Ok, first of all let me get my #####in' off my chest. I'm getting a little fed up with all the untruthful descriptions that are on eBay. But that's not all of it. Here's my story:

Someone was selling something from Miss Marquette. I sent an e-mail asking if maybe there was a chance this person might be able to pick up a 5th Anniversary chip for me. This person said they would see what they could come up with. A few weeks went by and I got an e-mail saying that they only got a few extra and what would I give for the chip. I asked if this person did any trading and got a no response. Then I sent an e-mail saying I'd pay $8 for the chip. A reasonable price I think. I got no response and while browsing eBay found the chip up for auction. The description says that this person spent 8 hours and found 3 of these chips. I'm not doubting that. Then a week later this person is auctioning more of the same chip. Claiming to have "friends" inside, this person managed to get 13 more of these chips. Now, here's the part I don't like. I drove myself to the casino, walked inside and within 5 minutes, had 37 chips in my hands. Why does there always have to be an illusion of scarcity? That's the untruthful descriptions I'm referring to. Rare this and hard to get that. Good thing I don't live in CA where I'd have no clue as to whether or not I'm getting a regular house chip or something that truly is hard to get. Sure, I'd find out sooner or later, but later is too late. I am now going to take it upon myself to point out these untruthful descriptions I see. My information may not always be 100% accurate, but it will be better and more concise than some other people. I tell the truth in my auctions. I've built up a nice group of people I do trades and such with when I get new chips from the Midwest. They are my first concern when I get chips. Not my wallet. If I have anything left, then I consider an auction or just hold on to them until I can trade with someone else.

Enough of that, I have Oak Ridge Boys Dubuque, Iowa $5 chips for everyone who wanted them plus I have some 5th Anniversary Miss Marquette $5 chips also. You can get suckered in an auction if you want, but if you want one of either, send me an e-mail and I'll see if I can't take care of you. To those of you who already sent me e-mails before I went on my trip, I've already contacted you or will be soon.

I'm done, back to work. I feel a little better now.

Jim Batten CC>CC#R-4041