"Wouldn't be branded by casino but then again I haven't heard of a complete switchover being needed in LV or AC before either."

I remember once getting a call that The Claridge in AC had the 100 dollar back up chips on the tables if I wanted one at face. I said no as I didn't collect 100 dollar chips. I believe when they were called back to the cage 38 were missing. The chip was selling in the upper hundreds if I recall correctly. Was sorry I didn't buy it as I do like harder to find chips now. Since then I have bought one at face. Not sure what they sell for today, but the price has come down some.
Barry