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I'm in Vegas this late fall. Nov. 28 - Dec. 5 at the Flamingo.

It's zero effort to me to pick up chips for members where I regularly play.

Likely:
Ballys
Flamingo
Bellagio
Venetian
Caesars
Mirage

Others may be possible. Off strip will not be possible because unlikely I will rent a car this trip. Also Spinetti's and downtown are unlikely doable.
Chips will be sorted in best condition I can find but anything approaching mint is unlikely. When new chips get released there is noticeable wear within a week and within a month they are about as beat as all the others.

Market value for live chips is face value. That is what you will pay face + 10% for exchange + shipping.

See this thread, started by myself, of chips I have collected for others in the community.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/harvest-pron.12322/


Rack requests:
@dmalhi1 200 $1 flamingos (paid)
@PKF655 200 $1 Flamingos (paid)

Small requests:
@Gear Caesars $5 baccarat
@BGinGA 2 - Fabulous Eddies $500 - Spinettis
@wonderpuddle Mandalay bay $1 large inlay
@MaxB Mirage $5s good condition (handful)
@ChipEnvy Flamingo $5, Caesars $5, Bellagio $5
@softchewy $100 in Ballys $5 (paid)
@allforcharity random downtown stacks of $1s
 
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Wow. Pretty awesome of you. (y) :thumbsup:
I need Caesars chips.

I could use a few barrels of large inlay $1s.
And maybe some barrels of $2s.

Will update thread with amounts once I receive & count my in-transit Caesars shipments.
 
Moose you are awesome...

I would be looking for right now

100x $1 bellagio
100x $2 ceasars
100x $2 venetian


We can confirm later if you like but this is what I like right now as more is sure to come.
 
I can try for the $2 chips but apparently they are gone from the Venetian and Caesars so don't get your hopes up.

The $8/16 O8 game at the Venetian was awesome. :(
 
That is great. I would take two racks of $1 from either Bally’s or Silver Steven. Thank you so much !!!
 
If they were handing out mint Bally's $1s at the cage (minimal effort, no sorting required, much luck involved), I'd certainly give 2 racks of them a loving home.
I didn't even know I wanted them, until I saw @Thomacetti 's, and then I was made aware :) No problem if they aren't handing out minty Bally's. I'm set otherwise.

I'd need to know your wish-list though, so I can work at trying to return the favor.
 
someones going to have some heavy bags going home lol
 
if you are able to get a rack of uncirculated ballys from cage ill pay you a premium
 
Flamingo $1

If you can find some in excellent condition I'd like between 40 - 240 , shipped to CA. please mate.

Much appreciated @moose !
 
First of all before the list gets too long, the trip is 4-5 months away. So I would recommend holding off at least until the trip is booked because your chip needs may change and I don't want to have a long list to run through by pm and find members have moved on etc.

Flamingos, Bally's, Venetian no problem. I know everyone wants the best chips you can get but really they are used so heavily that they will mostly be beaten up unless we just happen to get lucky and be there shortly after release. That being said, last trip I got there about 3 days after Bally's restocked their $1s. And I also have this picture from a few years back:

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But yeah let's be realistic about the chances of mint-like chips.
 
I agree it’s a generous offer. I would be interested in:

  • how many people you have to turn away because too many people want chips
  • How many chips you harvest
  • How much time it takes to get all the chips
  • How much time you spend packing
  • How much expense you incur to travel with the extra weight (luggage fees, extra suitcases needed, etc.)
 
They got post offices in Vegas too. Just sayin....

So now Moose is expecting to spend his vacation time packing and shipping and buying bubble wrap and tape? I hate doing this from my home, never mind when I'm on vacation. Moose, if you do this, I'll be first in line to vote you patron saint of chip harvesters.
 
So now Moose is expecting to spend his vacation time packing and shipping and buying bubble wrap and tape? I hate doing this from my home, never mind when I'm on vacation. Moose, if you do this, I'll be first in line to vote you patron saint of chip harvesters.
I'm sure most members including myself don't expect anything from moose.
He's kindly offered to harvest what he can and it's greatly appreciated. He's under no obligation to fill everyone's wishlist.
 
I'm sure most members including myself don't expect anything from moose.
He's kindly offered to harvest what he can and it's greatly appreciated. He's under no obligation to fill everyone's wishlist.

Which makes me confused why many others were attacking the user who was willing to harvest for a fee. It's not like there is a free pipeline of chips coming from vegas casinos to people's houses at face value. I'm new around here, and offering to get things for a fee seemed reasonable, and offering to get things for free seems generous to the point of having to turn a lot of people away. It looks like supply and demand may dictate the guy willing to harvest for a fee may not have been out of line to me.
 
Never had a problem paying a reasonable harvest fee, even if they don't ask. Big problem justifying paying 3x value for a rack to cover 'expenses'.

Huge difference imo.
 
Never had a problem paying a reasonable harvest fee, even if they don't ask. Big problem justifying paying 3x value for a rack to cover 'expenses'.

Huge difference imo.

I'm not saying his asking rate was reasonable, I didn't jump on the offer, and if it was unreasonable, I would think people would just choose not to buy chips, but I think it's reasonable to put up what you're willing to do and what you charge. I see chips selling on this site for well above what they cost, and no one seems to bat an eye. I'm still very confused why the harvest offer for a fee is any different, and you get chips to order. No one is forcing the sale, and his prices are transparent.

Part of his expenses is lost vacation time. I don't know about you, but time is precious to me, and giving up vacation time better have an upside. Maybe I'm one of the few who works too much (currently 60-70 hours/week) and understands how he values his time.
 
I have no issues with somebody harvesting chips and selling them for as much as they can get. eBay auctions are a great tool to maximize profits.

What many people here have issue with, is people whose sole purpose for joining PCF seems to be to make a profit off of the other members here.

If you are a vendor, fine -- you are paying the site for the privilege of selling on PCF, which helps support the community, and thank you for that.

But if profit motive is your only or primary reason for joining as a 'member', then you're not really a member at all -- you're just a leech who cares more about money than chips or the people here who collect them. The community is better off without you.
 
I have no issues with somebody harvesting chips and selling them for as much as they can get. eBay auctions are a great tool to maximize profits.

What many people here have issue with, is people whose sole purpose for joining PCF seems to be to make a profit off of the other members here.

If you are a vendor, fine -- you are paying the site for the privilege of selling on PCF, which helps support the community, and thank you for that.

But if profit motive is your only or primary reason for joining as a 'member', then you're not really a member at all -- you're just a leech who cares more about money than chips or the people here who collect them. The community is better off without you.

Vendor status versus member status is a good explanation. I get that. Thanks.
 
I'm in Vegas this late fall. Nov or Dec.

It's zero effort to me to pick up chips for members where I regularly play.

Likely:
Caesars

If you don't want to bother with such an insignificant order I understand; but I've always wanted ONE of the lt green $2 Caesars chips. If you are there and it's not much trouble can you get me a nice one. :D
 
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