Hey that's the way it goes, I started collecting tokens then chips around 1996 and I finally established an ebay account less than 2 years ago. It was nice to build a collection straight from the casinos, there was no mystery, no ratings, no colored stars. We have all overpaid for an item here and there due to not knowing any better but when you want it you get it! Good luck with your collection and enjoy your membership, since I joined the club I am enjoying collecting now more than ever and I have met some great people who share my enthusiam (and have lots of cool chips -n- stuff!!) Eric