The Nationals through the eyes of my 14yr old son

[gorrister]

I brought my 14 year old son with me to the Nationals this year. He's been an off again, on again collector for a couple of years now. He especially likes the old, beat-up, well loved T206's. He doesn't have a lot of money and can't really afford much, but he managed to zero in on Ted.Zanidakis (tedzan on the board). Many of you obviously know him and know what a great guy he is, but, he went far and away above the call of duty with my son. My son spent a great deal of time at his table and using the $10-$20 he had each time he always managed to walk away with another T206. I can't begin to thank Ted enough for the patience and encouragement that he showed my son. We met a lot of dealers there and I have to say, sadly, most don't recognize the fact that they need to attract the younger generation to the hobby so that it will continue to thrive. But, Ted really, really gets it. Because of him, my son has now started, in all earnestness, his T206 back collection of old, beat-up, well loved in the past and now in the future cards. Thank you Ted!

Steve.Freedman