An era is really over (4 Viewers)

[Labrat]

I’m not. But in the early 90s, a crappy z would cost you like $180.
I have no idea how far back you have to go to get to $15

Oh my mistake. I misread your OP.

Got it.

 

[Taghkanic]

If the prices of quality clay chips truly just keep going up, then there is zero risk in buying them.

Say you buy a set from TCR for $1.75K, use it a few dozen times for a few years, then sell it for $3K.

You just got paid to borrow a set of Paulsons for a few years.

The real issue then is not actually the prices per se but the barrier to entry to those who can’t float the initial price for a few years.

 

[BPTDirector]

I’m not. But in the early 90s, a crappy z would cost you like $180.
I have no idea how far back you have to go to get to $15

I graduated in 1974, 50 years ago.

 

[DirtyTIVA]

If the prices of quality clay chips truly just keep going up, then there is zero risk in buying them.

Say you buy a set from TCR for $1.75K, use it a few dozen times for a few years, then sell it for $3K.

You just got paid to borrow a set of Paulsons for a few years.

The real issue then is not actually the prices per se but the barrier to entry to those who can’t float the initial price for a few years.

Thought exercise: what TCR sets fall under that category and how many years ago did the last example happen?

Off the top of my head I can only think of

PCA secondary
Aztar secondary

Some denoms for EJ sec
Jack Detroit and HSI have held their values for sure but I don’t see a doubling
Some Jack Cinci denoms

Everything else I think has either gone nowhere (not bad really), or down- especially the extensively played chips.

I would say for any newer members don’t expect your holdings to go up in value. Just buy the chips to enjoy them. Same logic for buying a car or luxury timepiece. If you care about the value, buy Tinas.

 

[ekricket]

I’m not. But in the early 90s, a crappy z would cost you like $180.
I have no idea how far back you have to go to get to $15

1979

Mid shelf is currently around $75 oz out the door here. It’s been under $100 for about a year now. Crazy.

 

[quintooo]

I have no idea how far back you have to go to get to $15

couple hundred miles back south to Mexico will get you there

 

[DirtyTIVA]

couple hundred miles back south to Mexico will get you there

If you make it back or if they find your body ever again.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

couple hundred miles back south to Mexico will get you there

You just may not make it back. LOL

 

[Johnblue]

Okay, hold on, I thought this dude was complaining about the auctions that just took place, but now I just saw Jim is having an Oldschool chiproom sale for some AMAZING HOTSTAMPS.

Now I literally have no idea what was he even complaining about? The price? looks fair to me… cheaper than the NAGB chips and in my opinion way more collectable…

OK boomer.

See you on the 7th… I’ll be clicking for those 1k single chips.

 

[allforcharity]

"The good old days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems"

 

[FreeBop59]

"The good old days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems"

 

[BamaT8ter]

“Things aren’t the same as they used to be.”

I always enjoy this thread when someone posts it. And I get to enjoy it about 5 times a year.