Time for a winter Shotgun again? I have run one each of the past 2 winters and they were well received, so I figured I'd give it another go.

If you join, hopefully, you can expect the following:

• add some nice new chips to your collection
  
• upgrade the condition of existing chips in your collection
  
• diversify your traders
  
• have fun

Here are the parameters I would like to set forth:

• The shotgun will consist of $1 casino, ship and card room chips only (no roulettes (sorry Barry), no ncv's, no fantasy, no personals)
  
• A maximum of 8 participants will be involved (that way we can all have an idea on how many traders we will need to participate)
  
• Each chip must be in excellent condtion (no exceptions). It does not have to be uncirculated, but edges should be square, no rim nicks, no noticeable scratches or other blemishes...
  
• You can not send a chip to someone from his/her home state
  
• No chips from Nevada, No chips from Atlantic City (most/many of us have these)
  
• I would like to do something I did last year once again. Normally shotguns are pre-defined at a certain chip level - for example everyone sends/receives exactly 3 chips to/from each participant. I would like to offer the following: you can participate at a 2, 3 or 4 chip level. This is to help those that may not have a bunch of qualifying traders. Your participation level will be identified to all. You will only send/receive chips between each participant at the lower participation level. (i.e. If I participate at a 4 chip level and you at a 2 chip level, you will send me 2 chips and I will send you 2 chips). I may be sending/receiving 3 or 4 chips to/from others depending on their participation level. If you participate at a 2 chip level you will need 14 traders that meet the above criteria (participation at a 3 chip level will require 21 chips, participating at a 4 chip level will require 28 chips).

For those of you who are unsure what a shotgun is, here is a brief explanation:

• If you want to participate, send me an e-mail indicating so (please include your mailing address and membership number)
  
• If/When we get 8 participants, I will distribute all the addressess to all the participants (including their level of participation)
  
• Everyone sends out 1 package to each of the other 7 participants (with a number of chips equal to the lower of the 2 participation levels between the sender and receiver)
  
• ...and now the really good part...everyone receives one package from each of the other 7 participants

I kept a record of my previous shotguns. If you particpated in either (or both), I will not send you any of the same chips (unless you request one). I will participate at a 4 chip level (it will be reduced to 2 or 3 chips for those particpants who choose to participate at a lower level).

I hope you find this an interesting way to expand your collection and traders and are interested in particating.

I hope this is not to confusing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Let's get back to chippin! Please e-mail me if you'd like to join.

For the protection of all participants, the Shotgun will be open to club members only (please include your membership number when you join us).

Thanks for looking and please join in...Jim (R-5882)