Do your own research James - there's an example of a fake in post above.

Fakes chips reportedly are prevalent (witness allegations against Rich Burgel on this Board), as would be expected with any valuable collectable.

Just think how much more valuable and marketable genuine chips would be if slabbed by a reputable third-party with a guaranty of authenticity! Slabbed collectables also attract investors who create interest and drive pricing!

The anti-stabbers undoubtedly have contributed to waining interest in the hobby and declining chip values. Kinda' like stepping on your own foreskin!

There are several hostile folks posting here - lined-up like ducks with noses in arses from upper-US! It's kinda ironic that the anti-slabbers who rang the death knell for the hobby foster death wishes against their critics!