Plastic vs Paper playing cards

Andy,

When i play games with paper cards i will always sleeve them,so there is some additional cost.
This helps also when i am prototyping to use different color sleeves for different deck types.

My question to you what is the Price Difference between the paper verses the Plastic cards.

Andy,

My preference is for Paper as i use sleeves, so if the game is played a lot and starts getting grubby i just Re sleeve,but with plastic cards if they grubby
you have to wipe/wash them.
So then comes the question what if i sleeve the plastic cards.
I also feel plastic cards are also slightly heavier,and more rigid when holding in you hand.
To verify when you say plastic,you are referring to the thin all plastic cards.
Because there is also Linen finish.

Yes All plastic are very hard wearing,and would survive an accidental Drinks spillage.

When new dealing the cards can be on the slippy side.

Marketing:-
Plastic: Cost More To Make, Last longer.
Paper: Cheaper to make,More money in Re-sales.