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[brunswickreeves]

I collect/buy inexpensive 1952-1956 Topps (and Bowman) commons to give away each year as coach/President of my local Cal Ripken (6-12 year olds) league, at end of season as a cool/unique gift, and to instill a passion for the hobby and collecting by the next gen (attached examples).

I also create inexpensive personal displays to enjoy and inspire me, like seen in attached. A great way to enjoy the hobby without breaking the bank.

[benge610]

Originally Posted by brunswickreeves

I collect/buy inexpensive 1952-1956 Topps (and Bowman) commons to give away each year as coach/President of my local Cal Ripken (6-12 year olds) league, at end of season as a cool/unique gift, and to instill a passion for the hobby and collecting by the next gen (attached examples).

I also create inexpensive personal displays to enjoy and inspire me, like seen in attached. A great way to enjoy the hobby without breaking the bank.

I love your view. At local card show setups, I like to give away a card to kids that has a story connected to it; but they have to find "what doesn't fit?" while looking at my vintage cards on display. My '71T Boots Day, "hiding" amongst the E98's, E90's, T205's, etc. does the trick; a favorite card of mine that I pulled from packs as a kid.

Once I have been caught, I pull out a Starlng Marte RC, for ex; slide it into a submission sleeve; give the card to the kid; hand to the adult, this sheet which explains his feat.

Good feel inside; mission accomplished.

Ben
"I love baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards."

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by benge610

I love your view. At local card show setups, I like to give away a card to kids that has a story connected to it; but they have to find "what doesn't fit?" while looking at my vintage cards on display. My '71T Boots Day, "hiding" amongst the E98's, E90's, T205's, etc. does the trick; a favorite card of mine that I pulled from packs as a kid.

Once I have been caught, I pull out a Starlng Marte RC, for ex; slide it into a submission sleeve; give the card to the kid; hand to the adult, this sheet which explains his feat.

Good feel inside; mission accomplished.

Ben
"I love baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards."

-This is an awesome way to engage youth. Nothing more fun than a mini scavenger hunt, and fun reward at the end from some critical thinking and discovery. Love it!