My Results - Page 17

IndySportsCards · 11-20-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

1 great result today and 1 disappointment.

Bad news first...Once again, Mike Ditka refused my package and it was mailed back to me from ESPN. I am just about to give up on him as this is the 4th time he has refused my mail...both at his home address and from ESPN!! My white whale I tell ya.

Luckily I got an awesome positive result today to balance things out...

Reggie Miller 2/2 signed in black sharpie with his #31 inscribed in both. My favorite pro basketball player of all time! Basically when he retired is when I stopped watching the NBA...and now when I try to watch it, it is horrible compared to the 80s and 90s NBA! REG-GIE...REG-GIE!!!!

Where did you send it? I just sent one to the TNT office to his attention with a nice letter asking for an auto.

iuhoosierbb · 11-20-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by IndySportsCards

Where did you send it? I just sent one to the TNT office to his attention with a nice letter asking for an auto.

I sent it to TNT also. It took a few months to get back. I sent it in an oversized envelope as well. Good luck!

iuhoosierbb · 11-20-2010, 08:33 PM

I was disappointed in the Brian sketch/ "auto"" as well. I don't mind that they weren't an original hand drawn sketch, if it at least had a real auto on it.

mmbtvs · 11-20-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

1 great result today and 1 disappointment.

Bad news first...Once again, Mike Ditka refused my package and it was mailed back to me from ESPN. I am just about to give up on him as this is the 4th time he has refused my mail...both at his home address and from ESPN!! My white whale I tell ya.

Luckily I got an awesome positive result today to balance things out...

Reggie Miller 2/2 signed in black sharpie with his #31 inscribed in both. My favorite pro basketball player of all time! Basically when he retired is when I stopped watching the NBA...and now when I try to watch it, it is horrible compared to the 80s and 90s NBA! REG-GIE...REG-GIE!!!!

I actually see Mike Ditka around 2 or 3 times a year. There is a bar near where a buddy of mine lives in Connecticut that Ditka frequents. I've chatted with him a couple of times, and is actually a really nice guy. He just would prefer it if he wasn't famous. (paraphrasing) What kind of thing would you like to get signed, if I happen by him again soon, I'll see if I can get an in person autograph for you.

iuhoosierbb · 11-21-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mmbtvs

I actually see Mike Ditka around 2 or 3 times a year. There is a bar near where a buddy of mine lives in Connecticut that Ditka frequents. I've chatted with him a couple of times, and is actually a really nice guy. He just would prefer it if he wasn't famous. (paraphrasing) What kind of thing would you like to get signed, if I happen by him again soon, I'll see if I can get an in person autograph for you.

That's awesome. I have an 8x10 picture of him when he was "flipping the bird" that I would love signed for my basement (although at this point I would like any nice picture). I have seen him sign these frequently and he usually writes "Your #1" on them as a joke. I sent him out another request with a donation enclosed to the Gridiron Greats Foundation...if I get this one returned unsigned and you are going to see him soon I would be willing to work out something with you if you can get is signed. I also have some cards of him (I think I enclosed one with the picture). Thanks for the kind offer...I will let you know what happens with this request. Please let me know if you will be seeing him in person! I have pictures of Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, Dan Hampton, Dick Butkus, Otis Wilson and others...and I really want to add Ditka and Singletary to my Bears wall of fame!!

mmbtvs · 11-21-2010, 07:45 AM

I prolly won't be down that way until after the holidays, but I'll give you a heads up if I make plans to visit down that way.

Chris528 · 11-21-2010, 10:00 AM

I have heard that he wont sign that photo anymore.

iuhoosierbb · 11-21-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbtvs

I prolly won't be down that way until after the holidays, but I'll give you a heads up if I make plans to visit down that way.

Thanks!!

iuhoosierbb · 11-21-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris528

I have heard that he wont sign that photo anymore.

I have not heard that, but I send a card with the photo so if he doesn't want to sign that photo hopefully he will sign the card instead. Since I am 0-4 I think with him, I would take a signed card.

iuhoosierbb · 11-22-2010, 10:36 PM

Zack Wheeler 1/1 signed in black sharpie.

iuhoosierbb · 11-27-2010, 09:04 AM

Received 3/3 Lance Parrish cards signed in blue sharpie yesterday.

garpike · 11-27-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

Received 3/3 Lance Parrish cards signed in blue sharpie yesterday.

EXCELLENT Signature!!

iuhoosierbb · 11-28-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by garpike

EXCELLENT Signature!!

indeed! Saturday brought a Drew Brees letter stating that he can no longer sign except for charities 0/1

iuhoosierbb · 11-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Today brought in Peyton Manning 1/1 signed in blue sharpie from the PeyBack foundation. I got this one for my sister as she was jealous over my previous successes.

