I was out of town and recently heard of Bruce Landau's passing away. Bruce was instrumental in starting me on this great hobby. In 1992, I read his ad in the Club Newsletter. I asked him to send me some chips. Not knowing what they were worth, I paid him and immediately called to have him explain where they were from. He always pleasantly gave me a history of each chip. After about 15 orders, and constant phone calls, Ilene knew me well via the phone. I met them both at the 1992 first CC>CC convention. We have been friends ever since.
I always wanted the chips that were uncirculated. Bruce informed me that you can't always have chips in that condition and that I was ahead of my time. Today we all try to get chips in as great condition as possible.
My wife Judy and myself will truly miss Bruce. He was the epitomy of a chip historian and collector!