THE MONTE’S CLUB CHIP EXPERIENCE:
POSTED ON THE CHIP BOARD

Date: 7/19/14 11:43 am

Hello Chippers!!
I had a most exciting morning!!! I stopped at a garage sale this am in Fernley, NV - 30 miles east of Reno. As I entered the sale I heard a woman say, "how much are the casino chips?. The response was, "$20.00".
I had to investigate. I approached the buyer and new owner and asked to view the chips in the box she was holding. She had about 80 of the chips. I asked if she would like to sell the entire box for $50.00 and she said, "NOT FOR SALE". At that point, I started to beg for the purchase of just one - she agreed and sold me ONE for a reasonable price. I returned to the sale person and asked about the box of chips. She told me the daughter of the man who owned and ran the small bar, Monte's Club in Winnemucca, NV, had found the box of chips in her father’s home after he had passed away. She stated she thought the bar was operated during the 1940's but didn't seem certain.
I couldn't wait to get to my car and look the chip up in the Chip Rack - Not there. Had to get home to see if the chip was listed in the CHIP GUIDE. Yes, thanks to Eric Rosenblum CG 061911, it was there.
I suspect we will see the box of chips on E-bay or posted individually. I saw at least 75-80 of the exact chip I am showing here in uncirculated condition.
What do you think the value of that chip is based on the information provided? I would appreciate your opinions.
Hope you enjoyed my adventure!
Thanks!!
Curt Squires R7683

9-20-2014: POSTED ON THE CHIP BOARD – OVER 400 VIEWS!

Z-1 .25 Monte's Club
By:Curt Squires R7683
Date: 9/20/14 11:57 am
Hello Chippers,
In late July of this year, I posted my chippin’ experience at a garage sale in Fernley, NV. I just missed the purchase of a box of Monte’s Club .25 chips with a value code of Z-1. I obsessed about the chips for weeks!
Last Monday, 9-15-14, as I was surfing the internet, I clicked on E-Bay for some unknown and unusual reason. I searched for Monte’s Club chips and BINGO, there they were. I won the bid on Wednesday, 9-17-14.
This entire experience has been surreal!!
I am offering these chips to our Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club members first.
$100.00 for the first 12 members that order ONE Monte’s Club .25, with value code of Z-1. The chips appear to be uncirculated. Please include your member # with your request.
Many Thanks! Enjoy the journey!
Curt Squires R7683
6-1-2016 UPDATE:
I ONLY OFFERED 12 CHIPS FOR SALE IN 2014 – ALL SOLD FOR $100 EACH WITH A Z-1 VALUE CODE! CONGRATS “LUCKY DOZEN CLUB MEMBERS 2014”
6-2015 OPENING DAY OF THE CONVENTION – AGAIN, AS PROMISED, I ONLY OFFERED 12 CHIPS FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR 2015. THE VALUE CODE HAD BEEN CHANGED FROM A “Z-1” TO AN “F-“.
STILL - ALL 12 SOLD / TRADED FOR THE INCREASED PRICE OF $110. CONGRATS TO “LUCKY DOZEN CLUB MEMBERS 2015”. EACH YEAR THE PRICE IS INCREASED $10 AND I WILL ONLY RELEASE 12 CHIPS PER YEAR TO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
I WILL RELEASE 12 MORE MONTE’S .25 CHIPS ON THE OPENING DAY OF THE CONVENTION TO ESTABLISH “LUCKY DOZEN CLUB MEMBERS 2016” FOR AN INCREASED PRICE OF $120.00 EA. PREVIOUS PURCHASERS BUY AT PRIOR PRICE PAID!
HAVE FUN – SEE YOU AT TABLE 33!
CURT SQUIRES R 7683