Chips For Cash Game (1 Viewer)

[JB315]

Looking to buy chips for 1/2-2/5NL cash games $1 $5 $25 $100 maybe .25 .50 Id love some horseshoes or other paulsons but can’t spend the money so looking for insight on few chips
Majestic look nice and I ordered a sample
Phaorrohs look ok
I’m probably going to buy
450 $1 white chips
650 $5 red chips
300 $25 Green Chips
100 $100 Black chips
If anyone has any recommendations I’m all ears thanks

 

[dmalhi1]

I personally would go for Paulson's and wouldn't go for china clays unless you really like a specific set of chips. That being said, both the Majestic and Pharoah's chip sets are really awesome for the price. I personally prefer the Pharoah's as the edges aren't chamfered and stacks of chips all line up nicely with no gaps. As you have stated, budget is a big concern and if you require a set then it's worth looking into either of the sets you have mentioned.

I do have a small chipset of about 350 chips that I currently use for .25/.50 NL cash games, this set has a rack of $25 chips that were relabeled as quarters, I found that the set plays a lot better for 10 people when these relabeled chips are used as $25s and a separate rack of quarters is used. The set is available for sale at this link. I do also have a rack of quarters you could purchase separately from me as well, you'd be in for about $500 including shipping for the setup with quarters or $250 shipped for the 350 piece set. Send me a PM if you're interested.

 

[Highli99]

Whats your budget? You might be able to go with fewer chips too.

 

[wonderpuddle]

Whats your budget? You might be able to go with fewer chips too.

Yeah, I agree. For a single table cash game, that sounds like a massive set. I would think maybe 100-200 ones, maybe 400 fives, and maybe a rack of $25s and a couple barrels of $100s would suffice if you are just running a single table and don't plan to use this set for tourneys as well.

 

[wonderpuddle]

I would also consider claysmith chips (like the Mint or Bluff Mountain). They are cheaper than China Clays, they are big steps up from dice chips, and you won't feel as bad about giving them away once you inevitably decide to pick up some Paulsons....

 

[JB315]

Yeah, I agree. For a single table cash game, that sounds like a massive set. I would think maybe 100-200 ones, maybe 400 fives, and maybe a rack of $25s and a couple barrels of $100s would suffice if you are just running a single table and don't plan to use this set for tourneys as well.

I’m thinking if 9 players buying in for say $300 and then add rebuys just wanted to have enough to cover sure I don’t need that many but I wanted a set that I can use all around I’ll be playing 1/2 2/5 NL and wife will be playing .25/.50

Yeah, I agree. For a single table cash game, that sounds like a massive set. I would think maybe 100-200 ones, maybe 400 fives, and maybe a rack of $25s and a couple barrels of $100s would suffice if you are just running a single table and don't plan to use this set for tourneys as well.

Not so much of a budget rather then justifying spending a lot lol the way I am Id live to buy the Paulson Cleveland 1s 5s 25s but don’t wanna spend what I see then going for I understand quality but at the end of day the friends and players will be like nice chips and not care it’s more for me to have good set

 

[Darson]

You can still get Horseshoe Cinci $1 & $5 chips for 69c each: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/horseshoe-cincinnati.16761/

As suggested above:
200x $1
400x $5
100x $25
which would spread 9 players starting stacks and then get a couple barrels of $100 for rebuys. $634 for 740 real casino Paulsons.

Edit: is your wife playing at the same time as you?

 

[Old State]

Search the forum for other threads on good cash set breakdowns. That said I agree with some others that that is way too many whites. Having at least 400 reds is a good idea though.
I personally like an easy to count out initial buy-in. For my $1/2 game I’m thinking of reducing the buyin to $220 (from $300) so I can count out two barrels of reds and one of white.

I usually hand out rebuys in mostly greens . Blacks rarely get on the table. Having hosted and banked many many cash games over the years I have found the fewer denominations on the table the easier it is to cash out...especially if you have had a few beers! I also find the less total chips on the table the better but on a pokerchip forum you may get advise to buy as many chips as possible As you may know, if you cash in for $300 at a casino most will give you all red unless you ask.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

I'd search for chip breakdown threads, there's dozens and 1-10 will likely help with your specific circumstances.

Nearly everyone on here will tell you to wait and save up for a Paulson set (like asking a gear head should you buy a Camry or save up for a Mustang GT) but even most worn sets will cost you at least double what a china clay set would. I have set of each - a china clay, a very worn Paulson, and an excellent condition Paulson set. I'm personally not a fan of the cost/value of the worn Paulson set and if buying again would start with a china clay set then save up for samples first to find the right set and finally buying a set in very good - mint condition.

Note that they're is also a number of other types of chips between dice chips and Paulsons. Check out Apachepoker.com, they list a number of them and offer a sample set that covers most types of chips in it. Once you narrow your search buy 10-20 chips of the ones you like to get a feel for how they stack, shuffle, and sound. Hope that helps!

 

[Rhodeman77]

Looking to buy chips for 1/2-2/5NL cash games $1 $5 $25 $100 maybe .25 .50 Id love some horseshoes or other paulsons but can’t spend the money so looking for insight on few chips
Majestic look nice and I ordered a sample
Phaorrohs look ok
I’m probably going to buy
450 $1 white chips
650 $5 red chips
300 $25 Green Chips
100 $100 Black chips
If anyone has any recommendations I’m all ears thanks

As others have mentioned way too many chips for a single table game.

