I think I bought my first domain around 2007-2008. But it wasn't for domaining. It was actually my Personal name. FirstNameLastName.com
Then I didn't renew it because I thought I wouldn't want it anymore. Long story short, I let it drop and someone picked it up. Then I wanted it again...lol
Luckily I put in a backorder for it and was able to get it on the drop.
-Omar