Hi Mark; Good to see your thoughts posted on the bulletin board. Contrary to what another post by someone else had indicated, I did not pose the question so that I could host a lynching party. I merely asked the question because according to a recent poll, over 100 folks said that they were in favor of slabbing chips. My question was intended to give anyone who is in favor of slabbing an opportunity to list a few of the positive reasons why slabbed chips would be beneficial to the hobby. We've heard most all of the reasons why the majority of chippers feel there are no plusses, only negatives. Would you care to elaborate why you think slabbing chips is good?