I started the 'business' as a full time occupation in December 2002. My website was launched on April 1, 2003.

Prior to that I dealt in collectibles, also including coins and stamps, on a part-time basis, since October 1995.

I started collecting 'seriously' in 1990.

I had been collecting 'not so seriously' since 1975, when I was 13.

I only joined the club in June 2003, at the convention. I already knew and had dealt with many members, including Gene, before that time. I think it was another 6 months before I ever posted on this BB. I knew it would be a time consuming exercise once I started