Nate; Hopefullly ICG is getting our painfully clear and simple message. Mr. Taylor (of ICG) said in his original post that the market research studies they had conducted indicated a huge favorable response to chip slabbing.... something like 90% favorable if I recall correctly. Obviously he was not paying much attention to well-informed chippers on this bulletin board and was getting some mis-guided advice by those who thought this would become another big payday for them. When ICG gives up the ghost in our hobby and folds up their tent, only then will I will be silent on this issue. In the meantime, I'll continue to take the heat. Bring it on!