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Not Mine KEM Horseshoe Cincinnati / Cleveland cards (3 Viewers)

Ok, just so happens I got a Micrometer last week, so it's proving useful tonight... :)

HS Cincy Thickness is 0.30mm (1 card and I used the Jokers when available)
vs
Kem USPC Horseshoe Clevelands 0.30mm
Fournier Congress 2826 at 0.30mm
Bicycle Prestige Bridge (Green/Red setups) 0.28mm
Bicycle Prestige Poker (Red/Blue) 0.28mm
KEM USPC Double Arrow (Gold/Black dated 2308) 0.30mm
KEM (Non-USPC) Hollywood Park Casino dated 697 at 0.29mm
Angel (Japan) 0.30mm
Cartamundi Bridge Red/Blue 0.30mm
Gemaco Silver Dollar Casino Washington State 0.28mm
Mint Bicycle Casino CA at 0.31mm
Copags Black/Gold "Floral"? Bridge 0.30mm

Overall texture:
They are rougher than the Fournier 2826s, but smoother than the Bicycle Prestige Bridge and JUST slightly rougher than Kem USPC Double Arrow Gold/Black
Rougher than the Cartamundis, Angels, Copags and Gemaco Silver Dollars
VERY close to the HS Clevelands and Mint Bicycle Casino CAs

I have noticed under my current lighting that they are brighter white than any other deck I have....not sure what that means, but it's VERY obvious.

I did some "snap" or "bending" tests: (It's hard to judge this, but it's just the "feel" that you get from snapping the card on one end)
Very similar in "snap"/feel to:
HS Cleveland, Fournier 2826, Kem Non-USPC Hollywood Parks and Cartamundis
Felt "Thicker aka less snap" than Kem USPC Double Arrow Gold/Black
Felt "Thinner aka more snap" than Bicycle Prestige Bridge, but close to Bicycle Prestige Poker size.....

Hope this helps....?? I think they are good for what they are, except the dirt smell....
Here are some pictures for the nerds!
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My order got cancelled as well (same as some others on here), so if there is a kind soul here that ordered multiple set-ups and would sell me one I would be very happy.

I am looking for the Cleveland version. I would also be OK with just one deck, but a complete setup was what I ordered so that would be ideal.

Let me know if you can help. Thanks.
 
I am looking for 1 Cleveland Version of these if anyone can help lmk thanks
 
I have one extra unopened setup of the Cleveland casino KEMs, but they're not for sale. I'd trade them for grand casino Gulfport chips if anybody has any.
 
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I managed to grab 2 decks! A reviewer says they are not KEM but a different US playing card brand. Aristocrat I think.
 
Purchased a set up of Cle Kem bridge jumbos last week, played it for 2 hours and not a big fan. If anyone wants them I'll let it go for 22.00 shipped or straight swap for some guilds bridge jumbo index.
 
please if anyone had a deck or 2 of the clevelands for sale PM me thanks I would have paid more then the $22
 
I got my two sets of Cincinnati today. They arrived in good shape in Amazon packing. One set was blue/red unsealed inside the plastic box and one is black/gold still sealed. The unsealed set had everything accounted for. I prefer poker size but these Aristocratic brand do feel nice.
 
Marius L said:
Do you think these are paper or plastic cards?
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My guess is paper since they don't say plastic anywhere in the description. However the Horseshoe Cincinnati Aristocrats I got are plastic so maybe? I'll post when I get them but they're not supposed to show up for a month.
 
pedrofisk said:
My guess is paper since they don't say plastic anywhere in the description. However the Horseshoe Cincinnati Aristocrats I got are plastic so maybe? I'll post when I get them but they're not supposed to show up for a month.
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Yeah, a bit expensive with the shipping cost to Norway if they are paper cards.. Kinda want some cards that match my set though. Maybe someone else on here is familiar with Aristocrat branded casino playing cards and can have a guess at whether its paper or plastic?
 
Marius L said:
Yeah, a bit expensive with the shipping cost to Norway if they are paper cards.. Kinda want some cards that match my set though. Maybe someone else on here is familiar with Aristocrat branded casino playing cards and can have a guess at whether its paper or plastic?
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Based on the box alone and not seeing the cards, I would guess paper. All of my Aristocrat paper casino cards are in similar boxes, the poker room used KEM for their cards and they also came in a setup box. Paper table game cards are kept/stored in single tuck boxes like the ones in the photo.

They would be nice to have, but wow those are expensive for paper cards. I guess the fact that they're new does carry a premium, but I won't be buying any of them at that price. Thanks for the links though!
 
btbmason said:
They would be nice to have, but wow those are expensive for paper cards. I guess the fact that they're new does carry a premium, but I won't be buying any of them at that price. Thanks for the links though!
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I am sure your right and I admit it was an impulse buy. I've been in a grab it and sort it out later mode since I am so late to the Horseshoe Cleveland setup club! I almost have it all coming together now.
 
pedrofisk said:
I am sure your right and I admit it was an impulse buy. I've been in a grab it and sort it out later mode since I am so late to the Horseshoe Cleveland setup club! I almost have it all coming together now.
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No judgment from me on anyone who buys them, it's all about supply and demand! I would guess they don't have cut corners though since they are being advertised as new and still appear to be wrapped in plastic.

I'd probably be more likely to buy some if I had missed out on the plastic setups.
 
Aristocrat Club Specials are definitely paper cards, but I think you're getting new decks here.
I have some with my grand casino Gulfport heads-up set - they play fine.
If they're printed with the same casino as your chips, I say use them until they're beat.
 
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And BTW, WTF - you spent $15 on a deck that's gonna see what, $300-$3,000 worth of action on a given night? Big picture-wise, they're perfect if they make you smile.
 
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Grand PoobOz said:
I was recently able to pick up a few sets of Cleveland's. I really like them. If there is still interest I can see if vendor has any more and price.
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I might be, if the price is right. They're exceptional cards
 
Grand PoobOz said:
I was recently able to pick up a few sets of Cleveland's. I really like them. If there is still interest I can see if vendor has any more and price.
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I'd definitely be interested in this, I had a setup stolen that I'd like to replace.
 
pedrofisk said:
I just found these on Amazon and ordered one of each. I'm not exactly sure what I'll get, probably casino used with cut corners.
BLACK: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XKRB...6&sr=sr-1&keywords=horseshoe+cleveland+casino
RED: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XK6T...87&sr=8-2&keywords=horseshoe+cleveland+casino
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These came today. I opened up one of each. Definitely plastic coated paper. But nice enough and they go with the chips!

I would love to get a Clev KEM setup or two, got the Cinci but my order for Clev got canceled, like many others.

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