ttmcollector wrote:

mlbforeverhomer wrote:Question, what's the rule of thumb sending VV? I sent a request last year to Slipknot 1 week before and didnt receive anything back. Therefore, do you try and time it out the day of the show? Thank you! Congrats on your success!

I'm no expert-- these I've sent are my 3rd and 4th, and my first ones ever sent to a band venue, BUT:

1) I'd advise you to check this list for venues that do/ don't pass on fan mail to the bands' managers, promoters, etc: http://www.fanmail.biz/mboard/viewtopic ... 25&t=24711

2) Check this list to see if the band you're sending to made the list of bands that do/don't sign fan mail VV. It's not a comprehensive list, but it's a start: http://www.fanmail.biz/mboard/viewtopic ... 4&t=218785

3) When sending to multiple bands at one venue, always use separate envelopes for each band. That means you will need two envelopes, two pictures/ cd inserts/ whatever-else-you're-sending, two LORs and, two SASEs.

4) I would try to contact the venue ahead of time by e-mail or by phone to see if they pass on fan mail IF you don't see your venue on the link above (1).

5) Try to send everything at least a week in advance (domestically.) You will need to send a bit more beforehand for international shipments.

6) Bands may sign at the venue or later. You may get your photos back signed a week later or months later. You may never get it back. It's always a toss-up.


Hope I've been of some help!

mlbforeverhomer wrote:Question, what's the rule of thumb sending VV? I sent a request last year to Slipknot 1 week before and didnt receive anything back. Therefore, do you try and time it out the day of the show? Thank you! Congrats on your success!