I remember the first Vegas Convention when I sought to have Archie admit me early and he wouldn't do it--rotten creature that he was--he believed in security, of all things. Now after six years of being a dealer, I fully appreciate why only dealers are allowed in during set up. Yes, some trades or sales are made by and between dealers but you would be surprised as to how few those deals are. As Mike says...way too much to do setting up and way too little time to do it.

You'll find all the chips you want, I bet, coming in at the regular hour.