Opportunity knocking? 30 years of individual chip collecting being sold. (1 Viewer)

[DrStrange]

I got a call today from someone selling their chip collection gathered from the 1990s onward. They got my number from our mutual house keeper.

This is an individual chip collector, not a set collector. He has 1,582 individual chips displayed in 25 displays. Asking $6,000 - likely soft. There are also old chip collecting magazines and some misc. slot cards, coffee mugs and similar items. The seller is an older gentleman and doesn't "do the computer".

I will get a chance to view the collection once I get back from Rumble in the Rockies - say within the next two weeks.

I am looking for helpful suggestions from wiser heads here on PCF. I don't have a clue about how to value things like this. Sets, yes, individual chips no. The displays alone likely cost $2,500.

I can't even begin to figure where I could display that many chips - there are only so many walls in my house.

DrStrange

 

[abby99]

1. You need to build an addition onto your house. "Build it and they (all those chippies) will come."

2, If #1 is out of the question, contact @David Spragg. He might be willing to give you some advice.

 

[DrStrange]

I could replace all my wife's art with displays filled poker chips . . . .

Boy does that seem like a bad thing to suggest.

 

[PAZ]

If you want to borrow my Campiglia Chip Guide I'll be happy to send it down.

 

[mummel]

Take photos and then research them for 48 hours before committing.

 

[DrStrange]

I agree with that. $6,000 is a lot more than my normal chip budget.

And I can't even put them in play -=- DrStrange

 

[Toby]

1,582 individual chips displayed in 25 displays.

I can't even begin to figure where I could display that many chips - there are only so many walls in my house.

DrStrange

Time to start using the ceilings/floors

 

[H|Q]

Unless it's wall art, you generally don't get money back from displays.

With that you're looking at $4 a chip. Keep that in mind when pricing.

 

[mummel]

Unless it's wall art, you generally don't get money back from displays.

With that you're looking at $4 a chip. Keep that in mind when pricing.

Doesn't sound like a steal when you put it like that.

 

[links_slayer]

i hope there are some gems in there - could easily make it worth the $6k

 

[abby99]

i hope there are some gems in there - could easily make it worth the $6k

So true. However, I can't imagine selling them individually or in small lots on eBay or at thechipboard. And then shipping them! That's a lot of chips!

 

[Jeff]

Chipwall

• Jeff
• Jun 21, 2016

I guess I could go 2 levels... This is what 1500 chips look like.

 

[ovo]

Chipwall

• Jeff
• Jun 21, 2016

I guess I could go 2 levels... This is what 1500 chips look like.

more interested in your chip drawers

 

[H|Q]

more interested in your chip drawers

Everyone is interested in Jeff's drawers.

 

[BiGGyT]

And I thought I had a problem with 5 cases, thanks Jeff for making me feel that I don't have (too much of) a problem.

 

[Jeff]

I was going to make a joke about whats in my drawers but I'm a pasty white Irish guy and no one would believe my bragging anyway.

 

[DrStrange]

a 2ga PA?

 

[Forty4]

@DrStrange have you had a chance to go check this out? I started typing and looked back to see that you were going after the RitR, so might not have gone yet.

 

[DrStrange]

I have not gone yet. My schedule is a shambles waiting for the A/C guy to come. It is over 100 every day, so even though we have one of two units still working most of the house is hot. Missing the A/C guy and going to the back of the list seemed like a terrible idea.

 

[Anthony Martino]

Group Buy obv?

 

[links_slayer]

Missing the A/C guy and going to the back of the list seemed like a terrible idea.

Agreed - chips don't fare well in hot conditions. Get that fixed and then go check out those chips.

 

[atomiktoaster]

I have not gone yet. My schedule is a shambles waiting for the A/C guy to come. It is over 100 every day, so even though we have one of two units still working most of the house is hot. Missing the A/C guy and going to the back of the list seemed like a terrible idea.

I was in the same boat with one A/C down for a week. My A/C guy (also work buddy) figured out it was a bad furnace board. Ordered a replacement from Amazon Prime and what showed up was a used, damaged piece of trash... unbelievably pissed! At least I was able to send power directly to the fan and get the upstairs cooled back down again. Not looking forward to another trip to the attic to finish the job.

 

[gmunny]

I got a call today from someone selling their chip collection gathered from the 1990s onward. They got my number from our mutual house keeper.

This is an individual chip collector, not a set collector. He has 1,582 individual chips displayed in 25 displays. Asking $6,000 - likely soft. There are also old chip collecting magazines and some misc. slot cards, coffee mugs and similar items. The seller is an older gentleman and doesn't "do the computer".

I will get a chance to view the collection once I get back from Rumble in the Rockies - say within the next two weeks.

I am looking for helpful suggestions from wiser heads here on PCF. I don't have a clue about how to value things like this. Sets, yes, individual chips no. The displays alone likely cost $2,500.

I can't even begin to figure where I could display that many chips - there are only so many walls in my house.

DrStrange

Valuation of an individual chip varies greatly. If there is one, I would get a listing of the chips from him before you go check it out. In general, older Nevada and AC chips will be higher valued than those from Riverboat states or illegal clubs, which there were a lot of in Galveston. He could also have chips from foreign countries, which i have no idea on those. Shoot me an PM if you have any questions. Good luck!

 

[DrStrange]

I went to check out this guy's collection. See the pictures and read about it here:

http://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/individual-chip-collection-under-review.14646/#post-252650

 

[BNM]

Chipwall

• Jeff
• Jun 21, 2016

I guess I could go 2 levels... This is what 1500 chips look like.

I like the size of these display cases. Where'd you get them and how much did they run you?

 

[Jeff]

Sfdisplay.com

I didn't look what they are now, but I think around $80 each?