I don't know if it answers your question but I began collecting cymbals around that age.

Now I'm 32 and I still have my first serious collectors cymbal: A 22 Paiste Sound Creation cymbal.

I have around 12 snare drums and only a modern drumkit but I'd like to own an ASBA kit one of this days.

There's folks of all ages on here. Im 32. I've seen the youngest of 12 years old here.

I turn 24 in November, I started collecting after my drum instructor sold me a WMP Super Gene Krupa Slingerland snare several years ago.

Excited

I think you're right, Justin. Julia (25DrummerGirl) has got to be our youngest vintage collector at 12. So who's the oldest? At 56, I don't think I'm a contender. Anyone think they're the oldest member? Anyone here want to admit it?

Mike

I'm 36 and got into the forum around 2009 I believe. I love seeing young drummers playing vintage though for sure! I feel like there is an instant connection which is awesome.

Curtis

I'm certainly not the oldest but I am 65. I have grandchildren older than some of you. You don't have to be old to like old drums. My first drum was an old beat up marcher. I still have it and it's still all beat up. :)

Really cool to see the younger people collecting too. Itd be a tragedy if all these older cats were sharing their knowledge on this forum but there were none of us to carry it on.

I`m 64 and a late joiner to this great forum and i know we have members in their 70`s out there.I still have my Rogers drums that i bought new in 1967 and that got me interested to see others with that same vintage drum desire.We do need young people on here to help carry the torch.

Wayne

I think I sense your question......(is 12 kits too many after only 3 years?)

I am 43. Though I have been playing for 30 years, I only had 2 kits until about 2008 and I started flipping alot. At one time I had as many as you, but now have about half that....and am content with that. I have had Luddy, Rogers, Slingerland......but have decided to settle on owning only MIJ as it is the most bang for your buck and I like the "underdog wins" theme. Of course more to this story, but this is not the time/place.

As far as 12 being too many (or too few).........

While there are some with alot (I know someone with about 170 kits) I would guess that the majority of members on here have an average of about 3-4 kits. It would be a good poll question. I think it all comes down to your financial circumstances and also your storage situation. I would suggest that you choose something to specialize in though as that is when you can start a deeper more interesting collection. But again, do not collect and own more than what your finances allow. It is a trap - as most of us would own way too many if we had the money. The trap is not only running out of room in your home, but the very serious problem of addiction/obsession. This 'hobby' must be kept in context such that it does not disrupt the rest of your life. I use the term hobby because it is very rare and few that can actually make a living with this 'hobby' - though it was not always the case. Many people tell me with my knowledge of drums and cymbals, I should be able to make a living at it. If I had this knowledge 30-40 years ago - certainly. But now it is a different world and the knowledge is widespread and easy - such that flipping that maximizes your knowledge - very difficult in this market and these times. And the thing is, I would not know this much about this stuff if not for this modern day knowledge spread (this site and DFO) - so there is some irony there.

(ok - done with my State of the Union address now!)