... from the buyer:

> Hi Jim, Just a note to let you know I heard
> from the seller of the fake Playboy chip.

> This is what he had to say:

> "I purchased a few of these chips at a local
> flea market from a collector/dealer. I
> understand that others have been in contact
> with you in regards to its origin. I am not an
> expert on these items. Although, I was told that
> these chips aren't very common. I understand if
> you do not want to complete the sale of this
> transaction. Although, it was never my intention
> to deceive any bidder of this item. I had one
> last chip like this for sale on ebay. I ended
> this auction early, until I can verify the
> origin of these chips. I'm sorry for any
> inconveniece." Keith D. Knowles

> Thanks again,
> Paul & Linda Byers
> CC>CC Member #R-5707

So, looks like the seller is going to do the right thing after all, at least with respect to the auctions he got called on.

----- jim o\-S