ChipTalk.net allows paid advertising and sales within their "Classifieds" area. I don't know the pricing schedule, but it is open to any registered ChipTalk member and can be paid in virtual chips earned for being an active participant on ChipTalk, or with money. Apparently, on April 14th of this year, someone registered into ChipTalk.net as "Playboy Bunny 81". Since registering, this person has NOT made any posts to any of the ChipTalk Forums and has only created an open-ended auction of these Playboy chips.

The link to the auction is: http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=868

Offered are these 6 chips at $100, or Make Offer:

(scan courtesy of Playboy Bunny 81)

This is the auction Description: "Up for sale rare collection of VINTAGE 1981 playboy bunny atlantic city chips. Own a piece of history. These chips were in circulation from 1981 to 1983. These chips came directly from the factory that manufactured them in Hernando MS. I will sell in lots of ten, or will sell to suit if you need a different amount. If you have any questions contact me."

The provided contact addy is: nkosi78@yahoo.com

PLEASE NOTE! I do not know who this person is, nor have I had any contact with this individual (that I know of). His/her presence on ChipTalk.net is new and within the ChipTalk.net auction system there are no recorded sales by Playboy Bunny 81, at least not yet. My comments here are not intended to be pro or con on this situation or the individual, and are provided for informational purposes only!

Questions that I have... (but not sent anywhere)

Notice the rust-like stains on the CIC's? (More Katrina mischief?)
Notice the comment about the chips being from the manufacturer in Hernando, MS, as if they are still being made or were found there?
Could these be excess inventory at the plant that were never sent?
Did Bud Jones actually have a manufacturing capability there?
At what point does New Jersey Gaming get involved?

Jim