Hi Richard,
Like you I am fairly new to chip collecting. I am trying to build my collection. I occasionaly post on the board and do get some responses to sales and questions. My main idea is to make my collection the best I can. If that is your goal, you are missing out on a great resource. The Collection Library and it is free. Get yourself a website there and list your traders, want list and collection. I have made many trades with some of the greatest people in the world. You make friends and build your collection. Try it, I think you will change your mind. The board does not reflect all of the members of this club.
Pat