You win some, You lose some

The latest ATTM news is an unsigned returned card from Max Scherzer, who will sign if you donate $40 to charity.  On that note, I have caught up to the present with this blog and will now post updates as they happen.  In some good news, the cost of a postage stamp went down earlier this month, for the first time in 97 years!  With the two cent decrease from 49 cents to 47 cents each, the cost of requesting an ATTM has gone down from 98 cents to 94 cents!

Andre Reed

Hall-of-Fame WR!

Mailed: 4-4-16
Received Back: 4-25-16
Turnaround Time: 21 Days 

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The all-time leading scorer in the history of the NBA, Lew Alcindor A.K.A. Roger Murdock A.K.A. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!  I have a new plaque in the Man Cave.  Thanks, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar!

"I'm sorry, son, but you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock. I'm the co-pilot."

Mailed: 4-7-16
Received Back: 4-22-16
Turnaround Time: 15 Days 

Additional Failures

Here are the failures I've had since the first failure list...

Jason Kidd - I got back my card with a letter saying that he doesn't sign during the season.  I will try again now that the season is over for the Bucks.

Shane Victornio - I got my card back with a note saying that he does not sign through the mail.  His autographs can be had for a few dollars on eBay anyway.

Ian Kinsler - I had to learn the hard way that the Tigers will only sign if you donate to their charity.  A $30 donation for a Kinsler autograph seems a bit steep though.

Miguel Cabrera - A $30 donation to get Miggy's autograph is definitely something I would be in for, but apparently it's a $120 donation for his.  That's outrageous.  You can get signatures of his for way less on eBay, and signatures of some of the all-time greats of long ago for $120.

Peyton Manning - I'm pretty sure that the card he sent back instead of signing the one I sent him has a facsimile autograph on it, but if anyone knows better, please let me know.

Scottie Pippen - I got my card back with a note saying that he does not sign through the mail because he gets thousands of requests, which makes a lot of sense when you're Scottie Pippen.

Bob Lilly

One of the greatest defensive players of all-time has once again demolished the competition, with an awesome autograph and inscription in just one week.  Thanks, Mr. Lilly!  Go Cowboys!
Mailed: 4-4-16
Received Back: 4-11-16
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Chase Headley

Nice signed rookie card, but apparently not the best card surface to sign on.  Still, a signature from the current Yankees 3B to top off the third auto received on perhaps the best daily haul yet (April 4)!
Mailed: 2-29-16
Received Back: 4-4-16
Turnaround Time: 35 Days

Jorge Mateo

Future Yankees Shortstop!
Mailed: 3-11-16
Received Back: 4-4-16
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Shaquille O'Neal

THIS IS AMAZING.  I DID NOT EXPECT TO GET THIS ONE BACK!!!  SHAQ, YOU ARE THE MAN!  THIS GETS A PLAQUE IN MY MAN CAVE.  THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET.  THANKS, BIG ARISTOTLE!  One of the top few players of all-time.  An NBA LEGEND.
Mailed: 2-9-16
Received Back: 4-4-16
Turnaround Time: 55 Days

Willie Randolph

And he even personalized it!  Awesome!
Mailed: 2-18-16
Received Back: 4-2-16
Turnaround Time: 44 Days

Danny Tartabull

Is that Danny Tartabull? ...George Costanza would be proud.
Mailed: 2-18-16
Received Back: 4-2-16
Turnaround Time: 44 Days

Tony La Russa

HOF Manager!
Mailed: 3-10-16
Received Back: 3-31-16
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Kurt Warner

So, this one is pretty special...  Behind Tom Brady and Troy Aikman, Kurt Warner is my third favorite QB.  I sent him a card, and instead of signing that, he sent back this card, which he signed, along with a letter of explanation.  On the back of this card is the message of Salvation through Jesus Christ!  This is an awesome way to share the gospel, Kurt!  Thanks for the signed card and all of the great football moments as well.
Mailed: 1-27-16
Received Back: 3-28-16
Turnaround Time: 61 Days

Archie Bradley

One of MLB's top prospects.
Mailed: 3-11-16
Received Back: 3-25-16
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Terry Bradshaw

Three Quarterbacks have won four Super Bowls: Tom Brady, Joe Montana, and this guy!  And he's an actor and TV personality to boot.  Thanks, Terry!
Mailed: 2-26-16
Received Back: 3-24-16
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

Adrian Beltre

Future Hall-of-Famer!  You can't touch his head but you can ask for his signature.
Mailed: 2-29-16
Received Back: 3-21-16
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Mark Brunell

One of my favorite QBs to watch when I was growing up!
Mailed: 2-24-16
Received Back: 3-12-16
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Stephen Strasburg

YES!  One of the best pitchers in the league!  Thanks, Stras!
These Allen & Ginter cards are great for signatures by the way.
Mailed: 2-16-16
Received Back: 3-12-16
Turnaround Time: 25 Days