Ryan's Autos

2009-04-23T17:45:00.000-07:00

Today I got Pitcher Mark Prior c/o Padres ST in 57 days.

2009-04-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

Today I got future HOF Defense man Chris Chelios 1/1 c/o Home in just over 5 months.

2009-04-13T18:41:00.000-07:00

No successes back, but did get a gem off eBay. For 7 dollars dlvd, 2009 TriStar Projections Jordan Zimmermann Cert. 'Green' Auto (38/50). Great addition to my Nationals collection. Also went to the Nat's game today, and although we lost, it still felt good to be back at the park.

2009-04-12T19:40:00.001-07:00

Hey guys. Back from Maine and got three TTM successes back. Kari Lehtonen signed 1/2 cards c/o agent in 40 35 days. Pierre-Marc Bouchard signed 2/2 c/o Wild in over 2 years. And lastly, Bobby Clarke signed 1/1 c/o the Flyers in 12 days. While in Maine, I was able to graph a Portland Pirates AHL game with some friends, and did fairly well. I got some cool customs done (thanks to Joe for these) and also a team signed 8x10. That's all for now. Going to the Nationals home opener tomorrow, so hopefully will make out well.

2009-04-06T15:34:00.000-07:00

Got one today. Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima signed 2/2 c/o Boston ST in 13 days.

2009-03-31T14:18:00.000-07:00

Today I got back Yankee's outfielder Xavier Nady 1/1 c/o Yankees ST in 45 days.

2009-03-28T21:38:00.000-07:00

After a long drought got one back today. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin signed an 08 Topps c/o Kings in 67 days. Also, the information for the 09 Allen & Ginter set is up.

http://blogbeckett.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/first-look-2009-topps-allen-ginter/

Looks like a nice set, but the design will have to grow on me...

2009-03-23T17:15:00.000-07:00

Got one back today, Devils Forward Zach Parise singed 1/1 c/o Home in 39 days. I also went to the CSA show on Saturday and got some nice cards. They include a Jordan Palmer auto, Jason Bergmann auto, Ross Detwiler auto and a bunch of jersey cards and numbered cards. I also purchased a signed Laron Landry 8x10 from PS Game Gear.

2009-03-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

Got two back today...Milan Hejduk signed 2 cards c/o home in ?? It came back with a 39 cent stamp on it, so at least two years. Also got Andrew Carpenter, 1/1, c/o Phillies ST in 10 days. I also received a box of 2008 Upper Deck First Edition Update Baseball cards from a sweepstakes I won. Terrible. No GU's, Autos or even serials. 360 cards, all base. I am officially a Topps guy now.

2009-03-11T17:46:00.000-07:00

Today I got Red Wing's RW Dan Cleary 1/1 c/o Red Wings in 16 days.

2009-03-09T16:47:00.001-07:00

No mail today, but I did pick up an Upperdeck Ultimate Rookies Jeff Woywitka auto card. It is numbered out of 399. I got it for 2 bucks on SportLots.com.

2009-03-07T09:12:00.000-08:00

I got three back today. First off, Luc Robitaille signed 2/2 c/o home in 11 days. Second, Trailblazer's All-Star Guard Brandon Roy signed a 08' Topps c/o Portland Trailblazers in 33 days. Lastly, ex National and current Met's catcher Brian Schneider signed 1/1 c/o Spring Training in 21 days. This brings my total 09' Spring Training to 5/21 (24%).

2009-03-05T19:54:00.000-08:00

Got one back today and a failure. Mark Buehrle sign a 07' Topps c/o White Sox ST in 19 days. On the other hand, Tony Esposito sent my card back unsigned in 9 days c/o his 'home' address. I am not completely sure if this was the correct address. Oh well. Tomorrow I am sending out Andrew Carpenter c/o Phillies ST.

2009-03-02T16:45:00.001-08:00

Rookie's on a Budget

By: Ryan Thompson

With no mail to report, I thought I would copy Beckett and do a "You need to get these cards!" rookie edition. As collectors are on a budget, I have included cards that can be bought for very cheap compared to both their book value and personal value of the collector.

With that said, here are the rookie cards that I own, and would stress any collector to get a hold of either this version or another version he/she prefers.

Jay Bruce 08' Bowman #BDP11 - Young Red's prospect is set up for a breakout rookie year in outfield. This card can be found on ebay for 2-3 dollars.

Michael Jordan 91' Upper Deck #SP1 - Get this card not for what he did in baseball, but for its novelty. You can find raw (ungraded) copies for as low as 2 dollars.

