Bennie, couln't agree with you more. I've gotten some great bargains by looking up the announced auctions. Likewise, I've announced my auctions here. My chips are normally listed on eBay less than TCR low value. If a reader can get a chip at a reduced price, good for him (or her). Sure, I hope to get more than that for the chip but I'm willing to take the chance. If a reader or club member wants first crack at the chip, they should go to my web site where the chips are listed for fair market value. And by taking the time to "shop" around other people's sites, they might chips available at a price to their liking.