pokerplayingpisces
Full House
I paid about the same for the blackjack index. Same seller, too
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Blackjack index from KEM?
You want the red and black two deck setups right?
Yes Sir or if the all black (link) are still available, then you can take those
No problem, which do you prefer?
the all black (then seem to be factory sealed)
Thanks bro
Thanks bro
Scooped the last two set ups of the all black
Awsome, thanks buddy.
Let me know if you want me to send PP now or settle it during PHL
Let me know if you want me to send PP now or settle it during PHL
Buy me in when we sit down and share some felt in a couple of weeks. I have some other stuff for you.
pokerplayingpisces
Full House
Yeah, the 4 pips on the aces usually indicate a blackjack deck for KEM. I think the unusual pips on the face cards and 10s on my Palace Station setup also is for blackjack. I’ve also seen black marks on the corners of similar setups, which are also for blackjack.
And here's a link to an article I wrote a few years ago about the early KEM cards that I posted over at UnitedCardists.
https://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=20943
https://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=20943
Great article....
You mentioning Unicorns back, I own a set if you want a pic, however I was one told that there are two back designs that are refered as "Unicorns"
Here is a pic of the original KEM Unicorn back from 1939. Also has the first mention of KEM Plastic Playing Cards, Inc., which was the successor to KEM Card Sales Corp. (1937-1939), which was the successor to KEM Playing Cards Inc. (1935-1937)
JohnnyR80
Pair
now that’s a collection
JohnnyR80
Pair
about to try these out after using Copag’s for months. 
In a whole other ballpark than Copags.about to try these out after using Copag’s for months.
Buge
Flush
I love KEMs but the standard is too small and the jumbo is too big. First world problemsabout to try these out after using Copag’s for months.
JohnnyR80
Pair
Upgraded from the basic Bicycle Playing Cards to Copag’s and I’ve yet to have any complaints on the 3 decks we’ve used. We play at least once a week, 4+ hour sessions. I keep reading a lot of negative comments about Copag so I decided to order something different. I only went with KEM because i liked the pips and back design the most out of all the other plastic playing cards. First set up came with shiny white spots and streaks on the back and they were bowed right out the cellophane so I returned those and ordered these which seem fine. The gold deck has 1 warped card that stands out in the middle of the deck as it separates the deck. So not the best start to something that’s not Copag
JohnnyR80
Pair
i did order the jumbo at first and realized they were too big compared to the copag jumbo so i returned them mainly bc they had defects but i also didn’t like how big they were especially since we play with bridge size so i ended up getting standard index instead.
The worst part of KEMs, and it’s bad, is their propensity to bow. One of the other card aficionados on here figured out how to deal with it, and that was to put a dealer button on each deck before closing the lid. I tried that, and it really does seem to work.Upgraded from the basic Bicycle Playing Cards to Copag’s and I’ve yet to have any complaints on the 3 decks we’ve used. We play at least once a week, 4+ hour sessions. I keep reading a lot of negative comments about Copag so I decided to order something different. I only went with KEM because i liked the pips and back design the most out of all the other plastic playing cards. First set up came with shiny white spots and streaks on the back and they were bowed right out the cellophane so I returned those and ordered these which seem fine. The gold deck has 1 warped card that stands out in the middle of the deck as it separates the deck. So not the best start to something that’s not Copag
In my opinion, that’s not even worth two pennies, is that there’s just nothing that can compete with the feel of KEMs.
JohnnyR80
Pair
Do you put the button on top of the decks or the bottom?
Put the decks in the case face up. Put cut card then button on each deck. Close case and store with the decks face up.
Sounds like a bunch of hoodoo voodoo old wives tale BS, but it really seems to work.
JohnnyR80
Pair
seems plausible haha. i’ll for sure give it a try. thanks for the explanation
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