Enter to Win

I'm not sure how long you've been reading this blog, but if you're an old school reader than you might remember the annual contest I used to run.  It spanned a few months and involved an Olympic style medal count that inspired a lot of friendly competition with a variety of prize packages to be won.  I can't speak for the participants... but as the guy running the contest... I had a lot of fun.

The downside?  It was very time consuming.  And so the tradition ended and was eventually forgotten.

Well... I'm bringing it back.  Only this time... it'll be on a much smaller scale.  Trust me.  It's better this way.

How do you play?  It's simple.  Comment on specific posts.

I've recently embarked on a mission to build a bunch of All Autograph Teams (inspired by Kenny's Blog Bat Around).  All you need to do is comment on those posts.  Each time you do, you'll be given one contest entry.

Sorry.  Multiple comments within a single post will not result in multiple entries.

Although the contest will focus around All Autograph Team posts, there will be bonus entries in other posts scattered throughout the month of May.

At the end of the contest, I will count up all of the entries.  For every entry you have, your name will be entered once into random.org.

What's the prize?  Actually there will be six prize packages:  one grand prize winner and five runner-up winners.

All six winners will receive a care package centered around their favorite sports teams and players.  Unfortunately, I can't guarantee that I have autographs and relics for every MLB team out there, but I will try my best to include a minimum of two hits per care package plus hook you up with inserts, parallels, and oddball issues.

In addition to the standard care package, the grand prize winner will also receive a certified, pack pulled autograph of a hall of famer plus five 2018 Topps Series One packs.

And who knows... if enough of you enter the contest... maybe I'll add more prize packages.


What's the fine print?  Well there are a few things:

#1:  Due to shipping costs, this contest is open to collectors living in the United States and Canada.  I will make an exception for loyal readers who comment on a regular basis like Ryan (aka SumoMenkoMan).

#2:  I reserve the right to add rules or make amendments if any problems occur.

#3:  All prize packages will be shipped with tracking in padded envelopes.  However I am not responsible for any lost or stolen packages.

#4:  Although I have not chosen a specific end date, it will be sometime within the first week of June.

#5:  After entering all of the entries into the list randomizer on random.org, I will hit the randomize button five times and take the first six names on the list.

#6:  One prize package per person.  If by chance someone's name appears more than once in the top six names, then I will exclude the duplicate(s) and continue down the list.


Can I help you plug your contest on my blog?  Heck yeah, you can.

If you're willing to plug this contest on your blog, you will receive two bonus entries.  Plus... if you're one of the six contest winners, I will throw in three 2018 Topps Series One packs into your care package.

Please leave a link to your contest plug in the comment section below.


When does the contest begin?  It starts now.  I currently have two All Autograph Team posts up at the moment:

Vol. 1 (My Favorites)

Vol. 2 (Greats of the Game)

If you've already commented on those posts, then you're good to go.  If not, there is still time for you to comment and earn contest entries.  The deadline for these two posts will be Tuesday at 3pm (PST).  If you miss the deadline, it's not the end of the world.  There will be several opportunities throughout the month of May for you to earn more entries.

Well that's it for now.  I'm sure there's one or two details I'm forgetting, so if you have any questions... leave them down in the comment section below.

Okay... let the games begin.

Happy Sunday and sayonara!