Thanks for your approval in allowing me to run my
auctions in whichever manner I choose, <g> of which
this was probably my first reserve-type auction in
over a year. I can also understand your thinking
regarding reserve auctions....and I don't really
think the super-low material should be presented as
such...thus my opening bid of $999.99 and not some
low opening bid of $200.

As far as guessing a "secret" reserve...I think
anyone who is familiar with the market would know
exactly where this chip is at...especially it being
in the condition that it's in, which is also widely
known to those in the market.

BTW, The chip is sold to the person who had bid the
$1,125.00 if he wants it. Though the notation in my
description of the $1 "bonus" chip is not part of
the sale....as there wasn't any winning high-bidder.
Ebay also receives a copy of my proposal to the
high-bidder.

I think I was not only honest...I also saved some
one a few bucks who was really interestrd. That's
where my rush comes into the picture.

Now please find me some ivories....and not the kind
Mel is looking for at $10,000 a box. <g>

JB