For those of you who may not already be on the mailing list, or who may not have seen the original post, I'm in the process of helping to sell a substantial chip collection for a sophisticated collector who has decided to retire from the hobby.

The first in a series of auctions is now underway, with 269 chips in 175 lots up for bids. It's a true auction: the highest bid gets the lot. Bids are being accepted until Sunday at 6 pm Eastern Time.

All lots in the first Super Auction are Las Vegas chips, and minimum bids are all below low values shown in "The Chip Rack." A great opportunity to add some true rarities to your collection, or to fill in the holes. Lots are priced for every pocketbook!

If you haven't seen the lot listing and would like to, please e-mail me at the address above and I'll be glad to send you the auction. I'm sending nightly bid status updates to everyone on the mailing list so that everyone knows where the bidding stands.

It's not too late to get into the bidding.

Michael