Falling dollar/rising oil prices - effect on pricing of cards?

[UnderTheGun1]

I'm sorry to be the one to post this topic...but I think it's going to need airing. I'm worried about the falling dollar standing and the increase of oil for one reason at this point...because I think it'll affect the prices of our beloved plastic playing cards. Notice...plastic is a derivative of manufacturing from oil. Many of the really, really good cards like Fournier, Dal Negro, Modiano and Copags are shipped from overseas.

The value of the dollar is plunging like there's no tomorrow and I'm worried this is going to put off distributors from purchasing these cards in bulk and save them for professional casino purchases only - this is my opinion, not based on any facts. Even if they still do continue selling them to the public...the pricing of the decks will increase prohibitively making nearly impossible for personal budgets to absorb. Right now...I love the pricing on the Modiano Elements and Cristallos. They're priced to sell and the quality is great. I'm just pessimistic this abundance of riches won't last very long and these cards and others will jump in price dramatically at some point.

So there's a good reason why we *should* buy as many of these sets as possible now...to use the analogy of the squirrels hoarding away their treasures for the coming winter. The "winter" is fast approaching and now's the time to buy these decks. Anybody want to comment on this issue? Any thoughts on what can be done to allow us to continue purchasing these cards?

[Martini]

The cost of playing cards is pretty low on my list of impacts of falling dollar/rising oil even if I didn't have my inventory of cards.

[R-Ho]

I'm worried about the falling dollar standing and the increase of oil for one reason at this point...because I think it'll affect the prices of our beloved plastic playing cards. Notice...plastic is a derivative of manufacturing from oil.

Beer is a bigger concern for me.  The ethanol push entices farmers to plant corn instead of barley, driving up the price of suds.

Seriously, if you want to understand the root of our monetary problems, google "money masters" and watch the documentary, which is three hours long, but well worth the time. Related sites have DVD's and other resources.

R-Ho

[Gameface]

Beer is a bigger concern for me.  The ethanol push entices farmers to plant corn instead of barley, driving up the price of suds.

  OMG!!! 

Now it REALLY feels like a recession.

[pauld22]

Beer is a bigger concern for me.  The ethanol push entices farmers to plant corn instead of barley, driving up the price of suds.

  OMG!!! 

Now it REALLY feels like a recession.

Switch to whiskey

[Gameface]

Beer is a bigger concern for me.  The ethanol push entices farmers to plant corn instead of barley, driving up the price of suds.

  OMG!!! 

Now it REALLY feels like a recession.

Switch to whiskey

Whew...that was a close one. Thanks pauld!

[pauld22]

You're welcome.  Just make sure you share.