Chips Off The Old Block has a starter package go here http://ocvirtual.com/cotob/ and click "starter packages"! While you're in Las Vegas or at Chips/Block consider buying either The Chip Rack by Knapp, Myers, Wheelden or The Official U.S. Casino Chip Price Guide by Campiglia and Wells. You can find these at Gamblers General Store, The Legends Museum at the Trop or most of the chip dealers maintaining banner ads here. You'll find yourself wearing both these guides out should you decide to start a collection.

Another great way to get a collection off the ground is acquire chips from a local nearby casino you may frequent and offer to trade with folks here on Thechipboard. Good luck Mark!