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How to Get an Autographed Photo of Phil Gordon

Phil Gordon is an accomplished entrepreneur, professional poker player and television celebrity. Winning one World Poker Tour championship, along with more than $2.8 million in prize money, has gained Phil a well-earned place among the poker elite. Gordon catapulted his poker success into a television career by becoming co-host of "Celebrity Poker Showdown," and later as the poker analyst for ESPN.com. Phil Gordon's celebrity status makes his autograph worthwhile to collectors. The best part is that anyone can get one at any time.

Things You'll Need

2 large mailing envelopes
5 first-class postage stamps
Pen
Paper

Instructions

- 1
  Purchase two large mailing envelopes. One envelope should be large enough to hold an 8-by-10-inch photograph. The other envelope should be large enough to hold the entire first envelope.
- 2
  Write a short note requesting an autographed photo of Phil Gordon.
- 3
  Fill out the first envelope. Address the envelope to yourself, because this envelope will be used to mail the autographed photo to you. Write your address on the envelope, and place two first-class postage stamps on the envelope.
- 4
  Prepare the second envelope. Write your name and address in the return address position. Fill out the recipient address position with:
  
  Phil Gordon
  
  PO Box 683
  
  Newport, WA 99156
- 5
  Place both the letter and the self-addressed envelope inside the second envelope. Seal the envelope, and place three first-class postage stamps on the outside of the envelope.
- 6
  Mail the envelope, and wait for your autographed photo to arrive. You can usually expect it to arrive within two to three weeks, but it may come sooner if your timing is right.

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