Pete, I think you forgot a few things in your post about Gene.
1. He & his boss at the Fiesta issue a worthless chip with a picture of some whashed up, former president of the CC>CC & then has the NERVE to give them out FREE. The guy on the chip has the audacity to sign them for nothing. WHAT A SCAM!
2. The Fiesta issues a limited number of &1 chips for the CC>CC convention & I had to stand in line with my bum hip for 5 minutes. I am only limited to 5 per trip to the cage. Next thing you know, that chip wins the COTY! WHAT AN OUTRAGE!
3. Now the Palms issues a number of gift chip sets with the collector in mind, & I hear that they are only going to charge a nominal fee above what they had to pay for the manufacture of the chips. HOW GREEDY CAN YOU GET!
I could go on but my rage at what's happening may force me to make a comment I may regret in the future. Take care, be well, prosper & PLEASE get back on your medication.