Have you seen some of the prices these "gnawed on" chips are bringing as a result of last minute snipe bids? Check out "completed sales". I try to refrain from using the "R" word, but sometimes this is the only condition available for many of these higher denomination chips and they are seldom seen, or offered for sale. The chippers who are competitively bidding on my "gnawed on" chips recognize a "R" opportunity (to purchase) when they see one! ( plug)