Let's Talk Casablanca . (7 Viewers)

[JeepologyOffroad]

In my experience textured inlays are almost directly correlated to lead with the exception of California chips from the 90's

Which makes me wonder if lead is even the part we all love. Wouldn’t be surprised if the new chips are just a different formula because those old school Cali chips, that should technically be outside of the lead era, still have that same feel.

 

[Goldfish]

O wow. Certified @Goldfish breakdown

I would take those 5s, 25s, and 100s, then make some 43 mm 500s and 1ks. Yum yum.

 

[upNdown]

Which makes me wonder if lead is even the part we all love.

FWIW, I’ve come to the conclusion that I love Paulson factory textured inlays at least as much as I love the feel of lead clay. And it makes me wonder if those Casa pink 218 $5s actually are unleaded, or if my brain just told me they were inferior because of the smooth inlays.

 

[Goldfish]

FWIW, I’ve come to the conclusion that I love Paulson factory textured inlays at least as much as I love the feel of lead clay. And it makes me wonder if those Casa pink 218 $5s actually are unleaded, or if my brain just told me they were inferior because of the smooth inlays.

I agree that leaded Paulson with textured inlays are the best feeling chips. For that reason, my favorite set (that I own) is my FLV set. I love them even more than my custom relabel sets.

 

[pltrgyst]

been in Casablanca last summer ...

Yep -- Mosque Hasan II.

That's where I got my stitches and smashed a good pair of glasses. Beautiful place, but those beautiful damned tile floors are hard!

 

[anstossfreak]

There were very few $1Ks (that over sized Orange) and they were always very expensive.

Yes they pop up not often in the Classifieds! But they are worth it! They are bricks. I was able to get a half rack together over the last years.

 

[Jacks]

FWIW, I’ve come to the conclusion that I love Paulson factory textured inlays at least as much as I love the feel of lead clay. And it makes me wonder if those Casa pink 218 $5s actually are unleaded, or if my brain just told me they were inferior because of the smooth inlays.

They are pretty light at 8.8g but that could be a color thing.

I personally LOVE shuffling those exact chips.

 

[softchewy]

I agree that leaded Paulson with textured inlays are the best feeling chips. For that reason, my favorite set (that I own) is my FLV set. I love them even more than my custom relabel sets.
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hmm, my FLV $5s are unleaded/unweighted at 9.1g. What weight do you have for your $5s and other FLV chips?
RVCL $5s with same base color and similar spots are 10.3g
PCA sec $5s with same base color - 10.4g

 

[ovo]

FWIW, I’ve come to the conclusion that I love Paulson factory textured inlays at least as much as I love the feel of lead clay. And it makes me wonder if those Casa pink 218 $5s actually are unleaded, or if my brain just told me they were inferior because of the smooth inlays.

I feel pretty confident those pink 5’s are unleaded, too light, although hot pink is generally lighter than the other colors across the board regardless of lead or no lead

 

[Goldfish]

hmm, my FLV $5s are unleaded/unweighted at 9.1g. What weight do you have for your $5s and other FLV chips?
RVCL $5s with same base color and similar spots are 10.3g
PCA sec $5s with same base color - 10.4g

Wtf?? I was always told that FLVs were leaded. I never weighed them myself. This could be the largest PCF cover up ever!

 

[mburnznj]

I am interested in the Casablanca chips. I am not sure how I feel about the oversized inlays though. What is the deal with that anyway? Why would they do that?

Do the below highlighted chips exist in quantity and in excellent condition? This could be a new chipping adventure….

I couldn't read the OG post unless I read it in this voice

 

[KHarp1]

Casablanca, 1942 movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, widely considered a classic. I can't help myself from watching it every so often.

 

[chipinla]

Wtf?? I was always told that FLVs were leaded. I never weighed them myself. This could be the largest PCF cover up ever!

You should probably just sell them at this point.

 

[doublebooyah85]

Wtf?? I was always told that FLVs were leaded. I never weighed them myself. This could be the largest PCF cover up ever!

 

[Tonystark137]

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Just ship your FLVs to me ; I'll take them off of your hands

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

Weight alone doesn’t seem to determine leaded or not. Date they were made probably the most telling for lead.

Although, like I mentioned above, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not even the lead giving it that feel we love and just a different formula compared to modern day chips.

 

[doublebooyah85]

Weight alone doesn’t determine leaded or not

Yeah based on the condition they are and how they shuffle and how much you like them sounds leaded @Goldfish

 

[softchewy]

Wtf?? I was always told that FLVs were leaded. I never weighed them myself. This could be the largest PCF cover up ever!

