sending objects through mail

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Permalink Reply by Chris Christianson on August 25, 2011 at 4:46pm

Hey Luc, I just sent Charlie Ward a Micro Helmet to sign yesterday. It cost me a little over $10 to send it and have it sent back. I will hopefully get it back in the next 3 to 4 weeks, so I will let you know if and when I get it back.

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Permalink Reply by luc kranz on August 28, 2011 at 2:24am

thanks chris!  let me know how that goes. im lookin to send either basketballs or jerseys, but i dont want that stuff not coming back to me. they are expensive

 

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Permalink Reply by Chris Christianson on August 28, 2011 at 5:33pm

Luc, if your going to send things other than cards or photos, make sure you know that the person you are sending to will sign. I will only send things to addresses that I know work. But anyway, I will definitely let you know when/if I get my helmet back.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Christianson on August 31, 2011 at 3:40pm

Hey Luc, I just sent out a Mini Helmet to Peyton Manning with a $20 cash donation to the Peyback Foundation. Peyton is usually a pretty fast signer, so hopefully I will hear back from him by the middle of September. I'll let you know when/if I hear something back. Take Care

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Permalink Reply by luc kranz on September 6, 2011 at 9:44am

thanks alot chris, good luck with the helmet!

 

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Permalink Reply by Derek Frank on September 12, 2011 at 12:34pm

Luc,

 

Hall of Famer's, if they charge, will charge more for larger items.  I sent a card to have signed by Hugh McElhenny (49er, HOF), and he sent a price list.  Most small objects were $15, larger items were $25-$35.  So if its someone you REALLY want, send them a letter, and ask if there is a pricelist.  If not, take your chances, but Chris is right, make sure the address will work.  Also, on larger items, use some kind of delivery confirmation.  Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Christianson on September 22, 2011 at 5:51pm

Hey Luc,

I wanted to let you know that I got my Peyton Manning Mini Helmet back today, signed in blue and inscribed with 18. It turned out really good. I sent him a $20 donation for the Peyback Foundation and it took about 3 weeks.

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Permalink Reply by luc kranz on September 22, 2011 at 11:16pm

wow chris congrats on the helmet!  do you think i should send a letter saying like  "id like to send you a basketball" and wait for them to answer  or just send an item with a letter?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Christianson on September 23, 2011 at 4:00pm

Thats up to you Luc. I would suggest sending a card first and in your letter, ask them if you could send a ball. I would especially do that if you are sending to the stadium. Because what you gotta remember is when you send a larger item for someone to sign, they gotta bring it to the post office to be sent. If it's an older player it may be a problem, but if it's a younger player, they probably have someone do it for them.

If you are sending to someone that you have gotten before, then maybe just send it. But if your sending to them for the first time, send a card and ask them if you can send a ball. If it's the wrong address, you may be out a ball.

Also if they have a charity that you know of and you know they sign, throw $5 to $20 in with the ball.

By the way, I got my Micro Helmet from Charlie Ward back today. It's signed and looks great! 2/2 sending objects.

 

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