eBay (Not Mine) (100 COUNT) BOX OF SUNFLOWER CASINO. $5 POKER CHIPS. RENO, NV.

[Moosiedad]

When this item popped up, bidding was starting at 99¢. I was going to bid $50 on it, thinking the chips looked kind of cool. Apparently I didn't know what I was looking at because it almost instantly shot up in price. Does someone here know what significance they have?

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[Bad Toad]

Not knowledgeable of historical significance but very significant in price, wow.

[Ronoh]

Dunno but there are a couple single $5 chips in eBays completed listings that went for over $60 each

[Ronoh]

The casino was only open for a year... closed in 1950

[nygiantsfan3342]

Those are some pug fugly chips.

[AlbinoDragon]

Originally Posted by nygiantsfan3342

Those are some pug fugly chips.

Worn and faded like these, yes. In better condition (and as a complete set), a lot better.



The 100 is the nicest in the set (IMO).

[all three from my collection]


I'm watching this but was amazed when I saw it hit $500 after only a day. It's $710 as I type this and am stunned how fast (and how high) they are going.

[Moosiedad]

I do like that hundo, Dragon. This listing is up to $960 now! The buyer must be planning to break up the rack, no?

[Parrothedd]

Amazing!

[bbnet]

1949 - Reno, NV. The Sunflower Supper Club was licensed for slots, 21, craps and roulette. The club was located several miles south of Reno, at 9825 South Virginia Street. The casino didn't renew its license in September of 1950. The following year the club reopened as Echo's Club.

Must be a rare chip?

[Moosiedad]

Originally Posted by bbnet

Must be a rare chip?

That might be the understatement of the year. Final price: $2,125!!