A few questions for the benefit of myself all other noobs:

I would like to play, but I don't have a personal collection of suitable quality for this draft. Hmmm. So, do I run to the B&M and say, "I'm in a draft and I need some HQ $10+ sticks."?
Sure, that will work.

I don't think I have the experience to select "desirable" puts. Is there a guideline or "list of suitable puts"?
see above

What about duplicate puts (accidental or not)?
Just write down what others have already posted and try to get the guy at the B&M to help you find others. A couple of dups are no big deal if that's all you can get.

Thanks in advance for your help. *puts on asbestos suit*
No need for the suit, you questions are fine. In fact, it's better to ask when you don't know then guess.