Ok hello again,

So as I've mentioned previously I literally just started this chipping thing a little over a week ago... I have purchased through ebay (and one here VIA the TCB Donation thread) and they finally came today, I'm stoked. it's fascinating just looking at them and trying to identify whatever i can about them, I'm pretty happy with all my purchases, one of them is a little disappointing because it won't stand on it's side, the edges are pretty worn. I needed to do a better job learning about the conditions and what they mean. (Casino Used, I.E. NOT perfect) I know once it's in an album or a box or what have you i'll just be thrilled to look at it every day!

As I stated earlier, I think I want one of my main focuses to be on $1000 and higher denominated chips. I'm sure as i was warned that will change or expand in the future. (NOTE: I have other chips but they are simply $1 chips from every casino I've ever played in) Anyway I would love to get your thoughts on how I did starting out my collection. I'm mainly worried about whether or not i over paid, or picked up some useless pieces, I need to defer to the collective wisdom of the pros!

So if you all would indulge me, i will posts links to the closed auctions I won, and you could offer your critiques? OK enough rambling by me...

my first ever chip for chipping purposes! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230647682089&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

before I realized I need to stick to a specific theme, the chips just looked cool to me. And after having received them I can confirm they are very cool! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260821031879&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Now narrowing in on a theme!... this chip is awesome, feels brand new! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250856995064&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Focused on my theme here also, why is this so cheap? Ah CASINO USED must remember that for the future. Still a great looking chip, must have had a lot of use! so as far as I'm concerned that gives it character! haha, I believe that's called searching for a silver lining?! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300578810038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Well there you have it, critique away please! I look forward to learning from you folks, I'm tough I can take your thoughts good or bad! Thanks for taking the time to read this rambling!