Well said, Gil. Without this club, I would not have had the opportunity to share and learn from the pioneers in this hobby. I started out collecting chips. But the friendships have turned out to be the most important part of my collection. In spite of some of the "discussions" that go on here, I have met very few in this hobby I would not be proud to call my friend.

You mention money order, and as an eBay seller and buyer, I see a lot of emphasis on MOs. My personal feeling is that, between friends, a check is a lot better. It's easier to track down or cancel if it gets lost. It's easier to prove or disprove that it's been cashed. A MO protects the seller from a fraudulent buyer. A check protects both parties from accidental loss of funds.