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LewisFoskett
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Letter Help! Sports!

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Hi,

I have printed out 2 or 3 photo's for each man u player and want to send them fan mail...
What should the letter look like, include?
Any sample letter will be greatly appreciated!

Lewis Thanks!
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Re: Letter Help! Sports!

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First this topic has been covered more than once but once more won't hurt.

As far as specific information or content of your letter, only you (in my opinion) can decide that. However, I would suggest that sincerity will go a long way toward success. Also being brief, polite and respectful will be helpful. Generally I use a three paragraph format in which I (you chose the order) tell the individual that I admire / respect / enjoy (you chose the word) their work / skill or whatever. In another paragraph I respectfully request their autograph. In the third (I always make this that last paragraph) I thank the person for their time and consideration. Don't forget to use the words "Please" and "Thank you." Again, the words need to be yours and just as (if not more) importantly they need to be sincere. There are, of course, the standard print or write neatly and include at the very least a SASE. You will usually find that including the item that you want signed will increase your chances of success substantially.
I have been asked many times about trading / selling some of my autographs. I am sorry but my collection is not and will not be for sale.
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Re: Letter Help! Sports!

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DanaRenoMBA wrote:First this topic has been covered more than once but once more won't hurt.

As far as specific information or content of your letter, only you (in my opinion) can decide that. However, I would suggest that sincerity will go a long way toward success. Also being brief, polite and respectful will be helpful. Generally I use a three paragraph format in which I (you chose the order) tell the individual that I admire / respect / enjoy (you chose the word) their work / skill or whatever. In another paragraph I respectfully request their autograph. In the third (I always make this that last paragraph) I thank the person for their time and consideration. Don't forget to use the words "Please" and "Thank you." Again, the words need to be yours and just as (if not more) importantly they need to be sincere. There are, of course, the standard print or write neatly and include at the very least a SASE. You will usually find that including the item that you want signed will increase your chances of success substantially.
It's pretty weird that this is EXACTLY what I do. Three paragraphs, same order. xD
Current Autographs: Hilary Duff (x4) IP, Hilary Duff (x2) PP, Stan Curtis IP (x2), Aria Wallace IP, Aria Wallace AUTH, Aria Wallace PP, Tim Deegan IP, Olesya Rulin IP (x2), SYTYCD Canada Judges IP, Savannah Outen AUTH (x2), Alexis Bledel SFM, Selena Gomez SFM, Selena Gomez AUTH (x2)Tanya Kim IP (x2), Leah Miller IP, Jasmine Richards IP (x2), Nick Spencer IP, Jacob Kraemer IP, Sally Taylor-Isherwood IP, Alyson Stoner IP (x2), Chelsea Staub AUTH, Katy Perry AUTH, Corbin Bleu AUTH (x2), WOW the Group IP, Alyssa Reid IP, Emily Osment IP (x2), Dakota Fanning AUTH (x2), Austin MacDonald IP, Austin MacDonald AUTH, Nicole Anderson AUTH (x3), Miley Cyrus AUTH, many more...
Favourite Autographs: Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus (all authentic/IP)
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Re: Letter Help! Sports!

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Hmmm, great minds think alike. Of course, since I don't have a great mind that theory must be seriously flawed.
I have been asked many times about trading / selling some of my autographs. I am sorry but my collection is not and will not be for sale.


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