"As far as a consensus on this forum regarding this set: You know what happens. We all have our own opinions, but many collectors are going to look to you as a manufacturing and chip 'expert'"

Why did you contact David if YOU didn't consider him to be an EXPERT?

"I had no idea you were in the UK"

How did you find him in the first place to ask him any questions? His email address is proprietary to his website, "The Leading UK Casino Collectibles Dealer".

You are just some guy who might be named Paul posting from a Canadian IP. Using a screen name in this forum instead of your real name is not a good step toward being viewed as credible.