Coming from a large family of low income, we all had to do something if we wanted spending money. 10 was the age required to become a paperboy/girl in my town, Woodstock, IL. Delivery took place in the afternoon, which was ideal for us kids. My first route had just over 40 customers, and I made about $10/wk. I used the proceeds (after candy, movies, etc) to purchase my first bike, a green Schwinn 5 speed Fastback. A cool stingray style with a big 'ol stick shifter on the top tube, like the muscle cars and hot rods had! My first big major purchase, and boy was I proud of it, and myself! When I go into my current local bike shop in Hudson, WI, the owner has many vintage bikes hanging from the ceiling, and a green Schwinn Fastback is one of them. Takes me back every time I go in there...