The funny thing about "vintage" collecting that *I've* found:
The more you know, the easier it gets. Keep reading Net54. Start building what you feel like you want, then allow it to change over time.
The lucky thing, in my opinion (and in my experience) is that if you're a "deal shopper" you can collect vintage at little to no risk because you can usually offload at the same price you bought.
Obviously, there are booby traps with forgeries...but in my experience, you don't run into those as long as you keep your interests modest. As you gain knowledge, you can open yourself up to those types of things and be able to mitigate the risks.
I see that Mr. Gregory (above) said roughly the same thing.
In short, start with what tickles your fancy. Allow it to evolve. Start modest and grow into an advanced collector. Also, with even a small budget you can complete ANYTHING if you give yourself enough time.
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