Kirb007's TTM thread

Kirb007 · 02-24-2012, 05:53 PM

I was feeling a little inspired seeing some of the TTM successes other posters were showing on here, so I sent out a few of my own. I'm a big Cubs fan, so my TTMing is a bit Cub heavy, although I did sent to a few prospects.

Today, I received my first returns.

Randy Wells (3/3) - 11 days

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Geovany Soto (3/3) - 11 days

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Drew Pomeranz (2/2) - 11 days

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Kirb007 · 02-27-2012, 04:44 PM

Today brought two more returns....

Jason Kipnis of the Indians (2/2) 14 days

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Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks (2/2) 14 days

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Kirb007 · 02-28-2012, 06:14 PM

This one wasn't exactly a TTM. Logan has a twitter account (@LoganBawcom) and every so often, he asks trivia questions and if you are the first to answer correctly, he will sign a card for you and sent it your way. And he's a pretty good follow as well.

Logan Bawcom (1/1)

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Kirb007 · 02-29-2012, 05:18 PM

Well today was a nice TTM day! Got three returns today.

First up from the Diamondbacks, (2/2) 16 days:

Tyler Skaggs

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Then a pair of young arms from the Mariners, both (1/1) in 8 days:

Danny Hultzen

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James Paxton

Kirb007 · 03-04-2012, 11:45 AM

Got one back yesterday.

From the Twins

Liam Hendriks (2/2) 12 Days

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Kirb007 · 03-05-2012, 06:20 PM

Had a pretty good return day today. Got 4 in, but one was a failure.

So the failure... Alfonso Soriano returned everything at least and in 21 days, but no auto...

But I did get new Cubs P Chris Volstad in 21 days on a custom Cubs photo I made with a bit of help...

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Also, from the Red Sox in 13 days... C Ryan Lavarnway.

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And finally, this might be my favorite one and since it's almost time for March Madness, from the Kings in 23 days... Jimmer Fredette! (And he hand wrote me a quick note on a 3x5 card... AWESOME!)

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tjb811 · 03-05-2012, 09:40 PM

i sent to jimmer last week c/o the kings. love that guy. awesome success!

Kirb007 · 03-07-2012, 05:53 PM

A little slow now, but today brought a nice return...

From the University of Oklahoma

2003 Heisman Winner Jason White (1/1) 23 days

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Kirb007 · 03-08-2012, 05:09 PM

Today brought...

Boston Red Sox Will Middlebrooks (2/2) in 16 days.

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Kirb007 · 03-12-2012, 04:47 PM

Got a couple more returns today!

Diamondbacks P Trevor Bauer (1/1) 20 days

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Dodgers OF Jerry Sands (3/3) 28 days

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jakeytehpirate · 03-13-2012, 05:49 AM

Where do you get your pics from and have them printed? They look great, I wanna try a few with some Braves prospects...

Kirb007 · 03-13-2012, 05:01 PM

I use Google images to find the photos I use, but you can use any search engine to find cool pictures. You have to make sure that the photos are not copyrighted or watermarked and also are the proper size pixel wise to make for a clear shot.

For example, I print a lot of 4x6s so I need photos that measure minimum 400x600 pixels. Remember, if you want bigger prints, the minimum numbers need to be larger. The bigger the numbers the better though, because it makes for clearer pictures.

Then I upload the pics to an online print shop. Usually, I shop around a little bit because sometimes companies have sales and you can get them printed cheap. I really like Snapfish and Walmart to get my pics printed. The last batch I had done, Snapfish was having a sale and I got 100 4x6 photos printed for $1 plus shipping. Still was less than $7 total! Shop around on this and you can save some cash.

Kirb007 · 03-14-2012, 05:25 PM

Got another one today!

Martin Perez P Texas Rangers (1/1) 22 days.

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Kirb007 · 03-19-2012, 02:27 PM

Been a slow few days, but today broke the streak!

Dirk Nowitzki (1/1) 37 Days

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Kirb007 · 03-22-2012, 01:36 PM

Another day, another return!

Today brought me

Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo (2/2) 38 days

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bronxbomber33 · 03-22-2012, 02:30 PM

The 2011 topps looks good!!

Kirb007 · 03-23-2012, 04:36 PM

Got another one!

Dustin Ackley (3/3) 42 Days

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Homerun · 04-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Nice autographs!

Kirb007 · 02-14-2013, 06:42 PM

Realized I hadn't updated in a while. So here are some of the returns I've gotten over the last couple of months.

Addison Reed

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Chris Weinke

Bryan LaHair

Devin Mesoraco

Gary Brown

Hershell Walker

Kirb007 · 02-14-2013, 06:47 PM

Still more returns...

Jacob Turner

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Joe Mauer Fail

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Kyle Drabek

Martin Perez

Will Middlebrooks

Yasmani Grandal

Zach Britton

Zach Cox

Kirb007 · 02-14-2013, 06:50 PM

And some of the recent favorites...

Joey Votto

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Josh Hamilton

Ricky Rubio

lambeauleap87 · 02-14-2013, 08:31 PM

Awesome returns! That Mauer note is hilarious, because he's a giant douchebag in person.

Kirb007 · 02-14-2013, 08:55 PM

Yeah, but it's signed by someone as "J". Made me laugh a little bit

Kirb007 · 03-08-2013, 05:39 PM

Finally got my first returns from ST today!

Danny Hultzen 1/1 14 days
I wanted him in a Mariners uniform...

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Junior Lake 2/2 11 days
Big Cubs fan, so I'm pretty happy with this one!

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Kirb007 · 03-14-2013, 05:45 PM

A couple more from Spring Training 2013!

