>>>No where does it infer that by grading a chip and putting it in a protective case you become a slabber. That is ridiculous and flawed logic.

>>>a slab consists of a chip and a grade sealed together in a container

Just wanted to highlight this for any new folks that might be reading along and missed it. If you are going to belong to the club, you just have to accept it... that which is is why it is and will always be because it is.