That said, one of the sections that impressed me on the Samurai forum was under the classifieds area and called "Pay-it-forward". Simple really, if a member has something they don't need, they offer it up to the other members for the cost of shipping with the stipulation that the recipient pass his good fortune on to another member in need, if and when he has an opportunity. Requests can also be submitted in the thread in case someone has a need and another member has the item in question, but just didn't think to post it's availability. I am unaware of any

Don't misunderstand. I don't think there is anything WRONG with the current format. I just think that it would be a nice addition and speaks to the nature of the members of this community. I, for example, have some Items I would offer up to a member in need, as I am sure most of us would.
Kick it around.
NDB
ETA: could be a sticky thread in one of the existing sections.