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Mason

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Hey everyone,

I've recently kind of inherited some chips, and I've fallen down a rabbit hole of internet trying to figure out what they are and what to do with them, and that has led me here. This whole thing has been fascinating- this is an entire world that I had no idea about. I've loved reading all these posts, I'm learning a lot, I'm probably going to have a bunch of questions, but I'm excited to be here!

Based in San Francisco, originally from London (hey there eXtremeum), ex-military.
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Welcome!! As I'm sure you've read by now those chips were exposed to high levels of radiation due to the unexpected wind shift after a nuclear test in the Nevada desert. They are beautiful chips, it's to bad they all have to be destroyed for the safety of all involved. I'm the West Coast rep in charge of disposing of those on this side of the Rocky Mountains, I'll get you my address and you can send them all to me for proper handling.

Again, welcome aboard, this is certainly a deep hole of a website to get yourself in, but an awesome hole!!! :D
 
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Welcome aboard Mason! Great chips! Those are 9th issue Jessie Becks made by TR King. Enjoy your stay!
 
Thank you! Do you have any information about the $2.50 chip? I can't find it anywhere online.
 
I don't know how many were made but the book value (4th Edition Chip Guide - Campiglia - Dec 2008) lists its value as 100-150-200. Watch the market place and see what they go for.
 
Welcome to PCF!
A while back I was talking to this eBay seller about those snappers. He said he had bought thousands of Jessie Beck's when they came out but only could get about 30 of $2.50. He also said they usually sell as individual chips for way more than any other chip :)
 
Nice chips! A large hoard was found a few years ago bringing the value way down for most denominations.

I don't recall that many $2.50's so they hold more value. I think the book value is way high though.

Try searching eBay's closed listings to see what they actually sell on the market for.

Welcome to PCF
 
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eBay is probably the best route. I have or had a few of these and can't remember what I paid back then. You know the $100 chip? The first time I had seen that at auction it went $30 higher than book value. A few years later you could get them for less than $4 each.

If it helps, here's what you can do to make an eBay ad draw more people. Be sure to use words like TR King, small crown, TRK and scrown when selling these types of chips. Many collectors have key word searches automatically email them results when new ads get posted. You're going to want them to see your ad in their mailbox.

Start the auction for 10 days starting on a Thursday night around 6:00 pm PST. This allows exposure for 2 full weekends. I always start mine at 99 cents, no reserve and free shipping. This is seen as a value and people who start bidding early stay with it as they tend to have an ownership mentality being connected to the auction in its infancy.

Take good pictures and only use the picture of the chip you're selling. Your CL ad shows two separate chips which can be confusing and takes away any credibility the ad starts to earn. If you quote book values please use all 3 values and let the buyer determine how much he/she would pay based on photos and current market value. If the chip can stand on end be sure to include a picture of that.

The last thing you can do is post a link here at PCF in the auction forum.

Good luck with the sale!

PAZ
 
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PAZ said:
The last thing you can do is post a link here at PCF in the auction forum.
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Excellent post and great advice for all things, not just poker chips; but that last part there might be the most important. Make sure you leave a trail of bread crumbs for all the wolves here to follow... ;)
 
This gives me an idea of speak to all my relatives to see if they have any old chips they don't use anymore.

Welcome!
 

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