There are few who make a living from the sale of casino chips and related casino collectible items. It is a hobby dominated by the collectors, not by dealers. As a collector, I value those in this hobby who live up to high ideals. On the contrary, I have (almost) no dealings with those who have low standards. I will not buy or trade with someone who has hurt others or myself. No chip is so desirable to me that in order to get it I would have to deal with an undiserable. So in other words, by turning down side deals, you rank with the best in the hobby and are someone that I want to deal with. Thanks.

PS. I said "(almost)" above because everyone makes mistakes. For example, I once bought a chip on eBay and later learned that the seller was someone that I knew had been banned from the CCGTCC.