Dunes question

Poker4eveR · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 04:16 PM

While the Dunes chips have history, Vegas, closed down casino, great looking chip, Paulson exotic mold, etc. it seems the chip is easy to obtain. Not saying they are cheap but you can get them. Would it be safe to say that sooner or later it won't be easy to find them and thus their value will increase?

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_GUN_ · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 04:59 PM

There are still sites that carry complete sets of Dunes chips. There are tons of these in uncirculated or barely used condition. Only the higher denomination baccarat chips are hard to obtain. Those fetch over $300+ each. Don't expect this to change, because it won't.

http://www.vegassuppliesandgifts.com...AG/CTGY/dunes/

http://www.spinettis.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=198

Poker4eveR · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by _GUN_

There are still sites that carry complete sets of Dunes chips. There are tons of these in uncirculated or barely used condition. Only the higher denomination baccarat chips are hard to obtain. Those fetch over $300+ each. Don't expect this to change, because it won't.

http://www.vegassuppliesandgifts.com...AG/CTGY/dunes/

http://www.spinettis.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=198

I'm aware of those places, so what happens when people gobble them up?

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jamby · #4 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 07:03 PM

Actually, the standard $1 chip from the golf club series is pretty tough to find and pricey too. It's also not included in the standard chipsets.

-jamby

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Originally Posted by _GUN_

Only the higher denomination baccarat chips are hard to obtain.

_GUN_ · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 07:14 PM

Jamby's right, there are a couple out there less obtainable besides the baccarat stuff. When everyone gobbles them up, then they'll sit on them or resell them. The collectors know that there are literally hundreds to thousands out there, though, so you won't see a price spike.

Poker4eveR · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 12:53 AM

So why are the $5, 25 and 100 Dunes chips expensive considering how easy it is to get them? I'm confused about the fact they are a nice and obsolete chip, yet pricey and many to go around for everyone?

99%evil · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 07:29 AM

Current market maybe...I want a set of Dunes. I think I'll wait a bit longer once the market softens even more.

jamby · #8 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 09:46 AM

It's all relative. The Dunes 'golf course' series chips are only expensive in terms of home sets. In terms of obsolete casino chips available as full sets, they're actually quite moderately priced.

-jamby

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Originally Posted by Poker4eveR

So why are the $5, 25 and 100 Dunes chips expensive considering how easy it is to get them? I'm confused about the fact they are a nice and obsolete chip, yet pricey and many to go around for everyone?

Poker4eveR · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jamby

It's all relative. The Dunes 'golf course' series chips are only expensive in terms of home sets. In terms of obsolete casino chips available as full sets, they're actually quite moderately priced.

-jamby

What obsolete casino chips are you talking about?

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jamby · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 10:57 AM

The Dunes. Since the casino is closed, they are considered obsolete. No more are being made. Others available as chipsets are primarily off-shore as in Condado Beach, Ambassador Plaza, Wyndham Old San Juan, Americana Aruba. There are Crystal Park, St. Jo and other mainland chipsets too. Then there are those for casinos that never opened like the Palmas, Winner Club and PNY chips.

-jamby

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Originally Posted by Poker4eveR

What obsolete casino chips are you talking about?

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