Good points. If the chips are being issued, and the casino is regulating them at 5 per person (not making controlled inside deals) then let the chips fall as they will.

In case I haven't been clear, I have no problem with anyone coming to a casino and getting chips, standing in line or having stand-ins, nothing wrong with NIS, collectors or dealers. Nothing wrong with someone making a profit on buying and selling chips.

What I wonder is What's the big draw that makes 2,000 Hard Rock chips get grabbed up on the day of issue?

Just say no, and the problem will solve itself No high demand and high profits and the vultures will go away.