Might get back into it soon. Do I have to buy all the expansions to access all content or can I just buy the latest one? Thanks

You say getting back into it so that implies you played it so you only need to restart your subscription and you will be able to play. However, many of the features introduced in various expansions are only available if you have purchased those expansions. If you don't have your old account any more then I believe they have boxed sets available to purchase that help reduce the overall costs compared to buying everything seperately.

old account is long gone. sounds like I DO have to buy each expansion and cannot just buy WotLK?

you'll have to buy them all. but WotLK is just for 70-80, so you wouldnt have to even buy it until your around that. Unless you want to death knight once you hit 55.

Pick up the Battle chest version (Contains Classic WoW and BC) which is usually around $30 now. WoTLK is still $40, but you can always purchase that when you get close to needing it.

sounds like plan. been doing some reading brushing up on how the game works nowadays and im psyched to get back into it. thanks

Originally posted by dyermaker714

sounds like plan. been doing some reading brushing up on how the game works nowadays and im psyched to get back into it. thanks

If you remember something about the old account, like user name or login name, try to give Blizz customer service a call.  If you can prove you are the owner, they will revive it for you.  Its a free call anyway.  That will save you some money and you might be able to pick up from where you left, and save some time grinding the lower levels.  Not that it is much of a grind till 60s.