I am not sure you are completely right. I do not consider myself knowledgeable about chips, and I am sure that there are many other newbies, lurkers, etc., that could make rookie mistakes if it were not for information of the kind picked up on this message board. I appreciate the people with the red S on their chests, as you put it, who frequently report what they perceive to be unfair auctions and practices (I am NOT saying that Mr. McCormick's auctions fit that description, as I have NO expertise on $25 Four Queens LE's).

Just my 2 cents.

Michael Siskin