I don't believe I have ever bought or traded for a chip after being surprised that the post was trying to sell or trade a chip. It doesn't leave me with a good feeling either, but you are welcome to do it.

While I'm at it. I have never decided to buy a chip I wouldn't have otherwise bought simply because the seller said, "LQQK," "Rare," "Wow," "Something for everyone" (why is it when I see this I almost never see a chip that would even fit in my collection, let alone a chip I want?), "a great addition to any collection" (right!) or any other nonsense puffery. In fact, I become leary when the seller seems to be trying so hard. What do you think?

Michael Siskin