... Rich -- in saying that I would not pay more than $1.50, I was referring only to a single chip deal for a common chip (that is, no need for priority mail, insurance, registered mail or other special handling).

I will bid on chips with higher postage charges if appropriate to the chip(s) involved and the type of postal handling necessary.

On occasion, I have also used the send my own envelope approach, and have never had a complaint from any seller. ----- jim o\-S