....to use the terms:

"purposely altered or doctored to look different..."
"I think someone altered or doctored the chips -remove or what the purple plastic off."
"I paid .... just to show how people can easily make a "quick buck".
"It could not be an "error chip".

And then say:

"I never faulted anybody in my post and threads..."

...can only lead one to question the veracity or intentions of that person. In a less serious case scenario, it might be that person doesn't know how to proofread before hitting the "post" button. In either case, be sure you have your asbestos suit on before you spark your flame thrower.

I have never had a problem with ANY of my brass core chip dealings with Walt Gonski.