Explanation on how TTM Autos Work?

[mizzouboy]

Can someone explain to me the steps to getting a ttm auto?

 

[David Anthony]

Send an item in an envelope to a player along with a note asking them to sign. Wait?

 

[Lars]

You write or type a letter to a player with a self addressed stamped envelope and their card - mail c/o their teams and hope for the best.

Unlike 15-20 years ago, most active MLB players treat TTM requests as junk mail - though it doesn't mean that there are still a few common players that will eventually respond.

 

[Ashburn Alley]

Don't forget a SASE(self addressed stamped envelope) so they can return the card.

 

[Ashburn Alley]

Beat me to it. ^^^

 

[Ashburn Alley]

I haven't tried a lot of active players/managers but the 4 who signed for me were Pat Neshek(automatic), Ryne Sandberg, Buck Showalter, and Ron Washington.

 

[mizzouboy]

Ok, thanks guys!!! What about fees? I keep reading about different players charge fees and others do it for free?

 

[mizzouboy]

Ryne Sandburg? Wow, I have tons of old cards of him, I might have to try him out!

 

[Ashburn Alley]

I think some HOFers ask for a donation for their charities and some older/retired players ask for a few bucks for their time.

 

[Ashburn Alley]

Well he didn't sign my card, but he returned a signed 5x7 that I assume he signed during Spring training. Came with a letter explaining why he couldn't sign my card because of time restraints.

 

[Austin]

Ryne Sandburg? Wow, I have tons of old cards of him, I might have to try him out!

Make sure you spell his name correctly when you write to him.

 

[mizzouboy]

Make sure you spell his name correctly when you write to him.

Autocorrect because I'm on the app

 

[olerud363]

There is an online forum you can join for a few bucks a year that is great for TTM'ers. Tons of info about addresses, who signs and who usually doesn't, and who charges a fee and how much. Can't remember the name of it though... anyone help me out?

 

[MrMet]

There is an online forum you can join for a few bucks a year that is great for TTM'ers. Tons of info about addresses, who signs and who usually doesn't, and who charges a fee and how much. Can't remember the name of it though... anyone help me out?

Sportscollectors.net

 

[dano7]

We also have a quarterly thread going where we post our successes. Read it to get some ideas on who has signed. I usually post the home addresses for retired players, in case you want to send to one of them.
DANNY
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