I do not think interest is dead. Just like all of the other chip catagories, casino, illegal, antique, etc... it is what we make of our hobbies. Chip collecting is what WE make of it. Common chips will still be common and rare chips will be more scarce when we bring more people into our hobby... and then it will survive. No need to "wave the flag." Our hobby is alive ane well but it is still a hobby. The KEY is to SPARK more interest! Your knowledge of illegal chips, and what you do with your knowledge is the key that drives your chip catagory and our hobby. It is great to have your posts here on TCB Ed.