"IMHO its something we can do without"
>>What exactly?
>Slabfree?

BINGO!

>>>What service do you supply to the club?

Dues..

Your message implies that some members are worth more than others... now don't get all uptight but from my perspective one has to wonder if there isn't some small financial benefit to a dealer trying to gain favor with his client list.... nothing wrong with it.. just an observation...