What are your grail chip sets? (1 Viewer)

[Josh Kifer]

They will be done in about a year. But until then, got plenty I call Grails. The Brass Elephants are the new one that I'd say is....for me. Cactus Pete's because... Cactus Pete's....

 

[FordPickup92]

Old pic, set is complete with a 5th rack of $5s

Also older pic, as the set has 2 racks of $500 and the 5th rack of $100 completed

These were a fun find (MD love y'all)

And I looooove some horse chips

The casino Aztar HS tourney set would be a grail for me, but these fill the shoes just as nicely. Really adore them, no longer have the 5s sadly

As far as CPC goes, we'll I haven't taken the dive into customs yet... when I do I'm leaning towards hot stamps... but these check all the boxes too

 

[FordPickup92]

Ben Book warning!!

Also does it have to be from what you own or are we sharing dreams here. For many here all 3 of these answers are residing in WW's chip cabinets! Lol

Also you will find this hobby has hundreds of different directions you can go on this. Cash/Tourney, fantasy/custom/casino, clay/ceramic/plastic.

For me Grail means quest... something built over time and not purchased like a set of customs, while others would argue the journey of designing and building a custom set is the quest. For me those would be categorized under GOAT sets.

For me right now one of my favorite sets is a mixed set... that wouldn't be in the running at all for most here but I love it, and I am someone that typically is not a fan of mixed sets in general.
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So why is this none special? Well the word Grail also means In essence "Rare" this is the only know rack of fracs, one of two playable quantities known of the $1s, thr $5 is rocks our MD. State flag colors (huge hit with our local players) 2 racks of $25s known and the Hundos again go back to a tribute to our flag. Old school retro vibes of Nevada, wonderful spot progression... I love everything about it. But to someone else it is likely just OK or another "run of the mill" mixed THC set. Again Grail is in the eye of the beholder.

Another fine example would be our Artichoke Joe's Micro set... flat out ugly, doesn't look like much, but I know what it takes to put this together, about 3 years and a bunch of favors from fellow chippers, and still not totally playable.
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Many here would likely say that looks awful and wouldn't want them if someone gave them away. For me they are precious... my babies and extremely rare on some of the denoms. Only 3 known playable sets and none of them are alike! Grail? Yes they are to me, but not necessarily to anyone else.

My final choice would be our Jokers Wild Santa Rosa CA. Original shaped inlay leaded yellow $5s, my favorite chip ever made the Green frac, beautiful white $20s. For Cali chip lovers, this one is special.
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But like others it has its draw backs... the $1s are very used. (21 per barrel) there is no original $100 so I will be making it. What will be ome the dime must also be relabeled... can you have relabeled chips in a Grail set?? IDK, also people hate the red $1 because typically it is a $5, it causes confusion at the tables. Doesn’t bother me, I love that they are all 414 but others may find the spot progression boring (since there is none)

There's 3 examples of what I like, what I consider Grail status... but others may think all are 2s on a 1-10 scale. This is a very personalized hobby.

For me the true Grail is @Windwalker Nevada Lodge scrown TRKs, @41Pickup V1 Tropicanas and @Seeking Alpha Social Club Winners Club oversized Paulson tourney set,all super rare and desirable!

GOATs would be customs Pillage n Plunders, Rosie's Bayou, Speak EC, Barrel House, Casa Mangos, Silver Tounged Devils, Story Hill, Suicide Queens and soo many others.

I myself asked a veteran coming into the hobby what the best is, I was given answers and steered in a direction.. . But again that is one person's opinion. Over time you will be able to likely answer that one on your own.

Fellow Chipper Bwn

And I'm fond of these too

 

[doublebooyah85]

Just these glorious red beasts …

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

Most nice BCC V2 whatever
Aztar spotted tourney
WA Olivia’s
Horseshoe Gardena shaped inlays
Some of the later “fantasy” TRK stuff is legit

 

[FordPickup92]

Most nice BCC V2 whatever
Aztar spotted tourney
WA Olivia’s
Horseshoe Gardena shaped inlays
Some of the later “fantasy” TRK stuff is legit

True good point. I absolutely love our Mardi Gras

 

[NoNamePokerGuy]

I'm working on a BCC Samurai set, though at only a bit over 1000 chips, I don't think it is grail territory yet. Don't have a complete rack of 1K or 5Ks and those seem to be very hard to come by. I regret not taking the full lot when @Steppenwolf sold me the first set.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

True good point. I absolutely love our Mardi Gras

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I saw those chips when Michael had them made but wasn’t for sale

MardiGras Queen FL was my first set
I wanted those so bad

 

[JP1984]

Mine just popped up today out of nowhere

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/bcc-web-mold-riverboat-v2-cash-set.88695/#post-1820914

Yeah, I’m a big fan of these too. If you ever got these and had too many…. Let me know!

