The Chip Board
Custom Search
   


The Chip Board Archive 16

My Two Cents Matt.......

......I think you did the right thing by disclosing how many of the chips you had. I have always felt that these disclosures fall under the "not legally but ethically bound" category, especially if you want to build a good reputation with your fellow collectors.

I have seen others, particularly sellers on eBay with no real interest in chipping who come across a "rare" chip/chips get raked over the coals by people on this board over that very issue. Some people need to realize that a seller has EVERY right to respond to an inquiry of "How many do you have?" with "Is is none of your damned business." You don't like the answer, don't buy the chip. I have been BURNED by it before, but the bottom line is "caveat emptor".

Also realize that you will never, ever, get everyone here to agree with you or like that way you go about your business. Some folks will throw darts, and worse (as you have seen) just because.

Determining value on any in demand and hard to find chip is very difficult. I say the value is whatever you can get for it on the market.

If I were you, brand new to the hobby and unsure who to trust in a trade, I would keep the nicest examples of each and eBay the rest, one piece at a time. Then, you can use the proceeds to get your collection underway.

Also, join the club, go to the convention, meet some people. There really are many good chippers in the club, folks who I would buy/sell/trade with and gladly take the "worst" of it, lol, because they are good people, who have done the same for me.

Good luck and enjoy!

Messages In This Thread

before this gets out of hand again
Matt, you may not like my anwer, but here goes any
Re: Matt, you may not like my anwer, but here goes
There are some who may not like my answer either
Re: There are some who may not like my answer eith
Re: There are some who may not like my answer eith
not directed at you
Re: Archie, I don't agree with your response
That's o.k. Glen .... didn't expect you to.
Hypothetical question for you Archie....
Re: Archie..I Think Justin Would Like A Response
I have replied to Justin's post Glenn ...
Hypothetical answer for you Justin ...
Thanks for your response Archie.
You are welcome Justin ...
Re: Hypothetical answer for you Justin ...
Re: Hypothetical answer for you Justin ...
(Message Deleted by Poster)
"A hobby ... not a business"
Re: "A hobby ... not a business"
Re: "A hobby ... not a business"
Re: Archie..Only You can be RIGHT
Wrong Gelnn ... Only I can offer MY opinion ...
Glenn ... you asked a question ...
Re: Archie...Please Point Out WHO ARE ATTACK Dogs.
Re: Archie...YOU MADE A STATEMENT
Still got a long way to go in the thread, Archie..
Re: Still got a long way to go in the thread, Arch
Re: Still got a long way to go in the thread, Arch
From a legal standpoint...
Re: Not far to go Easy to Understand
Re: Archie, I don't agree with your response
Re:Matt Get it RIGHT
Re:Matt Get it RIGHT
Yes and I have
Re: Yes and I have
Re: Yes and I have
sure.
Thank you very much, Jim.
When it comes to value....some thoughts.
i full heartedly agree with that
My Two Cents Matt.......
*clap* *clap* *clapclapclapclapclap*
jimminy crappers!
Oh contraire !
I agree with this too.
Terry, there is not a thing you have written here
Re: Terry, there is not a thing you have written h
I understand your caution
believe me
Re: before this gets out of hand again
I am raould.
Completely understandable
Re: Completely understandable
Re: ditto
I WOULD DESTROY ALL BUT 1 EA. IN PUBLIC LOL
Re: tough call
Re: tough call
I commend you
Re: I commend you

Copyright 2022 David Spragg