... anyone know if the statement re destroying these chips is true? I have not written to the seller, but this seems unlikely to me.

----- jim o\-S

> You are bidding on one new, unused, Year of the
> Dragon (2000) $5 commemorative gaming chip
> issued by the Riveria Hotel & Casino in Las
> Vegas, Nevada. The photo shows both sides of the
> chip. There are thousands of poker chip
> collectors, but only 789 of these chips were
> issued. Legend has it that this particular chip
> is extraordinarily lucky and almost never loses
> when put in play. One gambler claims to have won
> over $18,000 before finally losing his chip. For
> this reason it is said that these chips are
> destroyed when they are eventually won back by
> the Riveria. If this is true, then the number of
> chips remaining may be very small. Low initial
> bid is only $3.50 over face value! The postage
> to the winning bidder will be $1.00 (within US),
> or $2.00 if insurance is requested. I accept
> money orders and credit cards may be used with
> PayPal (preferred). Thanks for bidding.

Link to the eBay ad below.