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"I'm only asking why we---> (some posters to this message board) do not invite other chip club members to join in on the fun contests/sales and trade offers."
I don't know the answer to your question John, other than that it's their contest to run how they see fit and to make the rules.
My two questions to you John are;
1. Why don't you email those who run these on-line contests and ask them directly?
2. Have you run any contests where you have invited other chip club members to participate?
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