watching the boards and posting will help you with your establishment. Place out feelers such as "what are your opinions on X brands and what are your fav's". Also if/when you decide to venture into a trade,remember not to ask for the moon and try to trade quality for quality. i.e. dont ask for PAMS when you only have LoneWolfs. Also since you are new, if/when you do get your first trade,send your end first. USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation. hope this helps.
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