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what do you use and why do you use that particular one?


I alternate between a Bellagio gaming token, a purple crystal given to me by my daughter and a toy soldier given to me by my son

Boring, but true

I currently use a medal that my late father won for playing table tennis.

Previously I have used a rock that I found near Loch Lomond, and a $5 silver token from the Luxor.

I did admit to being a superstitious type.........

 O0

My hair used to be a bit like this in the 70's.

As i only ever play online I have a Grosvenor Walsall card protector mounted on a suction cup, that i put on my monitor

Yogi

Yogi, you sod  ;D

Well I have a crappy token from Vegas' centennial celebrations - but I did get a very nice one for Mr Heid for his birthday this year from Tiffany. Its a solid silver Heads and Tails coin, nice and big, and looks very understated.

I am probably the only girlfriend who has brought something for their man from Tiffany first - it was a hint that obs went wrong (I'd settle for the card protector rather than a ring to be honest)

Heid
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(http://www.piczs.com/is.php?i=13117&img=Chev.JPG)

I got the above off of e-bay. It's the same size as a poker chip & has a bit of weight about it.

When I saw it I liked the Glasgow connection & the year's a good one  ;)

Ok other than what YOU use for a card protector ... what woild you suggest OTHER players use  :) :)
I will start with a couple .....

Ian "Vidal" "At-It" "I drive a hairdressers car" Bradley .. Miniature (dolls house) toilet roll .. for the s**t cards he plays.

Tikay .... Mini magnifying glass

:) :)

Two Dung beetles in resin.
I have a grasshopper too but it's a bit big.

I use a grey Bellagio chip.

I don't think it's in use anymore so it may be worth more than $1 now.

Might cash in.  :D

I'm soo fascinated by these insects in resin, I watched a programme about them years ago and have wanted one ever since, where do you get em?

I use my trusty Hendon Mob card protector that I won in the HM Forum users league.

It's been kinda lucky for me so far. 

Prior to that I used an old Philipino 1 Peso coin, big and unusual

i use a Swarovski silver crystal figurine of a monkey - its actually in the picture i have on my profile but the pic is so small you cant make him out sitting in front of my chips.

his name is mystic monkey and he sends me telepathic messages of other peoples cards whilst sitting on mine...... ;)

As Tight End will testify, I'd be lost without my trusty Sheriff's star!

The first one was a £2 effort from a joke shop.  After I lost that I found a genuine retired Kansas City badge on eBay which has the words 'Sheriff's Posse' on it.  It always attracts a comment or two at the tables so its a good ice-breaker!

Photo of badge (including ugly bugger with silly pose in background) available here! (http://www.cheeseypoker.co.uk/stats/profile.aspx?uid=90)

Sheriff

I can confirm that Sheriff's star is very large and shiny.

I can confirm that confirmation by TightEnd is likely to be accurate

I'll set em up, Red Dog, you just do the usual..... :)up

My ma brought them back from a holiday in South Africa. Cape Town. I've search ebay a couple of times but have not found any more. They are fascinating as well!

In case any of you need any further incentive to qualify for the Grosvenor Grand Prix, every player who qualifies it will receive a special limited edition (aren't they all) Grand Prix Card Protector. These are not the same as the Grosvenor card protectors you may have seen before and they will I'm surre become a much sought after collectors item. 

S P A M, but showing marketing ingenuity nonetheless!


LOL!!!!! 

Its a grey Binions chip. Ill give you $1 for it! ;D

$1.01.

Via Paypal

You pay postage

Get back to me if you are interested.

Kev has an array of card protectors! got a good one off simon after luton!

Its his thing!

I just use a cip from my stack... i have no need for lucky charms! I have a few good ones from competitions i've played/won/finaled but never really used them.

I'm normally allin before i can get my card protector down!

Vidal

I use a small glass 'ace of hearts' card  ah - measures about 3cm x 4cm.  It is clear glass and has the 'A' and the heart symbol etched out and is painted red - it really looks the biznizz and always gets people's attention when sitting on my chips or cards.

I carry it everywhere with me in fact so it does have a small chip and a few battle scars on it but i think that just adds to it's charm.  I have had it for about 2 years, ever since my fiancee found it in a shop somewhere and gave it to me as a present - I think she originally meant it as a token of her love for me  >:? but i think she is now quite chuffed that i have become so attached to it and at least get good use out of it rather than it just gathering dust in a drawer somewhere.

