Anyone have the Claysmith gaming 500 chip case? (3 Viewers)

[AWenger]

Versa seems great but pricey. 2 X $65 = $130 for 1000 chips vs $50 for a birdcage.

I guess if you already own 10 chip racks, then yes, briefcase type is more expensive. Otherwise, include cost of chip racks for the birdcage.

I have found that for well used casino chips, since they dont fit tight in racks, I prefer storing those in the briefcase style case instead of a birdcage.

 

[Split]

So I took some rough measurements of my cases tonight, just for the sake of answering the original question:

Older, decent quality case: just shy of 2 inches diameter for each dealer puck slot
Newer, lower quality case: roughly 1.875 inches on the front slot, the rear slot has taken on an oval shape (due to the hinge pushing on the foam I guess) and ranges from 1.75 inches to over 2 inches diameter

I agree with @justsomedude on the quality of the newer case. The old one was fine for carrying around chips at $47 shipped; the new one isn't worth it. When I received the new one, I threw it into a pile of junk in the garage. It had been sitting there for nearly a year until I pulled it out to measure tonight, so I guess I didn't even find it worthwhile for the price of already paid for. I might throw some infrequently used chips into it for storage, but I wouldn't use it to carry anything around the house. A birdcage is much better suited for that, and will likely prove less frustrating.

By the way, I checked my old emails, and it turns out that I bought the cases two years apart from different sellers. The old seller doesn't (and didn't) have them listed any longer (not that it matters who you buy it from, as I suspect most of this kind of stuff is drop shipped anyway).

 

[BGinGA]

I have two Claysmith cases, which I assume are the originals - since they are constructed well and have no flaws. A friend purchased two shortly afterwards, and they are a completely different design and have diffferent dimensions - although they are also constructed well. Later cases have been reported to have many problems, as noted elsewhere in this thread.

So if buying a used Claysmith case, I'd say you have a chance (but no guarantee) of getting a good one. Buying new sounds like a bad idea.

FWIW, I routinely transport chips in a 600-chip birdcage with no problems, in the front seat of my truck. With a seat belt attached, of course.

 

[mummel]

Good info thanks. Seems like a birdcage is the way to go. $47 and comes with 10 racks for 1,000 chips. Best value.

 

[Trihonda]

the racks might or might not be the right size... they vary greatly

 

[mummel]

The racks are Brybelly. I wonder how well they will fit the Milanos.

 

[72o]

Just in case you find a good case:
6 racks and 2 decks of cards stacked

 

[mummel]

That's actually really great for 600 chips. Nice. But given the scary comments, I'm probably going to stay away from these cases.

 

[Golom]

Here's how you can set it up with those Da Vinci cards, using the existing foam:


Tuck the dealer button vertically between the foam and the outside of the case. Can store two setups on top of each other. I use the 20 chip plastic container for $100 chips when on the go.

Nice set up!

 

[Coyote]

Any news about quality in current ones?
Any chance there might be room for 7 racks?
If none of the above, the Versa 500 Deluxe continues to be the safest bet. It can take 620 chips (520 + 100 in 4 tubes in the card deck space, if you remove the dividers = "chip only" configuration).

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

I just got a "new" one. Wasn't impressed with the quality and was going to return it as it's not worth $55 I paid (maybe worth $30ish). Luckily the seller shipped me one that was clearly used before so they're sending a second (hopefully new this time) for free.

Per picture and measurements below the case is just a few inches short (either length or width) to fit 7 racks.

 

[CraigT78]

Bumping a 2 year old thread made me think @mummel was back!