"I believe Rene believed they were LV. Probably still does. I just don't happen to agree. I am not the only one that disagrees."

If in fact Rene believes these are from LV (which I also happen to believe he does) than I have no complaint. You bought them thinking they were illegals and therefore knew exactly what you were getting. I, on the other hand, thought they were from LV and if you are right, than I believe I overpaid but I do not blame Rene or anyone else.

Just another "bad beat" on my part.

The bottom line is, if I was really upset about this, I could very easily resell the chip on this board for the $25.00 I paid even with a foot note of where you believe it is from. Being that I just said that, I suppose I did not overpay for the chip. I guess it is that I am just not use to paying $25.00 for any chip.