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Kem prices will be increased (again) (2 Viewers)
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RocAFella1
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Yes but not the best customer service.
maxim_666666
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The whole problem is that you buy playing cards, not a fighter, for some crazy money and you can't always use them. It's just ridiculous... It's complete nonsense!
For $70 they just have to be perfect! And nothing else. Without any dealer buttons.
By the way, Angels are PVC. And only one of their types was acetate.
Old State
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The price hike for Kems is very recent. They used to be $30 USD and often disjointed on Amazon. I never payed more than $23 for a setup.
People who love Kems love the feel. They is no card like it. Angels Acetates are as close as it gets. Kems also must resist marking the best as I would imagine that’s a big reason almost all US casinos use them
maxim_666666
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The prices you are talking about have not existed for many years.
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I haven’t bought a setup since 2019. I’ve mentioned that many times. But the huge price hike you are referring to is relatively recent
They're listed on eBay again. 4 Fournier setups for $25 shipped, they're fantastic cards. Makes a great cheap gift or prize, "yeah these were used at the WSOP".
https://www.ebay.com/itm/136675169675
surfik
4 of a Kind
I strongly endorse that link and a seller.....mine were out of cello but looked mint, some of them even had "commercial info blank card" included
ef28
Two Pair
Bicycle makes Fournier? Can’t keep up with who actually manufactures the cards. And Link has them for $14.
beaver
Two Pair
Just placed an order. Hard to argue with that price.
surfik
4 of a Kind
they better than KEM, partly because bridge size, unfortunately standard index
It jumps around. Not always the case but this was a beautiful pairing
ef28
Two Pair
Ended up getting one of the new sets he was selling. Was same price as used.
Geremie
Full House
It’s out of control at this point
I simply do not understand this business model.
Why even market these to the average schlep at all when we can spend 1/5th of that on a quality competing brand.... or even cheap-ass paper playing cards?
Copags still can be had for $21 on amazon. Some Da Vinci setups are even less.
RagahRagah
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LOL they aren't even worth a third of that price. Maybe get back to OLD Kem quality and we'll talk about paying even a fraction of that. Kem today are one of the most overrated things ever. I don't care how they have "GrEaT fEeL," you'd have to be nuts to pay that for shitty flimsy cards that nowadays aren't uncommon to be bowed before you even open them. Hell, just get Angels; they feel pretty much the same and are better quality.
Jimulacrum
Full House
Don't understand how anyone can even put them in play at current prices. Straight to the climate-controlled collectibles storage room.
Colquhoun
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I love KEMs but wouldn't spend even a fraction of that price.
However, they are charging what they can get for them or they wouldn't do it. SOMEONE is buying these in enough quantity to confirm their pricing.
It's certainly not me.
However, they are charging what they can get for them or they wouldn't do it. SOMEONE is buying these in enough quantity to confirm their pricing.
It's certainly not me.
upNdown
Royal Flush
Maybe they just want out of the retail business?
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
These are the cards for the WTHC set.
Wow, this is nuts! No idea who is buying cards at this price!?!
Interesting timing - I just had a call from my aunt about my recently deceased uncle's estate and some "poker stuff" she was hoping to move on. She mentioned there were lots of playing cards with the letters "K - E - M" on them. Uncle might have left her a goldmine
. I wonder what else is in there!?!?I'm visiting her tomorrow to see what this is all about.
Colquhoun
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DibsWow, this is nuts! No idea who is buying cards at this price!?!
Interesting timing - I just had a call from my aunt about my recently deceased uncle's estate and some "poker stuff" she was hoping to move on. She mentioned there were lots of playing cards with the letters "K - E - M" on them. Uncle might have left her a goldmine
I'm visiting her tomorrow to see what this is all about.
I believe KEM simply wants out of the retail acetate playing card business except for bulk deals to casinos/card rooms where they make sweetheart deals.
Are there any acetate makers left? Angel acetate has disappeared from Amazon.jp and I think Modiano Platinums are long gone. Who's left?
Are there any acetate makers left? Angel acetate has disappeared from Amazon.jp and I think Modiano Platinums are long gone. Who's left?
Guild?
Once I noticed that almost all KEM cards bow upwards, even when stored properly, I stopped buying them and sold off every last setup I had. I just don't want to take my chances with them anymore.
Jimulacrum
Full House
I hope you got at least $100 per deck or you sold yourself short.
My friend, I appreciate you joining the KEM haters club. Doors are always open. Juice is not worth the squeeze; I've got my cigars in a humidor, I don't want to make room for playing cards.
DeeVee8
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Can’t imagine why.
DeeVee8
Flush
My guess would be Alpha Centauri.
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