elliottbnewcombjr,
I have noticed the same problem in regards to obtaining contact information from members so we can invite each other over to listen to our systems. If they are afraid members will by pass Audiogon to sell their items. I also think it would be helpful to identify members who are dealers. We could then understand their bias. Wonder what the solution would be. Perhaps, the solution would be to not allow dealers on Audiogon. I sold an item on Audiogon and it was easy to work with. There is a way to obtain phone numbers for members so we can talk to each other on the phone. One other way would be to have Zoom Meetings once per month so we can verbally talk to each other.