PM

Very nice add again! He used to be the man for a while.

Posted by: zedsls Dec 2 2010, 07:54 PM

Here is one signed by a family member: Roberto Clemente Jr., who played in the minors and went into broadcasting.

Posted by: zedsls Dec 7 2010, 10:30 PM

Posted by: edgerrin32 Dec 7 2010, 11:31 PM

Sweet!

I can juggle! I really can!

Posted by: zedsls Jan 20 2011, 08:23 PM

Still working on this:

Posted by: RGBII Jan 20 2011, 08:31 PM

Mr. Wood,

You have received the "unofficial" God of TTM's
classification.

As I have remarked several times in this thread,
it is mega-impressive.

I love this thread and the collection that it archives.

Very well done, very well done.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: edgerrin32 Jan 20 2011, 08:40 PM

Another cool add!

Posted by: zedsls Feb 15 2011, 09:51 AM

Another first for this collection. The first time I have received a card intended for someone else. I think it is made out to Gary, though it could be Cary or Lary? Otherwise a beautiful signature.

Posted by: zedsls Feb 15 2011, 10:22 PM

Signed In Person at a Myrtle Beach Pelicans event.

Posted by: zedsls Feb 19 2011, 08:53 PM

This is one I never thought would sign TTM.

Posted by: jaderock Feb 19 2011, 09:24 PM

Congrats on the sweet TTMs!

Posted by: zedsls Feb 22 2011, 08:07 PM

I am making a serious push to get to 300 returns by opening day.

Posted by: RGBII Feb 22 2011, 08:25 PM

Very nice addition, congratulations

I love this thread and I was brain-dead
for not nominating it for the thread of
the year.

I will cure that in 2011.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Feb 27 2011, 08:50 PM

RIP Duke

Posted by: cardcrazed Feb 28 2011, 11:04 AM

very nice! Congrats on the TTM success!

Justin

Posted by: zedsls Feb 28 2011, 07:31 PM

Posted by: zedsls Mar 2 2011, 07:37 PM

First Spring Training return of the year:

Posted by: edgerrin32 Mar 2 2011, 10:33 PM

Very nice successes lately! I didn't know duke passed?? He was one auto I wanted to get , he used to have a beautiful sig. Looks like it went down toward the end. But big congrats on the adds.


Have you every heard of Ichiro signing TTM?

Posted by: Johnny Number 5 Mar 2 2011, 10:33 PM

nicestuff man

cant wait to seee more mangos
j5

Posted by: zedsls Mar 11 2011, 08:35 PM

#285

Posted by: cardcrazed Mar 12 2011, 12:02 PM

very nice successes! Keep sending em out!

Justin

Posted by: zedsls Mar 22 2011, 06:37 PM

A couple of recent returns:

Posted by: zedsls Mar 24 2011, 09:42 PM

I got back a bunch from a Spring Training 50/50 opportunity. I am now up to 299 different cards.

Posted by: RGBII Mar 24 2011, 09:47 PM

As typical, this thread amazes me with
each and every addition.

Congratulations on the pick ups! The Carl
Lewis is impressive.

Rest assured, Mr. Wood, I'll be nominating
this for Thread of the Year.

Collect Hard!,
RGBII

Posted by: zedsls Mar 28 2011, 09:27 PM

#300

Posted by: zedsls Apr 1 2011, 05:00 PM

Here are a couple of more from the mail:

Posted by: cardcrazed Apr 1 2011, 09:51 PM

This thread just keeps getting worse and worse....................... who am I kidding this thread is awesome! Congrats on the success!

Justin

Posted by: msw_sportscards Apr 2 2011, 09:54 AM

Another reason to love base cards!!!! These cards look great with ink on them!!!!......especially that Freese RC I love this thread!

Posted by: edgerrin32 Apr 2 2011, 10:30 AM

Very nice adds!!

Posted by: zedsls Apr 3 2011, 09:59 AM

Another Spring Training return:

Posted by: edgerrin32 Apr 3 2011, 11:31 AM

Thats a nice auto and the pic on it is cool as well. Hes in like a deep thought.

Posted by: zedsls Apr 27 2011, 10:16 PM

Posted by: zedsls May 9 2011, 09:39 PM

I am still working on these:


But, lately I have also had my eye on these:

Posted by: gregorium May 10 2011, 05:14 PM

Great successes.

Posted by: zedsls May 17 2011, 11:52 AM

RIP

Posted by: gregorium May 17 2011, 04:35 PM

I'd heard he'd taken a turn for the worse recently. He will be missed.

Posted by: edgerrin32 May 18 2011, 04:59 PM

Very nice add!!


You seem to be getting all these people that are passing right before they do. Sad they pass, but cool you get them while you can.

Posted by: zedsls May 19 2011, 10:25 AM

I don't get them right before they die. I post or re-post them in their memory. I have over 300 of these signed and I don't post every single one I get.

Posted by: edgerrin32 May 20 2011, 10:48 AM

OK I see. lol I was wondering. Thats cool though.

Posted by: zedsls May 27 2011, 09:58 AM

Posted by: whalerfan May 27 2011, 12:34 PM

I like those additions!

Posted by: Gadsden86 May 27 2011, 07:41 PM

Love teh summer sanders.

Posted by: zedsls Jun 12 2011, 10:22 PM

Posted by: cardcrazed Jun 13 2011, 10:28 AM

Awesome as always!

Justin

Posted by: rnpurdue Jun 13 2011, 10:50 PM

Loving this project.

Posted by: zedsls Jul 21 2011, 08:13 AM

Here are a couple from a recent trade:

Posted by: zedsls Nov 7 2011, 11:20 PM

One of the few men who beat Ali.
RIP Smokin' Joe

Posted by: cardcrazed Nov 8 2011, 08:59 AM

very impressive! Congrats!

Justin

Posted by: braves4life1025 Nov 8 2011, 11:21 AM

These are awesome! I know there's a Cael sanderson card..have you tried to get that signed?

Posted by: zedsls Nov 8 2011, 09:19 PM

Posted by: zedsls Nov 12 2011, 04:48 PM

One of the frustrating aspects of this project is getting guys that infrequently sign to sign for you. I have sent 2-3 times to Michael Dunn, a reliever that has moved teams 3 times in the past 2 years. I finally broke down and bought one from a fellow collector. This completes my set of players that made their MLB debut on 9-4-2009, the day my daughter was born.

Posted by: zedsls Nov 16 2011, 07:02 PM

I took the summer off from this project. But I am back.

Posted by: Gadsden86 Nov 16 2011, 09:21 PM

nice cameron my wife loved him here (in Boston)