I know that they were local to Raleigh, NC and A&A players because I bought my copy from them personally. Any chance any of these guys might be lurking here?
––If you should end up with a surplus of the “cardboard airbase markers” I would be interested in buying them from you. And you can almost always find some A&A-Guadalcanal games on Ebay, just wait for some at your right price.
I have a lightly used Anniversary Edition for sale. Minor shelf wear. Asking $300obo. Located in Chattanooga TN. Will ship on your dime. Pics upon request.