Natalia, TX
My income level has not changed one bit in the 10 or so years since I started collecting
At the time of the arson fire that claimed my collection, I had recently moved out of Texas , I sold 6pins before moving, kept 7 irrc, one survived
I then walked away for 6 years, since that fire I've bought exactly. 2 pins, one recently, I'm about to buy more projects
I guess what I'm trying to say here is the market has changed, prices are higher, it's harder to find pins now with more competition which has led to higher prices
The idea that income has no bearing on collecting seems foolish
I've owned exactly 1 elite or A list PIN
Because I have to be cautious , I do not have tons of disposable income because I prioritize my family first
