Calvin:

I know that Gene Trimble and the PALMS don't need anyone to defend them BUT...

It has been written many, many times over about collecting (anything)...one person's poison is another's elixir. Only collect what you are comfortable collecting. Don't cast a black pall over a casino because you think they issue too many chips. Look at frequent issuances as a move that fosters our great hobby. I don't collect Palms chips because there is too much, however, I think they are very creative and industrious in their attempts to provide chips for their customers (and us collectors too) and improving their bottom line at the same time. When a casino caters to their followers it doesn't mean they will please the collecting community. Palms is in business to make money, short and simple. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!