milbfan wrote:
I don't think any less of Mr. Blyleven, he is a person like the rest of us.

Agreed. I just think tthe fact that it says a 'portion' of the profit go to th so and so charity is suspicious because that could be 2 % of the profit or 90% of the profit. It is just too fishy. I think that saying a portion covers for a mediocre amount because if it were me an I was givin 90 % or even 70% I would like to state that because it kinda makes you look good (not that it should matter but it gets the best of us a lot of the time)

Hi:
I re-sent my request with two Baseball cards today. I am just ticked that I sent the money and then they decided how much to charge for a signed postcard. Its not like they did not know about the postcard. Bert and his wife visited the Hall back in May.

The intent of my post was to provide information such that no one else would be caught of guard. I personally am not quite ready to pay $40 for his plaque at this time. Maybe if all of the proceeds from his autograph went to his charity, then sure I would do it. Therefore, I would get a tax write off. Silly me for being selfish.

Gary Carter charged $50 to $75 at first for signing the plaque. So this is not unusual. Until his illness, he was charging $25. We can only pray that Gary will recover from his illness.

I have paid Reggie Jackson $35, (Mr. October Foundation for Kids). Carlton Fisk $40 (Cancer Support) for their plaque postcards.

So, in closing, I don't think any less of Mr. Blyleven, he is a person like the rest of us.

Bert just signed for me TTM... I got back my baseball and card signed w/o any inscriptions, but I didn't ask for any. But, I sent an extremely long fan letter and I'm from Minnesota so I guess that helps my cause. I guess you DON'T have to send money to all HOF'ers that request $ for an auto, "VJW". Bert was an amazing pitcher and even a better person. I have his auto several times from TwinsFest and the Twins Annual Autograph Party. He's truly a class act. Thanks Rik.

That really shows the difference between some people. you have certain players who will use their own envelope, stamp, picture, and most importantly, time. Then you have great players like Mr, Blyleven who are most likely set for life and hes charging 40$ just to sign it, not even using his own stamps envelopes or anything. it is kind of sad but It is what it is. Then on the bright side, if you pay for one, in the future it might be even rarer since not too many people will spend that kind of money today for his autograph

Bigautographhound wrote:Blyleven was a tremendous pitcher should have made HOF a long time ago, but I agree that price is a bit steep. He was a trmendous signer when he was an active player signed several cards for me and my brother at Angels Spring Training when he played for the Halos

22 years:
AS 2X
No CY
287 Wins

That is why it took so long. He was not elite, very good, but not elite.

Blyleven was a tremendous pitcher should have made HOF a long time ago, but I agree that price is a bit steep. He was a trmendous signer when he was an active player signed several cards for me and my brother at Angels Spring Training when he played for the Halos

These guys kill me. He was a good + pitcher........not great. Didn't the guy make enough money while he was playing? Just makes you like guys like Rich Gossage even more. Good luck and sorry you are having to pay more.

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Thanks for the info....Thats too bad. I planned to send $20 with the postcard, $40 is a bit too steep for me right now.

Yea,...I think he's a bit steep...but if you're collecting HOF'ers, guess you have to pay it!