Zacky1053 · 11-30-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

Today brought in Peyton Manning 1/1 signed in blue sharpie from the PeyBack foundation. I got this one for my sister as she was jealous over my previous successes.

Okay guys, what's the joke? Did you turn Peyton against me? lol. Was my $15 check too much, as if it implied that I was donating just to get an autograph? (I've seen a lot of people sending $5 checks - returned of course).

garpike · 11-30-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

Today brought in Peyton Manning 1/1 signed in blue sharpie from the PeyBack foundation. I got this one for my sister as she was jealous over my previous successes.

So how many are you up to from Peyton? I got my 3rd yesterday.

Zacky1053 · 11-30-2010, 02:20 PM

BTW do you guys know if Topps Magic cards need to be prepped or are they fine as they are?

iuhoosierbb · 11-30-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by garpike

So how many are you up to from Peyton? I got my 3rd yesterday.

I think I have 3 cards, 1 mini helmet. Although this last card is for my sister who is a big Peyton fan.

iuhoosierbb · 11-30-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacky1053

Okay guys, what's the joke? Did you turn Peyton against me? lol. Was my $15 check too much, as if it implied that I was donating just to get an autograph? (I've seen a lot of people sending $5 checks - returned of course).

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I sent a $15 check with this request. I really think it just depends on who opens the mail that day...kinda the luck of the draw. They returned my check as well. Keep trying...I think you will get him to sign eventually. I am not sure about prepping the Topps magic cards...I would just to be safe. Good luck!

Zacky1053 · 11-30-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by iuhoosierbb

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I sent a $15 check with this request. I really think it just depends on who opens the mail that day...kinda the luck of the draw. They returned my check as well. Keep trying...I think you will get him to sign eventually. I am not sure about prepping the Topps magic cards...I would just to be safe. Good luck!

Well I'm still holding out hope that my card will still be signed and returned since I've never seen anyone have their stuff not returned. Will probably get the Topps Magic card out tomorrow.

(I also take that comment back about thinking a 12-year old wrote my address on the envelope my PP came in. I've heard Peyton might address some of the envelopes himself. Doubt it was him especially considering I would think if he did that he could've signed my card, but oh well) I have pristine handwriting so I'm a little stuck up about people with messy handwriting.

garpike · 11-30-2010, 11:17 PM

Yeah I got my check back and card auto'ed every time.
Did you include a nice letter or request?
I have no idea, but try again.

Zacky1053 · 11-30-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by garpike

Yeah I got my check back and card auto'ed every time.
Did you include a nice letter or request?I have no idea, but try again.

Yup. I'm pretty sure I'll keep trying 'til I get a literal "refusal".

iuhoosierbb · 12-01-2010, 01:40 PM

Today brought in a nice success...

Greg Jennings 1/1 signed in blue sharpie.

I also got my monthly refusal/return to sender picture back from Mike Ditka. I think this is his 5th time refusing me now!

iuhoosierbb · 12-06-2010, 01:54 PM

Ed "To Tall" Jones signed 1/1 in blue sharpie with HOF inscription (came in on Saturday)

Today brought Derrick Brooks 2/2 signed in black sharpie.

mnvikingstwins · 12-06-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by garpike

So how many are you up to from Peyton? I got my 3rd yesterday.

I sent out my third today, and one for my uncle since he's a Colts fan

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11-20-2010, 08:33 PM	#403 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	I was disappointed in the Brian sketch/ "auto"" as well. I don't mind that they weren't an original hand drawn sketch, if it at least had a real auto on it.

11-21-2010, 07:45 AM	#406 (permalink)
mmbtvs Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,675	I prolly won't be down that way until after the holidays, but I'll give you a heads up if I make plans to visit down that way.

11-21-2010, 10:00 AM	#407 (permalink)
Chris528 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 157	I have heard that he wont sign that photo anymore.

11-22-2010, 10:36 PM	#410 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	Zack Wheeler 1/1 signed in black sharpie.

11-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#411 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	Received 3/3 Lance Parrish cards signed in blue sharpie yesterday.

11-30-2010, 02:11 PM	#414 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	Today brought in Peyton Manning 1/1 signed in blue sharpie from the PeyBack foundation. I got this one for my sister as she was jealous over my previous successes.

12-01-2010, 01:40 PM	#423 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	Today brought in a nice success... Greg Jennings 1/1 signed in blue sharpie. I also got my monthly refusal/return to sender picture back from Mike Ditka. I think this is his 5th time refusing me now!

12-06-2010, 01:54 PM	#424 (permalink)
iuhoosierbb Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 779 iuhoosierbb	Ed "To Tall" Jones signed 1/1 in blue sharpie with HOF inscription (came in on Saturday) Today brought Derrick Brooks 2/2 signed in black sharpie.