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#1
Events / HOF nominations
Last post by Mark Lighterman CH-0006 - Today at 01:22 AMNote because of the delay in the magazine mailing the deadline has been extended the March 15th. It has also been brought to my attention that the email address is incorrec. It should be
mlighter@bellsouth.net
mlighter@bellsouth.net
#2
General Discussion / Re: Flamingo Collector Series ...
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 19, 2026, 12:20 PMWe're going to find out the value of that last set (aircraft) at the club auction in June. A CCA Member donated that set to be auctioned off. in general, I would think selling an intact set of chips all with the same serial number would fetch more value. Just a quick reminder (to all), no buying or selling is allowed to take place in these message boards at this time, so be sure not to solicit offers. Otherwise, post away!
#3
General Discussion / Flamingo Collector Series Chip...
Last post by chicochips - Feb 19, 2026, 11:46 AMI'm going to be liquidating the last of what casino chips and memorabilia I still own, to save my kids the aggravation. My question: I have three 1996 car series collections from each of the Nevada Flamingo Hiltons, and a 1997 Flamingo - Reno military flight collection that was issued in conjunction with the Reno Air Races. These all have an identical issue number of 90. Is there any value in keeping the collection together, or should I break it up into individual sets, or even individual chips. There is greater valuation on specific chips.
Thanks for any feedback
Thanks for any feedback
#4
General Discussion / Seminar: Tuesday Feb 24, ChipG...
Last post by Charles Kaplan LM-0115-048 - Feb 17, 2026, 06:11 AMYou cannot view this attachment.
Museum of Gaming History - Next Seminar
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00pm EST
Topic: How to Find Chips on the ChipGuide
Speaker: Charles Kaplan
Description
Some chips are easy to find, the casino name and location are right on the chip.
But there are many chips that lack identification.
This seminar will demonstrate how to locate hard to find chips
on the ChipGuide using the ChipGuide's search features.
Register for Zoom Meeting: https://themogh.org/mogh.php?p=seminars&r=6
I need your images of some chips that are already on the ChipGuide, or should be on the ChipGuide, and are difficult to locate.
I will need several of them for the demonstration.
Please email your chips to me directly, don't post them on the ChipBoard.
If I use one of chips in the seminar, you will be rewarded with a free $5 casino chip.
#5
General Discussion / Re: Mentor wanted: Harley Davi...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 13, 2026, 06:52 PMI found the ChipGuide admin for HD chip and he is willing to help!
#6
General Discussion / Mentor wanted: Harley Davidson...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 13, 2026, 11:11 AMAs Barry announced on the club forum back in Jan, I have been appointed the new Mentor Director. https://forum.ccgtcc.com/index.php?topic=588.0
We have a new member who has questions about collecting Harley Davidson chips, an area I know nothing about.
Are there Harley Davidson Chip experts who would be willing to mentor this new collector? It's not a huge commitment, mostly being a friendly ear to bounces questions off of, give advice, etc.
If you are interested please contact me at: mentor@ccgtcc.com
Thanks!
- Bob
We have a new member who has questions about collecting Harley Davidson chips, an area I know nothing about.
Are there Harley Davidson Chip experts who would be willing to mentor this new collector? It's not a huge commitment, mostly being a friendly ear to bounces questions off of, give advice, etc.
If you are interested please contact me at: mentor@ccgtcc.com
Thanks!
- Bob
#7
General Discussion / Club Auction Items Wanted
Last post by Barry Sherwood R-9037 (admin) - Feb 10, 2026, 11:41 PMHello again. Auction house Barry here again to request that you all go through your beautiful binders, bins, and baskets of collectibles and cough up some of those wonderful items that you don't really want to part with, but understand how much it will help the club if your coveted items fetch a high price at the club auction this year.
This isn't a done deal, but I'm going to TRY and launch an online auction that will run in conjunction with our live auction, bringing way more eyeballs and bidders and deep-pocketed people that can't attend the auction in person to help make this the most successful auction we've ever had. You and your stuff could be making club history! Dick Bartley and Jerry Birl will be our live auctioneers this year, which I'm very excited about.
I currently have 57 items catalogued (no Doug Saito-level fairy dust in the descriptions yet). It looks like we have had around 200 items in each auction in the past. So, I'd love to get another 150 or so committed items sent my way soon as I would like to bottle up the catalog long in advance of the convention. The auction software will take a LOT of the post-auction work off my hands, obviating the need to stay up until wee hours of the morning sorting invoices and handling taxes, etc as poor David and Jay have had to do in the past. It SHOULD all be automatically handled as soon as the auction concludes.
Which means we COULD handle even more items and go later into the evening with the actual auction and just go to bed when done instead of poring over paperwork. Wouldn't that be sweet?
The items I've received so far are awesome and should do well in the auction. When I get the images tied in with the descriptions, I'll start putting out teaser catalogs I think.
Send email to auction@ccgtcc.com to let me know what you want to contribute. Items can be donated (100% goes to club, and obviously preferred) or consigned (10% goes to club, you get the rest). You can mix and match (some donated and some consigned). The auction software I'm looking into is pretty flexible with that stuff.
