I have been a regular visitor and sometimes contributor on the Chipboard for some time now. Thanks to the encouragement of many members, and the ease of doing the whole thing online, I have joined the CC GTCC, membership number R-7729.

A little about me: I am 35, have a legal background, and live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (and therefore spell mould and colour a little differently). I started collecting playable sets over 3 years ago and have 6 sets so far. 2000 President Casino New Yorkers being my favourites, closely followed by my 500 Stardancers. I then started buying casino chips. Everything I could get my hands on at first (I wish I had Doug's tips of the day back then). Now I have settled on $1 Las Vegas Chips including all types of NCVs (my collection is at well over 500 different chips and growing steadily), Las Vegas poker room chips, Las Vegas jetons, Chips of the Year and Las Vegas $8 Chinese New Chips. I also collect chips I like the look of, like The Casino, Ritz-Carlton Paul-sons, The Reserve, Stardancer, Crystal Park, Vineyards. I also have a few Aussie chips, more because of patriotism than anything else. I regularly play poker at home with my friends, and small stakes online, mainly no limit holdem.

Wants: There are a few chips I have been after for a long while. Any help in finding them would be appreciated. Of course you'll have to be prepared to ship downunder. I can pay by paypal or pokerstars transfer. I need a few to complete my COTY collection (1999, 2000 and 2006). I am also after the MGM $3 drop chip. And there are a few $1 Las Vegas chips that I don't think are rare by any stretch of the imagination but which I don't have (like the Riviera Cow Chip and Slots-a-fun N0208 LOT). I'm also after Luxor and Barbary Coast $1 chips with different UV codes. A Crystal Park $5 Chinese Zodiac set is also needed. I tried to post pictures but am far from proficient when it comes to computers so managed to stuff it up again.

Lastly I'd like to thank all the chipboard and CCGTCC members who have contributed to my addiction over the past years. There are too many to name. With your help I have spent a lot of money, but also saved a lot by only paying for shipping at cost.

Have a nice day.

Shane Wilson R-7729