Well, since you don't want to actually go out and try to buy one...I am sure that starting this thread will start some magical chip fairy on her journey to you, and reward you with a free chip.
By all means...hold your breath until this happens! LOL
By the way...the only way you get your info stolen when using pay pal or ebay, is if you fall for one of those email scams that start with....
"Dear pay pal member...your account has been breached...please type in your user name, password SSN mothers maiden name, and email, so we won't have to shut you down."
LOL
--Rizzo