I've been bit by the same bug.I have the books,I have the chips (133 different) and I still have alot to go and the best part is I've met some very good friends with a common interest they all have helped me find some very hard to get chips.Every now and then I'll see something on ebay I need,it seems to me that I should get a commission because all I ever do is run the price up by coming in second.That said,I'm glad we have new collectors with more people searching maybe they will find a small hoard and we'll all make out.