When we went to Vegas last year I couldn't find it when we got there and thought I had lost it - it really annoyed me and I was concious all week that I didn't have it and knew that there was no replacement for it.  At the end of the week (I actually made just a few bucks playing poker but donated like a mug to the table games  :-[  ) when we went to re-pack the suitcase it fell out!!   ;D  stupid really how I can get so attached to it and it means so much but there you go!!  (I know, bring on all the 'you soppy old sod' replies....... :-*) 

The Indian shop at the very end of Fremont Street (next to the Harley Davidson Shop) has insects and stuff in resin  - I have a scorpion in resin from there :)

Heid
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I use a small gold tortus (turtle). I bought it in Estonia just before I played an event and had my first major $$$$ in a live game ( this was also where I had my first big win w 4/7)

Anyway, I try to  remind myself to slow down, you know that story :)up  Doesnt always work so good for me, oh well ;D

I got this cast of my baby girl's hand made. She packs a pretty mean punch for a 3-month old.

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Div - I am glad you explained that one!

lol this is her in action!

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Excellent Div :)  Great aren't they!  We have a little girl too - she's 15 month old now :D

Cute  ;D

She's beautiful
getting broody again  ::) no am not what am i saying all those sleepless nights

Why would someone need a card protector?  ::)

I use my hands.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=2239.msg56466#msg56466

I used to use a crystal mrs fish gave me .... I forgot it one time and took tourney down so did not ust it again!
I do sometimes use one but not v often now

I think it takes away slightly from your thinking process about a potential hand, if you are always thinking about putting a protector on your cards before raising you are slightly distracted, small effect but true.

Also i think you draw more attention to the strength of your hand when you make a scene of putting the protector on, or at least make more people sit up and take note than normally they would.

I just use whatever the smallest value chip is in game. Then when all in just keep a finger on the cards which looks strong anyway.

My buddy had a gift from his Mrs of a little gold wizard with a staff about 3/4 inch high. He played a live local tourney and won it using his wizard as a card protector. Happy days.

The next night he entered the laddies 20k and placed the little fella on his laptop. The problem was when he busted out he just shut the lid down and it went straight through the screen. Oops. I never saw him use it again.

In Killarney this year I saw a dealer muck a hand in seat 7! Let alone seats 1 or 9/10.

I've got a gold horseshoe with the T8MML branded across it which was specially made for me on my 50th birthday (I know some will be surprised I'm over 21).

It was bought for me by an old pro some here may remember - Bobdabutcher aka Bob Clarke

Sigh, how could we forget Bob, or, more likely, his full on kisses. Ugh.

We sort of fell out a bit over that, though I think we are cool now. He insists on kissing everyone full on the lips, & it is all wet & sloppy. Truly, I don't like it one little bit, (seriously), & I've come close to losing my temper over it a few times. I saw him a bit back, & avoided eye-contact, I really don't need the aggro. Some character, & I have had a lot of fun times with him, & Debbie. He used to have a spieler in South London which I played in a few times. I believe Bob was spotted at G-Luton recently.

Really like your line here, oh I hate big sloopy kisses knowing everyone will now do it, these old schoolers got it boxed, impressed.

yeah i hearya Tony about the kissing although i thought he used to put his hand between mouths - probably liked your aftershave more than most - O;d Spice was it?? ;)

i met Bob the first time I played live and must admit I loved his positive outlook on life and general enthusiasm for the game. We still keep in touch.

Debbie is my hero. On Bobs 60th she booked a surprise party for him and invited the wife and I for dinner at this really posh restaurant at the hotel we were all staying at. Bob didnt know and they came downstairs having a blazing arguement with Debbie in full flow fin an c ing like a docker!! walked round the corner and saw us and the mood changed but not the colourful language. The restaurant manager took me to one side and offered us a "private" room for our party.

I wonder why lol!

haha Ant you nutcase

I hate card protecters, so tilting

Debbie, lol, what a girl she is.

I have & had no issue with Bob, none except the damn kissing thing, & no, there was no hands between mouths with me, it was almost a tongue job, & I loathed it with a passion. That apart, he brings life to any room, & then some. He was driving a big bright red Rolls Royce last time I saw him, Lord Butcher! We had some fun times, fondly remembered. I won a lump of money in a private cash game one night & Bob sort of looked after me, as I had to exit down some dodgy fire escape in the middle of the night in the back of beyond.

I alternate between a Vegas casino chip I found in my luggage when I returned from one trip there or a quarter coin I also found in there.

Do you recall you & I making a Final Table at Binions one night in some two-bit comp, Phil? We played on that "proper" Table, up on a plinth, proper posh. 2004, 2005?

More likely.

I do mate, it got super high blinds very quickly, I went from chip leader to out in 2 hands but it was great fun playing on that table with the tourney lights on too.

Do you know what I remember the most about that tho, you and I, Jan and John McGrane were all on the same table at some stage. About 2 days later I was in the queue in Subway and a guy tapped me on the shoulder and said he had played on that table with us and it was one of the most fun tables he had ever played. He said he was amazed that we were actually trying to knock each other out too.

Lildave has it right.

I hate to say it but I agree with my bro