CPC Custom Cash Set (1 Viewer)

[Farcry44]

hey everybody,
So I've been thinking about building a custom cash game set - I have a couple projects on the go right now, but just had a couple questions about which route to go.
So in the marketplace thing, Custom Poker Chips is what everybody uses? I seen the design tool Thing on there and had a tone of fun playing with that. Let's say I wanted to make a 600 piece custom set. Roughly how much am I looking at, cost wise? And what are the chips made of? Are they ceramic or China clay like, or do I have options? Lol.
Didn't know where to post these questions, and I'm sure there's tones of threads about it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

[Quicksilver-75]

it depends entirely on what edgespots, if any, you choose. For 600 you will be paying anywhere from $800 - $3000+. Its a slippery slope! as for material I would very cautiously say more like china clay in that it is nothing like china clay and more akin to a paulson chip.. But even this is not entirely accurate. They have a composition all their own. GET SAMPLES!

 

[Farcry44]

it depends entirely on what edgespots, if any, you choose. For 600 you will be paying anywhere from $800 - $3000+. Its a slippery slope! as for material I would very cautiously say more like china clay in that it is nothing like china clay and more akin to a paulson chip.. But even this is not entirely accurate. They have a composition all their own. GET SAMPLES!

Hahahha so there is only one specific type of material they use?

 

[Blaster]

Hahahha so there is only one specific type of material they use?

The CPC website hass full pricing information. They are the only source for compression molded, casino quality custom clay chips.

 

[QuiQuog]

If you're getting CPC chips, price will vary based on edge spots and mold you choose and whether you want blank chips or inlay. The least you can expect to pay currently is 89¢ per chip for a solid chip with no inlay, or $1.19 with an inlay. It only goes up from there.
http://www.pokerchipsonline.com/pokerchips/realclay/pricelist.htm

 

[Sparty]

Get CPC samples or key west samples. Cpc is the only composit clay manufacturer who will do customs. ...or you could always go with ceramics. Or China clay. Or like some seem to be(find near mint paulsons clays that you like and relabel them).

(Edited) And key west are made by cpc.

 

[justincarothers]

You will not be disappointed with CPC

 

[Quicksilver-75]

I see you're in Ontario. Pm me your addy and I'll mail you a sample or two.

 

[Mental Nomad]

I seen the design tool Thing on there and had a tone of fun playing with that.

We can tell by your glassy eyes and the drool.

Let's say I wanted to make a 600 piece custom set.

You want to make a 600 piece custom set.

Roughly how much am I looking at, cost wise?

Start with the idea that it's going to be close to $1,000. If you are frightened, back away, now, because when I say "close," I don't mean "under."

Are they ceramic or China clay like?

These are the real thing. They're what China Clay is attempting to simulate cheaply. They are real compressed clay composite chips, made with high-pressure heated dies/molds, with hand-made spot patterns from different batches of custom-mixed clays, same as they were being made decades ago. (Except that they use brass flakes instead of lead for weight, these days.)

do I have options?

You said you played with the design tool, so you know the answer is yes.

Let's say I wanted to make a 600 piece custom set. Roughly how much am I looking at, cost wise?

If you're still reading, the $1,000 didn't scare you. Good. Because the chips you want might cost a lot more. Here's what you do:

1. Make a chip you like in the design tool.
2. Look up that edge spot pattern on this page, and note what "Level" it is. Note that the same pattern with more colors in it will be a higher level.
3. Double check what mold you picked (the imprinted pattern.)
4. Look up the combined Mold/Level in the chart on this pricing page. Note: the top section is for blank chips with no inlay. You probably want the second section, for INLAID chips.
5. Did you do regular round inlays, or did you choose shaped? If shaped, go back to the edge spot pattern page, and check how many cents extra you pay for the shaped inlay; add that to your chip price.

That's your price per chip, for that denomination. I'll leave the math to you, but you'll quickly see it's not all that difficult to design a $3 or $4 chip, and your 600 piece set can easily cost $2,000 or more.

Conversely, if you stick with round inlays on an inexpensive mold with a Level 1 spot pattern, you can get 600 chips for as low as $1.57 a piece, or $942.

The very cheapest option is, of course, a plain, solid chip, with no inlay or art on it. But if you've played with the design tool, that's not what you want.

 

[SixSpeedFury]

Three things to ALWAYS consider when going custom: budget, samples, mockups

 

[Rhodeman77]

And unless you are good with graphic design programs you will need to hire someone to create the inlay art for you.

Shipping is extra as well. I just ordered 1200 chips and the shipping was $70, so 600 chips will probably be about $35.

If you want to pay by CC or PayPal that will add 2-1/2% more to the total cost as well.

There are lots of little costs that add up over just the cost of the chips.

 

[CdnBeerLover]

Unless Farcry44 has a US shipping address, shipping is a bit more (probably closer to $50). Also note that all prices quoted in this thread are USD...add 35% for the Cdn equivalent.

