to step in it more'n I already have at this point. Perhaps I have already become more political than I will ever aspire to be in this club :)

I will, however, keep my name on the list and from that vantage point review the Great Debate as it continues and remove it later if such a move is warranted.

I do plan to protect my small chip collection and will also frame a few - but will create a frame that can be viewed from both sides (another pet peeve of mine in regard to the frames I have seen for sale so far) - and see nothing wrong with those who might be inclinded to protect thier chips by any means necessary.

Not an issue with me. Hell (can I say that?), I don't even CARE about grading my chips. Way too small a collector to care about such things. I collect the chips I collect because I like 'em, or because they have some historical meaning that is important to me. You will probably NEVER catch me caring one way or another about grading of my (or any other) chips.

That's just my way. Just like the cars...I have won my share of shows, but dont' show 'em for points. Other people's grades on my "collectables" don't really mean a @#$#@ thing to me.

Not being a butthead or stuck up, I just know what I value. Most times what others think of me or my "stuff" is not high on that "value" list.