-- barry
530-570-2222 (feel free to call or text if you prefer that over email)
This isn't a done deal, but I'm going to TRY and launch an online auction that will run in conjunction with our live auction, bringing way more eyeballs and bidders and deep-pocketed people that can't attend the auction in person to help make this the most successful auction we've ever had. You and your stuff could be making club history! Dick Bartley and Jerry Birl will be our live auctioneers this year, which I'm very excited about.
I currently have 57 items catalogued (no Doug Saito-level fairy dust in the descriptions yet). It looks like we have had around 200 items in each auction in the past. So, I'd love to get another 150 or so committed items sent my way soon as I would like to bottle up the catalog long in advance of the convention. The auction software will take a LOT of the post-auction work off my hands, obviating the need to stay up until wee hours of the morning sorting invoices and handling taxes, etc as poor David and Jay have had to do in the past. It SHOULD all be automatically handled as soon as the auction concludes.
Which means we COULD handle even more items and go later into the evening with the actual auction and just go to bed when done instead of poring over paperwork. Wouldn't that be sweet?
The items I've received so far are awesome and should do well in the auction. When I get the images tied in with the descriptions, I'll start putting out teaser catalogs I think.
Send email to auction@ccgtcc.com to let me know what you want to contribute. Items can be donated (100% goes to club, and obviously preferred) or consigned (10% goes to club, you get the rest). You can mix and match (some donated and some consigned). The auction software I'm looking into is pretty flexible with that stuff.
-- barry
530-570-2222 (feel free to call or text if you prefer that over email)
#8
General Discussion / Re: CCA Board Meeting 10/13/25...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 06, 2026, 07:20 PMWas the video for this ever published?
#9
General Discussion / Re: CCA Board Meeting Monday 1...
Last post by Bob Miksztal R-8909 - Feb 06, 2026, 07:19 PMWas the video for this ever published? I would like to upload to the clubs YouTube channel.
#10
General Discussion / Re: A heart filled message I c...
Last post by Dan M R-9148 - Feb 03, 2026, 10:05 AMHi Bob! Maybe we need to play that game at the convention, (Bob Newhart Game)LOL
Thanks for taking the time to write this. That was actually very helpful context, and much clearer than trying to go back and forth on the ChipBoard threads.
I completely understand the distinction you're making. If there's negativity in those discussions, it isn't aimed at coin collectors as people or their hobby, it's frustration over repeatedly revisiting an outreach idea that has already been tried, evaluated, and found to produce minimal results for the effort required. That makes sense, especially given limited volunteer time and energy.
I also appreciate the historical perspective. A lot of people (including me) weren't around for the late 80s/early 90s efforts, so it's easy for newer members to assume it's an untapped opportunity, when in reality it's been tested more than once.
Where I'm coming from is simply this: I believe the club has to grow, but I agree that we need to focus our energy on outreach methods that have the best chance of working today. What worked pre-internet isn't necessarily the best strategy now, and what sounds good on paper doesn't always produce results in the real world.
That said, I also don't want us to lose sight of the value of personal interaction. Handshakes and in-person conversations still matter. Whether it's a coin show, a casino memorabilia show, a local meet-up, or any related event, having members out there being sociable and spreading the word about the club and what we do is valuable too. Even if it doesn't translate into instant membership numbers, it helps keep the hobby alive and makes the club visible.
So I'm not married to "coin shows" as the answer. I'm more interested in the bigger question: what outreach can we realistically execute with our volunteer base that will actually bring in new members? In 2026, I personally think that leans more toward modern communication and online visibility, along with selective in-person outreach where it makes sense.
Thanks again for the thoughtful explanation. I appreciate it, and I'm always open to hearing more ideas and perspectives from members who've been through the earlier outreach attempts.
Respectfully, and focused on the future,
Dan R-9148
Thanks for taking the time to write this. That was actually very helpful context, and much clearer than trying to go back and forth on the ChipBoard threads.
I completely understand the distinction you're making. If there's negativity in those discussions, it isn't aimed at coin collectors as people or their hobby, it's frustration over repeatedly revisiting an outreach idea that has already been tried, evaluated, and found to produce minimal results for the effort required. That makes sense, especially given limited volunteer time and energy.
I also appreciate the historical perspective. A lot of people (including me) weren't around for the late 80s/early 90s efforts, so it's easy for newer members to assume it's an untapped opportunity, when in reality it's been tested more than once.
Where I'm coming from is simply this: I believe the club has to grow, but I agree that we need to focus our energy on outreach methods that have the best chance of working today. What worked pre-internet isn't necessarily the best strategy now, and what sounds good on paper doesn't always produce results in the real world.
That said, I also don't want us to lose sight of the value of personal interaction. Handshakes and in-person conversations still matter. Whether it's a coin show, a casino memorabilia show, a local meet-up, or any related event, having members out there being sociable and spreading the word about the club and what we do is valuable too. Even if it doesn't translate into instant membership numbers, it helps keep the hobby alive and makes the club visible.
So I'm not married to "coin shows" as the answer. I'm more interested in the bigger question: what outreach can we realistically execute with our volunteer base that will actually bring in new members? In 2026, I personally think that leans more toward modern communication and online visibility, along with selective in-person outreach where it makes sense.
Thanks again for the thoughtful explanation. I appreciate it, and I'm always open to hearing more ideas and perspectives from members who've been through the earlier outreach attempts.
Respectfully, and focused on the future,
Dan R-9148