Pete; I would just like to follow up on the last point in your post.

>>>"You might wonder why cards, coins, stamps and many other similar collectibles have diminished in popularity, while chip collecting is the fastest growing area. Because it hasn't been taken over by the vultures." <<<<

The fact of the matter is that there was no effective GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZED OPPOSITION to the coin and card slabbers back then. The only opposition heard back then was from individuals. The significant difference with chippers is that many of them have committed themselves to this battle united and have mounted a common front opposing the slabbers. As a result, the message is coming across loud and clear in my opinion. We as a group possess an incredible amount of influence. Why not use it?

When the new officers are installed, with Reilly hopefully at the top of the heap .... we'll really see some strong action taken instead of simply empty words being pontificated like, "I'm for education" and no action.