[quote="clintinKC"]Hello everybody,

I just recently started collecting autographs. I have a few autographs from different athletes and musicians that I have either received by gift, in person, or through CD pre-orders. In the past couple of weeks I've sent off ten requests to ten different athletes, I'm hoping for a response soon!

Here's my question: Are there any tips or tricks that I need to know when requesting athletes autographs? Also, when sending a letter of request, what do y'all usually say or ask?

Any other help is greatly appreciated it!

Thanks![/quote]

I might be of some help since I do collect a lot of athlete autographs.

Like the other user said, I would express knowledge of and interest of their career. I would use key statistics, favorite games, favorite plays, memorable moments you had watching the athlete, etc. etc. One thing you NEED to do is send your own photo or card. At least from my experiences, athletes won't sign if you do not send your own object to get signed. When requesting the autograph, like the other user said, be polite and courteous. You can't just demand for an autograph and expect them to give you one. Typed letters vs hand-written letters in my opinion do not matter as long as when you type it you say you have horrible handwriting. I also write a little paragraph about myself kinda like an intro to ease your way into the letter.

Hope this helps!
Cody

[quote="Wordsworth"]Express knowledge of and interest in their careers, be polite and brief.[/quote]

That's good advice! Show interest in those people and don't write standard letters. Most celebs reply with personal letters if you ask them some questions in your LOR.

Express knowledge of and interest in their careers, be polite and brief.

Hello everybody,

I just recently started collecting autographs. I have a few autographs from different athletes and musicians that I have either received by gift, in person, or through CD pre-orders. In the past couple of weeks I've sent off ten requests to ten different athletes, I'm hoping for a response soon!

Here's my question: Are there any tips or tricks that I need to know when requesting athletes autographs? Also, when sending a letter of request, what do y'all usually say or ask?

Any other help is greatly appreciated it!

Thanks!