TTM Success - Dave Palmer

I have been using PastPros quite a bit lately to get some cards for my 1987 set.  This time around, I crossed Dave Palmer off of the list.  It took a while, and I had to email the folks at PastPros, but I got my cards in, and they look good.

I went ahead and got this 1981 Topps signed as well.

Palmer (b. 1957) played in the majors from 1978 to 1980, 1982 and 1984 to 1989 for the Expos, Braves, Phillies and Tigers.

He had a career record of 64-59 with 748 strike outs and a 3.78 ERA.

I mailed to Palmer on September 28 and got the cards back on April 2, for a 187-day TAT.

Gerard Delivers With Some 87 Set Needs

My good friend, Gerard, saw two cards that I needed for my 87 set, and worked a deal to snag them for me.

I tried sending to Ray Searage via Spring Training a couple years ago, but the cards were never returned.  Now, I don't think he is coaching with anyone, but if he isn't, I'm sure someone will pick him up.  He worked wonders as the Pirates pitching coach.

This Greg Walker card is also nice.  I don't believe I had mailed to him, but now I don't have to.  Gerard has been a big help with the set, and it definitely is coming along pretty well.

Thanks so much for picking up these cards for me!

TTM Success - Matt Antonelli

I dug these Matt Antonelli cards out of the depths of my boxes, got them signed TTM and can now put them in the autograph album.

I forgot how sharp 2009 Upper Deck Goudey cards looked, and the above one turned out nicely.

This 2009 Bowman didn't look as good, but I'll take it.  The card is at least signed.

Antonelli (b. 1985) played in the majors in 2008 for the Padres.  He had 11 hits, 1 home run and a .193 batting average.

I mailed to Antonelli on March 16 and got the cards back on April 2, for a 17-day TAT.

TTM Success - Dave Collins

Another 1987 Topps came off of my list when I got this card back signed from Dave Collins via a private signing.

Collins (b. 1952) played in the majors from 1975 to 1990 for the Angels, Mariners, Reds, Yankees, Blue Jays, A's, Tigers and Cardinals.  He had 1,335 hits, 32 home runs and a .272 batting average.  He finished 27th in the 1979 NL MVP race.

I mailed to the signing on March 4 and got the card back on March 30, for a 26-day TAT.  I paid a fee of $10.00.

TTM Success - Bryan Little

While going through my boxes for the 1,000th time, I pulled out some more cards of guys who I saw that were signing.  I had these two cards of Brian/Bryan Little and sent them off to be signed.  The above 1985 Topps turned out really well.

I enjoy the 1986 Topps set, and from what I understand, that set has undergone a bit of a renaissance the last few years.  It seems that folks are seeking out Gem Mint 10 versions of these cards, and they fetch a huge sum.  I remember when I got a couple wax boxes of this product for $5/box about 15 years ago.  Times really have changed.

Little (b. 1959) played in the majors from 1982 to 1986 for the Expos, White Sox and Yankees.  He had 226 hits, 3 home runs and a .245 batting average.  I just noticed that he attended Louisburg College in Louisburg, NC.  In my regular line of work, Louisburg College was a client of ours, which is pretty cool.

I mailed to Little on March 16 and got the cards back on March 23, for a 7-day TAT.

TTM Success - Jim Colborn

I received a TTM success from former pitcher, Jim Colborn that landed me some 70s cards for my autograph album.

The above 1973 Topps is a really sharp card, and turned out well when signed.

I also got a 1978 and a 1979 Topps signed by Colborn.

Colborn (b. 1946) played in the majors from 1969 to 1978 for the Cubs, Royals, Brewers and Mariners.  He had a career record of 83-88 with 688 strike outs and a 3.80 ERA.  He won 20 games in 1973 when he went 20-12. t hat season, he pitched 22 complete games with 4 shutouts.  He was an All Star that season, and finished 6th in the Cy Young Award voting.

I mailed to Colborn on March 9 and got the cards back on March 23, for a 14-day TAT.

TTM Success - Lewis Thorpe

I had another Spring Training TTM success come back when I got these cards in from Lewis Thorpe.  I really liked the shot on the above 2020 Topps, and it looks really cool when signed.

The above 2014 Topp Heritage Minors card also turned out well.  I didn't get many Heritage Minors cards prior to 2017, since the Wood Ducks weren't here, but that has changed in recent years.  I have enjoyed going through boxes of the older versions at shops and shows and seeing the minor leaguers of those times.

Thorpe (b. 1995) made his Major League debut last season with the Twins.  He went 3-2 with 31 strike outs and a 6.18 ERA.

I mailed to Thorpe on February 8 via Twins Spring Training and got the cards back on March 23, for a 44-day TAT.