TheHarmacist
Sitting Out
Hi everyone, I'm a new addition to the Poker Chip hobby. It all started with a facebook ad i clicked on at 3AM to those amazing DDLM chips from BRPoker. I am now around 1 week into the poker chip world and have tons of different web sites bookmarked and youtube videos watched. For some background: I've played poker twice in the past 20 years which happened to be a few months ago. In the early 2000s i purchased a beginners poker set which never saw the light of day till now. This rabbit hole i've been diving into has me obsessed with finding out more about poker chips. My neighborhood and social circle have a few poker nights that i'm thinking of becoming a more regular with. I've been starting my poker journey playing online with no real money exchanged as i learn. Ultimately, i just love the tactile feel of the chips and the sound with weight. I love how unique they are in art and feel.
I'm looking to purchase a few sets but not sure what to get. The DDLM or TINA molds i've seen on this forum look really great. I've been able to hold and feel monte carlos, ceramics, and other ABS or clay chips. I'm a "Buy Once Cry Once" kind of guy so i'm thinking of just investing in a 500 or 1000 count of DDLM at just over $600 from BRPoker. I also need a set to use for my tabletop wargames where I need chips to signify the money earned in game ranging from $1 up to $25k or $100k in denominations. Monopoly money has served me well, but not as tactile and satisfying as poker chips.
For now, i've been using my non-denominational Poker Stars International Tournament chips from my early 2000s set for my wargaming/RPG needs. But i think it's time to upgrade and to also invest in a good set for actual cash poker games i have available around me ($25-50 buy in, low stakes). Currently I'm debating on a set of Smoked Monte Carlos, Slowplay $125 500ct set, or going big and just investing in a ton of DDLM ceramics to cover both my poker and wargaming needs. But the 3AM obsession part of my brain says "why limit yourself to one set?".
Thank you all for having this community and to HobbyPhilic for getting me HOOKED. You know it's serious when I actually register for an account on something
My first poker chip (PSIT) set from the early 2000s:
I'm looking to purchase a few sets but not sure what to get. The DDLM or TINA molds i've seen on this forum look really great. I've been able to hold and feel monte carlos, ceramics, and other ABS or clay chips. I'm a "Buy Once Cry Once" kind of guy so i'm thinking of just investing in a 500 or 1000 count of DDLM at just over $600 from BRPoker. I also need a set to use for my tabletop wargames where I need chips to signify the money earned in game ranging from $1 up to $25k or $100k in denominations. Monopoly money has served me well, but not as tactile and satisfying as poker chips.
For now, i've been using my non-denominational Poker Stars International Tournament chips from my early 2000s set for my wargaming/RPG needs. But i think it's time to upgrade and to also invest in a good set for actual cash poker games i have available around me ($25-50 buy in, low stakes). Currently I'm debating on a set of Smoked Monte Carlos, Slowplay $125 500ct set, or going big and just investing in a ton of DDLM ceramics to cover both my poker and wargaming needs. But the 3AM obsession part of my brain says "why limit yourself to one set?".
Thank you all for having this community and to HobbyPhilic for getting me HOOKED. You know it's serious when I actually register for an account on something
My first poker chip (PSIT) set from the early 2000s:
