Cards that work well in Shuffletech (1 Viewer)

[RadicusScout]

Oh man, I am so glad for this thread. I was contemplating picking up a shuffletech but it doesn't sound like it's worth it for my game.

 

[Baldeagle9]

Nothing has changed in the last 6 years with Shuffletech let alone the last SIX MONTHS as far as technology goes.

Like posted several times before the machine does very well with stiff cards that don't bow. Faded Spade version 3.0 are prone to a little bowing so you will have better success with their latest offering called FSX. Yes, other brands work well...mostly all except for KEM, a renowned brand that bows.

Aa far as jamming goes it rarely takes longer than a few seconds. You will figure out the hiccups easily along the way.

CONS:

PRICE. Yes they're expensive but you really have 0* alternatives unless you want to spend a lot more for an old professional model used in casinos. (I'm not gonna lie they're awesome & can be found here on PCF from members like @minedelta)

DEDICATED DEALER. While not mandatory it works much faster and smoother with a dedicated dealer. (Don't worry you can still play) I look at this more as a PRO than a CON as some people are really bad at dealing plus paying attention more to what's going on is definitely not a bad thing.

NOISE. Although subjective it's not as bad as people make them out to be. Putting it in a cart helps along with a conversation and or music.

REPAIR/the only real problem IMO. This is a newer issue. I had my unit for about 5 years and it had to be sent back twice. 1st time was under warranty but the second time it wasn't & that set me back over $100 with shipping. Both times I had the unit back within 2 weeks which was fantastic BUT I bring this up because I believe now the wait times are much longer which would be a problem for my weekly game.

PROS:

It's really awesome not having to shuffle. ShuffIng isn't hard or conplicated but some people sober or drunk can certainly make it that way. I think the biggest reason I bought a Shuffletech was because I was tired of teaching people how to shuffle so they wouldn't consistently show the bottom cards.

Quality of life for the guest players is ultimately what it comes down for to me. Personally I would definitely rather play at a game that has one than doesn't...by a large margin.

*le shuffler will be coming out at some point so maybe wait for that?

Le Shuffler, I researched that also, don't care for the dealing mode, but if it jams less it could be a winner. Roughly $637 for one and I think it was $1,140 for two or around there. Well those are their early bird prices. I think I will wait another month or two to see if this Le Shuffler comes out and the reviews. Thanks for all your great info!

 

[doublebooyah85]

Oh man, I am so glad for this thread. I was contemplating picking up a shuffletech but it doesn't sound like it's worth it for my game.

If you look at 90% of the threads, it’s positive for shuffle tech…