I just went and looked (to see when I bid it) ... and I didn't actually BID it until yesterday (DUH!)... I had it on WATCH all week... so my fault. Sorry!
I watched this chip almost "around the clock" for the week -- especially the last 24 hours. (too much time on e-bay I guess... and I sincerely apologize for incorrectly stating the facts. I have been in contact with the seller for weeks now -- concerning some other items -- so I guess I had a brain warp.
<< sorry sorry sorry >> BUT was up until after midnight watching my bid -- and DID get up at 4:30 am to watch it again!