Just my observations
"every game has rules and ethics" That is true but one small problem,the Hard rock multi BILLION dollar world wide operation is NOT A GAME!!!!
It is a business. As Robert said, a business is about "making money", that's how businesses survive.
Probably a 'hot water issue' but I believe that the impact of the Hard rock's business decisions on members of the CCGTCC and chip collectors, in general, is far down the list of priorities when they have a strategy meeting for new issues and re-issues.
Collectors, new or existing will buy the product even if they already bought the original
The reality of running a business for a profit is not like running a fraternity for the good of your fellow frat members
Just my opinions