Chuck has also been my supplier for new issues.
He has always been honest not to mention fair.
I never ask how much a new chip will cost, we have a relationship where I know he wouldn't take advantage.
There are instances where I might be disappointed because he couldn't pull a rabbit out of a hat. That is to be expected.

Personally I feel the same way as Paul, there are those that do this for the sake of the hobby and those that do it as a business. As long as the person is up front as to where he stands we have no quarrel.

I would not like to be in the shoes of a new issue supplier. Sometimes hours in line, more time packing and shipping keeping track of payments and chasing your money. All for 2 or 3 dollars..... Thank God for the people that supply us this service. RT airfare to Vegas is just too expensive