I think g hit it on the head. And i was going to say the same thing Dave said, beat me to the punch. The younger collectors never have been or will be the mainstay of the hobby. It cost to much now and 40 years ago.I think you will find most collectors dont really start collecting until they are 35 and and up and the majority are 50-60s.

Never argue with an idiot, he will only drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. And remember the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.