I agree! It is a waste of time to match dice if the casino just throw them in a box or a bag. I know some pit suits who do this intentionally and I know one casino manager who would never give a matching stick away - due to security concerns!

Anyway, I like it when gift shop employees think that I am insame when I spend a lot of time turning all their dice to the six spot ("Why are you doing this? They are all the same!") ;-) But I have also met many very helpful clerks who were glad to help me while I was looking for matching pairs or sticks.

And BTW: I have bought a Bud Jones Box with matching sticks at the Palace Station last year. Most of the Station Casinos do have wrapped sticks if you ask the right person at the right time...