Thank you. That is what I thought. I have been offered the marbled chips like you have and they were represented as Bakelite.
Everybody I have met lately seems to think everything plastic is Bakelite. I saw 2 beautiful small chip holders today that were Bakelite(were not full of chips). Asking price was $150. I bought the plastic chips because the price was right and is serving the purpose I want them to. This is not the serious business for me as it is for some I am sure. Subject to change. Starting this venure at 70 is different than it would be if I was 50. Started this for something to do and am having a ball.
Thank you again for answering my question. Will probably have more. I think my Dale Seymour book is coming to me by Parcel Pigeon. (I typically don't have a lot of patience so my wife says.)

Rog