I even meant for other colors. Yellow only got like 2 cpcs nominated.
Lots of factors there, a few that come top of mind:
Color palette.
CPC has fewer overall color options than Paulson, especially vibrant tones and greens that pair easily across a lineup. You can absolutely get great results, but balancing theme and cohesion is harder.
GOAT bias toward vibrancy. Standalone “GOAT” nominations tend to favor bold, high-contrast chips — an area where Paulson naturally has more range.
Denomination priority. Designers usually reserve favorite colors for the chips seen most in play (fracs, $1s, $5s), and often the $100 for premium feel. The $25 can end up with whatever remains.
Dayglo limitations. Dayglo green is fantastic, but it doesn’t always mesh cleanly with
CPC’s more muted palette across a full set.
CPC really shines with vintage aesthetics, which historically don’t win standalone GOAT votes.
Material preferences. Many collectors prioritize
THC molds, shaped inlays, and leaded chips.
CPC realistically checks only part of that box.
Exposure matters. Opinions are heavily influenced by photos and playtime. Customs are less accessible and less photographed, and good chip photography is harder than it looks.
History. CPC sets have an inspiration and history to.. usually only one person, sometimes a broader theme. Paulson typically have a much more storied history that masses appreciate more vs just the one individual creator.
Standalone vs playable. Some "GOAT" chips look incredible alone but are difficult to build playable sets around (e.g., Grand Prix without denoms, Golden Eagle $5 - good luck finding a good $1).
Mass appeal.
CPC sets are usually deeply personal projects (people’s “babies”) and aren’t typically designed for broad appeal.