... not how you buy your chips, whether it is in person or on the internet, it is who you buy the chips from. I have made countless purchases through the mail and through eBay and the internet. There were a couple of individuals who did not deliver as promised and I stuck to my guns until I either got what was promised or got my money back. I won't deal with those individuals anymore.

On the other hand, the overwhelming majority of chip collectors are great people. I can give you 100's of recommendations for chip sellers and traders you can trust.