Kobe Bryant 96' Topps #138 - The most dominate player in basketball today, he has continued to amaze spectators from season to season. Once he wins the Finals with out Shaq, it will solidify his status as the NBA's strongest current player. I got my copy for 6 bucks on SportLots.com.

Joe Flacco 08' Score Gold #344 (serial numbered to 400) - Having one of the best rookie years in decades, Flacco led the Ravens deep into the playoffs and has set them up for a promising upcoming season in 2009. I fortunately pulled this from a pack, but copies are found at 15 to 20 dollars.

Brett Favre 91' Upper Deck #13 - This card's value went down dramatically with the Packers fiasco last off season. Pick it up now and keep it until hes inducted into the HOF. I got mine for about 3 bucks on SportLots.com.

Matt Ryan 08' Press Pass Legends #3 (serial numbered to 99) - Ryan had an amazing rookie year and rebounded the faulting Falcons to a playoff berth. I got my copy for 6 bucks on SportLots.com.

Sidney Crosby '05 Powerplay Redemption #133 - Sid the Kid has proved that he is a one of a kind player and took the Penguins to the playoffs last year. With his injury problems this year, its value has dropped to about 20 to 25 dollars for a raw copy.

Saku Koivu 95' Topps #306 - Koivu has had an amazing pro career with over 500 points and 174 goals in 13 years in the NHL. Pick this gem up for 2-3 dollars on ebay.

http://www.ryansautos.blospot.com/

2009-02-28T21:56:00.001-08:00

Got two back today and a weird failure. Curtis Granderson and Zach Duke both sign 1/1 c/o ST in 13 days. However, Shane Dyer sent my 08 Bowman back unsigned with no explination c/o Home. I have seen many successes from this address, so I am not really sure what happened. If you know of a reason, please let me know.

2009-02-26T14:32:00.000-08:00

Today I got my first 09' Spring Training success, Mets Outfeilder Ryan Church 1/1 c/o Mets ST in 12 days and The Great One's autopen machine, 1/1 c/o Home in 70 days. Also got Andrew Zimmern c/o email in about a month.

09' Spring Training - 1/19

2009-02-24T15:35:00.000-08:00

Good back to back returns...today I got 08 Heisman winner Sam Bradford on a SI c/o Home in 12 days. Now only Tim Teabow left for my little SI project...

2009-02-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

Got a BIG return today...Steve Yzerman signed 1/1 c/o his agent in 24 days. One of the nicest I have seen from him in a LONG time...

2009-02-21T21:26:00.001-08:00

I have not been getting any mail recently, but did get to go do a Caps practice today. Heres how I made out: Semin, Brashear, Morrison, Clarkie, Erskin, Theodore and Bradley. All one card per, except for Erskin as all I had was an index card for him.

Also got Mike Green on a nice 8x10 at a public signing at Wendy's on Thursday:

2009-02-13T11:51:00.000-08:00

Got one back to day...Lighnting Defensman Paul Ranger signed 1/1 c/o Lightning in 24 days. Also got two ebay pickups - Michael Jordan Double Jersey card # to 25 and an Allen Iverson Jersey card # to 29.

2009-02-08T09:34:00.000-08:00

Got Ryan Smyth c/o Colorado Practice Rink in 24 days. Also got an ebay pick up Muggsy Bogues.

2009-02-05T18:47:00.000-08:00

Went to the Washington Auto Show today. It was compleatly empty except for line for John Cena (wtf?) but any way was able to get Jason Campbell (8x10) - looks awesome cant wait to get Cooley on it as well, Antwaan Randle El (card), JaVale McGee (8x10), Nick Young (8x10) and Vida Guerra (2 8x10 personalized). Pretty good, but the car show it self was lacking from
previous years.

2009-02-04T15:28:00.000-08:00

Got one today. Ilya Bryzagalov signed 2/2 c/o home in 21 days.

2009-02-02T11:51:00.000-08:00

Got Zedno Chara back c/o Home in 94 days and Barry Sanders stamped my card c/o Pro Access in 3 weeks...awesome.

2009-01-29T17:24:00.000-08:00

Got Patrick Eaves 1/1 c/o Hurricanes in 40 days.

2009-01-28T10:13:00.000-08:00

Got former Gator's foward, Al Horford c/o Hawks in 56 days.

2009-01-27T17:07:00.001-08:00

No TTM successes, but i did attend the Nationals Caravan and came away with some graphs. I got Manny Acta, Willie Harris (asked my for a copy of the picture I had him sign) and John Lannan on 8x10s, Scott Olsen (Our 'Ace' LOL) on a SS ball and Mike O'Conner and Garret Mock on cards. Ryan Zimmerman bailed and all the sellers just walked out of line when the PR guy told us the news...okay day...cold as hell though

2009-01-23T15:17:00.000-08:00

Got 4 back today and an RTS from Vernon Wells c/o Home. The succeeses are Milt Schmidt c/o Home in 8days, Jussi Jokinen c/o Lightning in 52 days, Frank Gore 1/1 c/o 49ers in 37 days and Willie Randoph c/o home in 66 days.

