102 It’s The Heat Folks
July 1, 2009 by The Vegas Tourist
Time flies when you’re melting in the Vegas sun!!
Yes, we finally sat down and did a podcast. Than Mark got caught up in moving and… well, you know what THAT’s like….
So here it is in all its rough edited glory. Podcast number 102.
Our new Listener Comment Phone number is #206-309-7414 Use it and leave us some great drunk phone dials, ok??
Some of the Podcast Highlights
The Tropicana gets new owners who promise new shows. Not better shows or shows of great value like they used to have. Nope, just more shows.
Garth Brooks to be a Las Vegas Headliner? We can only hope. Some real friendly talent is needed on the strip and needed soon.
We updated the Hotel Promo codes and have we got some Vegas deals for you!!
Phantom – The Vegas Spectacular – celebrates three successful years in Vegas!
Write it down!!
Mark predicts that a woman will be at the final table for the World Series of Poker!!
Finally -
The Chip – N – Dale Magnet is going through a little medical situation and needs some Vegas loving and positive thoughts from The Vegas Tourist fan base… Keep her in your thoughts, would you ???
Thanks,
Mark
Chip Talk
June 26, 2009 by The Vegas Tourist
If casino chips could talk, this one would be on the International speaking circuit. What you are looking at is considered one of the Holy Grails of chip collecting. If you have one of the other seven in your storage locker somewhere, break it out and bring it to Vegas baby!
What makes it so rare?? This little chip was on tables at the grand opening of the Flamingo Resort on the evening of December 26, 1946. That would be the first time Bugsy Siegel tried to open the joint. It is one of only eight known to exist that weren’t drilled after they were used.
Currently on display at the 17th annual Casino Chip and Gaming Collectors Club Convention being held this weekend at the South Point Resort. Trust me, if its casino related, someone collects it and is probably on sale here. Or being traded, sold or bartered. Not only casino chips, but room keys, key cards, slot club cards and everything else casino related.
Many of the collectors here have the stories to go with the chips and mementos. Collections of pictures, post cards and whatever. Collectors and collections are from all over the world, but the best ones are of course from Las Vegas. And if its no longer standing, even better for the value.
So check your junk drawer or storage shed and see what you brought back from your first trips to Las Vegas and start hunting for a buyer. Who knows, you may have the next house payment sitting in your drawer.
One final note, the owner of the “Bugsy chip” will let it go for a measly $30,000 (cash). Not a penny less, so don’t even bother asking.
