My fellow traders
Since I began tape trading, I have done this many trades:
25, working on 26

It's not only me that helped me with my collections, it's also to the help and assistance of these fellow traders. If it were not for these traders I have today, my collection would not stand as is.

Kenneth Williams - 4 trades
When I began the Game Show Temple back on January 19th, 2007, my collection was pretty low. I was looking for a trader, and this gentlemen was my very first trader. He was about to negotiate a trade with me, but I beat him to the buzzer. He not only helped with my requests, but he also helped me out with my want list to help me get out there, and he has a pretty impressive collection. His YouTube username is thewhammy83, hence his website address. Kenneth's best gem is Press Your Luck.
Kenneth has been unable to update his site, so he's trying to retrace his steps. But still, look through his site. He has a very impressive collection.

Billy McNamee - 1 trade
Billy also helped me in the early going to help continue to build my collection. I haven't traded with him since, but he was nice to negotiate with.

Vernon Metcalf - 1 trade
I once requested a trade with this guy, but he only accepted VHSs at the time. But when I was able to do VHSs soon afterwards, we managed to do a trade. His collection is negotiable to those trying to get their foot in the door.

Paul Burgos - 1 trade
Paul Burgos, a wonderful friend of mine, impressively helped me out in my collection, building up with Scrabble and a few other gems too, including Name That Tune and The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime
Paul has officially retired from the tape trading community to focus solely on his occupation. I thank him for his help and to all he helped.

Chad Flake - 1 trade
Although I traded with Chad once, he helped me out with 1 vs. 100, a show I was unable to watch but with his help, I got into it.

Jay Fisher - 1 trade
Jay Fisher, another impressive trader, has a nice collection, including Nickelodeon gems.

Brian Schwartz - 4 trades
A very good friend of mine, Brian Schwartz has a really impressive collection. He has been a wonderful trader and a very understanding guy, helpful to anyone in the trading circuit. His gems include Nickelodeon shows, Card Sharks, Let's Make a Deal, and much more. Don't doubt Brian, he is an excellent trader

Cheryl Gilmore - Not officially traded, but helped me out
Cheryl and I never officially traded, but she was my first interviewee here at the Game Show Temple. She was one of the nine $1,000,000 winners on The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime, and sent me all three of her episodes. I thank her for her obligated help

Michael Wise - 2 trades
Michael Wise has helped me out with my Press Your Luck collection, and was very understanding when things went awry during trades and we managed to finish it off. His gems include Press Your Luck

Stephen Wylie - Working on trade #2
Stephen Wylie has an amazing site above with an awesome collection. He has great gems, including The Joker's Wild and The Price is Right. I am currently working on our second trade

Nate - 1 trade
Another avid game show fan, Nate helped me out with Debt and Supermarket Sweep. He unfortunately did not stay in the trading circuit for long, so this was most likely his only trade. Nonetheless, I thank him for his help.

Trent McSwain - 1 trade
Trent McSwain is an avid trader and enjoys many different shows. He's also got rarities, so don't miss them!

Frank Dunat - 1 trade
Frank's trade may have been small, but he did have some nice gems, including a great episode of Family Double Dare.
Frank's site may have changed, so I'll update when I can.

David Downs - 1 trade
David Downs is a great trader and also does NBA trades. He was a good help with Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud

Nolan P. - 1 trade
Nolan gave me a good hand in helping with my collection, including Scrabble, Million Dollar Password, and also Ken Jennings' first appearance on Jeopardy!. He is seriously suggested.

Kenny Potocki - 1 trade
Kenny has some pretty good gems from GSN, including Russian Roulette. He also managed to interview a Russian Roulette winner and has her episode. Don't miss this guy nor Russian Roulette

John C. - 1 trade
John helped out with Nickelodeon, so he isn't one to miss!

Jason Cranmer - 1 trade
My return to the tape trading circuit in late October, early November 2011 was a warm welcome back, and Jason Cranmer is a gem I saw upon my return. He has a lot of terrific gems, including Ken Jennings' full run on Jeopardy!, and Kit Salisbury's full run on Tic Tac Dough. If you're looking for those episodes, I seriously recommend him.

Nick Casiano - 1 trade
Nick Casiano and I are good game show pals and he was once a frequent caller to Game Show Temple LIVE!. Since getting into the circuit, he has had enormous success building his collection, some of which are very good episodes, and I would suggest him

To those names I have mentioned above, I thank them all for their participation in helping my collection grow, and I also give them my "You're welcome" for their thanks in me helping with theirs. The names you see below here are people whose collections I've come across in the tape trading circuit, but not traded with as of yet, but may request on a future date. Some of these names you may have seen before yourself, and if you see your name below, I look forward to hopefully trade with you someday:

- Ryan Rinkerman
- Joe Madigan
- Yarnel Nicolas
- Adam Nedeff
- D.C. Lundburg
- Jared Oswald
- Zach Ellis
- Chuck Donegan
- Matt Light
- David Barkow

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