We also should remember that as our hobby expands (hopefully) the trays would resume their value, from additional hobbyists collecting same, if important.

Secondly, while I too don't want to see my BEST chips move down in price, I certainly do not collect for their current or future value, Chris and I collect and KEEP some really UGLY chips because of where they are from, and what they represent. See the photo. SAVE THE TRAYS!