Canceled Paulson Ambassador Plaza Tournament (Cash) Set (2 Viewers)

This was one of my first Paulson sets. Looking to trade for a boat set, but only a leaded vessel such as Starlite Cruises. I wouldn’t be disappointed if it doesn’t get any interest but figured someone else may be able to actually put these in play. Perfect for a multi table T10000 tournament set or a baller $25/50 cash set.

Not for sale. Only looking to trade.
Price: Starlite Cruises / RVCL

Rough breakdown:
220 $25s exc used
220 $100s mint
160 $500s mint
140 $1000s mint

 

[buffalojim]

Yeah, those were poor pics that I took. They were factory fresh, so oil would liven them up.
Better lighting in these pics (outdoors, though still not oiled).
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So amazing.

 

[buffalojim]

Yeah, those were poor pics that I took. They were factory fresh, so oil would liven them up.
Better lighting in these pics (outdoors, though still not oiled).
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Would definitely be a grail set for me, just love it.

 

[softchewy]

I still need to get them oiled.

I would only really oil the sides if anything.. reality is if you are putting them in play, that should take care of it.

 

[davislane]

Yeah, those were poor pics that I took. They were factory fresh, so oil would liven them up.
Better lighting in these pics (outdoors, though still not oiled).
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Any backstory how they came into the existance of collectors hands?

 

[softchewy]

Any backstory how they came into the existance of collectors hands?

quick synopsis - Cruise never launched (basically due to attempting to advertise and acquire passenger deposits prior to an issuing of Certificate by the Federal Maritime Commission), the chips, along with other casino items, were sold at auction and dispersed from there.
Some of the higher denoms were found on ebay by a member here. I acquired the $100s, $500s and some of the $25s from them.
I went digging and put together the lower denoms ($.50, $1, $5) from several sources around the US (non PCF members).

 

[davislane]

quick synopsis - Cruise never launched (basically due to attempting to advertise and acquire passenger deposits prior to an issuing of Certificate by the Federal Maritime Commission), the chips, along with other casino items, were sold at auction and dispersed from there.
Some of the higher denoms were found on ebay by a member here. I acquired the $100s, $500s and some of the $25s from them.
I went digging and put together the lower denoms ($.50, $1, $5) from several sources around the US (non PCF members).

So are they the original boat chips to never set sail?

 

[Windwalker]

So are they the original boat chips to never set sail?

As opposed to what?

 

[davislane]

As opposed to what?

AS, ES & PS!

 

[detroitdad]

I'm a huge fan of those 100's! Don't trade that for a boat set!

 

[softchewy]

So are they the original boat chips to never set sail?

Not sure about original (if by that you mean first real casino boat that never sailed where chips found their way to us)
It was a real cruise ship that never launched. They are sister to the Regency Cruise (same company)

 

[Windwalker]

AS, ES & PS!

There are several boats for whom chips were ordered that never set sail, its a pretty common occurrence in the cruise industry, because of the timing of permits.

 

[detroitdad]

There are several boats for whom chips were ordered that never set sail, its a pretty common occurrence in the cruise industry, because of the timing of permits.

True..........My PNY's are one of them. There were also a few that were completely made up to get the chips made.

 

[davislane]

There are several boats for whom chips were ordered that never set sail, its a pretty common occurrence in the cruise industry, because of the timing of permits.

Same fate for the starlites?

 

[Windwalker]

Same fate for the starlites?

No, the starlites were in play for about 11 months.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

Same fate for the starlites?

How about chips from a sunken boat

 

[JoeyMack]

How about chips from a sunken boat

@SpaceMonkey420 Lol

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

@SpaceMonkey420 Lol

 

[SpaceMonkey420]

How about chips from a sunken boat

That would be one heck of a story. ESP a sunk casino boat.

 

[cpac54]

That would be one heck of a story. ESP a sunk casino boat.

Not exactly sunk, rather washed ashore, but the Grand Casino Gulfport was technically a boat...

 

[SpaceMonkey420]

Ya I like boat chips too. Just waiting on more....

 

[RocAFella1]

Bump

 

[RocAFella1]

Will now consider other rare cash sets especially from my state.

 

[RocAFella1]

Monthly bump

 

[RocAFella1]

Bump

 

[RocAFella1]

Seems like a good time to bump this.