Question about advanced collectors

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Originally Posted by NewEnglandBaseBallist

At what point can one consider themselves an advanced collector? Does it depend on how long you've collected, how much you've acquired, or knowledge gained? A combination of all three? Really interested to hear everyone's thoughts.

Well, I can tell you what it's not:

It's not based on the size of your checking account after all mail has been delivered.

But seriously, I think when others begin to seek you out with questions could be an indicator.

Also, most 'advanced' collectors concentrate on one time frame, relatively speaking...for instance, most of our board members are very advance in pre-war materials, but not nearly as much with 'modern' releases. Which, of course, is by choice. The modern stuff, in general, is much easier to locate or investigate, but not as easy IMO to appreciate.