Reading between the lines I've noticed that Barry has been attacked for sponsoring Ric and, therefore, being a high buyer/seller looking to make a bundle on slabbing.

Let's see, Barry meets Ric. Ric and Barry becomes friends. Ric buys high end chips with the purpose of reselling them. Barry tells Ric to join the club and buy chips from other club members. I don't quite see the problem here.

Next, Barry, because he sponsored Ric(h), supposedly wants slabbing in the hobby so he can make a fortune. From what I know of Barry, he a very honest guy. Barry has said he's against slabbing --- end of story as far as I'm concerned. BTW, I've bought several chips from Barry. Barry's prices, for the most part, are at the low end compared to others on this board. Many times Barry will sell me chips at his cost --- boy what a rip off artist!