BCC CDI vs Paulson (1 Viewer)

[Granadol]

I notice that bcc cdi go for $1 to $1.50 a chip where the Paulsons go for $3-4. With the exception of name, is the chip quality very different?

 

[rowlin]

There are BCC on the flames mold, Paulson on the Tophat & Cane (THC) mold, and Paulson on the Paulson Chips mold.

They are all nice chips, but feel and handle differently. I’m guessing there are fewest of the BCC around. The Paulson Chips mold might be easiest to find a complete set.

Paulson have a stronger following and generally sell for more than BCC or CPC, in terms of true compression clay chips.

 

[aggie]

Chip “quality” is, in many ways, subjective.

My first and only clay chips prior to joining PCF was this BCC CDI set. There’s something special about both BCC and Paulson, and holding them is the only way to know. To 99.99% of the world, there’s absolutely no difference (i.e., “Oh neat, a James Bond poker chip”), yet unsurprisingly, PCF nerds could debate the differences for hours.

No matter which you choose to chase, if you’re on the hunt, I couldn’t recommend them more.

 

[rowlin]

I like all three versions. It’s definitely worth sampling chips on the different molds to see how you like them.

 

[natumes]

There's a difference in feel and handling for sure. Paulsons are generally the better feel. BCC had sub par quality control and there are a lot of wonky labels and color inconsistencies as a result.

 

[BGinGA]

I notice that bcc cdi go for $1 to $1.50 a chip where the Paulsons go for $3-4. With the exception of name, is the chip quality very different?

All three of the CdIC chip lines are distinctively different, in terms of materials, molds, looks, feel, sound, desirability, and price.

The original Paulson chips used leaded materials on the (now casino-only) THC mold with textured inlays. Their mold/inlay choice, relative low production volume, and superior handling qualities combine to make them most desirable today and thus most expensive.

The later Paulson chips were made by GPI using unleaded materials on the PAULSON CHIPS advertising mold with glossy-finish inlays. Those three 'features' tend to make them less desirable than the originals and are priced accordingly.

The BCC version chips used different harder materials with the rather underwhelming flame mold, and often suffered quality issues such as varying diameters and oblong/misshappen inlays. As such, their demand is lower than the other two versions, as is their typical market price.

 

[AZBOARDER13]

Thanks @BGinGA , this is incredibly helpful as I had similar questions. Is it true that the THC version has a more vibrant red than the Paulson mold?
Seems in pictures THC is brightest, BCC, and then Paulson mold the darkest- almost reminds me of apache Pharoahs in color. Not sure if this is a lighting/ photography issue or not?