Hey Charles,

Let me see if I understand the facts:

1) You "stole" a chip on ebay worth around $250.00 by bidding $75.00 and getting it.

2) The chip turned out to be not in the greatest condition.

3) You are warning us to check out chips so as not to get "stuck" like you.

It appears to me the lesson that should apply here is:

If you are full of "greed" and looking for something for nothing you might be the one who gets took