The price guide page, reproduced below, is from "Price Guide for Illegal Chips," 4th edition, 2005. It is far out of date now, but it shows the comparative values of the colors. I have no yellow ones and would like to buy or trade one for my personal collection. I also need 4 red chips, and would trade on this ratio basis: 1 of my blue chips for 2 of your reds.
The illegal club operated at 627 Scott St, Covington, Kentucky, from as early as 1943 until the mid 1950s. It was one of the largest clubs in Covington. "By the beginnings of World War II, gambling was wide open. During hot summer months the doors of the casinos stood open, concealing virtually nothing from the gaze of either the public or law enforcement. Here were no secret codes or names of friends to be dropped to gain admission. Anyone could enter a casino, customer tourist, or police officer."
Thank you,
Robert
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