I'm rather new to alt coins - only found out about them a few weeks ago when I heard the price of the bitcoin had crashed and everyone was saying that it was doomed - that was when I saw my opportunity to get my foot in the door.  Got myself some great deals at $75 each before the price went back up.  

Now I've been playing with some other alt coins as well, I've picked up a few litecoins and feathercoins to see if they'll ever go anywhere.

Anyhow, enjoying the altcoin economy and the opportunity to have something other than the dollar that is quickly being printed into oblivion.