Hope I didn't burst your bubble
If you like them, that is all that matters.
As I told someone else when they found out their Lakeshore Inn $1 chips probably weren't leaded; nothing has changed with the chips, they look, sound and feel the same as they did yesterday.
Textured inlays are not really a good indicator of lead.. they are an indicator of age (older than x) which in turn may infer they were made during the leaded era.
Year of manufacture is a much better indicator, but still not a guarantee (and of course there are varying levels of additives, lead and otherwise, depending on the chip).
Unfortunately, there is some confirmation bias around "leaded" chips.
IMHO the real benefit of lead/weighting is weight (obviously) and sound.
I'm not claiming to be any authority on the subject, but I have tens of thousands of 39mm Paulson chips from all different eras in weights ranging from ~8g to ~12g.
I am very certain (and have done this myself) that if someone could only feel the rolling edge of a mint condition chip without seeing, handling, shuffling or feeling the weight, they wouldn't fair better than a coin flip at guessing if a Paulson chip was leaded or unleaded.
Example - RPC Pri $1 vs RVCL $1 - as much as I tried (and maybe wanted there to be) there was no discernible texture difference when just feeling the rolling edge of a barrel. Honestly, they feel and sound nearly identical when shuffling, etc.
Not saying some chips don't feel different, but that is usually more due to break-in/wear. YMMV
None of this is set in stone and you'll see all different opinions.
..probably should have posted this in the controversial thread

Leaded?

Leaded

Unleaded?

10.1g - 10g (textured inlay) - 9.1g (textured inlay)

Big fan of The Nugget $5.
Do I wish they were closer to official casino weight.. sure, but I'm not getting rid of them.

 

[Goldfish]

Well, they will always be leaded to me!

 

[upNdown]

I am very certain (and have done this myself) that if someone could only feel the rolling edge of a mint condition chip without seeing, handling, shuffling or feeling the weight, they wouldn't fair better than a coin flip at guessing if a Paulson chip was leaded or unleaded.

No argument. I often feel shame at the amount of love I feel for the edges of otherwise unloved mint RHCs.

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

probably should have posted this in the controversial thread

Definitely

 

[softchewy]

Definitely

 

[chipinla]

No argument. I often feel shame at the amount of love I feel for the edges of otherwise unloved mint RHCs.

 

[ovo]

I love RHC, very under appreciated and underrated, but mint , slightly used is best, as they don’t wear so well, but there are so many rhc options available to create a mixed set

 

[chipinla]

without seeing, handling, shuffling or feeling the weight, they wouldn't fair better

Like a blowjob from a fat girl… close your eyes they’re all Brad Pitt. I mean, wait… ummmm.

 

[louBdub]

Like a blowjob from a fat girl… close your eyes they’re all Brad Pitt. I mean, wait… ummmm.

I told you that in confidence!

 

[chipinla]

I told you that in confidence!

Oh trust me, I could tell you were confident.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

They are out there Jon, this one is even hiding in Maryland! Not mine but played the set a few times!
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They're awesome!!

Those $25s are FIRE!!! So are they unobtanium?

I recently joined the club with a purchase of two racks of $5s, which I am going to felt this Friday in a mixed set. I would love to find another rack in similar (pretty good) condition, if anyone has some they are not using.

I did a quick sort of these. Top left two barrels are the nicest - excellent to a few that are near mint. Top right two barrels are the worst, but still not bad.

Currently going to use in this lineup. I would like to add a barrel of the gray $100s in the 4v418 pattern. Let me know if anyone has one to spare. Also on the lookup for some casino quarters with an inlay that don't cost an arm and a leg...

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

With the most recent cut card group buy, I had an idea. Has anyone here ever had Casa cut cards made?

I saw the plaques that @MeridianFC had made, and immediately thought they would make a great cut card. Only problem is, he no longer has the artwork, and the designer is deceased. BR Pro Poker, who made the plaques does not have it either.

This is what the plaque looks like. Has anyone here ever done any other Casa artwork? I see there is also a Casa Dealer button with the logo. My vision is a cut card that looks just like the plaque, minus the denomination. I love the gold base color. Please jump in here, or DM me if you can help.

 

[jamesjkim]

With the most recent cut card group buy, I had an idea. Has anyone here ever had Casa cut cards made?

I saw the plaques that @MeridianFC had made, and immediately thought they would make a great cut card. Only problem is, he no longer has the artwork, and the designer is deceased. BR Pro Poker, who made the plaques does not have it either.

This is what the plaque looks like. Has anyone here ever done any other Casa artwork? I see there is also a Casa Dealer button with the logo. My vision is a cut card that looks just like the plaque, minus the denomination. I love the gold base color. Please jump in here, or DM me if you can help.

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I think I have artwork when I was considering relabel. I'll PM you.