Agree and if I didn't write it, Kevins idea works. Just keep making 25, each time the issue sells out, until the next strike is issued.

You can win them at the casino!

If the cage is out, you get a redemption slip of paper and can get the strike when it comes in again.

Based on pure, simple, real demand.

No lines, no hoarding, no foot stomping and whining. (although someone might have to wait to play the machine?) But once the hometown dealer wins his 14 copies of the new strike, the machine opens up for the next team or player.

The casino is creating the shortage for no gain of their own. It's discouraging collectors, makes less profit, and stinks as far as public relations. So the way it is now, shortage is actually harming the casino is some ways.