Speaking as a newbie myself, I can honestly say it's intimidating. However, when I went to my first max show last week, I really just kept my mouth shut, (to an extent, since I was really excited and a bit awestruck) and my ears open, and learned a lot. It helps when your "heroes" (Gaspare, Andy, Vinny, and of course, Mr. Boyle- I can't bring myself to call him Don- among others) are everything you hoped they were- true gentlemen through and through, made me feel welcome, and one of the "crowd." I'll be eternally grateful for that. And as far as how would a newbie feel secure in his find? Outside of a ring having a Don Boyle COA, as a newbie, I wouldn't make a move on it.
