Another TTM Success From Russ Snyder

My stack of vintage cards from Conrad's boxes has gotten a lot smaller. I am pretty much done sending those cards out, save for maybe a few.  One that hung around longer than I would have liked was this 1964 Topps of Russ Snyder.  Snyder used to be a prolific TTM signer, but had tapered off as of late.  It appears that age (he is 90) may be taking its toll.  His normal signing address appears dormant, so I took a chance and sent the card to his son's address.  The card came back signed, which is great.  I hope Snyder is doing well and is enjoying time with his family. I'm glad the card got done, and don't plan to bother him anymore. 

I mailed to Snyder on January 4 and got the card back on January 27 for a 23-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Russ Snyder

Back in 2017, I received two cards signed TTM from Russ Snyder, so I figured it was about time to send to him again.  This time, I sent the above 1967 Topps and the below 1991 Crown Orioles.  I really like this 1967, it turned out great, and I haven't added a 67 to my album in a while.

I'm not sure why Snyder signed the back of my 1991 Crown Orioles card, but he did, and that's how it is going to have to go in my album.  I'm glad this wasn't a more significant card, or I would have been upset.  Since it is a 1991 Crown Orioles, I'll deal with it being an oddball in my album and roll on.

I mailed to Snyder on October 14 and got the cards back on October 30, for a 16-day TAT.

TTM Success - Russ Snyder

A tour through my Orioles box yielded me another TTM subject when I found this 1963 Post card.  I found it and looked to see if Russ Snyder was still living, and if he siged TTM.  Luckily both of those criteria were met and I went to send this card along.

A funny thing happened, though, while I was doing TTMs the day I sealed the Post card in the envelope.  I pulled out my vintage box to look for someone else, and I saw this 1960 Topps in there.  I cut the envelope open and added this card along with my request letter and other stuff.  I even changed "card" to "cards" in the letter.  I'm glad I did, because I was able to add another 1960 Topps to my ledger, as well.

Snyder (b. 1934_ played in the majors from 1959 to 1970 for the A's (Kansas City), Orioles, White Sox, Indians and Brewers.  He had 984 hits, 42 home runs and a .271 batting average.  He won the World Series with the Orioles in 1966.

I mailed to Snyder on January 4 and got the cards back on January 13, for a 9-day TAT.

Some Mail From Drew

I always like getting mail from my good friend Drew because I never know what will be inside his envelopes.  Drew does a good job of keeping an eye on cards that I want and always surprises me with some goodies whenever he gets the chance to send them my way.  The highlight of his latest package (which i got on Friday before I left town) was the above Virgil Trucks signed baseball card from Topps Archives.  Anytime I can add a new Trucks card to my PC is a bonus as there aren't too many of his cards left that I don't have.

I liked this Mark Reynolds Black Diamond from the 2011 Topps Wrapper Redemption program.  I really want the Virgil Trucks auto from this set, so I'm keeping a lookout for those.

Finally, here is a 1963 Post Russ Snyder.  It is a really cool card.  I think I sent Drew a Post Elston Howard, so this one is a nice return, haha.

I appreciate the cards, Drew!  I will definitely try to find you something cool from this weekend's card show!