Dad’s Collection of Chips, Tokens and Silver Strikes (1 Viewer)

[SnazzyJazzyV]

A new project for me. My dad was an avid collector and gathered items primarily from Rio (Las Vegas) and Peppermill (Reno) from the late 90’s through early 2000’s. I have over 1000 chips that I am sorting through and organizing. If anyone has any tips, I welcome advise.
Thanks!

 

[DirtyTIVA]

@JWC

 

[UnicornFlash]

@Okku

 

[WedgeRock]

@everyone

Also, RIP your inbox.

 

[tallsbutler]

Sounds like a ton of fun! For us nerds at least...

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

It’s been quite a task. I had to set it in the corner. He has everything documented in his own system but I can’t completely understand it. I may drag it out again over the weekend.
My dad had all of the chips displayed in frames. After he passed, my step mother pulled them all out and put them in racks for easy boxing up. Now I am trying to go through his sheets to see what he had verses what is still here.
He loved to collect. We used to go to casinos together and he would always stop at the cage to see what they had. Anything missing from his collection would then be hunted down. I found a receipt for a $5 chip that was quite expensive but it doesn’t have any detail so I don’t know which one he bought. Just not quite sure what to do with all of this.

 

[WedgeRock]

Dibs pending price.

 

[ekricket]

Dibs pending price.

Make an offer. Let’s get this auctioned off proper so he can know it’s in good hands and his father made a good investment for his children’s future.

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

I am willing to take it to someone in the Orlando area to see what it is worth, if anyone was interested in acquiring it but I don’t know who to visit. Recommendations would be nice and appreciated.

 

[UnicornFlash]

@Schmendr1ck

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I may be able to help organize/sort and identify. Putting values on a lot of singles is probably more than I have knowledge or time for, but getting a list of what you've got will be a big step in that direction.

@SnazzyJazzyV send me a DM.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Actually you can't DM yet, so post a few more times then DM me!

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

Some chips in the bunch

 

[greatoz99]

The Casino Collectibles Association has a good advice on how to value and sell a collection:

https://www.ccgtcc.com/education/selling_casino_collectibles.aspx

My biggest advice: take your time, don't give a number if you are asked "how much for the whole thing?" and don't take the first offer.

Please also be aware that PCF is greatly tilted toward people who collect complete playable sets. There are some people on ChipGuide.com who specialize in single chips.

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

Thank you Greatoz99. I truly appreciate your advice. I should have everything organized soon and can post more pictures. I will check out ChipGuide as well.

 

[greatoz99]

Thank you Greatoz99. I truly appreciate your advice. I should have everything organized soon and can post more pictures. I will check out ChipGuide as well.

Sorry I meant to say "thechipboard.com". Don't get scared by it's ancient interface, lots of knowledge there...

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

I am not at all into social media but my husband has worked with forums in the past. He is a car guy. He actually mentioned how old it was so we did bypass it but we will give it another look. Thanks again for your help.
~ Vikki

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

According to my research (which isn’t awesome), these sets were both issued in 2003. Does anyone know if that is correct or have a better answer? Seems strange to release two different holiday sets in the same year.

 

[DrStrange]

Are those the front and back images of the same chips?

 

[upNdown]

Some chips in the bunch

See, this is a good example of why this hobby is hard. The chips in the top two rows are worthless - mass produced junk.
The chips in the bottom two rows are actual casino chips that are most likely still worth their face value. Possibly a little more. But I’m not a singles guy.
(And I don’t even know how much help the singles guys would be, because most people don’t take home $100 chips as souvenirs.)

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

The Christmas sets are only the front of each set.

 

[greatoz99]

I am not at all into social media but my husband has worked with forums in the past. He is a car guy. He actually mentioned how old it was so we did bypass it but we will give it another look. Thanks again for your help.
~ Vikki

Not sure if anyone else mentioned, the ChipGuide is a free website where you can drill into a map, then into a state, then a casino and see information about all known chips. If you go to this link:

https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip2.php?id=NVLVRI&v=2498559394

(Give it a minute to load). Scroll down to the Limited Edition Chips section and you can look your chips up. They are listed in roughly chronological order.

The only thing the ChipGuide doesn't have is values. You can look those up by looking at sold items on eBay, what online retailers are selling them for etc. For Nevada chips there is also a book called The Chip Rack which is a price guide to values.

