I'm a 1st year collector, and am grateful to many on this forum for help, chips, etc.

Since the people are the best thing about this hobby (the bickering here not withstanding), I wanted to broadcast my thanks, and give a little back in the spirit of the holidays. That means FREE CHIPS!!

To new CCGTCC members: If your number is higher than mine (R-7282), you have a free shot at the top image. I have 2 sets of these $1s, so reply on the forum to this posting to get the 1, 2, or 3 chips of these you need.

To all CCGTCC members: I have 1) 2 singles of the green Sahara NCV in the 2nd image, and 2) 2 4-chip sets of the lower image. I think these were the St. Jo Frontier Missouri back-up set which hit the market when the casino closed. They are cancelled by gold stamp on one side (see example), and that stamping caused a hairline crack at one edgespot on most chips. But they are nice looking and in new condition (the $.50 is hot pink -- used the cheap scanner). Post a reply on the forum to get the Sahara NCV OR the 4chip St Jo Frontier set.

One free goody package per member. I will contact winners by email. Shipping to take place after Jan 1.

Wishing all of you all the best during the holidays! -- Mark