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Jeff LichtmanAn illustration of the point that once a collector, always a collector: I started buying cards probaly by age 5-6. Discovered Rentata Galasso in 78 at age 13 and bought full sets through her until 82. Around that time Topps, Fleer and Donruss were available through retail means. Mainly I was interested in Topps, nothing vintage, just bought set after newly-minted set. I took a hibernation on the hobby from 86 or so until 96 when I discovered ebay. Filled in all of my Topps sets then. Discovered this damn forum and many, many, many large dollars later have become a darling of the auction houses. I've spent more on certain cards than I did on the first NEW car I bought. The more money I make, the more goes to cards. The point is, you can be away from the hobby for sometime...a lot of time, perhaps. But in the end, it will grab you by the throat and drag you back whether you like it or not.