EPT Poker Chips (1 Viewer)

[criskobeats]

Hello, I'm from Europe and interested in buying EPT Poker Chips. I found only 2 threads on this forum and I don't have any way of verifying the sources.

From what I've gathered original EPT chips aren't for sale and there are chinese replicas that look/feel almost the same?

I saw some mixed opinions online so I decided to write this thread. Does anyone have experience with these chips and especially with Kailegame and MandyPokerChips from China?

There's barely any information on the internet about them so I don't know if they're legit. Does anyone have experience with them, is the quality of the chips as good as the original ones? Do they ship to Europe and how expensive is the shipping?

Also do they offer samples?

Any help is appreciated and thank you in advance !

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Yes, vast majority of those that you see on here/elsewhere are cheap Chinese knockoffs of the original chip, no idea how the originals felt but they look similar and have the characteristic logo. Personally I love my EPT cheap Chinese knockoffs, but that comes with a lot of caveats. "Legit" is a funny word; you'll get a product, but the quality can have a big range, and if you're unhappy its not like you can get a refund easily. Some can be nicer than others, and the chips may spin/warp over time. I also bought more to add-on to a set I purchased, and the colors are not quite the same.

These are good beginner chips, but not a great product, just a good cheap option. I wouldn't buy these as my only set or one that I expect to last forever, but I bought in bulk to support a 30-person tournament.

 

[allforcharity]

If you like the design so much, I'd consider modifying the colour or pattern slightly and getting them done by a manufacturer with know good quality control, such as BR Pro, Sun-Fly, or Tina-associated companies.

 

[criskobeats]

Yes, vast majority of those that you see on here/elsewhere are cheap Chinese knockoffs of the original chip, no idea how the originals felt but they look similar and have the characteristic logo. Personally I love my EPT cheap Chinese knockoffs, but that comes with a lot of caveats. "Legit" is a funny word; you'll get a product, but the quality can have a big range, and if you're unhappy its not like you can get a refund easily. Some can be nicer than others, and the chips may spin/warp over time. I also bought more to add-on to a set I purchased, and the colors are not quite the same.

These are good beginner chips, but not a great product, just a good cheap option. I wouldn't buy these as my only set or one that I expect to last forever, but I bought in bulk to support a 30-person tournament.View attachment 1260056

Thanks a lot. Yours look nice. I already bought a set from the official PokerStars site but they're iron and a bit bulky imo - they're quite nice but I'd like some variety.

I'll also probably get some Clay ones from Majestic or Skyline - those look reallyyy nice

Also how do you a play a tournament? I'm new and I've only played Cash games with friends where you enter with 10$ in chips for example and that's it?

Also why did you say those aren't a nice product? They look quite nice from the Videos I've seen?

 

[Hotus777]

I still have two samples available I believe, old thread. Check it out and PM once you’ve made enough messages.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/ept-ceramic-sample-sets.108592/

 

[criskobeats]

I still have two samples available I believe, old thread. Check it out and PM once you’ve made enough messages.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/ept-ceramic-sample-sets.108592/

Thanks mate those look great but it says you're from LA and I'm from Europe so I don't think 10$ would be enough for shipping

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Thanks a lot. Yours look nice. I already bought a set from the official PokerStars site but they're iron and a bit bulky imo - they're quite nice but I'd like some variety.

I'll also probably get some Clay ones from Majestic or Skyline - those look reallyyy nice

Also how do you a play a tournament? I'm new and I've only played Cash games with friends where you enter with 10$ in chips for example and that's it?

Also why did you say those aren't a nice product? They look quite nice from the Videos I've seen?

Thanks man, I like them.

1. How we play tournaments:
Theres two types, tournament and cash. It sounds like you play a tournament style, where everyone throws money in at the beginning and you play until theres one winner or a few people splitting the money, and chips dont = dollars. In tournaments, the blind bets usually go up, too.

In cash, you can buyin for any amount and if you lose, buyin for more. Each chip directly represents money that you can leave with anytime, don't have to play until theres a winner. So I can buyin for $10 or $20, and leave after a few hours whether Im up to $65 or down to $4, doesnt matter. Tournaments, you stay and play until theres only a few left to split the money.

Chips can be very different. My cash set contains nickels and $1s, while my tournament set has chips like 25,000.

