Chip Collecting

Bluffoon · #1 06-07-2005, 03:22 PM

I was thinking of starting a chip collection.

Has anyone done business with a reliable on-line chip collectors/dealer and if so can you hook me up with them?

Regards
Jim

Yarney · #2 06-07-2005, 03:27 PM

Are you looking for rare chips mainly, or are you just trying to get chips from as many casinos/eras as possible? If it is the latter, you may want to focus on a single denomination of chips.

PuckNPoker · #3 06-07-2005, 03:50 PM

I remember this guy we used to host a site for, he was cool and into collecting chips. "The Chip Man", he should be able to get you started: http://www.chipman.com/ check out his events tab.

Bluffoon · #4 06-07-2005, 03:50 PM

I'm not sure. I think I am more interested in vintage chips but I am keeping an open mind until I see what is out there and what is involved. If the older chips are more expensive than I am comfortable with I may switch my focus. I will keep the denomination issue in mind, thanks.

Bluffoon · #5 06-07-2005, 03:53 PM

Very interesting. I see that there are several clubs/collectors listed in my area. This was useful thanks!

NJchick · #6 06-07-2005, 04:13 PM

A good friend of mine sells chips on ebay.

You can check out his site at

http://www.scottro.com

Click on the ebay link on his site to see what he is selling. He's very reliable and sells chips pretty much on a weekly basis so if there is something you don't see this week he's got more the week after (and after).

NJC

Bluffoon · #7 06-07-2005, 09:29 PM

Thanks NJC I will start my collection with something from your friend.

You from NJ? Im in Rahway [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Photoc · #8 06-07-2005, 09:35 PM

Dice 702.com Has TONS of stuff you'd never even think to look for.

Gamblers General Store.com has price guides and so forth.

seeker · #9 06-07-2005, 09:38 PM

Check out The Chip Board . You will learn a ton, and can figure out who to buy from. They even have FAQ's for beginners.

seeker · #10 06-07-2005, 09:40 PM

BTW, I am trying to collect chips from defunct New York and Long Island poker clubs. If anyone has any they are willing to part with, send me a PM. I would particularly love to find one from the Mayfair, but I am also interested in the more recent clubs. Thanks.