SOLD Black Friday Sale (4 Viewers)

[JustDogbert]

Just trying to nail this interpretation. So if HSI 1s were to be re-labelled, should the smaller inlay be removed? Or are you stating that overlabelling will work fine?

Over labeling works fine.

Over labeled chip...

Shot from the side...

The slight ridge on the back side of the chip is the height difference between the over labeled center and the outer ridge. You can see it best on the purple inlay on the far side.

 

[TheWhat]

Thanks so much. What style of Gear label was that?

 

[BearMetal]

Thanks so much. What style of Gear label was that?

This had to have been an un-laminated smooth label

 

[Goldfish]

I've struck out each sale since Jacks. Been around for nearly 2 years. Tried the practice routines. Paypal open etc.

Didn't make the least bit of difference.

My experiences have left me with what's likely a grim view, but for an example, there are probably 3000+ chippers who want a cash set. Any cash set. There will be like 3 to get. The math is unfortunate.

In all my time, planning and clicking for these sales, I got 3 lady luck sample sets. That's it.

Good Luck! Ill still try...

Gotta stay frosty......don’t be this guy......

 

[Unomysteez]

Hey all, the HSI primary set is new, I take it that the secondary set is used? Anyome have an idea of the condition? Cheers

 

[JustDogbert]

Thanks so much. What style of Gear label was that?

As an FYI, when ordering labels if you tell Gear what you plan on doing with it he will give you the correct label (unless you specify otherwise).

These are (from Gears forum)

Unlaminated labels are also available, of course, and are printed on matte vinyl to minimize glare.
* recommended when putting labels on top of existing inlays without removing them, e.g. casino Paulsons
* not recommended for labelling any blank chips. Blank chips with a recess should get a laminated label. Blank chips with no recess should not be labelled without being milled first.

- Jim, sorry for blowing up your thread but I'm trying to help you move these chips

 

[allforcharity]

Jim told me 10 boxs (racks) fit in MFRB

However, depending on what chips you buy, you may hit the 20 lb. limit for International packages way before you hit 10 racks. If you're talking about 8g roulette chips, then you're golden. 10g+ clays, you're out of luck after about 8 racks, even you don't care about padding.

 

[davislane]

Hey all, the HSI primary set is new, I take it that the secondary set is used? Anyome have an idea of the condition? Cheers

Secondaries are all new / uncirculated. Their condition is implied because they are secondaries.

Primaries on the other hand, have both used and new chips available. Hence the distinction of the upcoming sets being classed as new, as used chips are still available from the original sale.

 

[Meddler2]

I got my (barrel of) chips today, I immediately murdered one and:

• Yes, I agree, the inlay is smaller (i.e. there is non laminated chip between the inlay and outer ring)
• I will state that no sane person could make an honest argument that they could feel the difference between the inlay and surrounding chip height on an undamaged chip.
• For the last part, I didn't compare it to a "normal" RHC but I can state for a fact that an unlaminated (Gear) label is thinner than the height difference (i.e. if you placed your finger in the middle of an over labeled chip and ran it to the outside of the chip you would notice a distinct rise in height when you reached the outer mold).

If this is the case, what's the point of milling a chip if you can either label over existing inlay or remove the original inlay and replace with custom label?

 

[Jeevansluck]

If this is the case, what's the point of milling a chip if you can either label over existing inlay or remove the original inlay and replace with custom label?

Because if you want a nice full textured and laminated Gear label on there, one must have them milled.

 

[Meddler2]

Because if you want a nice full textured and laminated Gear label on there, one must have them milled.

Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[allforcharity]

If this is the case, what's the point of milling a chip if you can either label over existing inlay or remove the original inlay and replace with custom label?

Because if you want a nice full textured and laminated Gear label on there, one must have them milled.

Whoa, need to put in some real context here.

Milling is usually done with hot stamped chips, so that you can create a smooth recess that is deep enough to remove the original hot stamp and to allow a fully laminated label to be placed in the new recess.

If you do a full inlay removal, you will also have enough depth to replace it with a fully laminated label *of the exact same size*. If you want to fit a larger label, you will have to mill a larger recess after. If you want to add a shaped label, you may need to mill to the right shape.

Label over can be done with both inlaid chips and hot stamped chips. It will not look good with the latter unless the stamp has been worn smooth by age, and the chip is not so used as to lose its recess depth. Of all the relabel options, simple label over is most likely to accidentally create spinners.

It is not guaranteed that an inlaid chip can be restored to its former glory just by removing an overlabel. One can easily rip off the original laminate when trying to remove a sticker that has been applied on top. Removing a label may cause permanent damage to an unlaminated inlay or label underneath.

 

[mnebesny]

If you want to add a shaped label, you may need to mill to the right shape.

I didn't realize that was possible. Does anyone have pr0n of this? I'm intrigued as to how it works/what it looks like.

