John,

I am one of those "on the fence" members percisely because of the arguement you present. The primary market for these slabbed chips is either us, a group who would be unwilling to pay a $10 premium for anything, or the investment market (new collectors?)

The last time I checked, I decided how much I wanted to pay for a chip, not the price on the package.

I agree with your argument, but it is a very unpopular one arround here.