KEM Arrow Red and Blue, Bridge Size- Standard Index Playing Cards (Pack of 2) - 1007086

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KEM Arrow Red and Blue, Bridge Size- Standard Index Playing Cards (Pack of 2) - 1007086

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100 percent cellulose acetate plastic - a unique blend of paper and plastic that provices superior flexibility and strength
A set-up consists of one Red and one Blue deck
The cards come in a hard black plastic Kem box
Superior flexibility and strength
Scuff and Break-Resistant

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Expensive but worth it!This is my second set of KEM cards. The first set I purchased over 40 years ago and I still use, but being all plastic, some cards became cracked or with broken corners. I am equally pleased with the new set and look forward to a long term relationship with them. No cards could be any easier to shuffle and handle. And I believe that they have changed the composition some so that they might last even longer! 5TWO OUNCES OF WATER RUINED TWO DECKSI PURCHASED THESE FOR A LADY CELEBRATING HER 100th BIRTHDAY 9/10/18 WHO HAS PLAYED BRIDGE FOR OVER 80 YEARS AND NEVER OWNED KEM CARDS THAT I WAS TOLD WERE THE BEST. THE FIRST TIME SHE USED THEM SOMEONE SPILLED AN ALMOST EMPTY GLASS OF WATER ON THE TABLE. THEY GOT TOWELS TO WIPE THE CARDS, BUT ONE DECK WAS TOTALLY RUINED THE OTHER BENT AND WARPED. I OWN A NUMBER OF GOOD POKER DECKS THAT COST 1/2 THE PRICE AND WATER WIPES OFF. 1These are among the best cards I've ever usedThese are among the best cards I've ever used. They really feel 100% plastic and, as advertised, one can see how they certainly might be 'indestructible'. It's no wonder most poker rooms use these.The only thing I will way is that this 'indestructibility' comes at a price. Other high-end cards, particularly Modiano Platinum Acetate has a paper feel to it; and really 'feels' like something....almost royal. I would rank the two the same (highest marks) depending on what you're looking for. Kem's will last forever and will take almost any abuse. Other cards, like Modiano or DaVinci, have a much nicer feel to them (they dont actually feel like plastic) and would probably be best for special occasion-type games. 5BadDisappointment washed over me as soon as I took off the cardboard sleeve. A few minor things I'll get out of the way first. I knew when ordering I might get the new box the USPCC has made for their playing cards, And I did. It's really bad when compared to old Kem cases. I'll name a few problems. It looks like a third party made it. Lacklustre debossing that has their logo and is hard to read. The old Kem cases the USPCC made when they were still in Cincinnati OH, look about the as Pre-USPCC boxes but with a different bottom stamp, and say "The U.S. Playing Card Company" on the top instead of "Kem plastic playing cards" But retained the nice legible embossing. The new box sadly has no bottom stamp, or Kem branding on the box whatsoever. If I put them on a shelf, I want someone to know I have Kems without taking the cards off the shelf and shoving them in their face. It can't contain all the cards. They slide on to each other in the box, and fall out if the case is opened at an angle. (Sometimes even when it's flat).If you are paying $25 for playing cards, the box needs to hold up to the standards of $25 playing cards. Kemcards.net sells Cincinnati Kem boxes for about $4, so if it bothers you it's not a big deal to fix.Now, the box shouldn't impact the quality of the cards. But I think it does. Because the red deck came with 7 marked cards, 3 marked on the back (making it unusable out of the box), and 4 on the face. and the blue one with 3 cards marked all on the face (so at least usable out of the box). I washed them with Dove soap and water and none of the marks came out, so it is a printing error. Now you are probably thinking "If I'm dropping $25 for playing cards, should they not be marked at all?". Yes, and that is why with the price they are asking ( $23 to $30 for cards!) Is unreasonable for the quality of cards I received.I dig the back designs Kem offer and I really like the face design that Kem cards offer. but not worth the price if you're going to get defective cards.This is my first "new" plastic card set. I have a set of Pre-USPCC Kems that I bought at a jumble sale for $6. So I can not judge how Copags compare. But they only cost $13 a set. I heard Kems run the risk of warpage, Copags do not. I can tell you my Kems from 1949 are not warped, but don't know about new Kems. I've only had them a week, no warpage yet.I think they need to have better quality control for Kems. And if they don't want to do that, then USPCC should charge less.If they really are "The elite playing card" I just hope I got a bad set. But if this is normal, then don't bother. I love USPCC's Rider backs, Bees, and Tally Ho. As for Kems, skip and go for a set of Copags Or other card brand of your choice.I once played a night of poker with Dal Negro's "X-Ray Index" before, they're worth checking out.I've E-mailed USPCC to see about replacement cards so we'll see what happens.