I have quietly cut way back on my LE collecting so that now I only collect the chips I like. And I assure you I do NOT like any new chip which is priced more than 50% above face. Some of the new issue suppliers now want $8 for a common $5 LE which is too much for me.

BTW: Are you aware of the blatant greed regarding the Ichiro Bobble Head dolls which were given away at a recent Mariners game (20,000) but brought over $200 on e-bay? People gave homeless people a free ticket to the game, made them stay in line all night and then took their doll from them as they entered. It ain't just chips!