[Leon]

Since you asked I might offer 2 bits of very sound advice that will always ring true.

1. Collect what you really enjoy. Then no matter of any downturn, upturn, or sideways turn of monetary value you still have cards you enjoy.

2. Collect as you are in a marathon and not a sprint. Sprinters in our hobby tend to burn out rather quickly. Most of us on this board, for many years, have taken the tried and true approach of taking it easy while smelling the roses on the journey. If you get burnt out for a while go focus on some other aspect of your young life, don't get totally out of collecting (by getting rid of your collection) and come back when you feel the urge again. It happens to almost all of us.