Reds OF Billy Hamilton 20 days

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Mariners C Mike Zunino 19 days

02-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Kirb007's TTM thread I was feeling a little inspired seeing some of the TTM successes other posters were showing on here, so I sent out a few of my own. I'm a big Cubs fan, so my TTMing is a bit Cub heavy, although I did sent to a few prospects. Today, I received my first returns. Randy Wells (3/3) - 11 days Geovany Soto (3/3) - 11 days Drew Pomeranz (2/2) - 11 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#2
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Today brought two more returns.... Jason Kipnis of the Indians (2/2) 14 days Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks (2/2) 14 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-28-2012, 06:14 PM	#3
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	This one wasn't exactly a TTM. Logan has a twitter account (@LoganBawcom) and every so often, he asks trivia questions and if you are the first to answer correctly, he will sign a card for you and sent it your way. And he's a pretty good follow as well. Logan Bawcom (1/1) __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-29-2012, 05:18 PM	#4
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Well today was a nice TTM day! Got three returns today. First up from the Diamondbacks, (2/2) 16 days: Tyler Skaggs Then a pair of young arms from the Mariners, both (1/1) in 8 days: Danny Hultzen James Paxton __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-04-2012, 11:45 AM	#5
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Got one back yesterday. From the Twins Liam Hendriks (2/2) 12 Days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-05-2012, 06:20 PM	#6
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Had a pretty good return day today. Got 4 in, but one was a failure. So the failure... Alfonso Soriano returned everything at least and in 21 days, but no auto... But I did get new Cubs P Chris Volstad in 21 days on a custom Cubs photo I made with a bit of help... Also, from the Red Sox in 13 days... C Ryan Lavarnway. And finally, this might be my favorite one and since it's almost time for March Madness, from the Kings in 23 days... Jimmer Fredette! (And he hand wrote me a quick note on a 3x5 card... AWESOME!) __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#7
tjb811 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ma. Posts: 209 xviolentmoshingx tjb811	i sent to jimmer last week c/o the kings. love that guy. awesome success!

03-07-2012, 05:53 PM	#8
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	A little slow now, but today brought a nice return... From the University of Oklahoma 2003 Heisman Winner Jason White (1/1) 23 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-08-2012, 05:09 PM	#9
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Today brought... Boston Red Sox Will Middlebrooks (2/2) in 16 days. __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-12-2012, 04:47 PM	#10
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Got a couple more returns today! Diamondbacks P Trevor Bauer (1/1) 20 days Dodgers OF Jerry Sands (3/3) 28 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-13-2012, 05:49 AM	#11
jakeytehpirate Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 588 jakeytehpirate	Where do you get your pics from and have them printed? They look great, I wanna try a few with some Braves prospects... __________________ Collecting ECU alumni, all Braves, and current Brewers.

03-13-2012, 05:01 PM	#12
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	I use Google images to find the photos I use, but you can use any search engine to find cool pictures. You have to make sure that the photos are not copyrighted or watermarked and also are the proper size pixel wise to make for a clear shot. For example, I print a lot of 4x6s so I need photos that measure minimum 400x600 pixels. Remember, if you want bigger prints, the minimum numbers need to be larger. The bigger the numbers the better though, because it makes for clearer pictures. Then I upload the pics to an online print shop. Usually, I shop around a little bit because sometimes companies have sales and you can get them printed cheap. I really like Snapfish and Walmart to get my pics printed. The last batch I had done, Snapfish was having a sale and I got 100 4x6 photos printed for $1 plus shipping. Still was less than $7 total! Shop around on this and you can save some cash. __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-14-2012, 05:25 PM	#13
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Got another one today! Martin Perez P Texas Rangers (1/1) 22 days. __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-19-2012, 02:27 PM	#14
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Been a slow few days, but today broke the streak! Dirk Nowitzki (1/1) 37 Days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-22-2012, 01:36 PM	#15
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Another day, another return! Today brought me Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo (2/2) 38 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-22-2012, 02:30 PM	#16
bronxbomber33 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,306 id_gas_memorabilia	The 2011 topps looks good!!

03-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#17
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Got another one! Dustin Ackley (3/3) 42 Days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

04-29-2012, 07:21 PM	#18
Homerun Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,798 perfectgamesportscards1 Homerunsportscards	Nice autographs! __________________ Collector of White Sox autographs and blue refractors. Blowout Redrafter's Dynasty Fantasy League Inaugural World Series Champion!

02-14-2013, 06:42 PM	#19
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Realized I hadn't updated in a while. So here are some of the returns I've gotten over the last couple of months. Addison Reed Chris Weinke Bryan LaHair Devin Mesoraco Gary Brown Hershell Walker __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-14-2013, 06:47 PM	#20
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Still more returns... Jacob Turner Joe Mauer Fail Kyle Drabek Martin Perez Will Middlebrooks Yasmani Grandal Zach Britton Zach Cox __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-14-2013, 06:50 PM	#21
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	And some of the recent favorites... Joey Votto Josh Hamilton Ricky Rubio __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

02-14-2013, 08:31 PM	#22
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	Awesome returns! That Mauer note is hilarious, because he's a giant douchebag in person. __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

02-14-2013, 08:55 PM	#23
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Yeah, but it's signed by someone as "J". Made me laugh a little bit __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-08-2013, 05:39 PM	#24
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	Finally got my first returns from ST today! Danny Hultzen 1/1 14 days I wanted him in a Mariners uniform... Junior Lake 2/2 11 days Big Cubs fan, so I'm pretty happy with this one! __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies

03-14-2013, 05:45 PM	#25
Kirb007 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 229 kirbjohnson	A couple more from Spring Training 2013! Reds OF Billy Hamilton 20 days Mariners C Mike Zunino 19 days __________________ Collects: Chi Cubs, TB Bucs, Miami Dolphins Currently looking for: Cubs and Bucs Rookies