David Spragg wrote: “no one could conceivably believe that anyone would ever mistake them for real chips.” ( I beg to differ. )

David Spragg wrote: In the case of the marbleized cores, an existing core is merely being used as a substitute for any other 'base'. I don’t consider that any different to making a unique (LE1 ) custom chip. ( Now we’re getting there. See below. )

Bob Orme wrote: “In other words, there is no mistaking what they are.” ( For the very near future mayby.)

Mark Erickson wrote: “Personal chips, fantasy, brothel, promo chips or custom poker sets are legitimate items but when you start slagging material off historical artifacts and changing their appearance, it is indeed something different.” ( I agree. )

Gene Trimble wrote: “I do not see them as being a threat to the hobby.” ( I have to disagree with you on this one. )

Bryan Jimison wrote: “I personally think they are beautiful pieces of art and will not be mistaken for a real chip. ( “Pieces of art.”.........Spit-tuie. )

Alan Myers wrote: “I think that they are much worse than the fakes made by GGS since DW uses the original brass cores that were made for the casinos. I also think that supporting DW by buying his work is much more harmful to the hobby than slabbing. I do not see them as a "work of art." ( Spot on. )

Sad but true........It appears that if a vote were to be taken right now, DW and his brass core “works of art” would be welcomed into the hobby with open arms.

I may not be here but, in 10 to 20 years, chip program manager ( Jim Smith ) from Casino XYZ will be looking to come up with the next big promotional LE chip. Hoping for his chip selection to become COTY, he thinks back and remembers seeing a really neat marbleized one. He calls an old friend that says he can and will make him 200 of them. ( Technology being what it is in 2021, duplication is not a problem. ) They’re an instant hit with the chip groupies. Prices soar to $10,000.00 ea. David, Bob, Gene, Bryan, et. al. dig out their stash and make a killing. End of story.

I’ll come back to say...........”I told ya so.”