I want to welcome you to the BB, William. Your posts have been well written and it is obvious that you have thought about what you wanted to say. I don't know if i missed it or not but you can join the CC>CC online at: www.ccgtcc.com and clicking on the "Applicatin" button. I would also encourage you to read the information supplied on our SLAB-FREE Chapter website at: www.slabfree.com, I think you will find it interesting and provide some insight into why some of us are concerned about our hobbys future with the slabbing effort at our door.
By the way, My name is Brien and I'm a collector from Reynoldsburg, Ohio-which is right outside of Columbus. I like to collect $5 house and obsoletes from Las Vegas. My wife and I have such a great time when we visit there that it was a natural thing to collect. Kind of helps us to get through the Ohio winters a bit. Anyway. Welcome and we will be "talking" soon