2. I say they're not a great product because youre on a website for poker chip enthusiasts, and these feel much cheaper and have less quality control than nicer chips. Honestly they keep score just fine, buy them and never look back, but there's lots of other chips that feel/sound/stack way better.

 

[Pippa]

From Mandypokerchips

 

[criskobeats]

Thanks man, I like them.

1. How we play tournaments:
Theres two types, tournament and cash. It sounds like you play a tournament style, where everyone throws money in at the beginning and you play until theres one winner or a few people splitting the money, and chips dont = dollars. In tournaments, the blind bets usually go up, too.

In cash, you can buyin for any amount and if you lose, buyin for more. Each chip directly represents money that you can leave with anytime, don't have to play until theres a winner. So I can buyin for $10 or $20, and leave after a few hours whether Im up to $65 or down to $4, doesnt matter. Tournaments, you stay and play until theres only a few left to split the money.

Chips can be very different. My cash set contains nickels and $1s, while my tournament set has chips like 25,000.

2. I say they're not a great product because youre on a website for poker chip enthusiasts, and these feel much cheaper and have less quality control than nicer chips. Honestly they keep score just fine, buy them and never look back, but there's lots of other chips that feel/sound/stack way better.

First, thanks a lot for the explanation. Second could you recommend any good chips that you know of? (Preferably available in Europe too)

This is the set I got. It's great and it came with a very high quality case/cards but as I said the chips are 14grams each clay composite with Iron Core but I'm open for nicer ones too!

 

[criskobeats]

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From Mandypokerchips
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Great. How much did you Pay for all that, and how long did it take you to get them delivered? Also how did you contact Mandy since I have had no success yet.

Also I suppose those nominations are for a cash game - 0.05 being 5 cent?

 

[Pippa]

Yes
0.05 was 5c
Easy to contact Mandy on email
I think I paid like $0.55 on the 2020

 

[criskobeats]

Alright thanks!

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

First, thanks a lot for the explanation. Second could you recommend any good chips that you know of? (Preferably available in Europe too)

This is the set I got. It's great and it came with a very high quality case/cards but as I said the chips are 14grams each clay composite with Iron Core but I'm open for nicer ones too!

They are not clay composite, they are plastic with metal in them. The EPTs you find on here are better than those for sure. Id advise shopping on here and getting a custom set from Tina/groupbuys, itll be around the same price and you get whatever you want. Take your time!

 

[criskobeats]

Ok! Also what do you mean by "on here", people selling chips on the forum?

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Ok! Also what do you mean by "on here", people selling chips on the forum?

Yes. If you stick around and post some more, you'll gain access to the classified section where people are selling their chips; it is addictive, though!

 

[Bacon Dad]

Yes. If you stick around and post some more, you'll gain access to the classified section where people are selling their chips; it is addictive, though!

That’s an understatement friend!!!

 

[LeLe]

Yes. If you stick around and post some more, you'll gain access to the classified section where people are selling their chips; it is addictive, though!

Although at that time, EPT might not do it for you anymore.

Fair warning, Chipping is indeed super addictive.

 

[LeLe]

I'll also probably get some Clay ones from Majestic or Skyline

They are not Clay (Not Paulson like those commonly used by Casino)

Majestic is known as China Clay : Plastic Com with no Metal inlay

Skyline is known as Card Mold or Tina CM : Ceramic with Card molding

Get some samples, not all chip is make the same and not everyone taste is the same as well, YMMV

 

[narv]

I have been doing a lot of homework and I settled on what I think is one of the best looking chips. Added a little Narv flair but kept the classic logo! Hope I like them in person. Getting shipped this week.

Count-Denomination-Color
200 - 0.25 Tangerine Orange
200 - 1 White
400 - 5 Pink
160 - 25 Light Blue
40 -100 Black

 

[Atmosphere64]

I have been doing a lot of homework and I settled on what I think is one of the best looking chips. Added a little Narv flair but kept the classic logo! Hope I like them in person. Getting shipped this week.

Count-Denomination-Color
200 - 0.25 Tangerine Orange
200 - 1 White
400 - 5 Pink
160 - 25 Light Blue
40 -100 Black

These look awesome, I'm also new to chipping like OP, can I ask what software/ website you used to design these and where you plan on having them made? I am also a fan of the EPT design but want to add my own bit to them.

