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>> I would also consider gouging an inlay with a knife to be a substantial alteration.
>> Also, I believe substntially altering chips could be considered to be prejudicial to the
>> welfare of the organization.

"By that standard, I would be subject to expulsion or other disciplinary action for the chip which appears at the bottom of this post."

Bad example Jim. That thing that you drilled became a "non-collectible chip" as soon as it was encapsuled. You drilled the slab and there just happened to be what used to be a chip in the way!

Bob