... a little easier for me.

Rene, I have defended you in the past, I like you personally (and have been subjected to some criticism for saying so publicly), I think you are hard-working and have the potential to do a lot of good for our hobby ... and I liked your Palace Station show in January.

That said, I'm sorry to say that as long as you permit the sale of slabbed chips, tokens or other casino memorabilia at your shows, I will not be attending them.

I have made this decision regarding all shows that permit the sale of slabbed casino items except the club's annual convention, regarding which I remain undecided. I see this as a simple extension of my pledge not to patronize those who help promote slabbing in our hobby.

----- jim o\-S