I can see your point sir, but also a recent offer to buy a rack of secondary fracs for $750. I felt like it was a good time to mention my thoughts on the matter. I do not disagree that these are probably below current market. Minty highly desirable shaped inlay leaded Paulsons should probably run a bit higher than chips of slightly lower grade that have been selling for more.
I have always thought that the secondary $1s are way below where the market should be for those. I get that they are
RHC and do not match the set... but the colors are amazing, they are leaded and have textured inlays. I do not understand why they don't bring $2 plus when they are part of a rather expensive set for the rest of the chips in the series.
I also understand your point on trade bait, but with the hobby ever growing and demand for leaded
THC chips not slowing down. The hobby is changing... you can't just sell your
THC chips anymore and wait to buy the next set that comes along as a change of scenery. Everyone has the right to do with their own chips whatever they please! I just think after the sale there are going to be a lot of regrets if your can't find a suitable replacement. Also noobs coming in now are really behind the 8 ball. Brie and I have only been around just under two years and OMG how this hobby has changed in that short time frame. I do agree this is mostly due to one person... is what it is. But man I don't see an equation where future collectors will be able to own multiple sets of high end chips. I guess its all how you look at it... but I see a lot more people getting in on ceramic chip group buys and Sunfly hybrids rather than clay chips. Maybe it will come full circle in time but it is doubtful.
look at all the Hype that the JACKS chips had, every time you logged in... JACKS JACKS JACKS, now every time its
HSI HSI HSI. People have been joking that
RHC is the new
THC and unfortunately its true!
@jpietrella if I have learned anything in this hobby it is that persistence is key!! Keep on fighting the good fight, eventually a good lead will come up. I believe if you want something bad enough it will eventually work out!! I hope sooner rather than later for you buddy! Unfortunately as others have said, you may have to buy a whole set and sell off the denoms you don't need and then the next guy will be right back here looking for $5s! LOL lets hope that is not the route you have to take!!
Ben