2009-01-20T13:35:00.000-08:00

Got one today...Theoren Fleury signed 2/2 c/o his company in 34 days. Also completed my 06-07 Fleer Hockey base set (unsigned). All for now!

2009-01-17T13:46:00.000-08:00

Got an ebay pick up of Chauncey Billups today...mail is stupidly slow.

2009-01-15T17:38:00.000-08:00

Got one back today...Eric Staal c/o Hurricanes? Over two years...Longest yet!! And got an ebay
pickup of Marty Turco for like 2 bucks. Slow month so far...hope for a turn around.

2009-01-07T14:31:00.000-08:00

Got one back today....Dolphins LB Joey Porter signed 1/1 c/o Dolphins in 46 days.

2009-01-05T16:38:00.000-08:00

Got two great returns to end my dry streak. First, legendary RW Guy Lafleur signed 1/1 c/o Home in 18 days. Next, one of my great successes of all! Terrell Owens signed 1/1 c/o Cowboys in 76 days. Thats all for now...

2008-12-31T22:21:00.000-08:00

Hey guys...first off Happy New year!! Okay, now Iv been in a dry streak, so hopefully this new year brings more successes!! Got one back today, Rookie RB for the Houston Texans Steve Slaton. He signed 1/1 c/o Texans in 19 days. Also got an ebay pick up of Drew Brees. Thats all for now.

2008-12-24T10:31:00.000-08:00

Got back one today...Thrasher LW, Slava Kozlov signed 2/2 c/o Thrashers in 25 days. Also got my self a chirstmas present...an ebay pick up of the legendary Bruins center, Phil Esposito.

2008-12-20T15:18:00.000-08:00

Got one back to day...Ex Saint and Member of the Saits Hall of Fame, Jake Kupp signed my card as well as sending me a CIC that is very well done. He signed c/o Home in 11 days.

2008-12-19T15:32:00.000-08:00

Got One back today...Ex Predator Scott Hartnell signed 1/1 c/o Flyers in 57 days.

2008-12-18T12:46:00.000-08:00

Phil Bourque signed 1/1 c/o Home in 18 days.

2008-12-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

Got three good returns today. First, c/o email Jeff Foxworthy sent me a signed picture in a little over 3 months. Second, I got Phil Housley c/o home in 12 days and lastly I got Mike Knuble c/o Flyers in 45 days.

2008-12-13T22:46:00.001-08:00

After a slight dry spell, I got 3 AMAZING returns today. Ben Roethlisberger signed 1/2 c/o Steelers in 36 days, Ken Morrow signed 1/1 in 14 days along with CAM NEELY (!!!) signed 1/1 in also 14 days. I sent these on the same day so its cool to see them come back together.

2008-12-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

Got 3 back today...Olympian Jennie Finch signed 1/2 (on the wrong side) CIC c/o Finch Widmill in 24 days. Also got Jason Kidd, 1/1 c/o Mavricks in 34 days and Ron Cey 1/1 c/o Home in 4 days.

2008-12-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

Got two back today. HOFer Bobby Clarke signed two CIC c/o Flyers in 10 days. Also, Martin Biron signed 1/1 c/o Home in 31 days.

2008-12-04T17:56:00.000-08:00

Got back one today...Ruslan Fedotenko signed 1/1 c/o Penguins in a month.

2008-12-02T14:12:00.000-08:00

Got one back to day, along with an RTS. Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr signed 1/1 c/o home in 7 days. My RTS was Ryan Smyth of the Avalance c/o Practice Arena...

2008-11-29T10:25:00.000-08:00

Got another one for you guys...Jeopardy Champion, Ken Jennings signed 2/2, c/o Home in 15 days.

2008-11-28T21:09:00.000-08:00

Got one back today...Jeremy Roenick c/o Home 3/3 in 29 days.

Also got an ebay pick up - Jari Kurri signed card

2008-11-24T16:29:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, so this is my new blog, and plan to update it almost daily. I had an old site, but feel this will be easier and better for me. My link to my old site is: www.freewebs.com/ryansautos so feel free to look at all my other autographs from the past. Thanks for visiting! - Ryan

2008-11-24T15:53:00.000-08:00

Got one back today. Marian Hossa signed 2/2, c/o Home in 20 days.