Case for Transporting Chips (1 Viewer)
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Messiah
Sitting Out
Thanks for the information. Just got the 1450.
Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
I really like your setup! And each rack is three deep? I like that as well. I would like a case for 1000 chip set. Would you recommend a pelican 1520 for that size or a different size of pelican case?
Redbelly
Flush
I can't speak to a different case model ... only that I've been thrilled with mine. An interesting note: several of my players raze me about my "over the top" everything... not least of which was my pelican case for POKER CHIPS? Well I have been keeping the tournament Redbelly's in my friends back storage space who hosts my games... He had a hot water pipe crack and spray water all over the storage room for TWO DAYS before he walked in to find it! Nearly everything ruined! My chips? Not so much! PRICELESS!
The case will allow 3 racks deep... Mine holds 1200 as I've configured it.
There are a number of Pelican and similar cases that would work. I have a Pelican 1510 rolling case with a lid organizer. I configured it to hold 1,000 chips and at least a dozen decks of cards and other stuff. It's bigger than the 1520 and could easily hold 1,600 -2,000 chips. I use the 25x4 chip boxes, and it could hold over 3,000 in it if I wanted to. Weight would be the big problem. I also have tried several other options. You might look earlier in this thread for additional info about Pelican cases. On the first page, I’ve got 3 pics of my case. Others have posted pics too.
JFCJ
Full House
I think it deserves to be noted that there are two versions of the 600 ct. acrylic cases.
The second one is great. I use two of them to transport my set of 1200 GCOPs. The first one has stopped selling from some vendors due to it's inefficiency and tendency for the clasps to break.
Are these 600 chip acrylic cases still made? I cant seem to find them on Amazon? I can find the 1000 chip ones that come with 10 trays, but the not the 600 chip ones.
manamongkids
Full House
RowdyRawhide
Full House
Email Kim at PGI. IIRC as of about a year ago they carried them and two plus shipping would be about $15 more than gamblers general store
This is a great thread, which led me to get a Peli case.
I finally got round to cutting out the foam in my Peli 1450 case (took a good wee while to get the quickest technique!). I've got 600 chips in it and a couple of dealer buttons/card covers. Below the racks there's about 1" of the pluck foam on top of the base layer of foam. I ended up taking out the entire section of pluck foam, then cutting the bottom 1" off it with scissors, then putting it back in upside down for a neat looking finish.
I considered putting the chips all together without any foam between the racks. Doing so meant I could have put in a card set up, but I felt more comfortable having some foam between racks, and anyhow we use different cards frequently with different sized boxes etc.
All in, very pleased, it's frickin bullet proof, chips held firmly. Pretty much the polar opposite from the standard cheap 500 aluminium cases that you have to wrap your arm around in case they self destruct in transit. I've got a good few birdcages which have never caused me issues, but racks would slide about inside them in transit - with the Peli I don't give the chips a second thought while travelling. They're not cheap, I bought a used but pretty much immaculate case off eBay (and some new foam) for about £80 all in (yes that's about $7 just now...). Solid investment though if your chips travel, highly recommended. Quick iPhone photo below.
I finally got round to cutting out the foam in my Peli 1450 case (took a good wee while to get the quickest technique!). I've got 600 chips in it and a couple of dealer buttons/card covers. Below the racks there's about 1" of the pluck foam on top of the base layer of foam. I ended up taking out the entire section of pluck foam, then cutting the bottom 1" off it with scissors, then putting it back in upside down for a neat looking finish.
I considered putting the chips all together without any foam between the racks. Doing so meant I could have put in a card set up, but I felt more comfortable having some foam between racks, and anyhow we use different cards frequently with different sized boxes etc.
All in, very pleased, it's frickin bullet proof, chips held firmly. Pretty much the polar opposite from the standard cheap 500 aluminium cases that you have to wrap your arm around in case they self destruct in transit. I've got a good few birdcages which have never caused me issues, but racks would slide about inside them in transit - with the Peli I don't give the chips a second thought while travelling. They're not cheap, I bought a used but pretty much immaculate case off eBay (and some new foam) for about £80 all in (yes that's about $7 just now...). Solid investment though if your chips travel, highly recommended. Quick iPhone photo below.
Dr. Matt
Two Pair
So is this sacrilegious or ok? (if one were to go for the cage)
https://www.amazon.com/Brybelly-Acr...id=1475292849&sr=1-1&keywords=poker+chip+case
https://www.amazon.com/Brybelly-Acr...id=1475292849&sr=1-1&keywords=poker+chip+case
Zedlavo
Two Pair
Mental Nomad
Full House
They're OK. They crack more easily you'd think... The casino ones are much tougher.
dew4au
Flush
I have had one for about 6 years and it has yet to give me any issues. @RussB42 has one as well but he modified his with an additional screw in the bottom. They are by no means tough, but they are an option that has some presentation value. I use it to take chips across town, but not across the state or country.
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GoStumpy
Flush
I love my 600ct birdcage, but I would have to be very careful taking it on car-rides to other people's houses...
