the way you did this before was nice, people sending you the chips upfront, that way the winner doesn't have to chase someone down which usually happens. Not getting a chip from someone in the contest is really no big deal, its just the principle. Can I mail you my 3 chips? Also you may want to state, a REAL chip. Last contest I was in I got 3 of those silver palace chips in mint condition, only problem, its not a real chip...people should know better but maybe they could care less. Sorry to hear about your Mom, mine passed away in 2013. Its tough, you think your good ole Mom will be around forever and then one day shes gone.