Trying to pass these of as Original Kems?

boondocker96 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 05:05 AM

Im thinking that this seller is trying to capitalize on the Kem arrow craze and is indirectly trying to pass these USPC Arrows off as originals.
I dont think wide-size are THAT hard to come by, at least not scarce enough to justify the $59.99 price tag.
Maybe Im wrong, if so...enlighten me.
Heres the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/KEM-ARROW-WIDE-P...QQcmdZViewItem

Wylecoyo · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 08:51 AM

As far as I know if those are poker size Kem's they would have to be original Kems because USPC is currently only producing them in bridge size.

ky70 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylecoyo

As far as I know if those are poker size Kem's they would have to be original Kems because USPC is currently only producing them in bridge size.

The new ones may be available (see link) but I'm not interested in paying $45 for a set up... too many great cards can be had for around $15

http://www.kemplasticcards.com/poker_regular.htm

KYBill · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 12:11 PM

Wide arrow kems have been selling on ebay for well over 59 bucks for at least the last year.

I would say this guy is tring to sell off his wides before the market is flooded with the new stock of wide kems.

boondocker96 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 01:07 PM

Well aware of the unbelievably high prices for vintage arrows (usually$100+)
One reason I thought these were USPC is that when you buy original Kems, the replacement order card is on top of the deck and says 'arrow, paisley', etc. (if my memory serves me correctly). The photo illustrated in this auction shows the still unwrapped deck, with no such lettering.

boondocker96 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 03:23 PM

Just heard back from the seller. They are indeed USPC. Seems pretty steep to me.

PocketRocket · #7 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 03:31 PM

If they're truly USPC then he's scamming you. On the other hand he may not know any better either. If they're poker sized they're probably not USPC. Additionally, he may not know the difference between poker and bridge size

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Originally Posted by boondocker96

Just heard back from the seller. They are indeed USPC. Seems pretty steep to me.

ky70 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PocketRocket

If they're truly USPC then he's scamming you. On the other hand he may not know any better either. If they're poker sized they're probably not USPC. Additionally, he may not know the difference between poker and bridge size

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Originally Posted by boondocker96

Just heard back from the seller. They are indeed USPC. Seems pretty steep to me.

I believe the new Poker width USPC Kem's are out...see my post above

PocketRocket · #9 (**permalink**) 09-08-2005, 04:29 PM

That's Kardwell's site isn't it? I don't know if USPC has started to produce poker sized Kems or not, but the Ace that is on Kardwell's site for the poker size is from an old Kem set.

And if he's charging $45 for a set of USPC Kem's ... he must be smoking those funny cigarettes

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Originally Posted by ky70

I believe the new Poker width USPC Kem's are out...see my post above