SOLD Lake Elsinore / Sahara Dunes Sale Thread (6 Viewers)

[Easylife]

Well late to the party lol. Was only after LE $1s thc $2s and $5s and only 100 chips total. Couldn't get on earlier but with the super high number allowances for these thought they might last. Doh

 

[liftapint]

You can either get a haul of common chips, or a select couple racks, but if you log in, have your PayPal and computer ready, you are going to get something if you are personably reasonable.

Not necessarily true. I was logged in to PayPal, sitting there hitting “refresh” until the second the sale started, and only wanted one denom. Clicked as fast as I could. Still…. Nope.

Oh well. I need more chips like I need a hole in my head.

 

[AfterTheFact]

Not necessarily true. I was logged in to PayPal, sitting there hitting “refresh” until the second the sale started, and only wanted one denom. Clicked as fast as I could. Still…. Nope.

Oh well. I need more chips like I need a hole in my head.

Same, but shifted to others that I was able to get. Looking forward to the upcoming cleaning sessions.

 

[chipinla]

Same, but shifted to others that I was able to get. Looking forward to the upcoming cleaning sessions.

The way those chips look this is how I picture all of you when you get them

 

[Carnth]

The way those chips look this is how I picture all of you when you get them
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I'm sure the Majestic Star were more contaminated than these.
I have never seen chips as dirty as those things.

 

[chipinla]

I'm sure the Majestic Star were more contaminated than these.
I have never seen chips as dirty as those things.

 

[behrguitar]

Personally I really think the THC $1 chips were the start of the show. I think once people see them cleaned up, with the pinks and the blues, they will be a great $1 chip, Leaded on THC mold. But I also think the RHC will be a quick 2nd star of the show, But these are just my opinions, everyone has their own thing they like

 

[Stufflymcstuff]

For me the deal breaker in the inlaid thc 1s (and some of the 2s) were that the inlays are oversized and appear to be cutting into the mold, not so much the condition and dirt.

The yellow 5s are the story of this sale either way - or at least the reason I even considered getting more chipe. The 1s and 2s are just accessories to buy with your yellows.

Any soot covered mint $5’s?

If there are that’s kind of crazy, I bought it expecting them to all be severely beat up and still feel like I got a good deal. The Elsinore 5 in mint condition is pretty well a grail chip for half the forum. The only thing that could make it grailier would be bear claw spot pattern.

 

[chipinla]

For me the deal breaker in the inlaid thc 1s (and some of the 2s) were that the inlays are oversized and appear to be cutting into the mold, not so much the condition and dirt.

The yellow 5s are the story of this sale either way - or at least the reason I even considered getting more chipe. The 1s and 2s are just accessories to buy with your yellows.



If there are that’s kind of crazy, I bought it expecting them to all be severely beat up and still feel like I got a good deal. The Elsinore 5 in mint condition is pretty well a grail chip for half the forum. The only thing that could make it grailier would be bear claw spot pattern.

I want to open a card room just so I can call it “The Grailier”

 

[upNdown]

Surprised to the $4's are still there. Honestly one of the best chips in there sale

Yup. For the crowd that’s used to paying a premium for unleaded THCs with fantastic colors with the intent of relabeling, these seemed perfect. But they’re not cheap enough to flip for profit, so maybe we’re learning something?

 

[upNdown]

If there are that’s kind of crazy, I bought it expecting them to all be severely beat up and still feel like I got a good deal. The Elsinore 5 in mint condition is pretty well a grail chip for half the forum. The only thing that could make it grailier would be bear claw spot pattern.

If I had any interest in yellow $5s I’d have tried to buy max and cherry picked, because some of them looked to be in decent shape. Not mint, but close to the stand on edge range? But I’m guessing a bunch of people who love yellow $5s did exactly that,

 

[chipinla]

If I had any interest in yellow $5s I’d have tried to buy max and cherry picked, because some of them looked to be in decent shape. Not mint, but close to the stand on edge range? But I’m guessing a bunch of people who love yellow $5s did exactly that,

I drink a lot but from that pic none of those look to be the standing on edge type

 

[upNdown]

I drink a lot but from that pic none of those look to be the standing on edge type

Haha, very true. Personally, I’d be great with 100 like these two, but you’d probably have to pick through more than 500 to get there.

 

[chipinla]

Haha, very true. Personally, I’d be great with 100 like these two, but you’d probably have to pick through more than 500 to get there.
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Ya this was an interesting sale to watch. I didn’t participate, not my thing.

I almost feel like this is a reverse cherry picking sale. Meaning, I’d pick out the “decent” chips and get rid of those and make a keeper bike tire set. Cool chips, but the difference in barrel height would be too tilting for me. I get that they could average out but I don’t think I’d like it. Going to be interesting to see everyone’s pics when they receive them. Congrats to everyone who got what they wanted though.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

If I had any interest in yellow $5s I’d have tried to buy max and cherry picked, because some of them looked to be in decent shape. Not mint, but close to the stand on edge range? But I’m guessing a bunch of people who love yellow $5s did exactly that,

This is my plan. I went with the hots stamps though, thinking in those two pics that they looked like they might be in a bit better condition. Plus I may end up milling them and making them 20s. Milling a HS is much less work than murdering an inlay, plus I have a policy of not murdering shaped inlays. All depends on how many nice ones I can get out of my 400 which way I go.

