~~~ only made it known here that I would be willing to buy one example of the $500 chip... and once Jeff mentioned the "$200-$250" number (and the $250 eBay bid) I kind of figured that was what they should at least be offered at, but of course I would be happy to pay what Charles thinks they're worth -- but Charles ain't selling them -- So I'm kissing the seller's ass... and not Charles'

If Charles can get me the chip for $100 I'll be very happy (I may even meet him at Macy's ), but I just have to face reality that it ain't gonna happen.