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View Poll Results: What's your favorite brand of playing cards?

Kem (preUSPC)

32 10.00%

Kem (made by USPC)

30 9.38%

Copag

149 46.56%

DalNegro

8 2.50%

Modiano

39 12.19%

Gemaco

9 2.81%

Fournier

12 3.75%

Desjgn

6 1.88%

NTP

2 0.63%

Bicycle (or other "paper" cards)

33 10.31%

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09-04-2010 , 11:39 PM

#76

pfapfap

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Oh, wow, at that price you're losing money NOT buying them!

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09-04-2010 , 11:42 PM

#77

sleepathon

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where might i find em cheaper?

never mind i see what ur sayin
been drinkin

Last edited by sleepathon; 09-04-2010 at 11:43 PM. Reason: drunk

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09-05-2010 , 10:28 AM

#78

Monday Night Poker

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Once your KEM's warp, is there anything you can do to flatten them out?

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09-05-2010 , 11:36 AM

#79

Schmendr1ck

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Originally Posted by sleepathon

I just got some Cartamundi Casino Plastic Sets with jumbo index from Cara Gails. They are my new favorite.
http://caragails.com/ccp.htm

<sigh>

I really want to like bridge-size cards, because the selection available is just so much better. But poker-size just feels so much better in my hands, and the bridge-size setups that I have feel tiny by comparison.

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09-05-2010 , 12:44 PM

#80

FlyLikeABird

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Copag 4 color decks are the nuts

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09-05-2010 , 02:01 PM

#81

eneely

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Originally Posted by Schmendr1ck

That was my first reaction, too. But after a few games they feel fine, and the poker size feel a little broad.

Of course, who doesn't like feeling a little broad?

<rim shot>

Then again, I'm not holding them with two catcher's mitts.

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09-05-2010 , 02:43 PM

#82

tycho_bray

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Originally Posted by eneely

Because YOU aren't 6'7"?

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09-05-2010 , 03:06 PM

#83

eneely

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Originally Posted by tycho_bray

Because YOU aren't 6'7"?

Exactly. I'm a scrawny 6' 4" and only 195 lbs.

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09-05-2010 , 03:46 PM

#84

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Yeah, when you're used to poker size, bridge looks almost like novelty cards. But for me bridge is easier to shuffle and deal (the proper way), easier to spread on small tables, and just more versatile all around. I have pretty big hands, but not sausage fingers.

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09-05-2010 , 04:46 PM

#85

gedanken

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I have mostly poker-sized, because vendors often use up the bridge-size stock first, and sell poker-size on closeout for about 1/2 the price

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09-05-2010 , 08:12 PM

#86

Schmendr1ck

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Originally Posted by eneely

That was my first reaction, too. But after a few games they feel fine, and the poker size feel a little broad.

Of course, who doesn't like feeling a little broad?

Then again, I'm not holding them with two catcher's mitts.

FYP

And considering my size, I really don't have big meathooks. I suppose I just need to order a few bridge-sized setups and come over to the Dark Side.

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09-05-2010 , 08:25 PM

#87

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Wait, are you really that big? I thought you were just funnin' with the mod.

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09-05-2010 , 08:28 PM

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CrazyJoeDavola

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Originally Posted by Schmendr1ck

FYP

And considering my size, I really don't have big meathooks. I suppose I just need to order a few bridge-sized setups and come over to the Dark Side.

Jumbo pip bridge size are a good compromise, you have big pips for easy ID from the ends of the table and the comfort of a smaller deck to shuffle. I used to be a "poker-size or nothing" guy but have since come around. It's also a plus when using some of the stiffer cards such as DalNegro & Modiano since they shuffle easier w/ bridge size.

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09-05-2010 , 08:29 PM

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eneely

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Originally Posted by Schmendr1ck

FYP

Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all...well, who knows?

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Originally Posted by Schmendr1ck

And considering my size, I really don't have big meathooks. I suppose I just need to order a few bridge-sized setups and come over to the Dark Side.

Come with us, Schmendrick. Come with us, and we can play forever and ever and ever.

Bridge does not sound like the dark side, actually. Poker, maybe. Not Bridge.

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09-05-2010 , 08:31 PM

#90

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Originally Posted by CrazyJoeDavola

Jumbo pip bridge size are a good compromise, you have big pips for easy ID from the ends of the table and the comfort of a smaller deck to shuffle.

The thing I don't like about those is that you have to peel up more of the cards to look at them.

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09-05-2010 , 09:02 PM

#91

tycho_bray

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

Wait, are you really that big? I thought you were just funnin' with the mod.

Just when I got over the shock of Schmendr1ck's size, then eneely admits to being 6'4". I'm starting to feel like a dwarf.

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09-05-2010 , 09:05 PM

#92

pfapfap

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I'm 6'2... but only about 165 pounds soaking wet.

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09-05-2010 , 10:41 PM

#93

Schmendr1ck

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Originally Posted by CrazyJoeDavola

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

The thing I don't like about those is that you have to peel up more of the cards to look at them.

One of the reasons I really like Modiano Poker Club is the "Large Index"; it's bigger than Standard but smaller than Jumbo (aka Blackjack). It's a fantastic compromise which I've also seen in Desjgn and Fournier PartyPoker cards.

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09-05-2010 , 10:44 PM

#94

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

Wait, are you really that big? I thought you were just funnin' with the mod.

While eneely is an easy target, I was being honest this time.

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Originally Posted by eneely

Come with us, Schmendrick. Come with us, and we can play forever and ever and ever.

Heh - creepy movie, creepier book.

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

I'm 6'2... but only about 165 pounds soaking wet.

Then I can honestly say that you are half the man I am.

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09-05-2010 , 11:42 PM

#95

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Originally Posted by Schmendr1ck

An, so that's the brand. I dig those, too. At least, I think so. I feel like I've played with them, but if not, I like them in theory.

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Then I can honestly say that you are half the man I am.

Leprosy... all my parts are falling off of me... I'm not half the man I used to be... I can't believe... I have leprosy.

See also: Jingle bells, Batman smells...

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09-05-2010 , 11:48 PM

#96

sleepathon

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one of our players has big hands but after awhile bridge size rules.

Last edited by sleepathon; 09-05-2010 at 11:50 PM. Reason: drunk again

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09-06-2010 , 01:30 AM

#97

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Originally Posted by pfapfap

An, so that's the brand. I dig those, too. At least, I think so. I feel like I've played with them, but if not, I like them in theory.

I keep trying new cards, yet I keep coming back to these. I have a set of bridge size that I accidentally ordered and didn't bother to return. I might be able to get used to them, but they feel so...small.

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Leprosy... all my parts are falling off of me... I'm not half the man I used to be... I can't believe... I have leprosy.

Syphilis... It all started with a simple kiss...

(I should probably quit there before we get into the bridge, which is a little on the vulgar side.)

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09-06-2010 , 02:20 AM

#98

tycho_bray

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Originally Posted by sleepathon

one of our players has big hands but after awhile bridge size rules.

I gotta say those feet creep me out.

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09-06-2010 , 02:45 AM

#99

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I gotta say those feet creep me out.

She would have problems as a ballet dancer.

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09-06-2010 , 03:24 AM

#100

gedanken

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That's why she has to wear that helmet, I guess.

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