I wanted to thank everyone for their messages. My e-mail box has never been so full! I am disabled (bad back) so I can not sit at my computer for long so I don't know if I'll be able to respond to everyone who wrote (all 24 of you!). But I wanted to let everyone know that their suggestions and comments were appreciated.

Many of you suggested checks in the mail. After looking at their web page and talking to Steve (I think that was his name) I've made my first "dealer-purchase". He was quite helpful & patient and I feel confident that I was treated fairly.

I can tell already that there are many interesting and nice people involved in this hobby. Thank you again to everyone.