Found 60 (or a rack) cool old THC $1.00s (1 Viewer)

[upNdown]

I’m looking for 60 x $1.00 chips. I’ll take a rack if necessary. Requirements:
Must be Paulson THC (long or short is fine)
Must be full of lead. Newer lead free chips are harshly discriminated against.
Must have textured inlays (this seems to go hand in hand with the lead.)
Should have edge spots - not a requirement, but strongly preferred.
Nevada is nice.
No fantasy chips.

These are to round out my heads up set, which was all THC, all Nevada. I had some of the beautiful Jerry’s Nugget white THC $1.00s in the set, but I just couldn’t live with the untextured inlays and unleaded clay, so I sold them.
Standing in for them at the moment are these cool old Cali $1’s, but that’s what I use for $1.00’s in my main cash set, so I’d like something different. I could actually trade up to a rack of these Casino Royals $1.00s, if somebody’s looking to trade, but I’d much rather only trade 60 of them.

 

[Burke]

Pics of the set so we can best help you out?

 

[upNdown]

Pics of the set so we can best help you out?

Sure. It’s not much of a set without $1.00s, but here’s what it looked like with the Jerry’s:

 

[BSteck]

There was a set of Cali Bells on eBay this week... the auction ended but I don't think they actually sold. Maybe you can contact the seller.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/California...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[upNdown]

I'm surprised I missed those.
They're a possibility, but I'd like something in better condition.

 

[AWenger]

There was a set of Cali Bells on eBay this week...

Good thought, but with the pics posted above, @upNdown is probably looking for chips with relatively sharp edges. Almost all California Bell chips are have used/rounded edges. Even the $1s that still fit only 20 chips per 66.7mm barrel.

With the pic above, though, either blue or white $1s would work well with the set.

Must be full of lead. Newer lead free chips are harshly discriminated against.
Must have textured inlays (this seems to go hand in hand with the lead.)
Should have edge spots - not a requirement, but strongly preferred.

Does the "full of lead" requirement mean that Paris, Bally's, NYNY (THC version) are not eligible?

May be some tough shoes to fill, but I'm sure there may be some other people who might know of chips that fit all of these categories. Maybe there are some solid (light) blue $1s out there that fit these.

 

[upNdown]

Does the "full of lead" requirement mean that Paris, Bally's, NYNY (THC version) are not eligible?

Yes. 100%. Otherwise, I would have kept the Jerry's Nuggets.

 

[BSteck]

Are these guys leaded? Not Nevada obviously, but seems like they pop up from time to time in good condition.

 

[upNdown]

Are these guys leaded? Not Nevada obviously, but seems like they pop up from time to time in good condition.
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The Scandia's are fantasy chips - can't mix those with real chips. I just can't. I'll add a rule up top, thanks for making me realize it.
If those horseshoes are real, they'd be great. I think some of those are real and some are fantasy? I'm not sure.

 

[BSteck]

How 'bout relabeling some of these to $1's?

 

[upNdown]

How 'bout relabeling some of these to $1's?
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No relabels!
(I'm actually in the process of having gear do some full inlay replacements. So, someday soon I'll know for sure, but I just don't think I'd ever like a relabel as much as an original chip.
(I have lots of weird rules)

 

[AWenger]

I have no idea if any of these are old, leaded, or available, but I picked out a few Nevada $1s from the chip guide query

 

[upNdown]

Mostly good suggestions.
The asymmetrical spots on the flamingo have always tilted me. And I’ve never liked that 2v spot pattern on the Monte Carlo chip. Spinettis has or has had some of the chips in quantity, but all pretty expensive.

Hopefully somebody out there will actually have some cool chips that will fit the bill.

 

[BGinGA]

Personally, I'd only be looking for a blue chip for this set. Here are a few that meet your requirements and work pretty well imo, and most can be found in quantities smaller than a rack (some harder than others, obv)..

The asymmetrical spots on the flamingo have always tilted me.

They also are unleaded.

 

[upNdown]

Personally, I'd only be looking for a blue chip for this set.

I think you're right.
I might have to chase down those Bells, because I really don't feel like paying five bucks a chip for these.

 

[Burke]

I have a solid blue chip that I've been looking to fill a rack (have 73 now)...if they are your one then they are yours. They are hotstamped though I realize.

Gold Rush Card Room $1s

 

[upNdown]

I have a solid blue chip that I've been looking to fill a rack (have 73 now)...if they are your one then they are yours. They are hotstamped though I realize.

Gold Rush Card Room $1s

Thanks for the offer, but yeah, hot stamps arent what I'm looking for.

 

[AWenger]

I was going through my Cal Bell set, and I have 60 to 80 $1 in good condition that I'd sell. None of them are wafer thin chips, they'll fit no more than 20 a 66.7mm barrel, but they don't have sharp edges.

 

[upNdown]

I was going through my Cal Bell set, and I have 60 to 80 $1 in good condition that I'd sell. None of them are wafer thin chips, they'll fit no more than 20 a 66.7mm barrel, but they don't have sharp edges.

That’s exciting. Shoot me a picture?

 

[AWenger]

Will do later, I'm out at a poker game now.

 

[AWenger]

Here are a few pics

 

[upNdown]

Nice, mixing my chips in!
Looks good, how much you want for them?