I am coming out so great that I may just retire to Monte Carlo or wherever the Casino Isthmus is. I will be a millionare if I can find it and cash in a few of the sets at face value. If I can do this, I will need you to pick me up a couple more $1,000's Gene. So as soon as I find this Casino de Isthmus, I am going to start hunting for this famous Indian Chiefs Casino..... I will keep the group posted! Seriously, thanks Gene, and there are at least 12 people that we have saved from the "wolves". A note from one of them is indicative of their gratitude. Kind of makes me think it is all worthwhile. Here is a copy of the note:

Hi Steve,
I was going to make a bid just to maybe buy a few of these famous
"infamous" chips and see what all the commotion is about. But--the
logic of your BB note about getting a free ad for 25 cents makes
sense and I will not bid.

Good luck. I am a new chip collector and am really impressed with
all the efforts the old time collectors are going through to keep chip
collecting something fun--fair--and honest. Thanks.

Signed, A new collector from Texas (Name withheld to protect the innocent!)