A buddy a few towns over said it was slim pickin's midday. I grabbed 2. They really are such a good deal at $22. I can't imagine a $160 pelican being 7 times better. Especially since we're not submerging our poker chips.
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I think these ads should show more poker chips in cases instead of guns.
MAKE BETS NOT WAR!
MAKE BETS NOT WAR!
I bought two yesterday in black and bought a tan one today. I'm not sure what I'm doing with them but 90 day return policy gives me some time to figure it out. The price really is tremendous when Pelican equivalent is $160 compared to HF Apache @ $22. Not saying Pelican isn't better but considering we're not submerging these 7.5x better is tough to achieve.
I wish the 2800 was on sale too. For a 1 table portable set it should really be big enough but hard to justify when it costs more off sale than the 3800 on sale.
Lots of non-chip stuff you could do with them: power tools, audio equipment, Warhammer...
joeyshin
Royal Flush
Yes I did. I used foam from a table build (foam for the rail). Still could’ve used pluck foam from original case.
joeyshin
Royal Flush
Im wondering if someone 3d prints inserts for Apache cases. Could be interlocking segments to fit different arrangements.
Saw some familiar sights waiting in line for “Smugglers Run & Rise of the Resistance” at Hollywood Studios.
Wonder how many Sabacc chips they could hold?
Wonder how many Sabacc chips they could hold?
Not surprised a few of those cases made it to our galaxy by now. After all, that documentary took place "a long time ago"Saw some familiar sights waiting in line for “Smugglers Run & Rise of the Resistance” at Hollywood Studios.
twosevenbluff
Sitting Out
I've never used plastidip before but my understanding is that it's just a can of spray on rubber right? How does it help prevent the foam from breaking down if it just coats the surface? Genuine question. I ordered a clear acrylic case off amazon figuring it's a coin flip if it comes damaged or not. Seeing this now i might return it either way.
Plastidip works great. The problem is that I want a tight fit between my racks and the foam, and Im constantly taking racks in and out of it. As I do that, the foam breaks down and starts to rip or just disintegrate away. With rippable foam, like you say the surface is what you're worried about and its a very porous material; spraying it doesn't just remain on the surface it makes more of the block robust.
Plastidip hinders that process. I have two of these cases, I've plastidipped one and it looks and feels better than the one I was too lazy to spray.
twosevenbluff
Sitting Out
That makes sense, i was thinking about the overall depth and width compression of the foam, but it's more for keeping the integrity of the edges?
Yup, the edges are your failure points. And because of the nature of the foam, the spray penetrates deep enough to make it worthwhile. Foam feels firmer, less flimsy.
I’ve got two cases, one plasti-dipped and one on my rainy day list still to do.
Case has layers of rectangular cubes that easily rip apart:
Original on left, plastic-dipped on right:
No plastic-dip:
Plastic-dip:
Plasti-dip with coating (2 cans for the whole case):
So for me it helps to bind the foam together and adds a stretchy protective layer, less risk like @NotRealNameNoSir says of the foam continuing to separate if you’re putting racks in and out and it rips up. Worth it and will do it to my second case.
Case has layers of rectangular cubes that easily rip apart:
Original on left, plastic-dipped on right:
No plastic-dip:
Plastic-dip:
Plasti-dip with coating (2 cans for the whole case):
So for me it helps to bind the foam together and adds a stretchy protective layer, less risk like @NotRealNameNoSir says of the foam continuing to separate if you’re putting racks in and out and it rips up. Worth it and will do it to my second case.
twosevenbluff
Sitting Out
i was wondering how everyone had such straight cut lines in the foam. in my experience cutting any foam is a nightmare.
the pluck out comments make more sense now too. thanks for the clarity!
the pluck out comments make more sense now too. thanks for the clarity!
Get ready folks.....tomorrow's the day!!!
Sparkynutz
Flush
Wow! Smoking deal!
I don't need any more but just may pick some up anyways.
Planning to get the 5800 if they’re part of the deal tomorrow. Got the IPS limit set and 2 add on racks for 18 racks total:
Think looking at @joeyshin 5800 that’s the best size for this many chips.
Today has arrived!! Go get 'em boys.....no coupon necessary!!!
Anybody have eyes in the store to see what the prices are for all?
In particular I'm interested in 2800 and 3800. Thanks.
Online doesn't seem to reflect this 40% off even if I select in store pickup.
--DC
A no build 3800 can hold 16 39mm JustinRacks (top foam removed - bottom foam moved to top - no other foam)
I would think a 4800 could accommodate in "no build" form meaning minimal foam. I'll update my pricing thread with some no-build max capacity pics as soon as I can to help the community.
Just picked up two 3800s for $44 total. Didn't check on the 2800s.
buntly
Sitting Out
Just picked up a 3800 for $23!! No coupon or membership required.
Perfect. Matches the April 2025 price which was the lowest since 2021.
Do you remember any other prices?
Details said "In Store Only" and limited to supply in stock.
Skullzer
Sitting Out
I picked up both a 2800 and a 3800 this morning. The 2800 was $29.99 - $12.00 discount. So $17.99 and the 3800 came out to $20.99
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