Christmas Presents for the Beginner

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Posted By: Cy

Peter,

I am going to give a constructive remark here.

If your nephew enjoys baseball and if he enjoys historical baseball and he likes to read, why not buy him a Reach or Spalding Guide from the early 1900s. Of course the 1909 or 1910 might be a great one to give him, since these are the years of the T206 cards.

By giving him this book, he is getting something vintage, something interesting and this may pique his curiosity further. The book should cost anywhere from $50-$125. If you feel that you can afford something else, maybe buy a T206 card in VG-Ex condition, a decent card but not too extravagant, a common. But don't give him the card right away. After you give him the book, let him do some reading and see if he truly likes it. If he comes to you a week or two later and tells you how cool that gift was, then give him a card and start to talk to him about card collecting.

Good luck, Peter. It is always a good thing to give someone a gift that will grow. Maybe this will do it for him.

Sincerely,

Cy