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Key West Resort & Casino Discussion Thread (3 Viewers)

I'd like to finish out my Key West I started a long time ago with 500 chips. Are the Key West chips still available?
 
I figured it out, my leagues is a 3.5 hour T7000 and the breakdown is 8/18/4/3 (25/100/500/1000). However, I did purchase some 5,000 to color up the 500 if needed and for some fun.
 
VolkovaTheThird said:
Is there an official list of the colors used in the Key West chips?
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Yes! All colors are Classic Poker Chips colors. All spots are 312. (All colors are still the original formulae from Atlantic Standard Molding, Portland except for DG green, which was reformulated by Classic after the dye manufacturer changed ingredients.)

Denominated chips:
NCV: Base: Imperial blue / Spot: Blue
5-cent: Base: Butterscotch / Spot: Chocolate
25-cent: Base: Gray / Spot: Black
$1 white: Base: White / Spot: Yellow
$1 blue: Base: Imperial blue / Spot: Yellow
$2 blue: Base: Light blue / Spot: White
$2.50: Base: Pink / Spot: White
$5: Base: Red / Spot: Imperial blue
$20: Base: Dayglo Saturn / Spot: Green
$25: Base: Green / Spot: Lavender
$100: Base: Black / Spot: Light green
$500: Base: Purple / Spot: Pink
$1,000: Base: Yellow / Spot: Dayglo green
$5,000: Base: Orange / Spot: Chocolate
$25,000: Base: Dayglo peach / Spot: Green

Roulette (non-denominated) chips
White
Red
Black
Blue
Light Blue
Dayglo Yellow
Dayglo Pink
Dayglo Green
Lavender


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dennis63 said:
Yes! All colors are Classic Poker Chips colors. All spots are 312. (All colors are still the original formulae from Atlantic Standard Molding, Portland except for DG green, which was reformulated by Classic after the dye manufacturer changed ingredients.)
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Thank you so much! I was really struggling to place some of the shades without CPC samples on hand!
 
jdub said:
What does this mean? That is, what does the number 312 mean?
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This question reminded me of a segment from Dr. Demento’s Dragonet…

St. George: I gotcha in a 4-12, too.
Fire-Breathing Dragon: A 4-12?!? WHAT’S A 4-12???
St. George: Overacting. Let’s go.

On September the 5th, the Dragon was tried and convicted. His fire
was put out and his maiden-devouring license revoked. Maiden devouring out
of season is punishable by a term of not less than 50 or more than 300 years.
 
New 2023 chip prices and a discussion about the future of Key West​

New chip prices for Key West chips in 2023 were posted this morning.

The "retail" price to the public in 2023 will be whatever Classic is charging for a Level 1 H mold chip.

After the PCF discount is applied, denominated Key West chips will cost members here $2.11 per chip. Roulette solids will be $1.70 per chip.

Forces that act on the price are many. I offer the chips here for the price I paid to get them -- simply my total cost for chips divided by the number of chips in stock. That's a bit lower than Classic's retail price because in the past, I've had a large supply of chips purchased one, two or even three years ago, when prices were lower.

But that's changing quickly. As more and more people buy in to Key West, and people seek larger sets of chips, the supply of new, mint Key Wests that have been sitting untouched in boxes on the shelf for a year or two slowly disappears. As they get replaced by new chips bought at current prices, the "average" cost per chip increases.

Some things you may not realize that happen because of this:

  • If you place an order for chips only, I lose money on the order. You get the chips for cost + shipping. PayPal takes a bite of both.
  • If your address is outside the U.S., and order only chips, I really lose money.
  • PayPal's "take" on the transactions has been increasing. Ten years ago, I think it was 2.9 percent of the cost of the goods and 0 percent on shipping. In 2022, I paid nearly 5 percent of total transactions to PayPal. This can't be passed on to customers, or PayPal will kick me off their platform.
  • The cost of running Key West as a licensed business has doubled in the past three years, as fees increase and more and more "free service" providers begin charging for the services.
  • The time between ordering and receiving new chips has been steadily increasing, making it more difficult to keep lots of chips in stock. Eventually, we'll run out of anything but brand new chips. After that, we'll run out of everything, and be collecting orders for that next run of Key Wests one year or more in advance for people who have or want Key West chips and don't mind waiting.

