When the demand exceedes the supply, then their lies the problem, that's when prices are inflated. I have alway been a proponet of casinos making enough for everyone. The FQs had always had a huge problem because them NEVER made enough chips for the demand. They weren't even smart enough to do a HALLOWEEN chip this year (which is the biggest seller of the year) Not too many rocket scientists work there. Another problem lies here also, they do chips that most collectors do not care about, and alot of other casinos all over the country do the same.
Some casinos run their marketing technique in the ground, and it gets rather old, like using the same artwork for 2 of their casinos, how lame is that? Bally's & RIO do it all the time.