The most likely case but I did run out of counters a few times when I first played Lord of the Rings. However, buying additional core boxes solved that problem very quickly. I suspect that multiple core sets will be needed for complete sets.

Yeah, history suggests the core box will be a 3x purchase for anyone who wants a play set. So you'll be swimming in counters at that point.

I swim in them now with all these LCGs!

You think you are swimming in counters. Try X-wing. So, so much cardboard...

Oh, I own X-Wing and Armada. I know the feeling.

X-wing, Arkham Horror, relic, and netrunner. Some times I think ffg has Scrooge McDucks money bin full of counters.