I agree the forum marketplace has some of the best deals around. I particularly like the fact that there are only 400+ registered users, a lot less than e-bay.
I think you make an excellent point about responding quickly to the posts in the marketplace especially if the HL is a good deal or a desirable piece.
I usually log in the evening, many times I am too late for posts from the AM.
I called another collector last night re his post of six days ago. The two retired HLs were gone that I wanted along with most of the other listed HLs. However, he mentioned Amelia Island which I didn't have. He gave me a Very fair price. The most interesting part was I said I'd get a money order today. Told me my personal check was fine. That's not happening on E-bay!
I also use the marketplace to check asking prices on HLs I'm considering purchasing. E-bay only goes back about two weeks for completed auctions. Yet I was able to search the marketplace for
prices for the past year. I haven't even collected that long.
All in all I feel a lot more comfortable dealing with Forum people. I've just got to respond quicker!

Donna