Gigi - Thank-you. Silly though, I never thought to e-mail the WAHM's and stores to ask for photos. I feel exactly the same as you do though re: not having the money to buy the nappy only to find it wasn't absorbent enough or had the right closure etc.

I like to know where the absorbent layers are and how many as it helps me to know drying time and just how absorbent they are KWIM. I'm thinking I want MCN's that have minimal layers in the body but lots of layers in removable boosters for faster drying time.

Oh and I'm sorry I forgot to take note of who kindly offered for me to see her stash but I live in North Qld so that's quite a drive hehe