The key factors to look for in a good deck of cards are smooth handling and resistance to marks and bends...1. COPAG CENTENARY BOXSET

Limited-edition replicas of the original 1908 Copags, these silky-smooth cards handle like a dream

MATERIAL 100% PLASTIC INDEX JUMBO
£29.99 (twin boxed set)
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Startling aesthetics coupled with smooth handling set these Copags apart from the field

MATERIAL 100% PLASTIC INDEX MAGNUM
£5.77 a pack
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If you’re looking for a unique deck of cards that are also cheap as chips, these fit the bill

MATERIAL PLASTIC-COATED CARD INDEX SUPER
From £1.99 a pack
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