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Title: Arrco Tahoe playing cards
Post by: zoelpc on January 08, 2019, 06:02:22 AM

Hello,

I've just bought a Tahoe playing cards deck from a vintage shop. I was unable to find more info about it. It looks just like this one, except it's blue and unsealed https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vtg-arrco-tahoe-foil-wrapped-playing-1887961612

The Ace of Spades has "Arrco playing card Co. Chicaco Made in U.S.A." written on it.

Can anyone tell me how old the deck is or how much is it worth?

Title: Re: Arrco Tahoe playing cards
Post by: andrew daugherty on January 08, 2019, 07:15:11 AM

Obviously Canadian version. Logo, font and tuck box style point to late 70s, very early 80s before bar codes. Nice find. I have similar deck in blue, purchased new in U.S. in 1979 or 1980. 

Title: Re: Arrco Tahoe playing cards
Post by: zoelpc on January 14, 2019, 04:49:00 AM

Thank you.

Title: Re: Arrco Tahoe playing cards
Post by: Don Boyer on January 14, 2019, 06:10:10 AM

I wouldn't say it's extraordinarily valuable, especially as an opened pack, but it's a very nice find to be sure.  They're likely very well-made - while modern custom decks have some great finishes, sometimes the registration and stock quality can leave something to be desired.  If the estimate of late '70s-early '80s is correct (and I'm inclined to think it is), these were made by Arrco before they were bought out by USPC in '87 - the Tahoes were generally well-made cards and popular among players and magicians.  What condition are the cards in?