Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 20793, member: 487&quot;]Actually the average age of active collectors is around 55. Mostly men of course. Why the hobby doesn&#039;t embrace the idea of getting younger people involved is beyond me. Now some will start off by stating the ANA has the YN program, and many other clubs and show organizers also have some form of youth program. All of this is true, yet the average age doesn&#039;t change. Maybe it is because the hobby doesn&#039;t accept change or even welcome it for the most part. I am considerably younger than most dealers and believe me, I have many hurdles to cross everyday. </p><p>This Hobby is wonderful despite the many areas that need improvement. I have made some wonderful close friends, made a good living, have visited many great places, and even learned many things about the world through this hobby. It will give as much as you put into it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in