How many times has a shorthanded dealer asked the neighboring table dealer to "watch my table while I take a resroom break for a minute or two?" "Sure, go ahead ..." says dealer #2 ... who then gets pre-occupied with a potential customer. Dealer #1 returns to his table 20-30 minutes later with a sandwhich and soft drink in hand. Guess the conclusion.

Several times I've witnessed unoccupied dealers tables who have left unsecured inventory for the pickings of the few thieves among us.