 

[chipinla]

This is my plan. I went with the hots stamps though, thinking in those two pics that they looked like they might be in a bit better condition. Plus I may end up milling them and making them 20s. Milling a HS is much less work than murdering an inlay, plus I have a policy of not murdering shaped inlays. All depends on how many nice ones I can get out of my 400 which way I go.

Is milling really less work than removing an inlay?

 

[Stufflymcstuff]

Murdering a shaped inlay is an absolute nightmare IME. Unless the Aztars I tried it on were unusually challenging for other reasons, it’s just not an option (to me) for anything other than a very high denom that you only need 10 or 20 of.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

The way those chips look this is how I picture all of you when you get them
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By the time you’re done cleaning them there will be nothing left but a paper thin inlay and tears

 

[Carnth]

Is milling really less work than removing an inlay?

It depends on the Inlay.
I have found that older inlays that have been in use in the casino are much much more difficult to remove. I think the glue under the vinyl becomes stronger over the years, to the point where you need chemicals (NPR) to remove inlays.
Whereas newer chips can be peeled off by hand after you "get it started" by cutting through the inlay.

Examples: Red Rock $1 that have been around for years and are beat to hell gave me the worst time murdering them. And the brand new Paris $2, comes off like a dream.

What I'm saying is, I think these will kill you before you murder them.

I've never milled, but it's something that I would love to try.

 

[chipinla]

By the time you’re done cleaning them there will be nothing left but a paper thin inlay and tears

The beginning of cleaning these chips.

When everyone is done cleaning them.

 

[Colquhoun]

Milling is really easy, but you need the right bit. Getting it centered perfectly on an often off-center chip can be tricky, but gets easier the more you do.
Hardest part for me is getting the depth just right. Each chip is a bit different, so I do it manually. It's very easy to go too deep.
My rule is, just when I think I need to take a little bit more off...Stop! it's perfect.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Is milling really less work than removing an inlay?

It is for me. I can mill about 40-50 chips in an hour. My murder experience is much worse. I've only tried it on one type of chip so far, and literally worked for about 30 minutes on one chip!!! Yes, I've read all the tutorials. Yes, I've bought all the correct tools. Yes, I have NPR. My experience is very limited, but these chips I have are not fun to murder. I gave up after that one chip, and I'll go back and try again when I have some free time. Maybe I'll eventually get the process down. I hope so. Otherwise I'm going to pay someone to murder them for me.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Milling is really easy, but you need the right bit. Getting it centered perfectly on an often off-center chip can be tricky, but gets easier the more you do.
Hardest part for me is getting the depth just right. Each chip is a bit different, so I do it manually. It's very easy to go too deep.
My rule is, just when I think I need to take a little bit more off...Stop! it's perfect.

With hot stamps, I watch very closely. As soon as all the HS is gone, I stop!

 

[Carnth]

It is for me. I can mill about 40-50 chips in an hour.

"Wife? You know how I spent money on buying chips?"

"Yes"

"I need to spend more money... on a drill press

(Wife facepalms)

.... and on bits....

... and a shop vac."

(divorces me)

 

[chipinla]

"Wife? You know how I spent money on buying chips?"

"Yes"

"I need to spend more money... on a drill press

(Wife facepalms)

.... and on bits....

... and a shop vac."

(divorces me)

Saves money long term… win

 

[Colquhoun]

"Wife? You know how I spent money on buying chips?"

"Yes"

"I need to spend more money... on a drill press

(Wife facepalms)

.... and on bits....

... and a shop vac."

(divorces me)

and labels.

both sides.

 

[Johnblue]

Not necessarily true. I was logged in to PayPal, sitting there hitting “refresh” until the second the sale started, and only wanted one denom. Clicked as fast as I could. Still…. Nope.

Oh well. I need more chips like I need a hole in my head.

I’m sorry man, I bet they were extremely rare, whatever it was you wanted. Probably only a couple racks total.

I wanted those SD2s because they were a steal. Got them at the gate, finished the transaction Then came back and still got some SD 5s a few minutes later.

I think it’s pretty common knowledge that if you swing for the fences you might whiff it.

 

[Johnblue]

It is for me. I can mill about 40-50 chips in an hour. My murder experience is much worse. I've only tried it on one type of chip so far, and literally worked for about 30 minutes on one chip!!! Yes, I've read all the tutorials. Yes, I've bought all the correct tools. Yes, I have NPR. My experience is very limited, but these chips I have are not fun to murder. I gave up after that one chip, and I'll go back and try again when I have some free time. Maybe I'll eventually get the process down. I hope so. Otherwise I'm going to pay someone to murder them for me.

Have you tried getting samples?

 

[Carnth]

Getting back on topic....

I got my consolidated order email from @TheChipRoom with a tracking number.
Jim is on top of things as usual. Thank you very much.

 

[Johnblue]

Getting back on topic....

I got my consolidated order email from @TheChipRoom with a tracking number.
Jim is on top of things as usual. Thank you very much.

I think he is still waiting for me to see if I am going to buy more.