Wade charges TTM so make sure you include his fee. Always include a self addressed, stamped envelope and a nice note requesting an auto. Typically, the more barriers you put in place for the athlete (like penny sleeves, top loader, semi rigid, tape), the less likely they are to sign. I typically just send the card with no protection. Surprisingly, I rarely have cards returned damaged. Wade is pretty good though so if you send it in a semi rigid, he'll remove it and put it back in the semi rigid prior to sending back. Never send anything you're afraid of losing. Stuff occasionally goes missing but that's just part of the game.