the Seller had already pulled the item. In the meantime, I had sent this message:

"Dear Aboncom, It would appear that you have been duped by SGS on this particular item. That particular item is refererred to as a Silver Strike, which is a trademarked name of IGT (In ternational Gaming Technology). By Nevada Gaming Commission regulations, it is simply known as a "token" and not a "chip". The Nevada Gaming Approval Notice identifies it as a token. Moreover, "Chipco", a well known chip manufacturer has absolutely nothing to do with Silver Strikes, as they make ceramic and plastic chips, while IGT subcontracts to one of two different mints to strke their Silver Strikes. Strikes, like coins are not described to have a "mold", nor an "inlay". It would appear that SGS used their "chip" standards to grade a non-chip item; perhaps in their own ignorance of such distinctions. This is but one reason that many chip collectors (and Strike collectors) are up-in-arms over the slabbing issue (as you may get other email about). It would seem that SGS has been paid to grade a product they know nothing about! Perhaps you can modify your auction to address the incorrect descriptions offered. It would also open the door to more bidders if you were to remove the strike from the slab, as many of us won't bid on an item in that situation. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Respectfully, Jim Follis"

As I said, I drafted this and sent it before I saw the withdrawl.

Jim