Finally. after an 11 hour drive back home, I can report my impressions of the 2000 World Gaming Congress and exposition which concluded this afternoon.

It was just great. This was my first attendance at the show and hope it will not be the last. Aside from obtaining well over 100 different chips, that took second place to the dinner and get-together last night with Mel and Lisa, Mark and Wayne Thompson, John Yee and Steve (the co-author of the "Official" price guide book, and my "date," Barry Weintraub. Saw Ralph Meyers, Dave Sarles and Gene as well at the show but apparently was unable to make dinner. Wish they could have made it as we had a great time. I probably left out a name or two and apologize. I know Pete Rizzo was there but didn't see him. At least I don't think I did as I never met him in person.

Mel warned me about the exhibators having an eye out for us collectors, but they were no match for us "professional harvestors."

Following are some of the chips I was able to get. Some are for trade and some are one of a kind.

Being that none of these chips cost me anything, I cannot in good conscience
sell them to you, but I will trade my extras for other similiar chips.

The ones below as well as the next two scans are for show (bragging rights ) only. <g> The placque is really a beauty.