"Please keep in mind, I am not a dealer. I am not in this hobby to make money. I don't understand why it is so difficult for people to comprehend this fact."

Paul; Most folks understand what you are saying. On the other hand there are some individuals in the hobby who DO profit from the sale of chips to collectors ... (I'm one of them) and I believe that Andy's post was directed as a referal towards those folks more than it was at you.

I agree with Andy ... "Profit" is not a dirty word. Every hobby has it's sellers and it's buyers. Sometimes we fit into both categories. The sellers provide a service for the collector (buyer)... the buyers provide a means of income for the sellers. It's the American way!