I would say anyone willing to help you would probably respond off-list. 
The reason I'm sending this onlist is so other's with similar such
questions can refer to this answer.

Joel Dudley wrote:
> 
> I have a strange question. I am sitting here setting up my linux box and
> realize I would like some different hardware due to compatibility problems.
> I have lots of stuff to trade, and who better to ask for Linux compatible
> parts than your local LUG.  However, I dare not post hardware requests on
> the PLUG mail list because I don't want to turn it into a commerce list.
> What would be the best way for me to tastefully and respectfully make
> apparent my desire to buy or trade for Linux hardware?  I have a lot of
> respect for the list and want to make sure I don't offend anyone on it.
> Thanks in advance for any insight on the matter.
> 
> - Joel
> 
> "For the scientist who has lived his life by faith in the power of reason
> the story ends like a bad dream.  He has scaled the mountain of ignorance;
> he is about to top its final peak, and he is met by a band of theologians
> who have been sitting there for centuries."
>                                                     - Dr. Robert Jastrow
>                                             Goddard Space Flight Institute
> 
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