 

[narv]

I reached out to kailegame.com. https://www.kailegame.com/product/ceramic-poker-chips/solid-ept.html Just game them my color/denim preferences and asked if I could get NARV instead of EPT. They emailed me samples within the hour! I think they were like .40/chip. Very reasonably priced. I had to use pay pal to purchase and I was told I will get them this week! Hopefully it all works out. I will post pictures when I receive them.

 

[Atmosphere64]

That's awesome thanks, looking forward to seeing how they turn out!

 

[narv]

Just finished building my table. It’s a spin off of the amazing ocean table I found on here. Mine is nothing in comparison but being my first table build I’m happy. I wanted colorful chips that would look good getting tossed around on it.

 

[foreverdev]

Just finished building my table. It’s a spin off of the amazing ocean table I found on here. Mine is nothing in comparison but being my first table build I’m happy. I wanted colorful chips that would look good getting tossed around on it.

Amazing build! Did you follow a tutorial?

 

[CallingStation614]

I just finished my table as well a few days ago:

Tomorrow I‘ll host the inaugural tournament:

With these EPT chips:

 

[narv]

Amazing build! Did you follow a tutorial?

I used designs from several tables. Kept pretty close to buildyourownpokertable.com though

 

[Canadien39]

I reached out to kailegame.com. https://www.kailegame.com/product/ceramic-poker-chips/solid-ept.html Just game them my color/denim preferences and asked if I could get NARV instead of EPT. They emailed me samples within the hour! I think they were like .40/chip. Very reasonably priced. I had to use pay pal to purchase and I was told I will get them this week! Hopefully it all works out. I will post pictures when I receive them.

Hello.Any news on your chips?

 

[MC_CPA]

So I saw a post on another University's club that people were harvesting or ratholing their tournament chips. For anyone that designed these (be it from Kaile or Simon or Tina or Mandy or Sugma) did they let you mess around with the color combinations? I recommended that they make 'secondary' variations of their higher value chips but want to know if that is even possible.

 

[footballer]

Hello everyone!

Just want to share my experiance ordering European Poker Tour (EPT) chips.

I had an old set of composite poker chips "The Valentino Poker Room" that I bought over 10 years ago. This year I decided to update my set and remembered that I always liked the old design of the EPT poker chips (I like the new current design less). As I found out, the originals of these chips are not sold anywhere and, after searching on the Internet and forums, I found 2 main manufacturers from China - Kaile Game and Mandy Poker Chips, who make copies of them.

But after visiting their websites, I decided that the copies of EPT chips look good, but are far from ideal. I didn't like the color shades, the lines on some chips were darker, on others lighter. On the Mandy Poker Chips website, I have seen the design of the High Roller EPT chips, which seemed more attractive to me. I wrote to both manufacturers, Kaile Game made me some samples and sent me a photo (attached), and Mandy Poker Chips sent me a photo of chips they had sent to someone else earlier. I liked the Kaile Game chips a little better, so I decided to order them.

The important thing is that I live in Ukraine, Boryspil city (next to Kyiv)! We were corresponding with Kaile Game for several weeks, I persuaded them that I understand the risks, that we have FedEx delivery, that I can pay taxes and do customs clearance if it will be necessary. I even offered to make a prepayment for return shipping in case of any problems, and they would just keep the money. But they still did not dare to send me chips based on the recommendations of the shipping company they work with, I still can’t understand why.

I ended up ordering 318 pcs High Roller EPT chips from Mandy Poker Chips, which cost me $220 ($0.69 per chip). When they shipped it, they indicated $0.05 per chip, which really helped me get the set quicker and cheaper. Because there is a law in Ukraine if the customs value (value + shipping) of the parcel is less than 150 EUR you don't need to pay taxes and make customs clearance by yourself.

Even after that I wrote to Kaile Game that I received a parcel of chips from China via FedEx, everything is ok and I am ready to buy a set from them (I was thinking of reselling the Mandy's set), they still refused to send it due to some risks that are unclear to me.

Mandy Poker Chips:
- chips: 8/10
- service: 10/10

Kaile Game:
- chips: 9/10
- service: 7/10

P.S. Also sharing with you my Poker Chip Collection