The Official U.S. Casino Chip Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

James Campiglia (Author), Steve Wells (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: February 5, 2004

Completely revised and updated, this 3rd edition is the best resource for collectors of American casino chips. Since the publication of the last edition, this hobby has exploded, with thousands of new members and dramatic price changes. This comprehensive, full color guide will provide you with the best information available. Here are jus some of the most notable features: All locations with legitimate gaming commissions are listed, including Nevada, Colorado, Deadwood, Atlantic City, and the 6 riverboat states! Over 2150 rare casino chips, worth over $2,000,000 are pictured in full color All prices and rarity ratings have been completely revised and updated CC>CC grading standards Nostalgic photos and postcard shots of many casinos Comprehensive index to help in finding casinos quickly and easily

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

I was born & raised in Las Vegas & through studying history I became interested in gaming history of Nevada. I have been a collector of many things since an early age, I guess collecting just came natural.

I was collecting & trading with other local collectors when I met Steve Wells my partner with the patience to help with some of the research & documentation as well all the photography. We travelled throughout the country to photograph major chip collections. Collectors told me for many years all my research needed to be put into a book, & finally it was completed. I travel extensively throughout Nevada researching & collecting, always finding new information about our past. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 399 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd; 3 edition (February 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764322214
• ISBN-13: 978-0764322211
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,339,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable source of valuable information, July 29, 2000

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robert campiglia (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Official U. S. Casino Chip Price Guide (Hardcover)

This is by far the ultimate source of information on the exciting casino chip collectible hobby. This is not merely a price guide like most of the other books on casino chips that i have seen, but a remarkable full color display of the rarest chips i have seen. In addition, the history of some of the casinos and the use of casino chips over the last century is delightfully represented. The best part about the book is the invaluable Grading System set up by the authors. This unprecedented system is of utmost importance for any serious chip collector. Aside from all of this, just seeing all the full-colored pictures of the actual casino chips makes this book one that should be on everyone's book shelf.

A TRUE MASTERPIECE!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Casino Chip Collectors and Gaming History Buffs, January 11, 2007

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This review is from: The Official U.S. Casino Chip Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

If you collect casino chips, or are just interested in the history of casinos and casino chips, then this book is a must. Every conceivable chip from just about every casino that ever existed is displayed. Chips are all listed with an estimated value which is very useful, especially for the casual collector like myself. There is a thorough discussion of chip characteristics and grading criteria. The research that went into this book is phenomenal. Mr. Campiglia has painstakingly documented sales, scarcity and the history of each and every chip. The book is well laid out with color photos of each chip and many photos of the casinos they came from. There are also many interesting factoids and anecdotes pertaining to the history of casinos in America. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and refer to it often as I build my collection. I give this book my highest recommendation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR A CASINO CHIP COLLECTOR, March 13, 2009

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Donald Rymer "Lazyrebel" (Cleveland, Tn.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Official U.S. Casino Chip Price Guide, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

This Fourth Edition is much better and a lot more detailed than the price guide in the past. And much easier to look up chips this time. I love all the new pictures. If you collect casino chips or a history buff of the past, what a better way to learn about the old casinos as far the chips they used and designs. Thanks