May be I overreacted, George. It's too bad that some 01 licencees gouge for the bucks. It's too bad there isn't a ceiling on the cost of the check and transfer. It's not so bad that there are a lot of smalltimers around who still have good enuf nerves to do the transfer for 25$. Regarding the 03 Curio & Relic license, I agree with the poster who admonished that it won't get you on any "list" that you couldn't make simply by filling out a 4473. You certainly have a right to air your idea and seek advice on the legality of same.

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