... that if you had made it clear that these were only your personal chips, the response would have been much less hostile! Like David, I was under the impression from your post and website that you were selling these chips on consignment.

>> In the past 18 months, I believe I've done more than my share of good things for the hobby ...

Without a doubt and I hope I made it clear that I thought you were a positive asset to the hobby and the club.

>> ... yet because I'm selling two of my own chips (no, not lining the pockets of Mark Karoll) ...

This was why I asked from whom you got the chips. That you bought a couple way back from one of the other sellers bothers me not in the least. Now that you've made this clear, I think you'll find the reaction of everyone less negative.

>> ... I'm all of a sudden the "bad guy"??? Now THAT is ironic and hurtful.

No, Will, I don't think anyone thinks you're a bad guy. I also think you have responded on this issue with integrity and class. You are (still) "a good man, Charlie Brown"!

----- jim o\-S