Posted By:
Chris CountsZach,
I sold off most of my collection when I was about 20, which was nearly 30 years ago. I never imagined the collecting bug would strike again. But about eight years ago, while I was recovering from a bad car wreck, I discovered eBay, and suddenly I was right back where I started. I can honestly say that I am having more fun collecting now than ever before. The biggest difference now is that I am collecting what I like versus what everybody else thinks are the coolest cards around. And I think that, more than anything, has helped make collecting sweeter the second time around. I agree with Leon ... keep the stuff that's hard to replace. I don't miss my 1952 Topps Mantle or 1933 Goudey Ruth nearly as much as all my Bell Brand football cards in their original wrappers ...