Greg,
Although I am new to chip collecting, I have collected other items for years. The first rule in collecting is acquire the item because you like it, not because you might make a profit on it. I get the impression that what is bothering most of the critics of Rene is that they may not be in on the initial loop to make a profit themselves. So, if that is the case, then let us all cease and desist selling or trading for gain.
Kidding, of course. Let us keep the spirit of the hobby first and the business ens of it secondary.

Greg, you brought some sanity back into this issue. Thanks