I have been a pack rat for years. About 1996 I put a Harrah's Party Animal chip in my Pocket. Maybe a few others along the way. Not really collecting them, just throwing them in a draw.
I go to Antique Centers and Flea Markets and in 1997 I found a 5 dollar Caesars on the bed in a Showcase for 5 dollars. It looked old, but I liked it an bought it. I researched it and later found TCB.