I know nothing about Californian chips, but an auction just started on ebay for a $1 and $5 chip from the Patio Club. Starting bid is $2.69. You can BUY IT NOW! for $3.00 with FREE SHIPPING. Sound pretty fair to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=527722198