Sending beaters to a kid: A request

[GregMitch34]

If this is a crazy idea let me know. The son of a friend, age 10, is obsessed with baseball--knows stats and stories going back to t206 days--and just starting to get interested in collecting vintage cards to go with hundreds of more recent ones. I have given him a couple of cards but I really have no beaters to speak of. I had idea of asking folks here to send one of your unwanted older pre-war cards to him--would also be fun for him to get mail from around the USA. Perhaps his parents wouldn't want to give out his address here, in which case they could be sent to me, and I would keep in your envelope and put in larger package (hopefully he would write thank you notes). I know we want to encourage younger generations so I thought this was nice idea--but if not, just say so. Or if you'd contribute, you can indicate that. Thanks. UPDATE: See my note below. Mother has given me permission to give out address.

[jlehma13]

I don't think it's a crazy idea but I always appreciated the cards that I bought with money I earned.

[glynparson]

PM me your address I'll send a card or two. For the young man, nice gesture on your part.

[cdn_collector]

At that age, I was also obsessed with baseball. To get a gift like this would have blown my mind.

Please also PM me your address. I'd like to contribute some Canadian content.

Regards,

Richard.

[lharri3600]

Great idea Greg,
I did the same thing with a not long ago. Sent 5 or 6 beaters to a board members kid.

[GregMitch34]

Thanks for response so far. I just got permission from his mother to give out his address in PMs so will contact those who want to do this. And invite more to join in. Older cards the best and condition no concern. Thanks again.