>>Then how did I stumle upon 1 1998 Chip, 2 2001 LEs and every known $25 while at the Hard ROck tables for a mere 50 minutes today? If you believe what you wrote, these weren't meant for tables (OK, at least the 3 $5's I found).

Every known $25? Congratulations on finding both the 2000 Cinco and the Sammy.

I didn't say that none of these chips are used for gaming. Just that it isn't there purpose. Actually a few of the chips have been produced in large enough quantities that it seems they were intended to used on the tables, but that is not true of most of the HRH limited editions.

If they were intended for use on the tables they would put them (in large quantity) on the tables.

I agree with you about the purpose fo casino chips, which is why I do not generally collect LE's because they are not intended for use in gaming. I have said before that collecting LE's strikes me as similar to collectinmg those souvenior spoons in the gift shop. If it makes you happy, do it, but its not for me.