(Note: None of this review applies to the seller. The package came fast, the decks were still sealed the box was not cracked.)The cards themselfs are 2.5 stars for being serviceable but over priced. But all the errors in my set make it one 1Been impressed with these for over 33 years!I've had a deck of these since '85 or so.. finally decided to replace them (my son slapped one of the cards and broke it... Well, after all, we are talking about plastic cards that are 33 years old here... He caught it on a tile edge. And I had another card crack too...)(My other 4 decks from back then are still in fine shape)But, if you want a deck that will last 3+ decades, still play like they did day one.. be enjoyable to shuffle, easy to deal... then, well, you can't beat these cards...Oh, and if your cards get sticky... Just wash them... No problem.. 5Kem vs. Copag comparisonThese Kems are fantastic cards. They feel just right to the touch, not too slippery or sticky. If you're used to paper cards, they'll seem slick and might feel weird in your hand at first, but rest assured you'll soon wonder why you hadn't discovered plastic cards earlier. They shuffle and deal better and last many, many times longer, which is why most casino poker rooms use plastic cards (Kem is the most common, followed by Copag).Speaking of which, here's my personal take on the Kem vs. Copag debate. Since they're made of different materials, they feel different: Kems are silky smooth while Copags have a more dry plasticky texture. Both of them shuffle and deal equally well, though Copags are slightly thinner and more flimsy. Kems have very detailed graphics and are in general pretty traditional except that face cards have peach-colored faces (as opposed to white). Copags have blocky graphics and lettering, which some people hate but I don't really mind. But the real difference between the two is in their respective weaknesses.- Kem cards can warp, or acquire a permanent bend, if handled improperly (usually related to temperature and humidity). However, this can be prevented by storing each deck with a cut card on top and not handling the cards with sweaty hands. Personally I've had some players hold their cards too tightly, causing the cards to bend, but the bend went away overnight.- Copag cards are made of PVC rather than cellulose acetate, so they do not have a warping problem. However, the ink is rather light and with a lot of shuffling, tends to fade over time. The cards are still identifiable but look nasty.If you want the absolute best, even if there is a small chance that your cards could be ruined, then go for the Kems. If you want the most reliable cards, even if the print job isn't that great, then go for the Copags. If you can't make up your mind and just want my direct opinion, I'd say Kem. 5Best Cards Ever!!I play Bridge with several elderly ladies that have difficulty shuffling. These cards are a life saver! They are easy to shuffle and the numbers are large enough for everyone to read easily. My parents had KEM cards in the 70's when I was growing up and we were never allowed to use them. Now I know why they were so protective of them. They really are the best cards I've played with. Since playing at my house, 4 of the ladies have ordered cards for their bridge parties! 5The cards stick together and now after afew months they ...The cards stick together and now after afew months they are not smooth.they have a sandy rough texture and not pleasant to play withI want another set of cards that stay smooththey said they were guaranted for life.not even a yearhow do I get four new sets of cards?????carriesiff@yahoo.com 1Not as durable as expectedHave been a Kem customer for decades. Bought these based on that reputation and experience. Cards looked great upon arrival and shuffled well. They appeared to be the quality cards I have always seen from the Kem line. However they have not aged well. The ink on the cards is beginning to crack and flake off. So now while the deck is still useable they look like low quality cards. I am now very leery of buying more Kem brand cards for my spades group. I uploaded a photo taken with my phone. Not sure if the quality will show what I am talking about or not.Still better than bicycle cards but definitely not up to what I have previously told everyone is the best quality cards you can buy. 3Defective.Defective cards. Disappointed because I didn t open them when I received them several months ago. I have no recourse because I m 3 months past the return date. My suggestion to anyone purchasing these cards is to inspect them as soon as you receive them 1

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