Paulson National Series - Price Check (1 Viewer)

[MasonJar]

Fellow newbie here to the forum, I have been out of the poker game for at least the past 6 years - lived in Las Vegas for 8yrs before relocating to Southern CA for work. Anyway, bought a new house and during the course of the move I found my Paulson Nationals - was shocked I still had them, could have sworn i left them with a buddy in Las Vegas who also kept my table, apparently not!

Really good condition, only used in home cash games on random weekends back in the day.

Chip Count = 400

240 x $1
135 x $5
25 x $25

Have not had much luck using the search function to gauge value so thought I would ask the experts.

 

[Mac128k]

One of my favorite 5s ever but the color transfer on that set was a bitch.

There are some Paulson World's for sale which are the same era as these. I think they are selling for around $3 each. Mind you, those have shaped inlays and a better mold. I think are generally more desirable. If your plan is to sell, you will not have a problem.

 

[Krony]

I'll take the 25's off you if you split.

 

[BGinGA]

Value depends greatly upon what chips these are compared against. Not many NPS sets come up for sale, especially the lower denominations (a lot were sold as tourney chips, T25 and up). They are very popular overseas, because the chips do not have a currency symbol.

If comparing NPS to other Paulson fantasy chips with inlays having the same or similar colors (Le Noir, World TH&C), then it's $3-$4 per chip in mint condition. But both of those sets are on more desirable molds, so you'd need to discount the NPS value a bit.

If comparing NPS to other Paulson fantasy chips with inlays on the same mold (Classics, Casino de Isthmus, Pharaoh's Club), then you're looking at $2-$3 per chip in mint condition. I'd rate the NPS colors and inlay at the high end of that group.

If comparing NPS to Paulson casino chips with inlays on a real casino mold, then historically, they aren't worth much more than the original selling price ($1.50, tops) -- since most casino $1, $5, and $25 chips only sell for around $2 per chip, in brand-spankin' new/mint/unused condition. Lucky for you, most people that buy these don't compare them to casino chips, for some reason. Reasons that I will never understand.


I'd wager that you'll find a buyer quickly if priced between $2 and $2.25 per chip, considering that they are not uncirculated chips.. Probably $2.50-$2.75 if in mint/unused condition.

 

[StackemHigh]

That ^ , right there, is a very good summation (y) :thumbsup:

 

[MasonJar]

@Mac128k - good point on color transfer, that had not even crossed my mind but makes sense.

@BGinGA - thank you for the valuable input, all points are valid and helpful

@Krony - sorry, going to keep them together as a set of 400 although understandable if that works against me a bit

I am glad one of my Vegas buddies pointed me to this forum, significant experience on here that i can learn from.
Second guessing my original post saying "really good condition" since in all reality i do not know condition rating for chips.
They have been used in home cash games, small tourneys with work buddies, etc - never abused, always stored in this case and
have not been touched since at least 2011 when we moved from LV to So Cal

Appreciate the assistance!

 

[MegaTon44]

I've probably sold 75% of the NPS chips moved on PCF within the last year, and I will say that the value of fantasy chips on the "Paulson Chips" mold is depressed.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...w-36-plaques-custom-button.18225/#post-327957 - about $2.25/chip, but this carried a premium because it was a very rare complete tournament set (and half the chips were never played)

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/chip-pick-488pc-paulson-national-poker-series.20768/ - $1.75/chip, but this was not an ideal breakdown.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/paulson-nps-23-chips-clean-and-oiled-for-1-75-chip.14686/ - $1.75/chip

Since you do have a set with a nice cash breakdown, I would estimate in the $1.75-$2.00 range personally, with potential upside to the $2.25 range (as @BGinGA noted) for the right buyer.

 

[upNdown]

They are very popular overseas, because the chips do not have a currency symbol.

Aha! I've often wondered why. That explains it.

As to condition, OP, some more close up pictures of the chips, including some in the case (showing all the edges tight together) will go a long way toward identifying condition. Based on the one closeup you have, they look to be in very good condition. But honestly, words describing condition are fairly useless - it's all about the pictures.
And practically speaking, most home chips are in very good condition, because it takes constant, long term, casino-style use to put significant wear on Paulson chips.

 

[MasonJar]

 

[Krony]

Look pretty minty fresh to me
And no problem expected you to try and sell as a set.

 

[MegaTon44]

@MasonJar - please note that there is a PCF policy whereby a new member must have at least 10 posts in order to post a sale in the "Classifieds" section (or any section for that matter). Hang out for a few, do some more posting, then feel free to list these beautiful chips if you are inclined to do so.

 

[Jordan Downs]

Those are some SWEET chips! Let me know if you're going to sell them, and everyone else in the world too.

 

[Swampfox007]

Sell me these chips!

 

[CrazyEddie]

get your time machine

 

[Tonysquander]

And get me some while you are there!