I don't know about Mr. Allen, but I'm a huge fan of Groucho Marx!
You've come to the right place. At the beginning of a couple of the forums you will find "Sticky Notes" which outline virtually everything needed to get started. There is also a list of legitimate companies on the the site. Next to the company names are discussions which can provide a lot of information regarding payment, etc.
Good luck and happy shopping!
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