Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

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Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by charger88 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:22 am

Blackhawks026 wrote:
bigdinca wrote:I got Gordon in the mail about 7 or 8 years ago when he was signing all the time like jimmy was up until recently. I was watching an interview with Dale sister Kelly who said Dale was getting upwards of 700-800,000 pieces of mail each year for request so they had to limit and cut off request because there was no way he would be able to keep that up.
You must have either heard wrong, or added to many 0's. There's no way he recieved nearly that many. JK Rowling, who is far more famous, successful, and beloved then any nascar driver only recieves about 75,000 letters a year.
I don't like Harry Putter or Nascar but I think nascar is the most popular sport in the U.S. I don't know why but I think it is. I would not assume a writer (who kids probably do not care about.......just the movie) is more popular than a NASCAR icon.

Also, please don't cast any spells on me........I do not need anymore bad luck :D

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by Blackhawks026 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:37 am

bigdinca wrote:I got Gordon in the mail about 7 or 8 years ago when he was signing all the time like jimmy was up until recently. I was watching an interview with Dale sister Kelly who said Dale was getting upwards of 700-800,000 pieces of mail each year for request so they had to limit and cut off request because there was no way he would be able to keep that up.
You must have either heard wrong, or added to many 0's. There's no way he recieved nearly that many. JK Rowling, who is far more famous, successful, and beloved then any nascar driver only recieves about 75,000 letters a year.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by HEATH48 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:52 am

Gordon hasn't been signing TTM for years and years. Best thing to do if you want one of Gordon's autos is to buy it on eBay or get him IP. You can usually find a good 8x10 for less than $10 signed by him. If you need any help finding one I'd be more than happy to help you.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by bigdinca » Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:40 am

I got Gordon in the mail about 7 or 8 years ago when he was signing all the time like jimmy was up until recently. I was watching an interview with Dale sister Kelly who said Dale was getting upwards of 700-800,000 pieces of mail each year for request so they had to limit and cut off request because there was no way he would be able to keep that up.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by howboutthosemets » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:17 pm

I have like 5 gordon autographs, I got them through the mail, I was in his fan club. But this was a good 15- 17 years ago. I have a christmas ornament, card, picture, model kit, and a couple other things. I got them fast. The problem is he is so backed up like everyone said. Maybe seeing how he isn't winning every week he is actually concentrating on that? Wow, imagine that, a guy concentrating on their job. Besides, he has kids now, If I had young kids and was in his position where he is on the road 3/4 of the year traveling I would have a hard time keeping up with millions of autograph requests too. You kind of have to look at it that way. Jr isn't and never will be in the same league as Jeff Gordon. IMO Jr is popular because of endorsements and his father. Gordon is arguably one of the top 5 drivers all time and NASCAR although not as popular as it was a few years ago is still very popular. Look at the guy with the most wins and championships, Richard Petty. He has been retired forever and isn't going to the track every week and still has to limit the amt of autographs he signs for every person. Besides, at least if someone is at the track wanting an autograph most of the time they have some sort of merch on so he can tell they are a true fan, not just somebody looking for a free autograph ttm that they can turn around and sell on ebay. I'm sure you are a real fan but you should see it from that perspective too, there's only so much one man can keep up with.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by jdp3577 » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:31 pm

ranbowski wrote:I beleive that we the fans are owed something. We pay to watch there sport and in return without they would not be in those million dollar homes and living a relaxing life when they retire from the sport.

If I asked them to talk to me on the phone, if I asked them to supply there own material to sign, even if I asked them to pay for postage it would be a different story.

If you are THIS busy then simply take a stack of 8x10 or 4x6's sit down and sign a whole stack of them. People send in asking for an autograph and they supply a sase then send them this.

I don't care if it took ten years to get an autograph back. Jimmie Johnson is the hottest driver out there right now with five back to back championships and if he can autograph something in less than a month there is no reason the other two can't. It is all about priorities.

None of the drivers have to reply back at all, and I don't have to support them either. I use to be a Dale Jr. fan but after getting a rejection letter I choose to spend my money on a driver who does have time to answer fan mail. Out of the drivers I have asked for an Auto back from who are still racing today I have received Mark Martin, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, & Ryan Newman. Needless to say those will be the only ones I will cheer for or buy merchandise from this day forward.

Like I said though this is just an opinion. I'd rather support a driver who has time for their fans. Even the ones who can't get down to the pits to meet them face to face.
just so you know, Jimmie is sending everything back RTS now. their stamping the envelopes RTS, not accepting autograph request at this time

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by ranbowski » Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:38 pm

I beleive that we the fans are owed something. We pay to watch there sport and in return without they would not be in those million dollar homes and living a relaxing life when they retire from the sport.

If I asked them to talk to me on the phone, if I asked them to supply there own material to sign, even if I asked them to pay for postage it would be a different story.

If you are THIS busy then simply take a stack of 8x10 or 4x6's sit down and sign a whole stack of them. People send in asking for an autograph and they supply a sase then send them this.

I don't care if it took ten years to get an autograph back. Jimmie Johnson is the hottest driver out there right now with five back to back championships and if he can autograph something in less than a month there is no reason the other two can't. It is all about priorities.

None of the drivers have to reply back at all, and I don't have to support them either. I use to be a Dale Jr. fan but after getting a rejection letter I choose to spend my money on a driver who does have time to answer fan mail. Out of the drivers I have asked for an Auto back from who are still racing today I have received Mark Martin, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, & Ryan Newman. Needless to say those will be the only ones I will cheer for or buy merchandise from this day forward.

Like I said though this is just an opinion. I'd rather support a driver who has time for their fans. Even the ones who can't get down to the pits to meet them face to face.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by Emmylousboy » Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:29 am

I'm not sure we, as fans, are owed anything. I don't agree we make all celebrities what they are. It is in varied degrees if that is even slightly true. Singers and actors more so than sports figures. I mean if they're rude to fans, we won't go to their movies or concerts or buy their products and that would have an impact, but for sports figures, especially NASCAR, there are enough fans of the sport as a whole, rather than 1 driver having to carry the whole show. Of course, that's just my spin on in.
They are successful because they work hard and race well. Of course, I do think it is considerate if they sign for fans. I also believe that if you've supported them as long as you have that it's cool to boycott them and not give them personally any more of your hard earned money by not buying their products. It's an action = reaction type of thing. they don't sign, you don't support them. Seems only fair.
I am truly sorry you got a rejection. From experience, I know they're no fun.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by vivalakayla » Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:17 pm

grazianoautographs wrote:The only reason why you did not get a autograph from Jeff Gordon is because he has been backed up for years on requests for his autograph million's and million's he still hasn't gotten to from years ago.
I agree. I sent a card to him when I was like 5. My mom wanted me to write him a letter, we were all big in Nascar than. Only to recieve a card back 7 years later. - I was 11. But I got it signed none the less.

Re: Jeff Gordon Rejection Letter

by John2385 » Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:04 pm

I've had pit and garage passes for Indy the last three years and they have both signed for me! Multiples everyday! I ended up with 15 Gordon's and 8 Dale Jr. Just this years three day weekend. I couldn't even begging to imagine the amount of mail they receive!! :/

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