Going to the LCS and conventions became too difficult to continue with because of health complications, and also I didn't feel I was getting enough out of the experiences to justify the effort and expense : repetitive chores rather than enjoyable. Also, back issue prices increased to the point where I couldn't be bothered anymore with the secondary market. I still stay in touch with what I consider to be the most important, lifelong aspect of comics - keeping up with reading the stories, new and old, and currently the digital format is working well for me, for three years now.