That time is rapidly approaching and will likely arrive soon.

I'm seeking new ways to ensure that Key West remains alive and available to everyone here who has or wants more Key West chips.

Meanwhile, I appreciate the strong support of members here who love the Key West design as much as I do, who own their own set of Key West chips, and who would like to own a set in the future.
 
Heard much about Key West. Don't own any KW chips (yet) but love your work. All the best for 2023 and beyond!
 
I'll be attending two events this week -- Wednesday and Thursday evenings -- and traveling both days. Orders on those days will pend until Friday, but I will be working on them as soon as I get back. Thank you for your patience in advance!
 
JMC9389 said:
Good to hear from you Dennis, I'll be needing another rack order from you soon, hope all is well!
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^^ what Joe said ^^

Have a great trip buddy

Key West FTW !

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It's November, and the Holiday Season is fast approaching. To me, that means one thing... Stress!

This week, I've encountered two particularly difficult and demanding customers.

One sent an email asking to purchase playing cards, but complained that he felt the Key West website was "not secure." He wanted photos of the product -- probably to prove I actually have them. Finally satisfied, he emailed saying he'll take them. When I didn't answer instantaneously, he sent a follow up email, essentially saying, "Hurry up." (He never sent his address.)

Honestly, on days like this, I actually consider hanging up my vendor status, shutting down and getting out of the game.

So here's an inside look at the process when you order something from me, either here on PCF or through the website.

Order forms on the Key West website are essentially just a form that sends me an email. You fill it out telling me what you want, where to send it, and how you'd like to pay. When I see you order, I will send an invoice with the correct shipping amount. This may take 12 to 24 hours. (We're not Amazon.)

Here on PCF, it's easier to PM me with whatever you need. You'll get any PCF discount, and if you're a member here, trust is high.

Packaging your order: We have so many different products of varying sizes and weights that we can't automate shipping. I have to pack your stuff in that "Cinderella" box -- not too small or it won't fit. Not too big, or it costs too much. Some things need some TLC and padding, or they won't make it to you in one piece. Other things don't. (I know most of you know this already.) Sometimes we even need to hunt down a custom box. (Again, not Amazon.)

You pay, then I'll ship the items, usually the morning after you pay.

Next-day shipping: Packages go out at 8 a.m. each day, and arrive at the U.S. Post Office, UPS or Fed Ex by around 8:30 a.m. Eastern. Order or pay on Saturday or Sunday and your stuff will go out on Monday morning. Holidays will gum up the works for a day. This isn't an extra service. It's what I try to do every time.

Trackng info: After shipping, I'll send you an email with a tracking number, so you'll know exactly where your package is in the process, and when you'll get it.

Shipping transit times: Most things will arrive to U.S. customers in two to three days via Priority Mail or UPS. International orders take a week to 10 days, and sometimes two weeks to travel from the U.S. East Coast to you.

Changes: Changing the items in your order may change the shipping cost. Adding heavy weight or big things will definitely change the shipping cost.

Shipping quotes: I'm happy to offer shipping quotes based on the items in your order and the destination. Adding things after you get a shipping quote may cause shipping to increase. I only charge what the carrier charges me. I don't charge you more than what shipping actually costs.

Another secret of the operation: Our members here are obviously "night people," as the most common time for an order to arrive is 1:30 a.m. As for me, I have a day job and get up at 5 a.m. I check emails early, and throughout the day, even though I might not get back to the office to do your invoice until evening.

But don't worry.

For anyone who is interested, I hope this helps.
 
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dennis63 said:
It's November, and the Holiday Season is fast approaching. To me, that means one thing... Stress!

This week, I've encountered two particularly difficult and demanding customers.

