Alex, I'm glad you will still be attending the show. Personally, over the years, the actual chips have become less and less important when it comes to the annual show. I used to buy everything I could (exhausting my wallet quickly), but in the last years, I buy very little. BUT, it is still the highlight trip of the year for me.

The chips aren't as important and seeing my friends. Most are people I've known for decades, but only see once a year. The CCA isn't about the marketplace, its about the members.

I hope, even without a collection, you continue to be a part of the club.

And of course, now that you have a clean slate, think of the next collection! Might I suggest the intriguing world of illegals??