"Osborne had chips made back when MAYBE there were 400 collectors."

I pretty much agree but I would take the over on your number.

"He loved the high denoms."
In that case $500 and $1,000's fit.

"What's your beef?"
Well Duh, if I can't beef with you then I will be lost with no one to beef with.

"YOU get the older"

Please don't bring age into this?

Only you, the short lady, and I know there is more to the Osborne story than meets the eye.
As I told you on the phone I for one, am leaving it alone.