I think all new release 1 chips should go budget ( to keep members collecting) Some of us are low on funds. I think the first class envelope with Starbucks coozy and stapled is the way to go, low ship (business size regular envelope) and I have had many/all delivered with out damage. Maybe other denom in a 0000 bubble but I would be comfortable receiving one($5) in the same manner as the 1.00 chip. I don't collect 25 or 100 but I have a deal with a member here where I mail him cash and he picks up all new release 1.00 chips.(NO Paypal fees) His are mailed that way and he is free to plug his service and prices if he desires, his pricing is very reasonable and ensures I never have to come close to paying 6.00 for a new 1.00 chip !!! He does it for the love of the hobby !! Great guy, Thank you so much !! Avoid unnecessary Paypal fees and E bay fees, shouldn't be too hard to beat some of the prices I see on the board but I also don't even know what many of them charge, one can always window shop but if you make a living solely on chip sales then that plays into cost factor, hope this helped and yes I understand when chips are harder to acquire then I do think fluctuation in price is fair especially when u drive to a small town and wait for the only table to open !! WOW many variables but great question !!