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I just bought my first set of chips—525 cards mold Flamingo chips, all 43mm. (I like the idea of the bigger size.) Does anyone have a good case recommendation for me? I don’t really have the know-how to do a custom job.
Thanks so much for the detailed reply. I’ll definitely use some of these for racks, which might be okay for a while on their own. And I’ll consider some of these cases, too.Congrats on your first set of chips! The CM chips are a GREAT start, and I think you'll really love them. I wish they were around when I started. 43mm is also a solid choice; many of my sets are this size.
But, with the bigger size comes complications, ESPECIALLY storage. There are lots of threads here about this, but it boils does to this:
OK, so some links:
- You need racks that can hold 43mm chips; there are both "regular" racks and also covered/hybrid racks from Matsui/Apache which can hold both 39mm and 43mm at the same time.
- Birdcages, however, cannot normally fit "regular" 43mm racks. That's where the Matsui/Apache racks are so great; they do fit in regular birdcages.
- Some people prefer to store their chips in a pelican-style case. If going this route, any rack will work.
- One thing to keep in mind is that the CM chips are thin, so almost any rack will either fit 21 to a row or you'll just have a lot of loose play. It's not a problem, per se, but something that you can easily fix with some spaces.
Some pR0n!
- Apache Poker Racks (both 43mm and hybrid covered): https://www.apachepokerchips.com/product/apache-poker-chip-rack/
- Apache (different apache) case: https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html
- Birdcage interior dimensions that will fit Matsui/Apache style covered racks: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/apache-rack-review.65047/post-1483396
Regular 43mm Racks in a case
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Apache Racks in a case:
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Apache racks in a birdcage (top rows are 39mm, bottoms are 43mm)
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Oh, also: which acrylic carrier is that? It fits the 43mm racks really well…Congrats on your first set of chips! The CM chips are a GREAT start, and I think you'll really love them. I wish they were around when I started. 43mm is also a solid choice; many of my sets are this size.
But, with the bigger size comes complications, ESPECIALLY storage. There are lots of threads here about this, but it boils does to this:
OK, so some links:
- You need racks that can hold 43mm chips; there are both "regular" racks and also covered/hybrid racks from Matsui/Apache which can hold both 39mm and 43mm at the same time.
- Birdcages, however, cannot normally fit "regular" 43mm racks. That's where the Matsui/Apache racks are so great; they do fit in regular birdcages.
- Some people prefer to store their chips in a pelican-style case. If going this route, any rack will work.
- One thing to keep in mind is that the CM chips are thin, so almost any rack will either fit 21 to a row or you'll just have a lot of loose play. It's not a problem, per se, but something that you can easily fix with some spaces.
Some pR0n!
- Apache Poker Racks (both 43mm and hybrid covered): https://www.apachepokerchips.com/product/apache-poker-chip-rack/
- Apache (different apache) case: https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html
- Birdcage interior dimensions that will fit Matsui/Apache style covered racks: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/apache-rack-review.65047/post-1483396
Regular 43mm Racks in a case
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Apache Racks in a case:
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Apache racks in a birdcage (top rows are 39mm, bottoms are 43mm)
View attachment 1000107
Here's where I am at now (a mixture of 600 and 1000 count birdcages). These are various brands:Oh, also: which acrylic carrier is that? It fits the 43mm racks really well…
Congrats on your first set of chips! The CM chips are a GREAT start, and I think you'll really love them. I wish they were around when I started. 43mm is also a solid choice; many of my sets are this size.
But, with the bigger size comes complications, ESPECIALLY storage. There are lots of threads here about this, but it boils does to this:
OK, so some links:
- You need racks that can hold 43mm chips; there are both "regular" racks and also covered/hybrid racks from Matsui/Apache which can hold both 39mm and 43mm at the same time.
- Birdcages, however, cannot normally fit "regular" 43mm racks. That's where the Matsui/Apache racks are so great; they do fit in regular birdcages.
- Some people prefer to store their chips in a pelican-style case. If going this route, any rack will work.
- One thing to keep in mind is that the CM chips are thin, so almost any rack will either fit 21 to a row or you'll just have a lot of loose play. It's not a problem, per se, but something that you can easily fix with some spaces.
Some pR0n!
- Apache Poker Racks (both 43mm and hybrid covered): https://www.apachepokerchips.com/product/apache-poker-chip-rack/
- Apache (different apache) case: https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html
- Birdcage interior dimensions that will fit Matsui/Apache style covered racks: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/apache-rack-review.65047/post-1483396
Regular 43mm Racks in a case
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Apache Racks in a case:
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Apache racks in a birdcage (top rows are 39mm, bottoms are 43mm)
View attachment 1000107
Thank you! I’m still in the hunt for a case. Not sure what to get. I did purchase the Apache racks for 600 chips. I seen the VERSA GAMES 600PC DELUXE POKER CHIP CARRIER but not sure if the racks I bought would fit in it.I’ve seen versa cases for 43mm as well if you’d prefer the metal look
Highly recommend versa cases for 43mm chips on amazon. Deconstruct the insides and you can put your own racks in. https://www.amazon.com/Versa-Games-500pc-Deluxe-Poker/dp/B00TADTLPS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32PXS4BF0YQDG&keywords=versa+500+poker+chip+case&qid=1690436120&sprefix=versa+500,aps,100&sr=8-2