Melbourne has many collectors that are not forum based. Most of the big collectors keep to themselves, for no apparant reason. You will find many "pockets" of collectors that hold "mini meets" of their own with just a few attendees. Melbourne is strange with regards to meets, and it has been like this for 20 years or more. I think there are more collectors in Victoria, but they keep to themselves.
You are right Nino, heaps of collectors in Melbourne. I speak to many on a daily basis, most unaware of the forums.