Robert,

Thanks for your response.
I certainly agree they are advertising chips. However, if the entire debate is based on that sole designation, you must exclude a tremendous number of chip that are already included in the guide. Dealer Schools, Management companies, Movie props, Harley Davidson Chips, all the fraternal chips, and so on.

The arguments being made were that his would make people feel ill and be a threat to newcomers to the hobby. I disagree and think that the line of thinking presented would do more harm than good.