Unfortunately I will not be attending this year's convention. I am having knee replacement surgery next week and will be recovering. My first convention miss in over 30 years but I have been struggling with knee pain and just need to get this taken care of.

Best wishes to all who will be at the big show. I know that you will have a great time. Enjoy! And I will see you all next year.

On a more positive note, I have totally redone my website - www.chipcollector.com . This is a totally new website that replaces my very old and outdated former attempt. There are chips for sale. To start out, I am featuring chips from my outstanding Atlantic City collection. There is also a small selection of Las Vegas chips as well manufacturer sample chips. In the memorabilia area, there is a very nice collection of ashtrays (that can be had at a very reasonable value).

I will also be using the website to display portions of my collections. As many of you know, I am the $25¢ Collector. On a rotating basis, you will be seeing my collections of $25 and 25¢ chips along with my other collections. So keep checking back.

Please check out the new website and let me know what you think. Appreciate all your feedback.

I will miss all of you and the convention activities though will follow along through posts on the chipboard.com .

Nate