Maybe I've been lucky but I've never had a problem buying (or selling) silver strikes and other casino items from anyone in this group including Kirk. I find Kirk's info straightforward and direct and honest. I also appreciate the organization and simplicity of the Candy Store and Robert Baxter's smooth deals. Clark in IL trusted me enough to send strikes before I even payed for them. I just ignore, if possible, all the ranting and raving that seems to be so popular on the internet these days. It seems like it's just too easy to jump all over someone else when you're doing it from the privacy of your own home. Read any thread and you'll see someone bashing someone else they hardly know and calling them names. The anonymous nature of the internet makes it easy. On the other hand, I really enjoy reading this site because you can learn alot from some very experienced collectors. You also feel like you know people without ever meeting them. That's it, I'm done with my 2 cents worth. Have a lucky day.