On July 5, just under a month ago, I sent a LOR, SASE and baseball card to Wade Boggs at the Tampa address in the database. Quick little bit of background. The card I sent was literally the very first baseball card I ever owned. My grandfather was a huge Red Sox fan and gave it to me, which which was part of a specialty set that could only be found in Maine. Part of what I wrote to Mr. Boggs was about that.
Today, Aug. 4, I received the card back in my envelope not only unsigned, but it had been folded in half. The fact that it was then reinserted into the protective penny sleeve I use whenever I send cards clearly shows that it was done on purpose. I have no idea why anyone would do that, but needless to say, this was a failure.
Wade Boggs epic fail
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Re: Wade Boggs epic fail
Wow...that blows. Boggs, like many players can be very particular about what they sign. Obviously, that doesn't mean he or his staff should have done such a thing. Sorry. I successfully got Boggs on a photo a year ago.
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I got a signed baseball about 3 months ago, he charges $20 per autograph for the charity he is affiliated with (most HOF'ers charge).
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Re: Wade Boggs epic fail
A little late, but first rule is: Never send anything you don't want to lose or get ruined. Rule 1A is: Before you send something that's of value (monetary or otherwise), send a letter describing the item and get the OK to send it.
You mentioned a penny sleeve - soft plastic like a bag or hard top loader? I would have sent it in a 5x7 top loader, and then put a cardboard stiffener taped on back of the top loader, at least.
You mentioned a penny sleeve - soft plastic like a bag or hard top loader? I would have sent it in a 5x7 top loader, and then put a cardboard stiffener taped on back of the top loader, at least.
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Re: Wade Boggs epic fail
It wouldn't have mattered. Someone took it out of the sleeve, folded it, and then reinserted it folded.
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My Boggs card came back today unsigned too.
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FYI, Boggs does sign TTM, however charges. He will sign a card or 8x10 for TTM if you include $5. If you want to send a baseball, I'd send $10 just to be safe.
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I have had success with Boggs. Sent him $5, a LOR, SASE and 5 cards. He signed all 5. Turnaround time was 2 months. Just have to send the cash.
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