Hi Ken,
Welcome to the hobby and the board.
In regards to slabbing, everything Pete said....
In addition I would like to say that cost of having an item slabbed is a minimum of $10.00.
Add this to the cost of a $5 chip .Now consider that the money you spent having it graded added nothing to the value of the chip. Doesn't it seem like a total waste.
Slabbing is a device to turn this hobby into a business. We have seen this happen to coins, cards and comics we don't need it here
If you agree with us join the anti-slabbing chapter
only $5 for a lifetime membership.
Also contact Andy Hughes and ask him about " The List"
Help us keep this a hobby.....