I did exactly as you had described started out with some LE's from my favorite Hotel / Casino (the Hard Rock). I discovered Dave Harber (Cheques in the Mail) and started buying some of the older chips that I could afford. Between CITM and Dean Clark (a name from the past that'll stir up some &*#$%#), I had quite a nice little collection started and the rest, as they say, is history... .

Thanks for your many contributions to the hobby & to the club, Gene. Steve B