So i am really glad i found this forum. Everyone has been great so far and answered all my newb questions! Here is where i stand. I have a 1000 chip set of poker chips with the metal inlays with denominations on them. I would like to get a decent set for cash games (.25 .50 blinds) possibly china clays so i am looking for some advice. What would you recommend? Or, should just continue with what i have? Any thoughts are appreciated!
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Obligatory questions: how many players in your 0.25/0.50 cash game? How much money typically on the table at the end of the night? What's your budget?
Obligatory questions: how many players in your 0.25/0.50 cash game? How much money typically on the table at the end of the night? What's your budget?
How concerned are you about security? Maybe some blank Royals/Majestics with custom labels or standard labels if there isn't any concern. Do you want to stick to clay chips or did you also like any of the other types such as ceramics or plastic chips (Bud Jones, Matsui)? Are you thinking of getting a decent sized set that you'll continue to grow? How much of an urge do you think you'll get to upgrade soon after?
I play a similar game with my normal being 0.25/0.50. End of night is usually a $600-$800 pot. Sometimes if we get some of the more loose guys there it'll grown to around 1200 (but very rarely). We usually get by on 0.25, $1 and $5 chips.
100 - 0.25
200 - 1
260 to 280 - 5
20 to 40 - 25
I also sometimes (pretty infrequently though) play a 1/2 game with a different group. Being a chipper, I MUST have enough for even some of the more wild games. Sometimes it plays like a 1/2 game. Sometimes more like a 2/5 (depending on who shows up). They do 100 min, no max buy in basically.
200 - 1
400 to 500 - 5
200 to 300 - 25
Maybe some hundos
I play a similar game with my normal being 0.25/0.50. End of night is usually a $600-$800 pot. Sometimes if we get some of the more loose guys there it'll grown to around 1200 (but very rarely). We usually get by on 0.25, $1 and $5 chips.
100 - 0.25
200 - 1
260 to 280 - 5
20 to 40 - 25
I also sometimes (pretty infrequently though) play a 1/2 game with a different group. Being a chipper, I MUST have enough for even some of the more wild games. Sometimes it plays like a 1/2 game. Sometimes more like a 2/5 (depending on who shows up). They do 100 min, no max buy in basically.
200 - 1
400 to 500 - 5
200 to 300 - 25
Maybe some hundos
So. Buy samples. Either way... No matter what, get some matsui, ceramic, hybrid, CC samples and really play with them. You'll find what you like and what you'll think what will work. Once that's answered, breakdowns are easy. But really check out your options before you purchase and get them between your fingers....
What are your current chips?
This is just my opinion, but for me, most china clays aren't worth the 3-4x the price of *some of the sluggers. I say this because Majestics, Dunes, and Pharaohs look great, but are really slippery. Also, they don't offer any security advantages over the cheapies.
I have a set of Monaco Casino chips (https://www.discountpokershop.com/25pc-135g-monaco-casino-clay-poker-chips-colors-p-605.html) for tourneys that I actually prefer to CC's, other than weight.
However, custom or semi-custom ceramics from @ABC Gifts and Awards, or Sunfly hybrids, while more expensive than CC's, stack better, are higher quality, and offer actual security.
This is just my opinion, but for me, most china clays aren't worth the 3-4x the price of *some of the sluggers. I say this because Majestics, Dunes, and Pharaohs look great, but are really slippery. Also, they don't offer any security advantages over the cheapies.
I have a set of Monaco Casino chips (https://www.discountpokershop.com/25pc-135g-monaco-casino-clay-poker-chips-colors-p-605.html) for tourneys that I actually prefer to CC's, other than weight.
However, custom or semi-custom ceramics from @ABC Gifts and Awards, or Sunfly hybrids, while more expensive than CC's, stack better, are higher quality, and offer actual security.
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gkitt80
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Sunfly hybrids all the way, can't beat them for the price IMO, although I got the shuffle a stack of ceramics from @ABC Gifts and Awards recently and was pleasantly surprised.
I decided if I start my legal poker saloon, I'm going the mad duck poker route. In bulk, that's just an obscene deal for what they offer.
gkitt80
Flush
Agreed. Got to play with that set, f'in badass
This is where I hate you as a Steelers fan, but am jealous because that's a great set. I'm conflicted.
gkitt80
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Don't hate. What are you, a Seahawks fan? Still bitter about that SB win eh?
...... How dare you. The seachickens need to burn... Oh no.. this is a much deeper hate....
Much much deeper...
..... Go browns.
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I can do about 0.75 a chip for a 600 chip cash set of high end Bud Jones plastics from a real casino. More expensive than China Clay, but comparable to custom ceramic.
You may be able to get a Paulson set in the Classifieds for starting around $1 a chip. There was a beautiful set of BCC CDI chips recently for less than that, too.
You may be able to get a Paulson set in the Classifieds for starting around $1 a chip. There was a beautiful set of BCC CDI chips recently for less than that, too.
What do they look like?
Here are some good examples.
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/official-bud-jones-pron-thread.48767/
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You can also see examples in Holdem Poker Chips in the vendors section.
SiouxperStack
Full House
Knowing what I know now from purchasing different sets I would have started with a cheaper Paulson set. I think a great buy for a newer chipper would be
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...aulson-cash-set-for-649-shipped-25¢-25.50368/
But that's my opinion.
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...aulson-cash-set-for-649-shipped-25¢-25.50368/
But that's my opinion.
sheikh617
4 of a Kind
I really like 43mm Royals from Apache as a great option for a new chipper. Nice quality china clays, nice colors, and you can order blanks and have someone make a sick design for custom labels. I wish that was an option when I first started chipping. Nothing like playing with a one of a kind set that relates to your hobbies/passions. The easy answer is to grab a nice quality Paulson set that way you save yourself the hassle because it’s pretty much inevitable haha. This hobby hits hard, but if you are strong willed enough to avoid buying Paulson’s Royals are a great bank for your buck and a huge upgrade from dice chips.
This is such a great value, for sure.
sheikh617
4 of a Kind
Agreed. That Aransas set is insanely good value and should be able to spread your stakes with ease. You can also easily add on if need be.
sheikh617
4 of a Kind
I know. I’m so overloaded on nice THC cash chips that there is just no justification for buying a set like this. I’m trying to retire lol!
LotsOfChips
Flush
Not sure if there are any sets for sale at the moment (some racks and barrels available), but Horseshoe Cleveland or Cincinnati are "reasonably" priced casino used Paulsons (THC/RHC mix). Only real down side is the lack of fracs (.25c), but you can relabel some (relatively) inexpensive THC solids and have a full cash set for around $1/chip. Definitely a step up (several, actually) from CC's. If you're looking for tournament chips, the Royals CC are way less slippery than Majestic, etc., and at < .50c/chip are pretty good value IMO (not recommended for cash games due to easy availability, even if you trust your friends).
But the first rule of PCF is GET SAMPLES, so save yourself a lot of grief and stick to that rule. And welcome to the forum! Your wallet may suffer, but you'll learn lots!
But the first rule of PCF is GET SAMPLES, so save yourself a lot of grief and stick to that rule. And welcome to the forum! Your wallet may suffer, but you'll learn lots!
Horseshoe Cincinnati are my go to cash set at the moment.
Mr Winberg
Full House
I would go custom! I think custom for some reason is cheaper when it comes to sunfly. Look here for examples of how they can turn out:
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/ceramic-hybrid-sunfly-polyinno-pr0n-thread.29379/
Wow these look really nice!
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