Unfortunately, it's a never-ending battle. You educate one newcomer and then we get twenty more newcomers who have to be told the same thing. Chris
Or.... everyone can become a supporter so that Peter doesn't have to come out of pocket to support the hobby.
They don't look like they came from the Fullfillment Center. That makes me think they are somewhat older.
And yet when you don't have a steady stream of newcomers, people start bemoaning The Death Of The Hobby.
Two options I think. Maybe a "Giveaway" thread... Other option is to create a For Sale thread for "Unidentified extreme rare boxes of unknown stuff at a special price". Serious buyers only with offers starting at $500,000.00. Wire payment only to a bank in the jungles of Elbonia.... Ok, just kidding.