New Member from Eastern Canada - Condado Plaza Bud Jones & Dunes Composites! (1 Viewer)

[phl]

Hi everyone,

I'm a new member joining from Quebec, Canada. I’ve been lurking for a while, soaking up the incredible knowledge on this forum, and I’m excited to finally share my current projects and get involved with the community.

The Table Project: I recently picked up a convertible poker-to-dining table that is currently a "work in progress." I’m in the middle of a full restoration, which includes sourcing new legs and crafting a new custom top to ensure it functions perfectly as a high-end dinner table when not in use. I’ll be sure to share "before and after" photos in the Table Build section once the restoration is complete.

The Chips: The table came with an expensive upsell: a set of 1,100 Condado Plaza (San Juan, PR) Bud Jones CICs. I’ve always loved the unique feel and "thud" of the coin-in-center design, and seeing these obsolete Puerto Rican beauties in person really hooked me on the Bud Jones line.

To provide a full range for my home games, we also play lower stakes with my Dunes 1993 commemorative clays from Apache that cover everything from 25¢ up to the $1k yellow birds.

My Current Lineup:

• Condado Plaza (Bud Jones CIC): ~1,100 total, including turquoise $100s, pink $5s, green $25s, and black $100s.
• Dunes 1993 (Apache): Full set 25¢ through $1,000.
• Accessories: Copag 1546 plastics and some heavy-duty dealer buttons.

I’m currently focused on getting the Condado set "playable" with correct denominations eventually. I’ve noticed that the authentic Condado Plaza $1s (white with blue/red inserts) are exceptionally rare and in very high demand among CIC collectors these days. I realize these are a "grail" for many, and I’m looking forward to eventually tracking some down to complete the set properly.

Looking forward to learning more and seeing everyone else's sets!