Decisions, decisions. (First cash + tourney sets) (1 Viewer)

Azalyer

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I've caught the bug. I HAVE to work out how I can get my hands on a temporarily satisfactory set of chips for my home cash and tournament games.

The end game will be custom CPC sets, but I'm willing to be patient with this. For now I'm willing to spend money to get good sets that I can either keep and be happy with (wouldn't mind multiple sets) or sell when I finally get my CPC set (months, years?)

I prefer cash games but my group prefers tournaments so we may end up playing more tournaments than cash, despite this I'd probably be happy with having higher quality cash set over tourney set for the time being (again, until both are CPC.)

But I'm currently using slugs and they need to go, so I feel my choices and preferences are this;

  • Buy a cash set of Key west chips NOW and then work out what tournament set I would like over the next couple months (cards mold potentially)
  • Buy a set of CC chips (majestic?) for cash and then probably be able to get a cards mold tourney set sooner.
  • Buy a set of CC chips that covers both cash and tourney
What would you do?
 
There is a chip room sale coming soon. Just search the forum for The Chip Room Black Friday Sale.
 
I’d buy some Paulson’s off the classifieds section here instead of the Key Wests. You’ll be ecstatic about the quality, especially if near mint condition. And I’d also buy a cards mold set from the classifieds as well. One can be tourney, one can be cash. Maybe the current TCR Black Friday sale interests you?
 
The black Friday sale does interest me, but with the restrictions and only wanting to get the bare minimum for my micro stakes game, the cost of the Jumers USED seems to come to around $516 because I have to add on around 100 $1 to make sure I'm meeting requirements
 
I think what I should say is, I'm willing to be patient for my Paulson's/CPC (maybe classifieds as you all say) but I want to get something I can work with asap until then. The appeal of key west's is that they're ready to go as a cash set.
 
How much would the Key West bill run you?
I think just short of $600 including shipping (UK)

I realise I can search and wait for bang for buck in classifieds, but again key west's are ready to go - they're probably not a good choice considering?
 
Did you get samples?
Not of the key west's. It's been hard for me to get samples in the UK.

I've sampled a lot, and for the most part I like most options of chips in their own right, they all present their pros and cons as far as feel, look and price goes so I feel I have a good understanding of what I'll be in for whether I choose CC, cards mold etc and if I'm happy with those I was coming to the assumption that since key West are CPC chip, I'd be more than happy with them (you can't get better, right?)

I know the bible here is sample sample sample but I figured key west's were a fairly safe option as far as quality goes.
 
I'm biased towards custom CPC sets vs used Paulsons from random casinos so it sounds like we're on the same page...

Key West is a good interim plan as they should sell for a reasonable price, or you may find them hard to let go. However, as much as I like key West I would probably go cards mold ceramics as even key West can't beat a custom set with your own theme, and I don't host enough to put a 3rd set into play.

As mentioned above, CPC colour and mold samples are a must! The molds have different feels, and the colours on the chip design tool vary based on monitors/screens. Also from a feel perspective, get shuffle stacks of the molds that are visually appealing to you and work with your theme.
 
Mint CPCs are not as good as mint Paulsons is the general consensus. The two will feel much different. But if you’ve never sampled either of them…then no big deal to you possibly.
 
Mint CPCs are not as good as mint Paulsons is the general consensus. The two will feel much different. But if you’ve never sampled either of them…then no big deal to you possibly.


That's a subjective opinion.

If OP wants custom compression molded, CPC is the only option (and a great option).

Another option is murdering and re labeling paulsons. Yes they do have a different feel and sound.

If OP is entertaining a relabel project best to get samples of Paulsons too.
 

That's a subjective opinion.

If OP wants custom compression molded, CPC is the only option (and a great option).

Another option is murdering and re labeling paulsons. Yes they do have a different feel and sound.

If OP is entertaining a relabel project best to get samples of Paulsons too.
I think you get it yeah.

End game is custom CPC's. That's a long road, and no doubt I'll have sampled literally every possible chip available to me before that. I doubt that will change the CPC dream.

So my conundrum is what I do from now, until then. Best quality, for an affordable, temporary price.
 

That's a subjective opinion.

If OP wants custom compression molded, CPC is the only option (and a great option).

Another option is murdering and re labeling paulsons. Yes they do have a different feel and sound.

If OP is entertaining a relabel project best to get samples of Paulsons too.
I made sure I stated only facts. No opinions.
 
No sir, not feisty at all. Dude said my statement was subjective…but it’s not. That is indeed the general consensus. Just trying to help you…but now I’m out. Good luck!
My apologies, you're right. Not feisty and I thought you were stating your own opinion as fact for a second, not the case. Thanks for your help!
 
