Poor Man's PrOn (1 Viewer)

[DMack]

I know this won't be for everyone, especially those with deeper pockets and chips to die for, but hopefully those on a tap water budget, like me, might be able to appreciate these a bit. I want to thank @uclaure for getting the huge batch of these and selling them for a reasonable price. I also want to thank @Gear for making an absolutely incredible product that does not break the bank. Another thanks to @The Chip Exchange for selling the Lucky Derby chips at a good price. I thought the new set went well with some of my oldie Eldorados.

 

[FDLmold]

Aw hell to the yeah. Outstanding set. I love sweaty old Paulsons, whether hot stamped, inlaid, milled, relabeled, or whatever.

 

[justsomedude]

This is gorgeous! What is the frac? Is it a relabel???

Whatever it is ... nicely done!

 

[FDLmold]

Frac is a relabel of a worn hot-stamped El Dorado chip. I think it was the 50c denomination.

 

[DMack]

@justsomedude, @FDLmold is correct. Those were originally $.50 Eldorado fracs, but the hot stamps were completely worn off. The $.25 makes more sense for our $.25/$.50 high roller nights!

Thanks a lot for the comments. I know they're old cheapos, but I like them.

 

[justsomedude]

I know they're old cheapos, but I like them.

I don't care about the age or wear at all... I think those colors are awesome. I mean that sincerely.

 

[DMack]

I don't care about the age or wear at all... I think those colors are awesome. I mean that sincerely.

Thanks a lot, man. That really does mean a lot coming from an old vet chipper that has chips to dream about!

 

[leo822]

That frac is well done! Congrats and enjoy those sweet Gardena chips.

 

[joeyshin]

These are fantastic!!!

 

[uclaure]

They turned out awesome! Did you have to mill the eldorado fracs and the LD 1’s or did you just slap the labels on? I love that hundo, is it a legit eldorado chip?

 

[Kensco]

Nicely done with the labels (y) :thumbsup:

Best chip ever (y) :thumbsup:

Best mold ever (y) :thumbsup:

.... And the feel of a well-worn Paulson (y) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsupy) :thumbsup: What's not to like?

 

[DMack]

They turned out awesome! Did you have to mill the eldorado fracs and the LD 1’s or did you just slap the labels on? I love that hundo, is it a legit eldorado chip?

I did not have to mill them (I couldn't have afforded it if that was the case). Just slapped the labels on and they fit perfectly. No issues at all while shuffling. That hundo is a legit Eldorado chip. It's one of my favorite chips I have. Some of the Eldorados were my first chips. Kind of hold a soft spot with me! Always looking for others to add to my modest collection.

 

[ovo]

those came out great

 

[v1pe]

Those look great!!

 

[gopherblue]

+1 to all the statements above. Just an outstanding set. Love the common theme and spot colors—seriously great old-school look. And a classic casino too. And there is no better-feeling chip than a worn Paulson (or TRK). Shuffles like butter and feels great. The consistency of condition is what makes this set so great. Well done.

 

[RowdyRawhide]

Nothing tap water about that set! Looks great! Nicely visioned and executed.

 

[BSteck]

Great set you've got there! Love the old-school, fully leaded Paulsons! And it looks like you also put in some bonding time with them cleaning and oiling. Nice!

Will be curious to see what you come up with for a $20. Enjoy the hunt!

 

[mike32]

Very nice and playable set!

 

[MaxB]

I know this won't be for everyone, especially those with deeper pockets and chips to die for, but hopefully those on a tap water budget, like me, might be able to appreciate these a bit

Why are you considering these poor mans chips? ...... they are Paulson's, they look to be in good condition, and they have custom labels. I would put these in a higher end catergory (y) :thumbsup:

 

[DMack]

Great set you've got there! Love the old-school, fully leaded Paulsons! And it looks like you also put in some bonding time with them cleaning and oiling. Nice!

Will be curious to see what you come up with for a $20. Enjoy the hunt!

Brian,

There was PLENTY of bonding time, especially with the $1s. The Lucky Derby and fracs cleaned up really well in the Ultrasonic, but the $1s needed an extra long US bath, along with hand scrubbing, Magic Eraser, and needle. I don't even want to think of the time (and pain) put in to those babies!

Thanks for the comment!

 

[Lemonzest]

no disclaimer needed...these look great. The kinda set you just wanna get in play with the fellas. Great work!

Whenever you sell this set people will be lining up...

 

[mattduck]

Fun, good looking set.

 

[w00zie]

Budget isn't everything. Love them

 

[PaulsonCollector]

Love it! Great set! Is it okay to be jealous of a poor guy

 

[uclaure]

Brian,

There was PLENTY of bonding time, especially with the $1s. The Lucky Derby and fracs cleaned up really well in the Ultrasonic, but the $1s needed an extra long US bath, along with hand scrubbing, Magic Eraser, and needle. I don't even want to think of the time (and pain) put in to those babies!

Thanks for the comment!

You’re not kidding about the ones. I thought there was something wrong with my ultrasonic cleaner after I cleaned 40 of them for 3 minutes and they still had a lot of crud on them. I tried oxyclean in the US, but those results were even worse. I tried soaking them for 15 minutes in water to try and loosen the hooker juice...didn’t help. Good to know I’m not going crazy:. I have over 1000 of these to clean...yikes(n) :thumbsdown: