"Two cards, please dealer."

The hottest Christmas item in Bluffton this year is selling so quickly that less than 40 remain for sale.

The item: Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce card decks. The 52-piece ensemble sells for only $5. They are available while supplies last...and we emphasis "while they last."

The card decks were the idea of Melinda Bowden of PromoHits! That Main Street business sold sponsorships to Bluffton businesses to be on the cards. PromoHits! had the card decks printed and gave about 350 sets to the chamber as a fund raiser.

The card decks went on sale in early December and have been selling like crazy ever since.

Card decks are on sale at the following Bluffton businesses:

• Greg's Pharmacy
• Riley Creek Mercantile
• Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
• The Curling Iron
• The Dough Hook
• Sports Warehouse
• Family True-Value Hardware
• The Little Red Barn
• Bluffton Family Recreation
• Common Grounds

If the decks are no longer available from these businesses, persons desperate to play Texas Hold 'em or 3-card whatever, on Christmas morning may call Fred Steiner at 419-889-3065.