I always had pegged BJ chips at worth around 1-2 each in my mind. Then I saw the recent classified listing with 1,100 Pac Star chips listed for $7,200 which is $6.5/ea. Is this really what these go for/trade for in value?
Pacific Star / Bud Jones Valuation (1 Viewer)
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RichMahogany
Straight Flush
Hard to say as I can’t remember many being sold openly. They’re definitely the rarest(and prettiest IMO) of all the star chips so a high price isn’t unwarranted
saleen121212
Full House
Supply and demand
- very short supply of these chips which should drive the prices up
- limited demand; not many people out there willing to pay that much for Bud Jones (but plenty who will for mint Paulsons etc)
Having said all that, we represent such a small market that it only takes one person to want these at that price to make the sale. It doesn't mean there will be a second or a third...
- very short supply of these chips which should drive the prices up
- limited demand; not many people out there willing to pay that much for Bud Jones (but plenty who will for mint Paulsons etc)
Having said all that, we represent such a small market that it only takes one person to want these at that price to make the sale. It doesn't mean there will be a second or a third...
Aren't the Stars customs? Generally customs go for a steep premium.
markleteenie
4 of a Kind
I thought Paulsons were only 1-2 as well, but they seem to be going higher than that these days too.
To me the Pacific Stars are a niche market inside of a niche market. They are super rare and quite pretty but they are not for everyone.
saleen121212
Full House
Perry - Thinking of getting BJs in the next order? 
My thoughts as well. All the Star, BTP, SB chips are going for prices much higher than expected/actual value.
Thinking of getting BJs in the next order?
I would never.
justsomedude
Straight Flush
This kind of nails it.
Rarity: There are only 5-7 playable PS sets in existence. And the total float of all PS chips is, relatively speaking, very low. This will result in a higher resale cost.
Cost: While some folks don't "like" Bud Jones, they actually cost substantially more than Paulson "clay" chips to manufacture. Pushing $2/ea. on the ordering end. This will result in a higher resale cost.
Then add in the minty-ness of the chips, the semi-custom design, and that "Bud Jones factor" for people who dig BJs, and you kind of have a perfect storm for top-end pricing.
justsomedude
Straight Flush
In my opinion those buyers are paying for the mint/uncirculated condition of those chips, and that is reflected in the prices we're seeing. There really aren't many options out there for mint/unplayed/uncirculated Paulsons, except for the ones you mentioned.
If you want a Paulson chip that's never before seen human hands, those are really your only options. And with a lot of the Star chips having seen there way around the felt in the past year or two, only BTP and SB give a buyer a truly "factory new Paulson" experience. And that's going to cost you.
Try pushing $3 each -- $2.98, actually.
GPI positions BJ as their high-end chip...
Yeah this is true, I’ve owned some of those sets and that was certainly a motivating factor in buying them. Also, they are designed by chippers so that contributes to pretty nice designs and colours.
Those sets lack the allure of being “casino” chips, but make up for it by being brand new and on the best mold. Supply/demand then drives the price point.
Scarce BJs, such as CiCs (e.g., Mullet Bays), have sold for $3 per chip for many years.
This thread was started as fodder for the Out-Of-Context Thread, right?
gopherblue
Straight Flush
The lack of self-awareness is lol.
TexasKev211
Pair
I was going to add it haha
I really need to get a barrel of BJ, Abbiati and Sunfly side by side to compare
I don't know about abbiati but Sunfly are ceramic. Not really a fair comparison is it?I really need to get a barrel of BJ, Abbiati and Sunfly side by side to compare
And then throw them in the trash?I really need to get a barrel of BJ, Abbiati and Sunfly side by side to compare
Soooo @Marhault, is this a good time for that meme??
I already posted it above lol
If I don't know what any of them feel like, it's all up in the air for me
saleen121212
Full House
First rule of PCF. Get samples.
RichMahogany
Straight Flush
zingAre you talking about BJs?
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