Hello Mr. Dalton,
My name is Tim Keller (into Starter Kit, and reading ASLRB currently to make the transition to full ASL in the near future).
I heard you on The 2 Half Squads, and enjoyed the show. Heard you mention you are looking for new retailers and I have a possible lead for you in my town.
Cool City Games
720 Huron Ave.
Port Huron, Michigan
48060
810-985-9225
Fax - 810-985-9224
Owner: Jeff Kenny
Jeff's father, Gary Kenny, also owns a hobby shop, and it was from him that I originally purchased 1st edition ASL, Beyond Valor and Paratrooper. Long story, but I never got into the game back then (overwhelmed by the rulebook. Starter Kit has me hooked though.).
In speaking with one of the current employees at Cool City Games about the possibility of them carrying ASL Starter Kit, the response was, "There's no real market for it here." I responded that I'm looking for people in the area who might be into the game, and asked if they'd mind me passing along their contact information to MMP. The employee said sure, why not? Who knows, maybe they will give MMP a try.
The store carries several different Euro games, Warhammer, painting supplies, Axis and Allies variants, etc. I think with some initial success with some of the new MMP games they might be into giving Starter Kit a try.
Hope that helps,
Tim Keller