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Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:50 pm
by vjw0307
Sent 3 1968 Topps RC's that were already signed and inscribed by Jerry Koosman over to the Nolan Ryan Foundation. Mailed on 2/27/15 with required donation and rec'd all 3 back today signed and inscribed as requested. This now makes 6 completed RC's that I have in my collection...has always been my favorite card even as a kid.
Mailed to:
c/o Nolan Ryan Foundation, 2925 South Bypass 35, Alvin, TX 77511
and here are the other 3 that I already had:
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:44 pm
by caappy
How much is the "donation" to the foundation to get his autograph?
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:57 pm
by vjw0307
caappy wrote:How much is the "donation" to the foundation to get his autograph?
Here is a link to all of the info for donations:
http://nolanryanfoundation.stores.yahoo ... perit.html
But for cards, its $35/card and $18/inscription
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:35 pm
by kingstarsports
wow, Wow, WOW!!!! This has to be absolutely, hands down, the coolest success on here I have ever seen!!! I think it was you that posted your success on here a while back when you got Jerry Koosman, (wasn't that you???). Either way congratulations!
Nolan Ryan was one of my favorites growing up and still is, I have a lot of cards in my collection, lots of really good valuable cards too, but I never have owned Nolan's rookie card. That's a beautiful card, I'm happy for you that you got Koosman AND Nolan Ryan to sign. Enjoy those cards!!!!! And congrats again!!!!!
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:46 pm
by vjw0307
kingstarsports wrote:wow, Wow, WOW!!!! This has to be absolutely, hands down, the coolest success on here I have ever seen!!! I think it was you that posted your success on here a while back when you got Jerry Koosman, (wasn't that you???). Either way congratulations!
Nolan Ryan was one of my favorites growing up and still is, I have a lot of cards in my collection, lots of really good valuable cards too, but I never have owned Nolan's rookie card. That's a beautiful card, I'm happy for you that you got Koosman AND Nolan Ryan to sign. Enjoy those cards!!!!! And congrats again!!!!!
Thanks for the really kind words...appreciate that! Yep, that was me that posted the Koosman. This was one of those cards that I always wanted to own as a kid so its a bit special to me to collect these.
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:44 pm
by mikesautos
VERY NICE MAN !!! Those are now Worth Big $$$$
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:34 pm
by WaltG123
caappy wrote:How much is the "donation" to the foundation to get his autograph?
Why is "donation" in quotes? They're a 501(c)3--money given to them is as much a donation as money given to any other charity.
Or are you one of the people who thinks PBS sells tote bags for obscene prices?
ETA: It occurs to me that many on this forum will have no clue what I'm talking about. So, rather than have to explain it later, I might as well do it now.
There are 2 reasons to put "donation" in quotes:
1) You doubt the legitimacy of the charity.
2) You view the transaction as a purchase.
#1 is dealt with fairly easily--you simply point to their 501(c)3 status.
With #2: it's not. It's the same business model as PBS. They aren't selling tote bags, they're offering them as an incentive to donate at or above a certain amount. It is the same case here. It's not a purchase price, it's a suggested minimum donation. If you send more than they're asking, they're not going to send you a refund.
So if you view this as a purchase, then, logically, you must be the same type of person who believes that PBS is selling tote bags, as the transactions are identical--just a different item & a different charity.
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:06 pm
by YankeeFan123
kingstarsports wrote:wow, Wow, WOW!!!! This has to be absolutely, hands down, the coolest success on here I have ever seen!!! I think it was you that posted your success on here a while back when you got Jerry Koosman, (wasn't that you???). Either way congratulations!
Nolan Ryan was one of my favorites growing up and still is, I have a lot of cards in my collection, lots of really good valuable cards too, but I never have owned Nolan's rookie card. That's a beautiful card, I'm happy for you that you got Koosman AND Nolan Ryan to sign. Enjoy those cards!!!!! And congrats again!!!!!
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:10 pm
by WaltG123
^You know you didn't post anything, right?
Mistook "Quote" for "Edit" without realizing that you were logged into a different account, perhaps?
Re: Nolan Ryan x3 - 3 1968T RC's - SUCCESS
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:28 am
by Alfie1997
YankeeFan123 wrote:kingstarsports wrote:wow, Wow, WOW!!!! This has to be absolutely, hands down, the coolest success on here I have ever seen!!! I think it was you that posted your success on here a while back when you got Jerry Koosman, (wasn't that you???). Either way congratulations!
Nolan Ryan was one of my favorites growing up and still is, I have a lot of cards in my collection, lots of really good valuable cards too, but I never have owned Nolan's rookie card. That's a beautiful card, I'm happy for you that you got Koosman AND Nolan Ryan to sign. Enjoy those cards!!!!! And congrats again!!!!!