200 $1’s
500 $5’s
200 $25’s
40 or 60 $100’s

This will cover a single table game up to $2/5 easily.

You can add a rack of labeled 25c chips and be able to spread 25/50c pretty easy.

I would not want to host a $2/5 game with stock chips anyone could very easily buy from an online store front.

At least with a retired casino set it would take some effort to search the chips out.

A decent set of used Paulson’s can be bought for a typical buy-in of a $2/5 game.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

I would not want to host a $2/5 game with stock chips anyone could very easily buy from an online store front.

That's a really good point. My cash games don't see more than $1.5-2k on the table during the deepest nights and are only played with close friends and family... If you are really going to play $2/5 NL than I would highly suggest investing in a custom set from CPC or at least a re-label set. It could pay for itself if it prevents some new player from adding a barrel of $5s or $25s to their stack over the night then cashing out early even just once.

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

want my Havana Set? lol

 

[softchewy]

You know how your game plays best, but it would seem your bank needs to only be 1/2 the size of what you have as a breakdown.
What would you say is the max bank on the table during the evening ($10k?)
I would think you could easily get by with the below ~$12k bank with plenty to spare.

300 $1 white chips
500 $5 red chips
200 $25 Green Chips
40 $100 Black chips

Add a rack or maybe 150 of $0.25 and more $1s if needed (wanted) for lower stakes .25/.50 game.. no need for a .50 chip, unless of course you just want more chips

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

want my Havana Set? lol

That better have been directed at me @WhiteMamba1646

Edit: yes, yes I do

 

[JB315]

Thanks bud
69 from what I see is very good price

As others have mentioned way too many chips for a single table game.

200 $1’s
500 $5’s
200 $25’s
40 or 60 $100’s

This will cover a single table game up to $2/5 easily.

You can add a rack of labeled 25c chips and be able to spread 25/50c pretty easy.

I would not want to host a $2/5 game with stock chips anyone could very easily buy from an online store front.

At least with a retired casino set it would take some effort to search the chips out.

A decent set of used Paulson’s can be bought for a typical buy-in of a $2/5 game.

dwf thought about the the bring your own stock chip he’ll ive seen it done and the reason for so many white was I wanted to cover all a basis from cash to tourney it’s pretty obvious paulsons are the way to go I ordered sample of the majestic chips so we will see

You know how your game plays best, but it would seem your bank needs to only be 1/2 the size of what you have as a breakdown.
What would you say is the max bank on the table during the evening ($10k?)
I would think you could easily get by with the below ~$12k bank with plenty to spare.

300 $1 white chips
500 $5 red chips
200 $25 Green Chips
40 $100 Black chips

Add a rack or maybe 150 of $0.25 and more $1s if needed (wanted) for lower stakes .25/.50 game.. no need for a .50 chip, unless of course you just want more chips

That’s about right thanks

That’s about right thanks

You know how your game plays best, but it would seem your bank needs to only be 1/2 the size of what you have as a breakdown.
What would you say is the max bank on the table during the evening ($10k?)
I would think you could easily get by with the below ~$12k bank with plenty to spare.

300 $1 white chips
500 $5 red chips
200 $25 Green Chips
40 $100 Black chips

Add a rack or maybe 150 of $0.25 and more $1s if needed (wanted) for lower stakes .25/.50 game.. no need for a .50 chip, unless of course you just want more chips

Thanks man and ya your right so now I guess I can find some paulsons prob grab the Cleveland one

You can still get Horseshoe Cinci $1 & $5 chips for 69c each: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/horseshoe-cincinnati.16761/

As suggested above:
200x $1
400x $5
100x $25
which would spread 9 players starting stacks and then get a couple barrels of $100 for rebuys. $634 for 740 real casino Paulsons.

Edit: is your wife playing at the same time as you?

Smaller game ya she will play

 

[fieldsy]

You should certainly get samples if you want to see what you like. As others mention, if you can reduce the size of the set, you can afford to get more expensive chips and can try to get into Paulson territory.

A semi-shameless plug here, if you are looking for a large cash set in a sub-Paulson price range, I do have a set of ceramics for sale in the classifieds. Not sure if you've played with ceramics, but pricewise (when new) they tend to fall into the area above the China Clays and below most real compression clays. I do have some shame mentioning it (hence semi-shameless) because people can be obnoxious pushing their stuff, and I hope this doesn't come across that way. I only bring it up because it's a lot of whites and reds and you seem to be looking for a large set.

 

[JB315]

You should certainly get samples if you want to see what you like. As others mention, if you can reduce the size of the set, you can afford to get more expensive chips and can try to get into Paulson territory.

A semi-shameless plug here, if you are looking for a large cash set in a sub-Paulson price range, I do have a set of ceramics for sale in the classifieds. Not sure if you've played with ceramics, but pricewise (when new) they tend to fall into the area above the China Clays and below most real compression clays. I do have some shame mentioning it (hence semi-shameless) because people can be obnoxious pushing their stuff, and I hope this doesn't come across that way. I only bring it up because it's a lot of whites and reds and you seem to be looking for a large set.

All good no worries I’ll take look