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    Looking for these former prospects/stars

    Hey gang, ever follow a guy in the minors and wonder "whatever happened to him?" later? Wanted to see if the TTM gurus had addresses for these former prospects/stars. Brent Abernathy Toby Hall Ryan Kohlmier Thanks in advance, Mike
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    Finding local trading clubs/groups

    There's a shop near my home. Going to check it out on payday this week. I think bringing it up to them would be a terrific idea.
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    Finding local trading clubs/groups

    Hey all, I had a question: are card trading groups still a thing? If so, how do I locate one in my area? As much as I love trading here on the Bench or buying autographed items from eBay, i've recently become interested in taking my trading offline to meet other collectors. Hope all is...
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    Three Returns 7/30

    Don't have it logged off hand. I believe he lives in his hometown still.
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    Three Returns 7/30

    Hey all: long time no chat! Received two returns last week and a nice return yesterday. Sheldon White c/o Lions, sent 7/2 returned 7/15? signed 1/2. Happy to receive back the former Giant. Signed his '89 Topps but didn't sign my Giants signature card. Paxton Crawford c/o Home sent 7/3...
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    Looking for these former Penn State players

    Did a quick search here and over at fanmail.biz, no addresses so I thought I'd ask here. My last request for a while as I'll work on my queue. Has anybody had recent successes or addresses for these: Charlie Pittman Tony Pittman Matt Millen D.J. Dozier LaVar Arrington Courtney Brown I...
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    What a way to "cap" off the week!

    Thanks gang. Hoping to add more PSU autographs.
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    What a way to "cap" off the week!

    I have to say, this hasn't been a bad week at the mailbox. Today I received back former Penn State running back and 1971 Heisman winner John Cappelletti. Cappelletti signed my 2005 Topps All American and my Penn State signature card. Sent 7/5! Having met Mr. Cappelletti before, he definitely...
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    former Expos prospect Donnie Bridges

    Recently received a RTS from former Expos prospect Donnie Bridges. Sent to his home address in Purvis, MS and was returned "Not deliverable as addressed." Bridges is one of about a dozen or so I still need toward my 2001 International League Top Prospects set.
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    3 Returns - 2 Successes, 1 Failure

    Opened the mailbox today and received back former Phillies pitcher Mark Brownson who signed 1/1 c/o Home. Brownson signed a '00 Red Barons team card and personalized it. Sent 7/3. Red Sox prospect Keith Couch signed his Bowman reflactor c/o the Salem Red Sox, sent 6/29. Major bubbling with...
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    1 Return, 1 Failure - 7/11

    Received back former catcher Jeff Reed, signed 3/3 ('88 Topps, '88 Donruss and '92 Upper Deck). RTS from Giants Announcer Bob Papa, sent c/o WFAN AM in NJ. Going to resend c/o the Giants.
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    Red Sox in the mailbox!

    So happy to be doing TTM again, I have sent about 20 out so far and have about 15 more in the works. Received former Red Sox third baseman Frank Malzone today, Sent June 30 and returned today, 1/1 c/o home. Personalized as requested, too. Scanner is MIA right now.
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    Questions to consider when starting a set collection

    David, of course, I enjoy the friendships and fun, too. I've got lots of stuff I wouldn't even attempt collecting the entire set. 1988, 1989, 2002 Topps baseball all look fantastic signed as well.
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    Questions to consider when starting a set collection

    Thanks for the great response! I'll look into buying the sets.
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