One sent an email asking to purchase playing cards, but complained that he felt the Key West website was "not secure." He wanted photos of the product -- probably to prove I actually have them. Finally satisfied, he emailed saying he'll take them. When I didn't answer instantaneously, he sent a follow up email, essentially saying, "Hurry up." (He never sent his address.)

Honestly, on days like this, I actually consider hanging up my vendor status, shutting down and getting out of the game.

So here's an inside look at the process when you order something from me, either here on PCF or through the website.

Order forms on the Key West website are essentially just a form that sends me an email. You fill it out telling me what you want, where to send it, and how you'd like to pay. When I see you order, I will send an invoice with the correct shipping amount. This may take 12 to 24 hours. (We're not Amazon.)

Here on PCF, it's easier to PM me with whatever you need. You'll get any PCF discount, and if you're a member here, trust is high.

Packaging your order: We have so many different products of varying sizes and weights that we can't automate shipping. I have to pack your stuff in that "Cinderella" box -- not too small or it won't fit. Not too big, or it costs too much. Some things need some TLC and padding, or they won't make it to you in one piece. Other things don't. (I know most of you know this already.) Sometimes we even need to hunt down a custom box. (Again, not Amazon.)

You pay, then I'll ship the items, usually the morning after you pay.

Next-day shipping: Packages go out at 8 a.m. each day, and arrive at the U.S. Post Office, UPS or Fed Ex by around 8:30 a.m. Eastern. Order or pay on Saturday or Sunday and your stuff will go out on Monday morning. Holidays will gum up the works for a day. This isn't an extra service. It's what I try to do every time.

Trackng info: After shipping, I'll send you an email with a tracking number, so you'll know exactly where your package is in the process, and when you'll get it.

Shipping transit times: Most things will arrive to U.S. customers in two to three days via Priority Mail or UPS. International orders take a week to 10 days, and sometimes two weeks to travel from the U.S. East Coast to you.

Changes: Changing the items in your order may change the shipping cost. Adding heavy weight or big things will definitely change the shipping cost.

Shipping quotes: I'm happy to offer shipping quotes based on the items in your order and the destination. Adding things after you get a shipping quote may cause shipping to increase. I only charge what the carrier charges me. I don't charge you more than what shipping actually costs.

Another secret of the operation: Our members here are obviously "night people," as the most common time for an order to arrive is 1:30 a.m. As for me, I have a day job and get up at 5 a.m. I check emails early, and throughout the day, even though I might not get back to the office to do your invoice until evening.

But don't worry.

For anyone who is interested, I hope this helps.
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Never had anything but an excellent experience with you and your process Dennis!

P.S. I’ve been thinking about filling out my set a bit more, so might be adding to your stress level sometime soon - lol.

I actually find it hard to believe folks have had an issue with you/your operation. My guess, it’s most likely not a “you” issue - lol.

All the best Dennis!
 
Budha said:
I actually find it hard to believe folks have had an issue with you/your operation. My guess, it’s most likely not a “you” issue - lol.
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Thank you! No, it's definitely "them."

Not all orders come from PCF members. (I wish they did.) The public can be tough.
 
Budha said:
Never had anything but an excellent experience with you and your process Dennis!

P.S. I’ve been thinking about filling out my set a bit more, so might be adding to your stress level sometime soon - lol.

I actually find it hard to believe folks have had an issue with you/your operation. My guess, it’s most likely not a “you” issue - lol.

All the best Dennis!
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Talrem said:
This question reminded me of a segment from Dr. Demento’s Dragonet…

St. George: I gotcha in a 4-12, too.
Fire-Breathing Dragon: A 4-12?!? WHAT’S A 4-12???
St. George: Overacting. Let’s go.

On September the 5th, the Dragon was tried and convicted. His fire
was put out and his maiden-devouring license revoked. Maiden devouring out
of season is punishable by a term of not less than 50 or more than 300 years.
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The great Stan Freberg. I think there is a Red Riding Hood done in the dragnet style too.
 

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