Another TTM Success From Rollie Fingers

One of the cards I got from my VIP gift bag at the National this year was this exclusive art card of Rollie Fingers.  Once I saw it, I knew I had to send to Fingers TTM again so I could add it to the autograph album. 

I was right that the card would look awesome signed.  He also added the HOF 92 inscription. Definitely well worth the $20.00 fee.

I mailed to Fingers on August 5 and got the card back on August 15 for a 10-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Rollie Fingers

I had this really cool 2016 Topps Museum Collection Canvas Collection card of Rollie Fingers signed via TTM.  I had the card in my collection for a while and finally decided to send it TTM to get it signed.  The card turned out great!

I mailed to Fingers on January 23 and got the card back on February 1, for a 9-day TAT.  I paid a fee of $15.00.

Taking Care of Some Set Needs at the National

With the help of my awesome friend, Nate, and a few pickups of my own, I knocked out a ton of 1972 Topps for my set.  I began the set with the belief that I would wrap up my 1969 set, which I did.

Nate had a ton of 72s that he cut me an awesome deal on, and I can't thank him enough.  I am well on my way with this set, and I hope it doesn't take me as long as 1969 did.

Ebay Pickup - 1969 Topps Rollie Fingers Rookie Card

With the little bit of Christmas money that I had left over following my purchase of the three Hall of Fame balls that I added, I was able to knock a key piece off of my 1969 set.

This Rollie Fingers rookie card was one of the higher profile cards that I needed.  To be honest, I had no idea that Fingers's rookie card was in this set, until I looked at a checklist to see what big name cards remained.

I was able to knock it out for $9.95 shipped on Ebay, which is a steal, I think.  I have seen these go for around $25 or so, so I made sure to not let this deal pass me by.

The 1969 set is a goal of mine for this year.  I have been working on it long enough, and it is time to close it out.  Here's to hoping I can meet that goal this year.

Some Random Cards From Mom

I got a package in the mail from my mom last week.  Actually, it was a huge box.  In it were several pairs of pants for Chris, several books for him to read and a little hunk of cardboard taped together that said "One Orioles Card Inside."  So, I opened it up and found the above Jim Palmer 1992 Corn Flakes card.  It is actually a Sportflics card.  I remember when Sportflics were brought back in the mid 90s, I think it was 1995, and everyone was thinking "Oh Cool."  Then, after a while, we remembered how badly the cards curved if they got hot and they became a passing thing for a second time.  Oh well.  Anyway, I really like this Palmer and I didn't yet have it in my Palmer PC, so I'm going to put it in a top loader really quick so it doesn't curve and there you go.

Also included was this Ziploc Rollie Fingers featuring probably the greatest mustache of all time.  You can never go wrong with a Rollie Fingers card.

Thanks for the cards, Mom!

TTM Success - Rollie Fingers

I mailed to Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers on Saturday, February 18, 2011 and received this signed ball today - Saturday, February 26, 2011. I sent Mr. Fingers $10 to sign the ball, and I'm very happy with it! This is my 21st (different) signed ball of a Hall of Famer. He has a really awesome signature. I had written him a note as well, talking about how he is a fan of drag racing, but I didn't get a response. Oh well. I'm still really happy with this return. I also think that the ball picked up really well on camera. I'm really picking up some sweet TTMs. Thanks Drew for giving me the idea to go for them!