You might want to contact Erik DePlause, a chip collector who also lives in Rhode Island. There are also the occasional New York Metro Club meetings on Long Island you might want to consider. Contact Pete Volberg for information. If you search the Chip Board, you find that both have posted within the last month or two and you can get their e-mail addresses that way.

Glad to have you in the hobby. Ask a lot of questions, make friends, collect what you love. That's what it's all about.

Michael Siskin