Problems with Modiano Platinum?

[ranger764]

I just bought a set of Modiano Platinum cards a few weeks back. I love the look and feel, but after using these cards 3 times I have a total of 3 damaged cards. Has anyone else had problems with durability on these cards? I looked at their website and their replacement program requires $3 a card if you didn't buy them on their site ($1 a card if you did). Not to be cheap, but feel like I'm getting jipped paying $9 to replace three cards a few weeks after I paid $22 plus shipping for these.

Not to mention I really don't want to spend the money replacing these cards if they are going to just keep getting damaged. I emailed Modiano on their site, but they didn't reply to my email. I like the fact that these cards are a bit more stiff than some of the other plastic cards out there. What do you guys recommend for a good set up that will last more than 2 or 3 games? Thanks for you input.

Brian

[eM etiB]

I have two set ups of the Platinum and they are by far my favorite cards.

I've been using them for a weekly game for over a year now and I have had zero problems with them. They still look and feel just like they did the day I opened them up.

Not sure if you just got a bad batch or more likely a person in your group that needs to be a bit more careful about how they look at their cards.

Good luck.

[JohnnyCnote]

What problem did you have exactly? My first set of Modianos lasted a couple of years before almost every card on the deck developed broken corners during a game. Modianos Plats are still me favorite cards, followed by Fourniers.

[ranger764]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCnote

What problem did you have exactly? My first set of Modianos lasted a couple of years before almost every card on the deck developed broken corners during a game. Modianos Plats are still me favorite cards, followed by Fourniers.

Varying degrees of broken corners. On three cards. The thing is they were used in two completely different games, so I don't think that any one person was responsible. I really like the cards, but am disappointed that I've only been able to use them 3 times and now they are useless to me. 2 damaged red cards and 1 blue.

[Jondavid66]

http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...ml#post1124829

I had a similar problem with the Modiano Platinum Acetate --- happened during the very first use! However, the fact that it also happened to my Gemaco's that night leads me to believe it was something with my players/table/environment rather than the cards (see above link).

I called both Modiano and Gemaco and received replacements cards ($3 for the Modiano (still waiting for the replacement), FREE from Gemaco).

In retrospect, I did keep the cards in the non-heated poker room before play and we were playing our weekly tournament on a non-felted hard wood table. In addition, one of the guys at the table liked to "pop" the cards as he dealt the turn/river.

Since that dreadful night, I have only used casino Paulson's on my hardwood table. I reserve the plastic cards for the cash game that follows on the smaller folding felted table. In addition, I don't keep the cards in the non-heated room anymore. Lastly, when we use the cards, I gently remind players to try to shuffle a bit more gently and ask that they refrain from "popping" the cards for effect. I haven't had any problems since...

JD

[steve5k]

I think it was on the HPT forums that the guys said they had issues with corners breaking. It was only with the modiano platinum acetate IIRC. If a card is dealt by letting it slide across the surface of the felt, and with a good amount of speed, its corners can break off upon impact with a stack of chips. The card cant 'absorb' the shock of rocketing into a solid mass. You'd have to dig around there for it, but I think there was a video of it, too.

[JohnnyCnote]

Originally Posted by steve5k

I think it was on the HPT forums that the guys said they had issues with corners breaking. It was only with the modiano platinum acetate IIRC. If a card is dealt by letting it slide across the surface of the felt, and with a good amount of speed, its corners can break off upon impact with a stack of chips. The card cant 'absorb' the shock of rocketing into a solid mass. You'd have to dig around there for it, but I think there was a video of it, too.

Yes, there's a video somewhere on the web where 3 different brands, including Modiano Plats, were tested to see how much punishment they would take. The Modianos took the most punishment before the corners broke.

Ranger, I still have my Modianos with the broken corners, which 3 cards broke? If I have them intact I'll send them to you.

[ranger764]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCnote

Yes, there's a video somewhere on the web where 3 different brands, including Modiano Plats, were tested to see how much punishment they would take. The Modianos took the most punishment before the corners broke.

Ranger, I still have my Modianos with the broken corners, which 3 cards broke? If I have them intact I'll send them to you.

Hey Johnny, I appreciate that. I've got the poker size, regular index. The cards that are damaged are Red - 2 of clubs and jack of hearts and Blue - 7 of clubs and Ace of spades (the ace is still playable, but has a dent. You can't see it from the blue side, but can see it from the white side).

Thanks again!

[JohnnyCnote]

I'll check when I get home later, but I only have jumbo index. Not sure if that's ok. I imagine that you'll be able to spot who gets the jumbos just by seeing their reaction when they look at their hole cards! lol

[ranger764]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCnote

I'll check when I get home later, but I only have jumbo index. Not sure if that's ok. I imagine that you'll be able to spot who gets the jumbos just by seeing their reaction when they look at their hole cards! lol

LOL, If they are the poker size we can live with the Jumbo index. Thanks again!