... feel the same way, Paul. In fact, I'd venture to say that the majority of the hard core collectors feel exactly the way you do -- and not just old-timers, either. I have had personal experiences with many collectors who have traded or sold chips at face value or a slight premium, despite having gone to considerable effort to obtain them. This really IS what the club is for and a lot of members act consistently this way in their dealings with other members. It is one of the things that demonstrates to me that this is the best organization of collectors it has ever been my privilege to belong to.

Once again, I don't want to try to name people who would meet this description (in part because the list would be lengthy and in part because I wouldn't want to inadvertently leave anyone out), but you are NOT alone in your feelings in this regard. ----- jim o\-S