The black Friday sale does interest me, but with the restrictions and only wanting to get the bare minimum for my micro stakes game, the cost of the Jumers USED seems to come to around $516 because I have to add on around 100 $1 to make sure I'm meeting requirements
Buy extra to meet minimums, sell off what you don't need when they arrive.
 
Do you think I'll have any trouble doing this, being in the UK? Can I even order at all?
The Chip Room definitely ships overseas. And I am sure lots of people in the UK will appreciate a local selling off some extras. Could it backfire? Sure. But I have never seen it happen. With every TCR sale, chips run out, people get extra, classifieds go up within a few days, and boom - extras offloaded.

I guess the two biggest concerns would be:
- Is the chip market saturated? The last TCR sale doesn't seem to suggest it, but who knows
- Will not enough people overseas care about Jumers? If so, people in the US would probably still want them, but will most likely not want to pay international shipping costs for extra $1s.
 
No sir, not feisty at all. Dude said my statement was subjective…but it’s not. That is indeed the general consensus. Just trying to help you…but now I’m out. Good luck!
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The Chip Room definitely ships overseas. And I am sure lots of people in the UK will appreciate a local selling off some extras. Could it backfire? Sure. But I have never seen it happen. With every TCR sale, chips run out, people get extra, classifieds go up within a few days, and boom - extras offloaded.

I guess the two biggest concerns would be:
- Is the chip market saturated? The last TCR sale doesn't seem to suggest it, but who knows
- Will not enough people overseas care about Jumers? If so, people in the US would probably still want them, but will most likely not want to pay international shipping costs for extra $1s.
Thanks. I think the black friday sale may be my best option then. Likely go for it.
 
Thanks. I think the black friday sale may be my best option then. Likely go for it.
But wait ... I just re-read your OP and you said you play tournaments ... the TCR sale won't be that good for building a tournament set on a budget. So, are you thinking cash? Do you need fracs (because there are none) ... some things to consider before you dive in.

I hear you about needing to ditch dice chips. If the Jumers don't really do it for you, then maybe you need to consider ceramics/plastics (BRPro or Tina Cards Mold) ... could make you much happier until you get CPCs in the distant future.
 
Mint CPCs are not as good as mint Paulsons is the general consensus.
This is equivalent to citing Pepsi is not as good as Coke.

As a Pepsi drinker, I can explain that this is not a fact.
I made sure I stated only facts. No opinions.
Your opinion isn't fact,
Dude said my statement was subjective…
It was subjective
I’d also buy a cards mold set from the classifieds as well.
I wouldn't, personally I don't find the card molds a quality that is worth the money, and this is a FACT! - I can claim fact, but no matter how adamant I am, its subjective ;)

Paulsons are generally more popular (this is a fact that can be supported by evidence) but I wouldn't try to compare quality, and I wouldn't discourage anyone from purchasing Key West CPCs or custom CPCs. I have samples of both CPC an Paulsons, I have a want of both, but my CPC customs will arrive prior to Paulsons.

@Azalyer if you are concerned about 620 bucks for some Paulsons, you might want to think of another hobby ;) - if I were a betting man, I'd bet you wouldn't lose money on that purchase.

@dkellerd and @Santa123 's recommendation to buy from Jim's sell is solid.

The heart wants what the heart wants, find some samples quickly and decide on Key west or the Paulsons, personally I'd prefer the Key West.
 
But wait ... I just re-read your OP and you said you play tournaments ... the TCR sale won't be that good for building a tournament set on a budget. So, are you thinking cash? Do you need fracs (because there are none) ... some things to consider before you dive in.

I hear you about needing to ditch dice chips. If the Jumers don't really do it for you, then maybe you need to consider ceramics/plastics (BRPro or Tina Cards Mold) ... could make you much happier until you get CPCs in the distant future.
Oh yeah I've considered all that should I go the paulson route.

We play micro stakes, simply have to adjust and make it $5 = 5p, $25 = 25p $100 = £1. Simple enough.

Being a cash player, I want to invest more in my cash set than my tournament set, so whilst cash takes priority personally, I'm willing to consider the jumers in this capacity. The tournament set can then be BRPRo or Tinas until both sets are turned into CPCs.
 
The heart wants what the heart wants, find some samples quickly and decide on Key west or the Paulsons, personally I'd prefer the Key West.
What gives Key Wests the edge for you?
 
What gives Key Wests the edge for you?
Can I take this one? ;)

Personally, I like the story about Key West being an homage to some famous old school casinos. Muted colours, standard spot pattern stay true to the theme, and they're pressed on the same mold as the chips from cool casinos. For example:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/flamingo-h-mold-chips-value.37349/

https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=wilbur+clark's+desert+inn+casino+chip

And of course my big h mold bias (The left are mine):

PXL_20220623_002548878.jpg

I'd much prefer to tell the Key West story over a random casino I've never heard of.

Still...get samples!!
 

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