Great story and congrats on completing the great 1960 set!
As an aside, what I like about this story is that, while you had, and then sold most of the set, you didn't let that stop you from beginning the journey again. I would have to imagine, that you reacquired the cards at values that were much higher than what you originally paid for. But again, you didn't let that discourage or stop you.
I had a large collection of cards that I gave away about 12 years ago from the 1950s - 1970s, in the spirit of "I enjoyed these and now it's time to pass them on." I later came to regret that decision as several years went by, as the cards took on a different meaning for me, being memories that connected me with my past. I did thankfully, keep some really great cards.
Anyway, I have begun to collect again also. I am getting a lot of the cards I used to have, and as well as some I never did. Your story for me, is an encouraging one.
Again, congrats on completing the '60 set!
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