I knew itit was from his rating of 4500+ plus the first and last letter. Finally, when he returned my email he told me he was bidding.

Maybe he thinks I'm try to get him to retract so I can win the auction. I've done what I can do.

BTW, the chip is in my collection as part of a three piece set:

http://www.oldpokerchips.com/IVORY/MatchedSets/IEJQ_INOA_IOZF.htm

Now all I have to do is have Virginia City carved on the three chips.