What is the best way to get a photo of Connor McDavid autographed?

[Red Potato Standing By]

Originally Posted by Rerun

There are a couple of reasons why I didn't spend the $150 for an autographed photo of McDavid. The first is that I really couldn't afford to spend that amount of money on a Christmas present for my Grandson. I'm retired therefore on a limited income. $150 is a lot of money to me... maybe not to yourself... but to me it is. Also I have more than one grandchild. Is it fair to spend so much on one and not the same on the others? I think not. I also have to buy Christmas presents for many other family members. Christmas is an expensive time of year.

The second reason is... would giving a run of the mill autographed McDavid photo mean that much to a 10 year old boy as opposed to getting the same thing but without the autograph? I doubt it. Autographs mean much more to adults than they mean to 10 year old boys. However... getting a personalized autographed photo where McDavid has actually written out my grandson's name and offered best wishes.... Wow.. can you just imagine the smile on my Grandson's face when he sees that?

I see your point, thank you.

[ricosuave]

Originally Posted by wired

I asked on of my co-workers if he knew any staff with the oilers, and told him your situation. He said that its a definite no with getting items signed by players.

yes, but WHY?

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

yes, but WHY?

Probably the only way to get players to sign there. They promise they won’t ask any star players to do any off ice work.... probably written into their contracts.

[FlamesFanTrev]

Originally Posted by Rerun

This is my second e-mail to the Oilers...


Please note that we will not accept any personal items to be autographed by our players, alumni or coaches as these items are important to you and we want to prevent the misfortune of damaged or misplaced items

Who the hell wants a Todd McLellan Autograph? Why does this even have to be said?

[renny]

Just write them a handwritten letter, that's what it sounds like works, they just don't want to be liable for any of your ##### that might get destroyed in the mail.

[wired]

I believe it is because they get so many people asking for autographs. A lot of organizations do this, we just know about this situation due to a cp member bringing it to the forum.
Maybe trying to contact Conner may work.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

I can see why they might say no and insist your grandson sends a letter himself. They probably get lots of emails that sound like yours and the signed picture ends up on eBay.

Think of the life lesson he’ll learn if your present to him is a note telling him if he wants an autograph from mcdavid he should write it himself!

Seriously though, maybe just buy something. Or show up at a BOA game with your grandson and try and catch him leaving the rink.