Pete Said:

So while I do not condone Rene's actions (if true). Aren't all LE collectors (including myself) to some degree displaying the same behavior by

supporting the concept of artificial rarity. After all, Rene just made the chips even more limited.

Pete,
Even though I don't agree with the concept I will concede you raise a valid point. However, your point disolves quickly when the GREED factor runs its course for a particular chip. You see Pete, if the individual cannot sell all of the chips he/she will return the unsold to the cage. There is no risk or downside to the initial purchase only profit. This is why I term the transaction unethical. The artificial rarity ONLY lasts as long as the chip is contolled. If control is given up (returning the chips to the cage) the artificial rarity goes with it. The buyer of this chip at inflated prices does have a risk of loss. A real loss caused by the chip coming back into the market place via returned chips and a drop in price. This is a practice many LE dealers long before Rene were doing and very well I may add. Best, Jim