Phil,

First...I was NOT offended with what you said and I agree with 95% of what you say. We all know why HR does short issues, and who controls them, especially the $25 Hagar chip. They had a Sting set denied by gaming, did not like artwork on Valentines chips, which both were going to be released Feb 13. The Friday the 13th chip was going to be a surprise and released with them. Now with EGG on there face & another short issue....a very few cashed in again.

The FQs used to do LTD 100 $25 chips & many were great chips, but none won COTY because not enough people could get them, not enough exposure. I remember when the FQs sold out every issue, now they can not give there chips away...and they have done some really good ones. Hopefully the new collectors will start buying them...

Remember the Casinos could care less how few feel about any issues. They do what they want & we have to roll with the punches.

I will still vote in 2005 for the HR chip because I think it is the best one, up to now...

Have a great day. Hey stick to your guns...I am thick skinned...

Chuck, LV