This has been a very interesting thread... in between the BS I have found some useful information. Like a lot of things in collecting each person has to make thier own decisions and live with the outcome. I think deep down both the main players in this thread mean well... and both are good for the hobby, I have had many many excellent transactions with Richard and have always been very happy with the strikes and the help filling in the hard to find strikes... and the few times I have emailed Archie I have always received fast informative responces.. I hope we all can move on now........ but thanks guys for all the information.