~~~ pike this century, considering the turnover for both the industry and hobby with the speed and low cost of basically being no different than any printed product such as a one-piece paper box (carton) and no inlay, inserts or metallic coin centers will invite more and more player/collctor setbuilders than ever dreamed of 25 years ago.... and the comeback of the hotstamps on top of all this is a laydown that casino chips will be around for a lot longer than some thought in recent years. Just gonna need more rice paddies... and, yes, you nailed it as far as being the new norm.