Only chips from CALIFORNIA - current and obsolete cheques from card rooms and casinos (including Indians)

2. How many chips, etc. do you have?

About 3500 different chips (organized), maybe 1200 traders (unorganized !!!!! )

3. How long have you been collecting?

About 6 years

4. What got you started in collecting?

Playing poker at the three Indian casino within 12 miles of my home (Lakeside, CA)