#1 & #3, see #2. #2= YES YES YES
If you plan on joining this great hobby, you need to buy the chip guides. For Nevada, you need the Chip Rack Issue #11 & The the 4th edition of James Campiglia & Steve Wells Offical Casino Chip Price guide. 2 x face may seem good, but many, many chips do not sell for that. Buy the books before the chips & good luck. Also consider joining this great club (Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club) You will learn so much &
will save you mucho $$$$.