Hello! I've been lurking for a while, but decided it was time to actually come out of the shadows a bit.
I host occasional home games and am also trying to use cards as a way to get my kids to learn math without realizing it, so don't feel too bad about outfitting a bit of a budget home casino.
Just ordered a Barrington table thanks to the sales notice posted here--wanted to build my own, but after reading a few threads, realized that I couldn't beat that $149 deal with however many hours of my unhandy time, so Walmart is going to deliver that on Thursday.
My grandfather was in the casino business in the '30s-50s, so currently I'm working on making chips, mats, etc., recreating logos from some of his old casinos (thanks again to this forum for the resources to find said chips/logos!).
Originally, I wanted to put together an actual vintage chip set from those gambling halls, but quickly realized that wasn't feasible, so then thought I'd hot stamp a bunch of blanks to recreate them....then after reading a bunch of threads here, learned that also was not likely feasible--at least until CPC reopens. So far now, think my plan is to get a bunch of samples and then order some custom Tinas to scratch that inch (thanks again for making such a resource available!)
Also, just want to say that as someone who moderated hobby boards for many years, this places is fantastic. Love how it's organized, how you all treat people, the wealth and sharing of information, and the lack of drama. Well done!
I host occasional home games and am also trying to use cards as a way to get my kids to learn math without realizing it, so don't feel too bad about outfitting a bit of a budget home casino.
Just ordered a Barrington table thanks to the sales notice posted here--wanted to build my own, but after reading a few threads, realized that I couldn't beat that $149 deal with however many hours of my unhandy time, so Walmart is going to deliver that on Thursday.
My grandfather was in the casino business in the '30s-50s, so currently I'm working on making chips, mats, etc., recreating logos from some of his old casinos (thanks again to this forum for the resources to find said chips/logos!).
Originally, I wanted to put together an actual vintage chip set from those gambling halls, but quickly realized that wasn't feasible, so then thought I'd hot stamp a bunch of blanks to recreate them....then after reading a bunch of threads here, learned that also was not likely feasible--at least until CPC reopens. So far now, think my plan is to get a bunch of samples and then order some custom Tinas to scratch that inch (thanks again for making such a resource available!)
Also, just want to say that as someone who moderated hobby boards for many years, this places is fantastic. Love how it's organized, how you all treat people, the wealth and sharing of information, and the lack of drama. Well done!
welcome to pcf!
