I've always had a passion for lighthouses, dragging my family to any that were close (3 hours or so driving time) to where we were vacationing. I had noticed some HL but thought they were expensive so I passified myself with cheaper versions...until I got one as a Christmas present. Since it was 30 mile point and part of the Stamp Series, I only thought it was right to get the rest of that series. Then I thought maybe I should get the ones that I've been to (unfortunately for me some of those were long retired (Key West, St Augustine, St Simons, Cape Hatteras). Once I started looking I was hooked. Now I seem to be able to make an excuse about why I need to buy some of them (they are all COOL!).I've even started into the seondary market, something I could have sworn I never would do. But I don't regret a single minute spent looking or a single dollar I've spent. I LOVE those little lighthouses.