Make up your mind. It is quite clear that many of our fellow chippers have issues with you (including myself), but if say you're going to stop posting then stop. I don't even know why you joined the club in the first place. Oh that's right, someone said they would eat their hat if you joined. (Good reason...NOT) You don't respect the club members who deserve it, or our goals like the building fund, or the clubs code of ethics. I know some people have met you, and seem to think you're a alright guy, but you have ticked off several others just by making posts on the chipboard. Maybe you should have gotten to know some of them in person first at the convention or something. I am sorry you seem to be getting a lot of grief from people on here, but this is where we keep each other informed of people to avoid when buying or trading chips. I am sure it hasn't always been your fault, but even taking a long time sending out a payment, or package, or even waiting too long to make an email reply is just poor business. I know that I got very frustrated with you over that Big Daddy Roth CD case issue. Yes I eventually got my money refunded by you, but it took way too long with many unreplied emails, and chipboard posts. Based on that experience I added you to my "do not deal with this guy" list. I know you're a working guy, and some of your days may be more hectic than others, but the same goes for a lot of us, and we manage to take care of our chipping responsibilities.

Also, you keep bringing up the "clique", and yes there is a small group of people on this board that do most of the posting, that has never been argued. Both Chuck Smorse and Andy Hughes are highly respected individuals in this club. Now I know you have met Chuck Smorse, and I am sure most would say that he is a member of the "clique." I am not sure if you have met Andy Hughes in person or not, but why do you like Chuck so much, but not Andy? Could it be that Chuck has never had a bad experience with you, and Andy has? Do you think that you may have stirred things up, or gone overboard on some of your posts? When you think of those who seem to be treating you bad on the chipboard, you should first ask yourself if they have ANY reason to do so. Just try to look at things from their side before you make any comments.

Best of luck to you Tom,

Glenn