I can certainly vouch for that axiom, Archie. This will be my 3rd or 4th convention and umtenth trading session, but still don't take my own advice. Inevitably, I get duped on a few chips when I return home.

The bad part is that it seems the time goes so fast at these conventions that we try to get in as much trading/buying time as possible. The good part--at least in my personal situation--is that I only deal in low valued chips so I can't get ripped off too much. If I waste $50.00 or $100.00 or so, I don't feel that bad because I probably make it up on some other items. All in all, I've always come up on the positive side.

And even if I didn't, so what. I wouldn't miss this next week no matter what it cost. See you then and once again, thanx for your incouragement for joining the CC>CC.