"you lost the high ground when you revealed that you prefer to hide your rare chips to jack up their value rather than share your information for the good of the hobby." Michael Siskin

I don't think i have ever disagreed more with a chipboard post than your above response michael.

I buy items with MY money
I scour flea markets, swap meets, antique stores, shows, conventions, e-bay, the internet, casinos, gift shops, etc. on MY time
I collect for MY fun & pleasure
I buy, sell, and trade for MY personal financial gain

Does a photographer "share" his photos for the good of society?
Does an author give away his manuscript for the good of the reading public?

By your logic, my opinion should be discounted merely for having said opinion.