@TX_Golf_N_Poker any chance non aria chips can tag along?Voted no, but only because I got in on the recent buy (which you might find funny @mnebesny )
Id suggest partnering with @TX_Golf_N_Poker on a new GB.
@TX_Golf_N_Poker any chance non aria chips can tag along?Voted no, but only because I got in on the recent buy (which you might find funny @mnebesny )
Id suggest partnering with @TX_Golf_N_Poker on a new GB.
I enabled the choose multiple options feature, for people who want to click both Yes optionsDoes the poll percentage splits add up to over 100% for anyone else?
also, if US reshipping, I would be in for 800.
Which vendor has the better edge alignment? Also, anyone know the approx percentage of significantly misaligned edges?
I’d boost my order to ensure that most/all edges are good.
I’m good for 500ish
Re-shippig from US is better. Like @mnebesny mentioned, 1) the shipping cost from China is cheaper to the USA vs Canada and 2) importing in the US is about 15% cheaper since there is no taxes. Also shipping within Canada is not 'much' cheaper than from USA to Canada.
Bottom line, it's clearly better for Americans if re-shipping is done via USA and slightly better for Canadians if re-shipping is done via USA as well. If it is still not clear at this point, I would recommend re-shipping via USA; everybody wins.
If possible I would go for 100x 43mm I need to fix a bad denom from my current set. There is a high potential I go for more as I am as crazy as you all.
Thanks for the input. Fwiw I agree with you. Hopefully someone American will volunteer, or we'll be able to piggy back with @TX_Golf_N_Poker or someone elseYes, I'm currently mapping a set of around 950 chips. but shipping CONUS is a must.
Thanks to everyone for their support and interest. Looks like our first major decisions will be which vendor, and where to ship.UPDATES
- 2021-06-17: With overwhelming interest so far, it looks like there's very good chance of this happening. First order of business will be to pick a manufacturer (either Tina's company or Anita's company). @Eloe2000 has a great review/comparison here that points out the differences. The other priority is to determine whether the chips will be shipped to me in Canada, or different member in the CONUS. So far, I've had an offer from a member who is potentially willing to reship from the US, and he will confirm with me tomorrow whether he is in or out. I've updated the poll, please vote so we can see general preferences, as well as posting your comments in the thread so we can discuss.
Re-shippig from US is better. Like @mnebesny mentioned, 1) the shipping cost from China is cheaper to the USA vs Canada and 2) importing in the US is about 15% cheaper since there is no taxes. Also shipping within Canada is not 'much' cheaper than from USA to Canada.
Bottom line, it's clearly better for Americans if re-shipping is done via USA and slightly better for Canadians if re-shipping is done via USA as well. If it is still not clear at this point, I would recommend re-shipping via USA; everybody wins.
There is always the option of doing a 3 stage reship, where the chips are originally imported in the US for freight/customs purposes, and then us Canadians can share MFRBs to effectively use the space and save as much as possible, and then reship any odds and ends domestically, for example if someone orders 800 chips but you can only fit 700 in a MFRB
Just curious - what is the current US/Canada border situation? Might there be someone in the US who lives close to the border that could take shipment of the Canadian chips and then drive them across, or a Canadian come over and pick them up for redistribution to the rest of Canada?Thanks to everyone for their support and interest. Looks like our first major decisions will be which vendor, and where to ship.
In terms of vendor, my personal preference is Tina. While it's a slightly more expensive choice and may take a little bit longer, I think the chips have better colors and slightly better print resolution. It's going to take a long time regardless, and the added cost shouldn't be too substantial, so I think it's worth the extra time and money. Make sure to check out the comparison thread here: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/cards-mold-ceramic-chip-comparisons.72320/
In terms of shipping location, my recommendation would be to ship to the CONUS. I think @Raphmivey describes my opinions pretty well, as it will be cheaper for Americans (obviously) and will result in more predictable and presumably lower costs to Canadians (even if it takes a bit longer to get their chips). When we're talking about a 6+ month timeframe from now until we have chips in hand, a few extra weeks while the get shipped from the US to Canada doesn't bother me personally.
I've expanded the poll to include more specific choices, so please update your poll answers and/or comment your thoughts on vendor and shipping location so we can all make an informed choice together.
Just curious - what is the current US/Canada border situation? Might there be someone in the US who lives close to the border that could take shipment of the Canadian chips and then drive them across, or a Canadian come over and pick them up for redistribution to the rest of Canada?
To expand on this point, you can ship a very large amount of chips via Fedex for a lot less than using USPS MFRB.
When I did the reshipping from US to Canada I think the max I could get into a medium box was 800 chips, due to the weight limit for shipping to Canada. And 800 was pushing it. I'd say 700 - 750. The medium box cost about $54, which comes to about 6-7 cents per chip.
With a Fedex shipment, I was able to send more than 3,500 chips in one box for about $150, which comes to about 4 cents per chip.
Although, when you factor in cost of reshipping the reshipping, this might not save any money in the end. Unless enough people lived close enough to each other and could just meetup to get the chips.
Just thought I'd share
I'll be making a rather large order. I want to carry 2 stock designs of chips, probably a WSOP tribute and another set that's on the Aria chip colors, but with a more generic inlay for resale purposes. I think probably about 5,000 - 8,000 of each.
Would it be possible to have my portion shipped separately? I doubt anyone who is organizing this wants to reship 10-16k chips to me. I could likely arrange my own pick up with my logistics carrier. If it doesn't work out, then I can bow out and figure out my own purchase directly. My order would probably be big enough as a standalone order and get the discounts. Although, any discounts for 30k+ chip order?
If anyone want to piggy back into Canada with me, I'm happy to oblige however it might not be the best option since I'm doing this through my business, so any resale/distribution would be subject to taxes.