As I said before there are a couple of people I will not bid against. My reasons are not all that altruistic. These people, who I have sniped in the past, are now friends. I may lose out on the occasional chip, but these people have rewarded me not only with their friendships but with chips at their cost. For me, even without the chips, I feel I've come out way ahead. Now I hope these guys are reading this and toss me a chip or two.

Btw, this is my policy only for 2 or 3 other people. However, if I am on a chip and ANYONE who I am familiar with from this board or through the club emailed me that they wanted the chip, I would back off. I love chips, but I'd rather do a favor for a person. I have no eBay loyalty. I have people loyalty.