Wanted Casablanca $5 (1 Viewer)

[sbp8984]

Looking for some of these pink gems.

Are these obtainable?

 

[Jhoov2412]

I believe there were only a couple racks of those in the initial sale.

 

[sbp8984]

I believe there were only a couple racks of those in the initial sale.

Which initial sale? Apologies, still relatively new to this chipping.

 

[RichMahogany]

Which initial sale? Apologies, still relatively new to this chipping.

Uhh the initial sale when these were released. It was a long while back

 

[FordPickup92]

Unobtanium

 

[Jhoov2412]

Which initial sale? Apologies, still relatively new to this chipping.

It was back in like 2011 or 12. I would be very surprised if you found any of these but I wish you luck.

 

[sbp8984]

That is disappointing to hear, but worth a try at least.

 

[FordPickup92]

If these were obtainable it would not be affordable. Probably market around $600 per rack
Just a guess though, 2020 economy has been weird

 

[Jhoov2412]

If these were obtainable it would not be affordable. Probably market around $600 per rack
Just a guess though, 2020 economy has been weird

I honestly don’t think double that would draw one out. Those are one of the you better have something awesome to trade chips.

 

[FordPickup92]

I honestly don’t think double that would draw one out. Those are one of the you better have something awesome to trade chips.

Yeah that's what I was thinking, but didn't want to come off too egotistical

 

[sbp8984]

Thanks for the heads up, didnt realize these were considered to be unobtainium. One can dream!

 

[Jhoov2412]

Yeah that's what I was thinking, but didn't want to come off too egotistical

It has been nearly a decade but I’m pretty sure there are very very few of these out there. If someone has a set with these and a rack or two of $1’s I would love to see pics

 

[FordPickup92]

It has been nearly a decade but I’m pretty sure there are very very few of these out there. If someone has a set with these and a rack or two of $1’s I would love to see pics

I think even Larry said he doesn't have these $5s... maybe...if I remember correctly. I've been drinking so

 

[ekricket]

These are not the fives you have been looking for.....

 

[pltrgyst]

I think even Larry said he doesn't have these $5s... maybe...if I remember correctly. I've been drinking so

No, I don't. I don't believe @Jackstraw has any either...

 

[sbp8984]

Bump for hope

 

[sbp8984]

Bump

 

[sbp8984]

Bump!

 

[thyechal]

I believe there were only a couple racks of those in the initial sale.

If this is true, then I am the only one who has the two racks of the pink fives?

 

[bluegill]

 

[Jhoov2412]

If this is true, then I am the only who has the two racks of the pink fives?

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Very sweet! I wasn’t expecting any pics of these to surface. What are the chips you are using for the $1?

 

[thyechal]

Emerald Princess $2.50 with inlay replacement by Gear.

 

[LeGold]

What's the reason for having so many variations of each denom?

 

[FordPickup92]

What's the reason for having so many variations of each denom?

Likely different locations, just part of the nostalgia of the set

 

[Jhoov2412]

Likely different locations, just part of the nostalgia of the set

These were all from the same location. Unfortunately there were very few $1’s available which is why I never built a set. Back then nobody was really murdering and labeling chips to customize casino sets. Wish I had picked up a bunch of the Lakers $5’s when tons of them were floating around and sorted by condition.

 

[AWenger]

If this is true, then I am the only one who has the two racks of the pink fives?

Looking for some of these pink gems.

I believe there were only a couple racks of those in the initial sale.

Paging @The Chip Exchange (I think?) who may know the answer: how many of the Casablanca pink $5s with yellow/purple spots were in the initial sale?

 

[pltrgyst]

If this is true, then I am the only one who has the two racks of the pink fives?

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Those are the only ones I've ever seen. Congrats!

 

[LeGold]

Likely different locations, just part of the nostalgia of the set

Didn't mean this particular collection , but the casino making so many variations on (seemingly) same location.

 

[ekricket]

If this is true, then I am the only one who has the two racks of the pink fives?

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Unique Rack candidate

 

[Jackstraw]

I know of at least four racks. I have two that are not for sale, I had another two the were pretty beat up that don’t show as sold, but I‘ve been looking and can’t find them. If they turn up I’ll offer them but I fear I sold them and never corrected my inventory.