Alex, you make some very valid points about slabbing. I collect coins, and bank notes. In today's world I buy nothing but certified or so called slabbed items. With what I have seen in the chip hobby lately, its time for some sort of certification, especially for high-end rare chips. Too many high- end rare chips in new unused condition showing up. With some showing up in huge quantities. Just like what happened with the rare casino dice fiasco.