Sunday, June 19, 2016

Slowing down

Typically when I send cards out to be signed, I like sending multiples. While I can't complain much about spending 94 cents per request (47 cents each way), if I can maximize my return on that money invested, I'm going to do what I can to ensure that.

And that's why the requests have slowed a bit. Most of the players I have left are guys who only had one card. I also hate mailing doubles if I can avoid it, so I haven't sent a whole lot lately. My concentration for the time being has gone to other sports.

However, I did get one back this past week as Dave Boncek signed three cards and wrote back a short letter. It was my second attempt on him, this time successful after a RTS through what I'm assuming is now an old work address.

Also, after giving it some thought, I'm going to start making my address list free starting in 2017. While I put in a lot of work and did at least get a little compensation for it from people who bought it, I also realize we're a small, niche group of collectors. I might as well provide as much info as I can. The work put into it at first was a bit daunting, but so much of it can stay the same over the years that it's kind of pointless for me to continue to charge. So the 2016 edition is still at a low $7, but the 2017 edition will be free. And it likely will remain so, provided my resources remain free.