I don't pretend to represent any group. I enjoy the fun of collecting, the chance to hang out in Vegas with Greg and the gang, the opportunity to collect ONLY what I choose to collect ($1 and Grand Opening chips). If I deem a chip to be too expensive (either face above $5 or Casino greed or whatever, I don't collect it). If you're the type of collector who has this attitude towords the hobby and is getting turned off by the constant nit-picking on the board, LMK by posting a reply.

Archie, thanks for your efforts in trying to achieve a relatively simple cost effective method for the COTY/TOTY. I'm guilty of not participating in the elections, but hey if I don't want to that's my choice.

Wayne, thanks for a great convention last year and what I'm sure will be a blast this year. Hey, living in Virginia you take any opportunity you get. I will, however, really miss the cocktail waitresses at the Orleans.

Gene, thanks for being a casino employee who has made the Fiesta one of the most chipper friendly places I know. Issue them as you will, those who want them will get them, those who don't can choose not to.

Finally, you guys are much more tactfull then I am. My reply to those who would question every move I make and turn it into a personal issue (even when they insult you and then make it seem OK by adding <LOL> or <g>), well my reply would rhyme with "truck" and the second word would be "off". (Sorry if this offends anyone)