 

[Eriks]

Yeah, I’m a big fan of these too. If you ever got these and had too many…. Let me know!

I think it would be easier to get GPI to make me a personal custom set than to talk one of the lucky few Riverboat cashset owners into selling me a set. As it should be.

 

[Seeking Alpha Social Club]

Just these glorious red beasts …

Damn, know wonder it took me forever to find 3 racks. Nice!

 

[greenchip]

Just getting started on my Golden Nugget set. 25s are real tough to find in a decent shape, unlike the lower denominations.
Lots of bad inlay 25s, harvesting only the good ones lately.

 

[OfficerLovejoy]

I am lucky to actually own my absolute grail set - on the rhc mold at least.
Isle of Capri - a little customized on the 10ct, $5 and $20.

 

[Rbonus012]

 

[PocketAces]

if I had to narrow the perfect collection down to 3 sets they would each fit in one of these categories:
- Cruise
- Cali
- Hotstamp

If I had to pick specific sets…
1. Silver Saddles
2. Starlites
3. Silver Stars

Lakeshores, Indio Bingo Palace, RVCL, Regency Cruise, Yosemite Inn are not far behind though.

 

[ovo]

Doones

 

[Mondaynight]

I'm getting smarter....I swear I am. I used to list chips I own, but that often leads to multiple emails requesting sample sets, extras, etc. So this time....

...here are @Lil Tuna 's AWESOME sets! And yes...he gives away free sample sets.

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[bergs]

I’ll be buried with these. I’m on Instagram at rhbergman12 if anyone wants chip stack picks (80+ casinos), pictures of adorabulldogs, and lots of really good food pics.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I’ll be buried with these.

Apt.

Like a dog going after a bone, I'm digging you up.

 

[louBdub]

My holy set…

 

[upNdown]

I'm getting smarter....I swear I am. I used to list chips I own, but that often leads to multiple emails requesting sample sets, extras, etc

I used to get that occasionally when I owned the Foxwoods chips. Made no sense to me. I’m sitting here building a set chip by chip mostly from eBay, and you want me to send you a sample set? Huh? Just get on eBay and buy your own!
Strangely, I think there’s a sizeable chunk of our PCF population that avoids eBay.

 

[ChipEnvy]

No such thing as “Top 3 grail sets”. There can be only 1 grail to any 1 collector.

If you have more than 1 grail… then you have no grails.

 

[upNdown]

No such thing as “Top 3 grail sets”. There can be only 1 grail to any 1 collector.

If you have more than 1 grail… then you have no grails.

But sunset beach AND tiger palace AND royal princess AND the stars!!!!!
Oh, and chickens!!!!!!!!!
Grail grail grail grail grail grail grail!

 

[Rieguy]

My unobtainable grail set and always has been. I'd take the line with the 818 $25, but I'm not greedy so the 3d14 would do.

But sunset beach AND tiger palace AND royal princess AND the stars!!!!!
Oh, and chickens!!!!!!!!!
Grail grail grail grail grail grail grail!

Oh and all of these too plus BTP of course.

 

[ChipEnvy]

But sunset beach AND tiger palace AND royal princess AND the stars!!!!!
Oh, and chickens!!!!!!!!!
Grail grail grail grail grail grail grail!

“You get a grail set, you get a grail set, and look under your chair… Grail sets for EVERYONE!”

 

[surfik]

Binion WSOP by Paulson
Paulson Noir
Hilton Caribe by Chipco

I am afraid that only last one is in my price range.... but that is just fine

 

[doublebooyah85]

Nah, all my sets are grails. Never giving any up lol

 

[softchewy]

No such thing as “Top 3 grail sets”. There can be only 1 grail to any 1 collector.

If you have more than 1 grail… then you have no grails.

debunked

 

[ChipEnvy]

debunked

I’d agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.

 

[softchewy]

I’d agree with you, but then we’d both be wrong.