This is an example of one of the reasons that I enjoy reading this BB and why I do not buy Vintage or Antique chips. I, personally would not know the difference between a real and a fantasy or reproduction chip. The only way I would buy an old chip is A. if it looked old and was worn and B. if I found it by chance at a garage sale or house sale or someplace where I might find it mixed with other items. When someone is selling a chip on eBay or elsewhere and is representing it as OLD, I will always be skeptical since I can't see the chip and have to take their word for it.

I would like to add something here. Even if something appears old doesn't mean it is. I took a lot of jewelry classes in college. If we made an item that we wanted to look old, there were chemicals that we could soak the piece in to give it a patina and make it look old. Plus, I would think, you can always take some brand new chips and put them in a bag or rock tumbler with some dirt and shake or tumble them for a few hours or so and make them look worn. Sell them on eBay with a romantic story of how they were used in some fabulous casino and handled by a bunch of famous celebrities and, well, I shouldn't try to give anyone any ideas.

Thank you for highlighting the rip-offs or misrepresentations that exist out there. The postage and handling is also a big tip-off to a possible rip-off. I have received as many as 5 chips in the same padded envelope for less than 1.50 in postage. Consider the cost of an envelope and insurance which is not worth it on such an inexpensive item. I can not believe that this person thinks he can charge $4 for shipping.

Thanks again for the service that you all provide to us unsuspecting and inexperienced collectors.