i do understand the hobby thing, i enjoy building playable sets and drifted into single chip buying so i wanted to get some opinions and direction on what to buy maybe. I am sticking toward vegas casino chips but really need to watch out since i am sure you all have been there when all of a sudden you realize how much $$ you have invested in chips!!!....its fun, i enjoy it and if i make a dollar that is part of it too but not the #1 reason...again thanks all , wb