Knapp, Wheelden & I discussed this subject thoroughly when Ernie first devised
the TCR numbering system. We wanted to keep it simple, primarily. It had
to be easy to add additional codes w/out having to worry about sequence. Most
systems that follow an alphabetical or numerical order, make it difficult to
add to the codes. How many spaces do you leave in between codes? Dale Seymour
ran into this problem when he wrote his first book, "Antique Gambling Chips."
In order to add new codes in the proper sequence, we had to start using sub-
codes such as ABC-a, which got quite messy.

Ernie Wheelden came up with the KMW system in which his computer arbitrarily
assigns the next available code. By using a 4 digit code, we had 9999 dif-
ferent codes for the N in Nevada. He used the letter V for the next 9999.
We are currently have over 12,000 NV chips listed. We should have 7-8 more
years before starting a new letter.

The 3 of us are opposed to changing our system. It works for us and most
collectors seem to like it. Dick Covington made some excellent points and
he isn't even on our payroll<G>. We will try to make the meeting this year
but it is difficult for Ernie & I to leave our tables. Michael represented
us last year & will do so this year, too. However, we are completely open to
change if a system can be devised that we like better than what we have. So far, we have not seen one.

I hope to meet all of you that I have not met before at the Orleans, Table 45,
where you can also meet Travis Lewin & Kenny Craig.

Allan Myers