Many of my initial questions were answered thoroughly by @PatriciaV and @DianeW777. I did have follow up questions and when it appeared I'd have a $4,000 loss (that seemed inherently wrong), I posed additional questions trying to determine where I might have erred.
I find it frustrating when I receive an "answer" that isn't an answer to my question or I don't get an answer at all. I tried (with specificity) to explain the situation. Apparently, that would account for the "seemingly dozens of posts" you refer to. Thanks for berating me for my ignorance.
