Many of the Puerto Rico chips in my personal collection were purchased from Al Rollins each time I saw him or received a package from him, who back in the day had one price as others will attest; $35 each.

Today, many of the same chips can be purchased for under $5. There is no guarantee in this hobby, or any other, that any of us will get what we paid for our little pieces of treasure that provide us with so much pleasure and enjoyment to temporarily own. That's what a hobby is all about.