I'll be ordering a 1000ct birdcage to hold my new Horseshoe cash set
I'll be ordering a 1000ct birdcage to hold my new Horseshoe cash set
Mr. Cheese
Full House
For the serious collector:
Pelican 1510 with wheels. Customize the foam. Store chip it for a while, travel by car, or if some one knocks it over for some reason, regardless you know it's secure. 800 chips in Racks with your set up may weigh a bit. Again, you know it's secure! I pack a shuffler, cause some of the buddies get lazy to shuffle when it's their turn.
Broadway Str8ght
Sitting Out
Just a couple of Q's Tex:
1. What is the size of the cut for the chip boxes?
2. Where did you get the boxes that hold the chips & what size are they?
Btw love the chip carrier.
Broadway, thank you.
- 14"x9.5" is what I used. The key is to measure the ways you might hold the chips as there are several ways to configure the chips. It's easy to cut additional space if you cut too small, or stuff something soft (towel or similar) if you cut too big.
- Boxes are available at several places. I got most of mine at Discount Casino Gear. Boxes are approximately 3.625"x6.625"x1.75". They are not all exactly the same size, but they are pretty close to that.
Sparty
Flush
I just got my pelican 1510 case. Looks like the recommendation is to place racks directly next to each other. Ok. I'm trying to fit 1000-1200 chips, but also wanted room for my poker genie and cards. Shouldn't be a problem. My question: It looks like I might be able to stack the racks 3 high (or deep..if you will). Am I missing something, I think from looking at all the picks that people are only stacking them 2 high. Thoughts?
Sparty
Flush
Never mind. I now found some picks that redbelly posted showing 3 deep!
Sparty
Flush
My thoughts... three high would make for a challenge in reaching down to remove racks/chips. I experience this to some degree with racks stacked two high..
Sparty, seriously consider getting a lid organizer. It will hold a lot of stuff. If you are using racks and want a lid organizer, I think you will need lids on the top racks.
One thing you could do if you want a lid organizer but an open top is to cut a little deeper and have a layer of foam you could lay on top of your racks. It would be easily removed, but your chips would be up against foam, which would keep them from coming out and protect them from hard items you might keep in the lid organizer.
I'm not honestly sure how big a Poker Genie is. I've seen one, but it's been so long and I didn't even consider the possibility of getting one to carry in my Pelican, so I don't know that it would fit in the lid organizer. If you get the lid organizer and it won't fit, you can cut foam to accommodate it and put it in with the chips.
The lid organizer will hold several setups of cards (more in bridge size than poker size). Mine has 4 pockets that would each hold 2 bridge-sized double setups. With a Poker Genie, you don't need timers, but mine holds timers, dealer buttons, cut cards, and card protectors easily.
Since I don't use racks but use the 4x25 boxes instead, I can't say what 3 deep would be like with racks. I could fit 3 boxes deep if I wanted to cut deeper. Getting the lowest boxes would not be a problem if you allow a little room. My experience is the boxes don't slide easily on the foam. I suspect a little room around the racks, say 1/2 an inch, wouldn't allow racks to move around much.
Trihonda, you may have cut for a tighter fit than I did. I cut to allow some room around the chips. If they are a tight fit in there, it would be difficult to get to the second layer, and the 3rd layer would be even worse.
One thing you could do if you want a lid organizer but an open top is to cut a little deeper and have a layer of foam you could lay on top of your racks. It would be easily removed, but your chips would be up against foam, which would keep them from coming out and protect them from hard items you might keep in the lid organizer.
I'm not honestly sure how big a Poker Genie is. I've seen one, but it's been so long and I didn't even consider the possibility of getting one to carry in my Pelican, so I don't know that it would fit in the lid organizer. If you get the lid organizer and it won't fit, you can cut foam to accommodate it and put it in with the chips.
The lid organizer will hold several setups of cards (more in bridge size than poker size). Mine has 4 pockets that would each hold 2 bridge-sized double setups. With a Poker Genie, you don't need timers, but mine holds timers, dealer buttons, cut cards, and card protectors easily.
Since I don't use racks but use the 4x25 boxes instead, I can't say what 3 deep would be like with racks. I could fit 3 boxes deep if I wanted to cut deeper. Getting the lowest boxes would not be a problem if you allow a little room. My experience is the boxes don't slide easily on the foam. I suspect a little room around the racks, say 1/2 an inch, wouldn't allow racks to move around much.
Trihonda, you may have cut for a tighter fit than I did. I cut to allow some room around the chips. If they are a tight fit in there, it would be difficult to get to the second layer, and the 3rd layer would be even worse.
Sparty
Flush
Sparty
Flush
Here it is! I love it.
I just customized my pelican 1510 for 1200 chips. They sit 3 racks deep. Using the unique 4200 (paulson) racks. This works great. I could fit another 300 as you can see. Also have 36 plaques and nine decks of cards with the poker genie and dealer / blinds buttons. It's kinda heavy, but I love it!
Looks awesome man. Best of luck with your new NPS set!
Sparty
Flush
As you can see, I have the chips ready to dish out! 16 guys, so each will get 16 25's, 16 100s, 8 500s and 4 1000s! I'll post picks of your set when I return sometime from my weekend trip! Thanks again!
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