Blair Reischer wrote:
 
> billed me for $5 or $6  for a marked queen.....
 
Hm, what is the typical price for a queen of reasonable quality  in  the
US?   In my modest experience in the UK, getting a decent queen for less
that about 10 UKP (about $15) can be quite a challenge.  12 to 15 UKP is
the norm.
 
Regards,
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