I have decided to use a different method for dealing with the needs of chip collectors. Instead of placing long lists of chips and prices, many of which most collectors would not have interest; I hope it will be more efficient to offer some ideas.
First, let me know what you specialize in as narrowly as possible and give me an idea of how far along in time and money the collection has already cost. Maybe we can discuss the trading of chips you already have that do not fit your goals or you may have duplicates that I would need , which avoids spending cash.
Secondly, take an inventory of all the chips you already have, and try to decide which ones really get your greatest attention. You might discover that you might like to give up some that are extraneous. This also helps to discover a specialty.
Thirdly, give me a list of the chips you want over the long term. Its quite possible that I can set aside some pricey set and coordinate a payment plan. Quite a few collectors have decided they would like to collect ALL the brass core chips in Nevada. Although only 8 Casinos were active in their use, this can get pretty costly if the collector wants chips all the way to the higher denominations. For example, I could set aside a currently priced set of Reno Ramadas valued at around $800 and take a great trader in as the down payment with future payments on the balance.
The most important feature I would like to highlight is offering to sell chips as low as possible, without hurting the market. Everyone shops around , and as you find the chip you want; and the price feels reasonable, give me a call or e-mail to check to see if I can help you decide if that really is the best price. Sometimes I can beat it and other times I can help find one if I do not have it in stock. I currently have 15 binders of priced chips used in the shows we attend. There are only about 800 chips in them, but I try to stock the most popular issues. The only type of chip that I have decided to avoid stocking are the current commemoratives, partly due to the heavy buying of these by very competent and fair dealers/suppliers. What I like to deal with are generally obsolete Nevada chips with heavy emphasis on Northern Nevada, Brass Cores, odd denominations and Bicentennials. I always have at least 4 books of Las Vegas obsoletes as well as many So. Nevada towns, but Tahoe and Reno have always been more accessible.
I hope this gets some favorable response, rather than continually put lists of chips available with prices that seem to change with the wind. Write or call me if you have any collecting questions.....or answers.
Phone: (415-472-2869) E-Mail = chippermel@lvha.net. Let me know your reaction to this .....