That was the kind of information I was looking for. And being Bernie and I do some trading - in fact I owe him a few dollars in chips as we speak (he sends me GREAT Stuff... I have dig to find him suitable stuff to return - I will get a hold of him and discuss these with him as well.

I have been setting aside the "short i"/ "long i" variations all along - along with an interesting change in reds on the 5's - and black ringed-ringed $1's that do very different things under UV light. I imagine these chips - upon re-examination - will be covered in what you described above.

Robert Pardue already contacted me concerning borrowing Club books - a great resource for all of us - and after the convention - I will probably utilize this resource.

I'm sure your books will be available at the convention as well. Thanks again - as I have some options now to conclude my investigation.
THANKS!