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

Front and back of the two sets

Not sure if anyone else mentioned, the ChipGuide is a free website where you can drill into a map, then into a state, then a casino and see information about all known chips. If you go to this link:

https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip2.php?id=NVLVRI&v=2498559394

(Give it a minute to load). Scroll down to the Limited Edition Chips section and you can look your chips up. They are listed in roughly chronological order.

The only thing the ChipGuide doesn't have is values. You can look those up by looking at sold items on eBay, what online retailers are selling them for etc. For Nevada chips there is also a book called The Chip Rack which is a price guide to values.

Great information. Thank you!

 

[Gus]

From the photos you've posted so far, it looks like he was collecting "collectible" chips, which is sort of like special edition singles to commemorate concerts, holidays, etc. My understanding is these are often sold as a sort of souvenir in casino gift shops, or occasionally released into the casino chip pool as things to seek out.

Most of this forum is interested in playable sets of chips, or notable chips that were played in certain casinos or large tournaments in the past (such as chips from the main event of the World Series of Poker). For these special chips, meaning chips with notable provenance, the extra value is in the story and the authenticity of a historic artifact... "I'm playing with the same chips as the guy who won the tournament!"

This isn't a knock on collectible/commemorative/souvenir chips, just trying to help show how chips are segmented. There may in fact be collectors here that specialize in these commemorative chips.

If you post lots of photos folks here can easily identify what's on hand. There may be some real gems of high value to the right person. Take note of any "racks" of 100 chips that are all the same chip too, as those can be sold as part of a playable set. There's a very active marketplace here for that.

If you're in Orlando you might consider keeping the chips wherever humidity is the lowest in your home. They're almost certainly safe in any residential setting, but you wouldn't want them sitting in swampy tropical extra-humid air for an extended period.

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

From the photos you've posted so far, it looks like he was collecting "collectible" chips, which is sort of like special edition singles to commemorate concerts, holidays, etc.

Most of this forum is interested in playable sets of chips, or notable chips that were played in certain casinos or large tournaments in the past (such as chips from the main event of the World Series of Poker). The special chips, meaning chips with notable provenance, the value is in the story and the authenticity of a historic artifact... "I'm playing with the same chips as the guy who won the tournament!"

This isn't a knock on collectible/commemorative chips, just trying to help show how chips are segmented. There may in fact be collectors here that specialize in these commemorative chips.

If you post lots of photos folks here can easily identify what's on hand.

If you're in Orlando you might consider keeping the chips wherever humidity is the lowest in your home. They're almost certainly safe in any residential setting, but you wouldn't want them sitting in swampy tropical extra-humid air for an extended period.

Thanks Gus. I don’t want to offend or frustrate anyone. If you think I should be on a different forum with these, I am happy to relocate. I am just looking for a little direction to find someone who really wants these since they are just sitting in a box at my house. Everyone here has been very helpful and it is so appreciated. ~ Vikki

Thanks Gus. I don’t want to offend or frustrate anyone. If you think I should be on a different forum with these, I am happy to relocate. I am just looking for a little direction to find someone who really wants these since they are just sitting in a box at my house. Everyone here has been very helpful and it is so appreciated. ~ Vikki

Also, thanks for the tip on humidity. They are inside of my air conditioned home. I never had considered that though.

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

Not sure if anyone else mentioned, the ChipGuide is a free website where you can drill into a map, then into a state, then a casino and see information about all known chips. If you go to this link:

https://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_chip2.php?id=NVLVRI&v=2498559394

(Give it a minute to load). Scroll down to the Limited Edition Chips section and you can look your chips up. They are listed in roughly chronological order.

The only thing the ChipGuide doesn't have is values. You can look those up by looking at sold items on eBay, what online retailers are selling them for etc. For Nevada chips there is also a book called The Chip Rack which is a price guide to values.

That is such a helpful link. Under limited edition chips, I see everything that I have with the years. You are the best. Thanks for sharing

 

[SnazzyJazzyV]

I have other casinos to dig through but this is all I found in the Rio bunch that relate to tournaments

 

[greatoz99]

That is such a helpful link. Under limited edition chips, I see everything that I have with the years. You are the best. Thanks for sharing

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