• This site contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase after clicking a link, Poker Chip Forum may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Who has the rights to your photos submitted to Chipguide? Please READ (3 Viewers)

softchewy said:
Not sure of the reasoning behind the reluctance to redesign the websites..
is it just money? or because older users are used to it? (not a valid reason imho)
Click to expand...
I would have joined that shit long ago, if they had a website that wasn’t a joke. But who in their right mind should send in a check for that crapsite?
 
upNdown said:
I would have joined that shit long ago, if they had a website that wasn’t a joke. But who in their right mind should send in a check for that crapsite?
Click to expand...
Yeah, a website like that is an embarrassment. That’s your organization’s outward representation to the rest of the world…However, it does a good job of reflecting the reality of the organization. When I see that website I get the impression that it’s operated by a bunch of old dudes resistant to change….and I’d say that’s pretty much correct.
 
upNdown said:
I would have joined that shit long ago, if they had a website that wasn’t a joke. But who in their right mind should send in a check for that crapsite?
Click to expand...
I like the first time users section actually telling you this a train wreck. Full paragraphs of stuff like "heated exchanges among friends" and "some posts are just spiteful"

Yeah, I am not sure about sending money to a site that tells you flat out they are a shitshow
 
Okku said:
There really isn't anything wrong with the CG and they did just update it last year or so. It made a great different and I enjoyed it. I think it's something they have basically built from the ground up and aren't using anything like Squarespace or Shopify etc. Surely there is someone that could help with the database aspect of it, but just make it more modern if they wanted to update it again.

To me it isn't a valid reason either and I'd expect some type of voting for everyone to "want" an updated website if they feel the need. The other websites that are a part of the club, they might need some updating or something to make them more fun!
Click to expand...
The CG isn't pretty, but it's fine.
This thing on the other hand...
1648756894669.png


1648756971998.gif
 
Imagine what PCF could do with the kind of money the club raises with the convention and dues? The entire convention could be relocated in a heartbeat to any of the 3 huge indoor flea markets in Vegas that rent tables cheaply and don't limit you to what you can trade or sell on the floor. The only cost would be to the dealers who would pay less for table space than they do now AND no one would have to pay a hotel thousands of dollars in rental fees for a ballroom. Why the Casino Chip Convention is in the middle of bumfuck Egypt as far as Vegas is concerned is another example of one hand greasing another.

I really enjoy the friends and fellow collectors I have met on PCF. If the NAGBs had not left such a bad taste in my mouth, I would be even more of a supporter. IMO this could be a huge opportunity for PCF if Tommy wanted to do so.
 
Last edited:
Summer show/convention is still live. I truly think this summer will be larger than last summer with more and more people knowing about it and those that are more open to traveling. It would be amazing to have a large PCF presence there. Being able to meet everyone and hanging out.
 
gopherblue said:
And this seems like an opportune time for me to repost my apocryphal “Scene from the Chip Convention”:

Scene: Annual CGGTCCCGTC chip convention, at an “off-strip” casino.

Me: I’m interested in this (non-mint, dirty) New China Club $5. Can you do anything on price?

Old Fotzer: what price is it marked?

Me: $60.

OF: Let me see what the Chip Rack price is...

Me: *winces*

OF (After paging thru ChipRack for five minutes): It says here that in mint condition, this is a [meaningless code] rarity chip, worth $45-50.

Me: This chip is not mint.

OF: It almost stands on edge.

Me:

OF: But I’m offering convention pricing, discounting 20% off market price, so $40.

Me: *facepalm* You’re discounting off the top of the range listed in a book printed a year or so ago that isn’t based on any observable, quantifiable metrics but is basically subjective make-believe pricing that is the opinion of the guide’s author?

OF:

Me:

OF: Yes. This guide cost me $100.

Me:

OF: Make me an offer.

Me: Do you have more than one?

OF: No—that’s an incredibly rare chip, only a few dozen exist.

Me [who owns racks of them]: According to whom?

OF and me, in unison: The Chip Rack guide.

Me: *blinks*

Me: All due respect, and I don’t want to insult you, but I can offer you a price that is based on what this chip actually sells for in the real market, like eBay or at Spinettis. Examples in better condition have sold for $5-12 recently. I’m not sure I can offer more than that, given those are actual market prices. I can offer $10.

OF: No.

Me: What is your best price?

OF: $38.

Me:

OF: But you don’t have to pay shipping.

Me: :banghead:

Me: Have a good convention....

[Next booth, rinse and repeat.]

Later in the day...

OF [scowling and pointing at me to his wife; muttering]: That guy lowballs. Offered me $10 for this NCC $5.

OF’s Wife: But you have dozens of them, and you paid $25 for the whole lot! The house is FULL of boxes of chips! We don’t even have room for the grandkids!

OF: Hey buddy...I could do $35.

[/Scene]
Click to expand...
Hahahaha that is awesome. I couldn't handle that sort of stupidity. I'd have to leave.
 
I submitted some photos to the chipguide. I thought it was cool to see my name as a contributor , plus, I really want to see all the pics of chips in there someday. I noticed several years later that my pics had been replaced and my name removed, and they were good quality pics.
 
Bluegrass Poker said:
So the lawyer in me still comes out sometimes. Just beat him at his own game if you want.

If someone needs a pic off the Chip Guide. Just remove the EXIF, change from JPEG to any other format and crop it a little. Voila, it’s a new pic to be copyrighted over which they have no claim pursuant to his email.

I know that isn’t your goal and I support you completely but it would be fun for someone to do this and when he sends a notification to stop using just forward his email back to him.
Click to expand...
Can someone tell me what the easiest/fastest way to attract his attention with an image would be?

I plan on spending some free time doing exactly this because....CHAOS.
 
With all of the absolute crap threads that get to 100 pages, how has this one not taken off already.

C'mon people there are so many laughs to be had here. Old men have stopped yelling at clouds and have turned on one another.

I would go ahead and read it on the chipboard but that dinosaur is so unreadable I just can't do it, so let's get some screenshots of the best bits please lol.
 
Perthmike said:
Sorry what have I missed. Why is there a board and chairman and meetings and all sorts of bureaucracy involved in some old dudes collecting singles.

I loled.
Click to expand...
+1 on all the questions. What's this all about, is there any information anywhere you can point me to (that's not on a webpage from before the internet)?
 
@Perthmike @Mr Winberg

Lol, as long as you dont need to search for old posts, it's kinda navigatable.

So with the current drama you can get a lot by just clicking any post on the main page.

Screenshot_20220401-102130_Samsung Internet.jpg

Screenshot_20220401-102146_Samsung Internet.jpg

ALSO GOOD TO SEE WHERE @Mike mac LEARNED HIS FORUM SKILLS:ROFL: :ROFLMAO::ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
Screenshot_20220401-101928_Samsung Internet.jpg


Please note the start of the text is written in the subject line to confuse outsiders:ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
20220401_102040.jpg
 

Create an account or login to comment

You must be a member in order to leave a comment

Create account

Create an account and join our community. It's easy!

Register

Log in

Already have an account? Log in here.

Back
Top Bottom