I find that I really enjoy having a mixture of both mint condition and quite used chips in my collection. By having some of both, you have a better appreciation of the other, in my opinion. For instance, the older worn chips I have give me a better appreciation of the "mint" ones, and vice versa is exactly as true.

If I could snap my fingers and have every chip in my collection become absolutely mint with squared edges, perfect cross-hatching, razor sharp printing and features, etc. etc. - I wouldn't do it. It's the "history" angle.

I realize that mint condition chips are pricier (and with good reason), but subjectively, some old and faded ones are just as cool (and valuable) to me.

What do you think?

David