 

[allforcharity]

I didn't realize that was possible. Does anyone have pr0n of this? I'm intrigued as to how it works/what it looks like.

Search for "milling shaped inlay". @Gear uses a small-scale CNC machine to do this.

 

[Changster]

$30 a chip for the $25k chips?

 

[MikesDad]

Late to the party, so this may have been answered or common knowledge...
Can I use my paypal linked credit card to pay or only paypal balance? I assume we'll NOT be using F&F so 2.5% (3%?) fees will apply?

thanks

 

[TheWhat]

Late to the party, so this may have been answered or common knowledge...
Can I use my paypal linked credit card to pay or only paypal balance? I assume we'll NOT be using F&F so 2.5% (3%?) fees will apply?

thanks

I don't recall paying the 3% last time, maybe because this is a bonafide registered entity through PayPal already? Not just a random email address?

 

[BearMetal]

Late to the party, so this may have been answered or common knowledge...
Can I use my paypal linked credit card to pay or only paypal balance? I assume we'll NOT be using F&F so 2.5% (3%?) fees will apply?

thanks

It's a normal PayPal transaction that you can use your credit card for without paying a fee. He is a vendor and has a legitimate business.

 

[MikesDad]

It's a normal PayPal transaction that you can use your credit card for without paying a fee. He is a vendor and has a legitimate business.

Thanks

 

[BearMetal]

Thanks

Just to clarify, you will not be paying the 3% fees if you use a credit card linked with your PayPal account.

If this is the first time that you're buying from a TCR sale then a great way to make sure that you're ready to go is to click on one of the links from a previous sale and ensure that your PayPal account is all set up and ready to go.

Just click on one of the higher denomination chips that you know is out of stock from this link and you'll be able to ensure that when the links of this sale go live it goes right into your PayPal cart.

Click check out, and it will inform you that you are out of stock of that chip. Do not select the first option which is to go to the vendor's site. Instead you want to go back to your cart and remove the item and then try checking out again. it is almost a certainty that whatever you put in your cart, something will be out of stock and when you go to check out your order during the Black Friday sale it will stop you. You need to know how to get it out of your cart quickly

 

[MikesDad]

Just to clarify, you will not be paying the 3% fees if you use a credit card linked with your PayPal account.

If this is the first time that you're buying from a TCR sale then a great way to make sure that you're ready to go is to click on one of the links from a previous sale and ensure that your PayPal account is all set up and ready to go.

Just click on one of the higher denomination chips that you know is out of stock from this link and you'll be able to ensure that when the links of this sale go live it goes right into your PayPal card.

Click check out, and it will inform you that you are out of stock of that chip. Do not select the first option which is to go to the vendor's site. Instead you want to go back to your cart and remove the item and then try checking out again. it is almost a certainty that whatever you put in your cart, something will be out of stock and when you go to check out your order during the Black Friday sale it will stop you. You need to know how to get it out of your cart quickly

Trial run -- good advice, thanks

 

[Marhault]

If anyone is looking at getting one of the Isle sets and wants to make a trade for the snappers for the pink fracs or just wants to sell the snappers hit me up. I'm wanting to use the snappers as fracs instead of the pink chips. We will see if we can work something out. Thanks!

 

[200 Motels]

I'd love to murder a rack of those IoC snappers.

 

[Johnblue]

It's a job I'd prob pass on, because I'm slammed, but Jim was nice enough to send me a few samples to test mill, and the white alt 1s are millable with a bit of work. View attachment 579081

That would make a delightful limit set....

@Josh Kifer do you run that router bit right over the inlays? I’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet. What’s your experience with that?

 

[Felt_Lizard]

Those IOC's...secondary is listed.
Condition...mint/near ?

 

[Jeevansluck]

Those IOC's...secondary is listed.
Condition...mint/near ?

I'm now curious as well.

I assumed these are mint/uncirculated. They sure look sharp in the photos..

 

[davislane]

Those IOC's...secondary is listed.
Condition...mint/near ?

Secondaries are all new / uncirculated. Their condition is implied because they are secondaries.

 

[Josh Kifer]

@Josh Kifer do you run that router bit right over the inlays? I’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet. What’s your experience with that?

Pretty much. Sometimes you need to take a blade and cut off the clear coating or you'll melt thru the chip.... Each mold and chip acts a bit differently when ya fiddle with them.

 

[Josh Kifer]

Those IOC's...secondary is listed.
Condition...mint/near ?

Secondary generally means unplayed and held back as a second set if the first set is compromised.

 

[JustDave]

Pretty much. Sometimes you need to take a blade and cut off the clear coating or you'll melt thru the chip.... Each mold and chip acts a bit differently when ya fiddle with them.

Josh is the best at doing what needs to be done for getting your chips prepped for new labels.