[tonyo]

I'd say that as long as I'm collecting, I'll probably never abandon "set" collecting.

Now, I may never collect another "complete" set as issued, for many of the reasons listed on this thread, but I do have to give myself parameters that define my own version of a set. (examples: Topps and Bowman active HOFers 48 thru 79; 100 pre-war type cards - HOFers or TGOTT subjects; t207 recruit bat, belt, and glove; E90-1, e92, e101, e102, e105, e106 clouds and sunsets)

I've been on hiatus for over a year now, but the last complete "as issued" sets I attempted was 51 bowman football. Still need 1 card for that one and t205 minus variations (still need 29 of those). Before that, 73 topps, 52 bowman, 33 goudey (minus one of the Gehrigs & Lajoie), t206 (520)

If I tried to only collect what I like and or what strikes my fancy on any random day, I'd drive myself poor or crazy or both.