PCA PLAQUES - CARDS MOLD (1 Viewer)

Which denom are you interested in?

  • $20

    Votes: 18 54.5%

  • $100

    Votes: 20 60.6%

  • $500

    Votes: 17 51.5%

  • $1000

    Votes: 13 39.4%

  • $50

    Votes: 6 18.2%
  • Total voters
    33
CrazyEddie said:
There's a number of different graphic designs (including yours, which, I hasten to add, are pretty cool!) that, I suspect, all ultimately originate from the same manufacturer, or at least from mfgrs that are using similar molds and methods.

If anyone wants to get samples in their hands of what they feel like, here's a few retail sources:
The ones that @fishsaybloop is showing off above are, I think, smaller than any of these three sizes, but I haven't seen a retail source for any that small. Alibaba vendors have them in many sizes but not at retail quantities, of course.

Here's a video showing off a few big stacks of them.



I agree! I actually prefer the way these feel to Matsuis, but I'm probably the only one here that would say that. They're slightly thicker than MSKs. The molded recess is slightly more prominent. The acrylic feels... I'm not sure how to describe it, but "softer" kind of captures it. MSKs and B&Gs feel more "rigid" than these, and I'm honestly not sure why since they're all basically made out of the same material, and it's not like any of them flex or deform. I think it might be an illusion based on the plaques being thicker and having a little more "thud" and a little less "clack" when clattering against each other than the MSKs and B&Gs do.

The lamination seams on the edges are very different from MSKs, Matsuis, and B&Gs. From the side, you can see that they don't have the colored / white center stripes that the others do. But besides that, the centermost seam (on the plaques that I have) actually has a small gap, so that there's a very shallow notch running all the way around the edge. You'd never notice it if you weren't looking for it, and I don't think anyone would notice or care when actually using these in play. But it is an indication that these are manufactured with a less meticulous (and less expensive) assembly process.

The recess/ridge design is very similar to what B&G uses (i.e. what European casinos use), and rather different from the circles-in-the-corner recess design that MSK uses. Matsui of course uses a smooth face, which is apparently somewhat common in South American casinos.

If you're used to MSKs or B&Gs then you'd probably consider these a step down. But if you just want acrylic plaques and don't want to pay through the nose for them then I think these unknown-Chinese-manufacturer's plaques will look and feel great.

@fishsaybloop - The "High Stakes" plaques have a translucent design, which makes me think that the manufacturer could do a decent job simulating lunettes. You might check with J5 and Tina to see if your design could incorporate translucency somewhere in the plaque. That would be an extra touch of class that could really pay off.
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That is a great write-up mate, many thanks :)
 
CrazyEddie said:
There's a number of different graphic designs (including yours, which, I hasten to add, are pretty cool!) that, I suspect, all ultimately originate from the same manufacturer, or at least from mfgrs that are using similar molds and methods.

If anyone wants to get samples in their hands of what they feel like, here's a few retail sources:
The ones that @fishsaybloop is showing off above are, I think, smaller than any of these three sizes, but I haven't seen a retail source for any that small. Alibaba vendors have them in many sizes but not at retail quantities, of course.

Here's a video showing off a few big stacks of them.



I agree! I actually prefer the way these feel to Matsuis, but I'm probably the only one here that would say that. They're slightly thicker than MSKs. The molded recess is slightly more prominent. The acrylic feels... I'm not sure how to describe it, but "softer" kind of captures it. MSKs and B&Gs feel more "rigid" than these, and I'm honestly not sure why since they're all basically made out of the same material, and it's not like any of them flex or deform. I think it might be an illusion based on the plaques being thicker and having a little more "thud" and a little less "clack" when clattering against each other than the MSKs and B&Gs do.

The lamination seams on the edges are very different from MSKs, Matsuis, and B&Gs. From the side, you can see that they don't have the colored / white center stripes that the others do. But besides that, the centermost seam (on the plaques that I have) actually has a small gap, so that there's a very shallow notch running all the way around the edge. You'd never notice it if you weren't looking for it, and I don't think anyone would notice or care when actually using these in play. But it is an indication that these are manufactured with a less meticulous (and less expensive) assembly process.

The recess/ridge design is very similar to what B&G uses (i.e. what European casinos use), and rather different from the circles-in-the-corner recess design that MSK uses. Matsui of course uses a smooth face, which is apparently somewhat common in South American casinos.

If you're used to MSKs or B&Gs then you'd probably consider these a step down. But if you just want acrylic plaques and don't want to pay through the nose for them then I think these unknown-Chinese-manufacturer's plaques will look and feel great.

@fishsaybloop - The "High Stakes" plaques have a translucent design, which makes me think that the manufacturer could do a decent job simulating lunettes. You might check with J5 and Tina to see if your design could incorporate translucency somewhere in the plaque. That would be an extra touch of class that could really pay off.
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Wow! This is a fantastic write up and actually conveyed a lot which I wasn’t able to articulate as eloquently ◡̈

Samples are a great idea (thanks for the links) and they’re inexpensive and readily available. The high stakes is an example of what they make as well. So would be the closest sample.

Video of example from one of our own PCF members. That you can see the sound and quality.

The translucent is definitely an option! I was exploring it with Tina and Johnny but ended up with this design where the marble is slightly exposed to create the contrast. See mock up:
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Their stock translucent designs:
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Hi friends! Have added a survey to gather the interest on colors and number per plaque. Cutoff time will be this Wed 9pm EST. These are indicative interest not promise to buy.

I’ll finalize the numbers this weekend once we confirm the designs. Everyone will have a chance to readjust the number of plaques.

Thanks!

https://forms.gle/6ioTrpNnb1rj3BDw7
 
Thanks for the votes! Results weren't too surprising. Will come back with some designs soon. I'm thinking we are missing a pink or blue or maybe gold / white / silver, that could be interesting for the $1k.

In terms of quantities, $20 and $100 were far ahead. We might run short on $500 and $1k which will impact the price.

$20 - yellow
$50 - orange / yellow
$100 - Black (Sorry @Irish :p)
$500 - Purple
$1000 - no consensus

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FordPickup92 said:
Edit: just realized this was the interest thread lol

In between work and hunting season I will review everyone's order and be in touch over the next few days
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You know, I saw your post in the Showcase thread and said "man, Brie's got a LOT of those PCA plaques..." I didn't even consider that they were the GB's. Does that mean I'm sick? You're sick? We're both sick!?

Thanks so much for reshipping these to us!
 

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