How Long Have You Been Collecting?

I started in the early 70's when I was 10 or 11.

I started in the early 80s when I was about 7 or 8 and my father also collected so that helped me get a start. He took me to a few shops and shows now and then. When I was a teenager, I became a bit disinterested but held on to my coins. As an adult, I was not really actively collecting but I still passively searched. Every so often, I would find a wheat ear, silver dime, etc and put it aside. About five years ago, I lost about 3/4 of my childhood collection to a theft during a move. In a way, it was a good thing because it sparked my interest again. The past five years I have been seriously collecting and, more importantly, absorbing knowledge.

I started in the early 50's, Lincoln cents, nickels, dimes, took a break of 50 years or so and got back into it early this year. I joined a coin club and between them and this forum, I'm enjoying soaking up some of the knowledge from the members.

just carl.....what a coincidence, like you I'm only 39, and I do remember Jack Benny!

6 years. Since I was 6yrs old. Or maybe 5 1/2.But started seriousley collecting 2 1/2 years ago.

About 2 months so far! Turning 27 sunday. Late start, but I'm really enjoying this new hobby of mine!

I collected from age 10 to about age 12, then my collection was stolen. Now I (think) I've been collecting again for about a year and a half.. give or take.

Starting in my 20's but checked 2 years as that's when I began to take it seriously. I'm going slowly - there's a lot to learn. 57 years old 2 years ago.