 

[links_slayer]

So I've been thinking about building a custom cash game set -

we got another one boys!!!!!

 

[duecesneverloses]

And unless you are good with graphic design programs you will need to hire someone to create the inlay art for you.

Shipping is extra as well. I just ordered 1200 chips and the shipping was $70, so 600 chips will probably be about $35.

If you want to pay by CC or PayPal that will add 2-1/2% more to the total cost as well.

There are lots of little costs that add up over just the cost of the chips.

I too am looking into a custom cash set and have mockups on paper any suggestions for a graphic designer to help make my design?

 

[Rhodeman77]

I too am looking into a custom cash set and have mockups on paper any suggestions for a graphic designer to help make my design?

I used @p5woody. He was great to work with to say the least. @Quicksilver-75 also came highly recommended as well. They both have done some incredible sets on this site.

 

[duecesneverloses]

I used @p5woody. He was great to work with to say the least. @Quicksilver-75 also came highly recommended as well. They both have done some incredible sets on this site.

Appreciate the help. Im over here trying to learn how to design on my own and am getting lost quickly

 

[Phantom]

We can tell by your glassy eyes and the drool.



You want to make a 600 piece custom set.



Start with the idea that it's going to be close to $1,000. If you are frightened, back away, now, because when I say "close," I don't mean "under."



These are the real thing. They're what China Clay is attempting to simulate cheaply. They are real compressed clay composite chips, made with high-pressure heated dies/molds, with hand-made spot patterns from different batches of custom-mixed clays, same as they were being made decades ago. (Except that they use brass flakes instead of lead for weight, these days.)



You said you played with the design tool, so you know the answer is yes.



If you're still reading, the $1,000 didn't scare you. Good. Because the chips you want might cost a lot more. Here's what you do:

1. Make a chip you like in the design tool.
2. Look up that edge spot pattern on this page, and note what "Level" it is. Note that the same pattern with more colors in it will be a higher level.
3. Double check what mold you picked (the imprinted pattern.)
4. Look up the combined Mold/Level in the chart on this pricing page. Note: the top section is for blank chips with no inlay. You probably want the second section, for INLAID chips.
5. Did you do regular round inlays, or did you choose shaped? If shaped, go back to the edge spot pattern page, and check how many cents extra you pay for the shaped inlay; add that to your chip price.

That's your price per chip, for that denomination. I'll leave the math to you, but you'll quickly see it's not all that difficult to design a $3 or $4 chip, and your 600 piece set can easily cost $2,000 or more.

Conversely, if you stick with round inlays on an inexpensive mold with a Level 1 spot pattern, you can get 600 chips for as low as $1.57 a piece, or $942.

The very cheapest option is, of course, a plain, solid chip, with no inlay or art on it. But if you've played with the design tool, that's not what you want.

Awesome post - sticky for FAQ about CPC

 

[detroitdad]

We can tell by your glassy eyes and the drool.



You want to make a 600 piece custom set.



Start with the idea that it's going to be close to $1,000. If you are frightened, back away, now, because when I say "close," I don't mean "under."



These are the real thing. They're what China Clay is attempting to simulate cheaply. They are real compressed clay composite chips, made with high-pressure heated dies/molds, with hand-made spot patterns from different batches of custom-mixed clays, same as they were being made decades ago. (Except that they use brass flakes instead of lead for weight, these days.)



You said you played with the design tool, so you know the answer is yes.



If you're still reading, the $1,000 didn't scare you. Good. Because the chips you want might cost a lot more. Here's what you do:

1. Make a chip you like in the design tool.
2. Look up that edge spot pattern on this page, and note what "Level" it is. Note that the same pattern with more colors in it will be a higher level.
3. Double check what mold you picked (the imprinted pattern.)
4. Look up the combined Mold/Level in the chart on this pricing page. Note: the top section is for blank chips with no inlay. You probably want the second section, for INLAID chips.
5. Did you do regular round inlays, or did you choose shaped? If shaped, go back to the edge spot pattern page, and check how many cents extra you pay for the shaped inlay; add that to your chip price.

That's your price per chip, for that denomination. I'll leave the math to you, but you'll quickly see it's not all that difficult to design a $3 or $4 chip, and your 600 piece set can easily cost $2,000 or more.

Conversely, if you stick with round inlays on an inexpensive mold with a Level 1 spot pattern, you can get 600 chips for as low as $1.57 a piece, or $942.

The very cheapest option is, of course, a plain, solid chip, with no inlay or art on it. But if you've played with the design tool, that's not what you want.

spot on dude. Well done.

 

[Farcry44]

hahahhaa - you guys are beauty's. That's kind of what I was thinking in my mind, $1000+, I just wanted to see other peoples thoughts and opinions about the CPC route. I appreciate all the input and feedback guys. (That pic made me for real lol too. Awesome)