How long

[nednarb3]

Hi,

I have sent several autograph requests, photos, LORs, to several Cubs/Bears players. How long do you wait? What do you do while you wait? I feel like a little kid. I know the rule of thumb says wait several months. I know that, but I am asking more specifically for athletes or more specifically for the Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears. How long did you have to wait?

Thank you

[RYAN J.]

Well it kinda varies from one person to anther. Some reply back in a matter of days, others take years. But the general waiting time is 6 months. I usually send my requests out and if I get a reply cool! if not, then I just keep waiting. and I write more requests to other people!

RYAN J.

[nednarb3]

Well it kinda varies from one person to anther. Some reply back in a matter of days, others take years. But the general waiting time is 6 months. I usually send my requests out and if I get a reply cool! if not, then I just keep waiting. and I write more requests to other people!

RYAN J.

That looks likes like the only option. Wait. Send more, keep occupied and not think about a specific person/auto.

[RYAN J.]

Yep. pretty much! But if you remember inlcude the photos and SASE you stand a better chance of them replying. {thumb2} Autograph collecting TTM that is, isn't a hobby for people who don't have patience. The longest one I've had to wait for was 700+ days (Amy Allen - STAR WARS). But it was so worth it.

RYAN J.

[DanaRenoMBA]

Ryan J seems to have hit the nail on the head. I have recieved many autographs back in just a week or two. BUT others have taken more than a year. Generally after six months I write off those that I have gotten no response from and mark it up as a learning experience (with the number that have never come back, you'd think I am a lot smarter than I am) Also atheletes are funny (just like anyone else) some are more than willing to sign others could not care less.

I remember one experience at the old Cleveland stadium years ago. My son then about 9 years old stood amongst a mob of kids waiting for Charles Nagy who was signing for all. I stood beside his wife and talked with her as we waited. One of the comments that she made to was "He tries to sign for every kid he can..." I found her and his attitude very refreshing.

[dobie516]

Yep. pretty much! But if you remember inlcude the photos and SASE you stand a better chance of them replying. {thumb2} Autograph collecting TTM that is, isn't a hobby for people who don't have patience. The longest one I've had to wait for was 700+ days (Amy Allen - STAR WARS). But it was so worth it.

RYAN J.

That pretty much sums it up. The longest I waited (with an eventual success) was seven years. A reply after that long is very unlikely though. Pretty much if you don't get anything back in one year it's probably a lost cause.

[ffion176]

Well You Just Keep Writting And Hopefully You Get Things Back But They Take Time X


Ffion

[Paigey012]

It is very hard wating

You can never tell when or even if you will get a reply
If you include a SASE you will have a better chance of getting a reply.

Good luck!