I recognize there will always be some tensions with the custom homechip crowd. Setting that aside, I came to the CCGTCC from that chiptalk.net interest group as I was considering how to upgrade my home chipset. I saw the Condado Beach paulsons and Dunes golf course chips posted as top end homeplay sets on that site, listened a bit to Jim Follis as he posted there about other authentic collectible casino chips, got a few samples from Spinetti and Archie, and the game was on.

In many cases chiptalk.net folks are lovers of all things chips, including great design, casino play, history, etc. They are an obvious source for new members and for growth in our hobby, if we can negotiate the difficulties with some in the areas where we don't agree.

Just my two cents....