Classic Jerry's Nugget Playing Cards: vintage
information taken from wikipedia and private notes:

The oil derrick sign that graces the back of the playing cards, the jokers, and actual parking lot of the casino.

WHY ARE THEY SO VALUABLE?
Originally printed in Cincinnati, Ohio, by the US Playing Card Company, these playing cards were made in 1970 for the Jerry's Nugget casino gaming tables.

Once manufactured, they were driven to the Vegas casino via trucks, where they sat in storage for many years. They never saw any 'real action' in the casino and were ultimately sold in the gift store.

The now highly-prized playing card eventually sold out in the early summer of 1999. Jerry's Nugget Casino does not have any plans to reprint the playing cards, nor could they recreate the process to make them again.

They are stiff, hold their form, and are easily manipulated. Because they are a bit thicker than a regular playing card, they tend to strengthen your hands when practicing with them. Within recent times, the XCM and flourishing community have taken a liking to these pasteboards as well.




HOW JERRY'S NUGGET PLAYING CARDS WERE MADE
Jerry's Nugget Playing Cards were only one-sided embossed decks unlike the decks produced today. Back then, a cotton roller was used to paint the emboss on the front of the playing card. Now a days, a steel roller is used to make an impression. Finally, a dip coat technique was used to finish the cards. Again, the decks of today are not made this way. This would be an impossible process to replicate because of the new technological advances in playing card printing.


WHO'S BUYING THEM?
Like any great investment, what might have once seemed to be a premium price, turned out to be a smart buy. Classic Jerry's Nugget playing cards have only continued to increase in value.

Notice that a majority of the Jerry's Nugget playing cards are sold at auction (Ebay), except in rare occasions. The seller knows that the publicity surrounding the rare deck and the heated atmosphere of competitive bidding of Ebay, often results in even higher prices.


KNOCKED OFF?
As a result, in 2008, sophisticated counterfeiters super-saturated Ebay and the world market with fake Jerry's Nugget playing cards. Random videos starting appearing on youtube from upset purchasers.

While the illegal versions look remarkably genuine, most playing card experts can easily tell the difference because the fake decks are made from cheap cardboard. Beware of being ripped off though, as many have been taken by this scam.



WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE A REAL DECK OF JERRY'S NUGGET CARDS in 2010?
Exclusively here at LeeAsher.com. No auctions, no fake paper, no scams - just the real thing.

After striking a deal with the world's largest private-reserve owner of Jerry's Nuggets Playing Cards, LeeAsher.com is proud to offer everyone a chance to own one of the most prestigious and sought-after decks on this planet.

Only a limited number of decks will be for sale, and once they're gone - they are gone. Stay tuned for updates about when LeeAsher.com will begin selling authentic Jerry's Nugget Playing Cards.

Here are other notable magicians who use Jerry's Nugget playing cards. 1. Dai Vernon - - - - - - - - - - - Revelations Tapes 2. Steve Freeman - - - - - - - - Revelations Tapes 3. Randy Wakeman - - - - - - - '89 Wakeman VHS tape 4. Earl Nelson - - - - - - - - - - - in Frank Simon's book Versatile Card Magic 5. Larry Jennings - - - - - - - - used in Magic Castle jam sessions 6. Michael Skinner - - - - - - - - used in Las Vegas jam sessions 7. Ed Marlo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - used at the Chicago jam sessions 8. Bill Goldman - - - - - - - - - - in his Monkey in the Middle 9. Daryl - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cardboard Chameleons 10. Lee Asher- - - - - - - - - - - - - - in most lecture notes and videos 11. Wayne Houchin - - - - - - - - in a one-on-one found at theory11 12. Dan and Dave Buck - - - - - -the system and trilogy DVD