Paul Eggert wrote [040705 MMDigest, Why I Left AMICA]:


>> There was never any apparent entre to this seemingly closed group.
>> The publication never contained any mention of whom (or how) one
>> might contact to join the local group, nor did joining the national
>> group yield a call or card of welcome from the local section.


I do understand AMICA and MBSI members' reluctance [to publish the
location of their homes and collections].  One worries about being
robbed.  It takes a lot of trust to let strangers into your house,
especially when it contains treasures, easily vandalized.

I did get to go to a convention, and found the group very friendly;
but I didn't join, because the dues would become an appreciable
percentage of the value of my collection.

Will Herzog