"The chip in question was put up for auction on Ebay. One club member had bid on the chip, but was persuaded by another club member to retract that bid"

There were actually 3 club members bidding on the chip (10 available for sale). I was instrumental in getting at least 2, if not all 3, to retract.

Some 5 or 6 denominations were faked (if I get time I will scan the others shortly) but I was told there were no others made, nor remaining blanks, at the time these were obtained several months ago.

Gene has nice friends
"How come you have one"
A friend walked into my office with one.

Mine was virtually thrown at me