and most recognized chip (and casino memorabilia) Club (the Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc.) I strongly recommend that you pay a visit to the Club's website and take a look around.

www.ccgtcc.com

While there, be sure to stop by the Reference page and click on the "2005 Buyer's Guide to Casino Collectibles"

http://www.ccgtcc.com/reference.html

Clicking will download a .pdf file (Adobe Reader) about buying casino collectibles. Although not fully complete (the 2nd version is due out in mid '06) it is most certainly a valuable primer into this hobby.

I also have to recommend reading this Message Board, to include going back into the archives. Search for certain terms like: 'newbie', 'beginner' and the like.

Also, ask questions, just like you are now.

Welcome to the community and please give some thought to joining the .

Good luck,

Jim Follis