Bridge cards advice (4 Viewers)

[Natuie]

Hi everyone. I'm pretty new to this forum and have read a lot about all different cards. I've always just used regular bicycle cards at my home games and they've gotten pretty wrecked as a result. I also hate the feeling of shuffling them, it's way too stiff.

Anyway I've been reading a lot about bridge cards and think they suit my situation a lot better.

If I were to buy 2 decks of bridge cards to test them out what brands are best? I'm looking for an affordable option definitely on the cheaper side. I also want them to be plastic cards.

Where should I buy them is it the same as a group buy for chips on here? Also is there anything I should know about them or is it just different sizes.

Also do I need different size cut cards?
Thanks

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

1. Yes different cut card sizes.

2. Broken arrow on here or Lot Fancy on Amazon/eBay are great cheap options. COPAG are little pricier.

3. Just know that there's a wide spectrum of cards. Some stiff some flexy, some smooth some textured, different art/pip size, jumbo or regular. Enjoy!

 

[Machine]

Basically any of these

 

[LeLe]

I've always just used regular bicycle cards at my home games and they've gotten pretty wrecked as a result

I wonder if that is just wear and tear, had you been using the same deck of cards over ton of sessions?

 

[Natuie]

I wonder if that is just wear and tear, had you been using the same deck of cards over ton of sessions?

Yeah I guess so but I also want to try new cards cause I've heard they improve the experience a lot. Would u agree with that? Is it worth the cost of upgrading?

 

[LeLe]

Yeah I guess so but I also want to try new cards cause I've heard they improve the experience a lot. Would u agree with that? Is it worth the cost of upgrading?

Quality card does improve the gameplay experience for some, but Card is generally expenses in nature and you do need to replace them every few sessions.

 

[Natuie]

Quality card does improve the gameplay experience for some, but Card is generally expenses in nature and you do need to replace them every few sessions.

Yeah of course and I do replace them but if I get better quality they could also last longer no? I also just kinda wanna try bridge cards yk

 

[LeLe]

They do last longer then said the cheap Fake China Copag, but still cost more in the long run

 

[harrysallout]

You can check with @xdan who's on you side of the pond. He may have some available from a previous GB.

 

[surfik]

Basically any of these

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[surfik]

Do you need jumbo index?

I heard lots of good things about Angels but never tried any, they hard to get....

Best cards in bridge size I have ever handle are 2012 Fournier printed cards made for WSOP 2012 but they only been made with standard index, on the bright side they have Bicycle graphics....You can get them on eBay, I recomend buying "used" from pokergurus, mint condition IMHO however out of the cello, they are dirt cheap.

Grand Slams from DalNegro are great cards with nice faces and bright red ink. I can sell you a set but you need factor the fact that international shipping is expensive.
Regular Fourniers in bridge size are fantastic but I do not like the faces on them. They come in variety of backs designs...."Rosas" are the best in my opinion.

 

[Natuie]

Do you need jumbo index?

I heard lots of good things about Angels but never tried any, they hard to get....

Best cards in bridge size I have ever handle are 2012 Fournier printed cards made for WSOP 2012 but they only been made with standard index, on the bright side they have Bicycle graphics....You can get them on eBay, I recomend buying "used" from pokergurus, mint condition IMHO however out of the cello, they are dirt cheap.

Grand Slams from DalNegro are great cards with nice faces and bright red ink. I can sell you a set but you need factor the fact that international shipping is expensive.
Regular Fourniers in bridge size are fantastic but I do not like the faces on them. They come in variety of backs designs...."Rosas" are the best in my opinion.

I'm not super fussy if it's normal or jumbo index but personally I prefer normal index

 

[Natuie]

You can check with @xdan who's on you side of the pond. He may have some available from a previous GB.

Lmaoo I already have. Thanks for the advice tho he must be good

 

[surfik]

Ask @grandmeme about GS.....He has package comming his way, maybe he can spare a set

 

[davefr]

Basically any of these

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If you can get the above Angels, they are the best cards I've ever used (Acetate). The Fourniers are also nice cards. Angels will be a little softer and Fourniers will be a little stiffer. (nice contrast between the two) Angel also produces PVC cards and they're very affordable. Lot Fancy was mentioned and IMHO they are excellent cards and great value but the only bridge size they offer are black.

 

[grandmeme]

I have most bridge setups and should have enough of each to spare you one. PM me if interested.

 

[trever]

My personal favorite. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2959231314...VlHNfeqQsIEVxDD3t6PDbr0kY=|tkp:Bk9SR_arj8HYZA