The problem is, you would not be able to tell one from a real chip. If the dealer did not tell you the truth, and why would he if he had it made, you and 99% of the collectors would not know. Members are having them made to fool us and to make MORE money.

There is certainly no excuse for unethical behavior or the misrepresentation of chips. I don’t think anybody will defend that kind of practice.

I think the best solution is to educate people as to when to look for these kinds of chips. Toward that end, having them listed with a note indicating "repaired or remanufactured examples are known to exist" seems to me to be a good first step. But to claim they are worth less than their average market value just doesn't make sense to me - especially if you are to trust the other data in the guide as being indicative of true market value.