Cards for a Home Game (1 Viewer)

[JTL]

Looking for recommendations for a good, preferably casino quality, deck.

I have used Kopac and while they lasted awhile / felt durable - I didn't really enjoy how thin and whimsy the cards felt. For context, I enjoy (as I'm sure most people do) cards that have a good SNAP to them when you check your cards.

I really enjoy Ceasars Southern Indiana's cards which I believe are Aristocrat but upon looking those up I find all different kinds from different years.

Any help? Willing to spend a decent amount. If I can be directed toward the best way to find used or sealed casino decks I could go that route

 

[Machine]

I’m on the road right now, hard to provide links and a think called a Ben book.

Welcome!

Try using the search for 1 million threads about cards.

I have some angel aristo cards that I really like and still have some setups that I sell for 20 bucks a setup

 

[Colquhoun]

Welcome.
There's a whole section of the forum dedicated to cards, so I would browse around there first.

I'd be careful of just searching for "casino quality" cards, as casinos can use everything from Copag to KEM. My preference above all is KEM, but they are some of the thinnest cards out there...they shuffle so easy.
If youre looking for thicker cards, the Bicycle Prestige (the ones made by Fournier in Spain) are definitely thicker and have more "snap".

There is an eBay seller that has a TON of slightly used decks from the WSOP in 2012, and they are Fournier. The quality is amazing and since they were only used for a very short time (one blind level) in the 2012 WSOP before being retired, the condition is amazing. And the deal is usually around $10 for 4 setups (8 decks) with $10 shipping. No better deal on quality cards can be had.
The current eBay sale is back to full price but the seller is on vacation until May 31. He is an older gentleman that is super nice, and goes out of his way to make customers happy. He and I have exchanged messages, and he says he has more of these cards than he will ever be able to sell. Ive got like 8 setups, and a bunch of members here have purchased these. He also sells some sealed ones, but the deal isnt nearly as good, considering the used ones are usually hard to distinguish from brand new.
The link to the eBay sale is here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WSOP-2012-USED-Playing-Cards-4-USED-SETS-RIO-LAS-VEGAS-NV/152686912359
Maybe reach out to him and see if he will offer the 4 setups for $10 soon.
Good luck!

 

[Kentucky]

Best resource on this site.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/resources/the-redneck-poker-card-database-2-0.76/

@TheDuke nails it.

Check out the Flex property. Stiffer cards will give you the snap you are looking for I think. You’ll see that Copags are towards the flexible end. @desjgn cards are popular here with good reason- they look fantastic and are about as stiff as I will go, so you could do worse than starting there. Etsy is the place to get them.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

The stiffs are Desjgn and Faded Spades. Desjgns pretty universally loved, FS is controversial lol. I love both; KEMs are too fragile and flimsy for my players, dont mind COPAG but they feel much cheaper (and fade faster) than the two listed above.

 

[JTL]

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all your help and research anecdotes - I think I'll go with a few from each variety to cover all bases. I like the Faded Spades but the new 3.0 version that's for sale is apparently much more flexible.

Again I appreciate all your help and feedback

 

[clapton77]

Gemaco Superflex has the best snap I've ever experienced and I've tried almost everything.

 

[Bacon Dad]

If you are still looking, give these a try.

https://www.thepokerstore.com/produ...laying-cards-poker-size-jumbo-index-bulk-rate

They are more stiff than Copags and shuffle really well. Great price if you get the 10 pack.

 

[xent13]

I've use Copag and Faded Spade. One thing I like about Copag is if you have a defect in one of your cards, they give you a replacement for free. I gotten multiple replacements.

 

[Buge]

I've use Copag and Faded Spade. One thing I like about Copag is if you have a defect in one of your cards, they give you a replacement for free. I gotten multiple replacements.

This is true with faded spade as well. Just as long as it’s their latest version

 

[xent13]

This is true with faded spade as well. Just as long as it’s their latest version

Ohh good to know. Thanks

 

[JTL]

This is true with faded spade as well. Just as long as it’s their latest version

I decided to go with Faded Spade's newest version, first the Bridge Sized on accident and then the Wide size when they came in stock. They flex a little more than I'd like, but they give a good snap. It's good to know that they will replace if I encounter any defects

 

[Old State]

I have almost every card made and I think these are by far the best bang for the buck. Very high quality. They feel almost identical to Gemaco Superflex (second most common casino used card next to Kem) but have more appealing graphics….and can be found easier and cheaper. Red and Blue are always on sale. Other colors are usually under $16 though. If you want large index wide cards for some reason Cartamundi makes Ace cards which are very nice too

PS…look for card reviews here vs online . Most Amazo.n customer don’t understand these are plastic vs paper or bought bridge and didn’t understand why the cards are smaller, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/CCP-Standard-Index-Bridge-Set/dp/B004TVNYEU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39WPX9BQ3VKZY&keywords=cartamundi+ccp&qid=1688068531&sprefix=cartamundi+ccp,aps,147&sr=8-1#customerReviews

 

[Goldfish]

Modiano platinums for the win. I have used many different brands and have found these to hold up the best over the course of the night. I can’t say what happens long time as I retire a set up after one night. Unfortunately these are harder and harder to find in the USA these days. I had to go to Canada for my last purchase and now am speaking with modiano directly about the next one but shipping costs may be prohibitive.

 

[surfik]

Any preferences? Poker or bridge size? Standard or jumbo index?

 

[Machine]

I really want to try the grand slams from italy, I've messaged them but no luck

 

[Buge]

I really want to try the grand slams from italy, I've messaged them but no luck

I would join in if we could find a reshipper