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<p>[QUOTE="Figtree3, post: 990798, member: 33"]I agree with [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] -- you are not boring anyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>About the age of collectors... it was mentioned earlier that there is a lack of younger collectors in many collectibles areas. And those that do exist may not join clubs very often. Looking back, when I was in my 20s and early 30s I didn't consider myself a collector of much. I used to like to buy certain inexpensive old books -- but my financial situation at the time kept me from even considering anything that looked like a collection. The photo collection that I have now didn't begin until my 40s.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, back in my 20s I probably would have felt a bit intimidated by the idea of joining a club where all of the members were at least 30 years older. So, kudos to you for doing that!</p><p><br /></p><p>By the way, my photo collection is not limited in format. I have many dozens of real photo postcards. I hadn't thought I was a postcard collector, but in a way -- yes, I am![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Figtree3, post: 990798, member: 33"]I agree with [USER=301]@komokwa[/USER] -- you are not boring anyone! About the age of collectors... it was mentioned earlier that there is a lack of younger collectors in many collectibles areas. And those that do exist may not join clubs very often. Looking back, when I was in my 20s and early 30s I didn't consider myself a collector of much. I used to like to buy certain inexpensive old books -- but my financial situation at the time kept me from even considering anything that looked like a collection. The photo collection that I have now didn't begin until my 40s. Also, back in my 20s I probably would have felt a bit intimidated by the idea of joining a club where all of the members were at least 30 years older. So, kudos to you for doing that! By the way, my photo collection is not limited in format. I have many dozens of real photo postcards. I hadn't thought I was a postcard collector, but in a way -- yes, I am![/QUOTE]
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