Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
The Member's Mark case is frequently on sale for $35 at Sam's Club. Cheaper than a true Pelican, bullet-proof carrying ability for chips.
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The Member's Mark case is frequently on sale for $35 at Sam's Club. Cheaper than a true Pelican, bullet-proof carrying ability for chips.
I have the 16" MM case which works great but it would be nice to have something slimmer, softer, with a shoulder strap.
However, I'm probably underestimating how heavy that'll be on the shoulder . . .
However, I'm probably underestimating how heavy that'll be on the shoulder . . .
Case is about 1kg. Like Poker Zombie said, it'll be pretty heavy fully loaded.
DonkeyKing
3 of a Kind
Picked up my case from the post office before they closed today.
Overall impression is that I am very pleased. This will be my go to travel case. I won't be toting around a birdcage or cheap aluminum case anymore. I feel that this case adds a level of protection that the other cases just can't match while on the go.
A few things to note before purchasing this case. Mint Paulson's are a bit tight. See the photos below. You can see that the chips at the end of the barrels sit a bit high. I don't have that many mint chips so I can't comment on how well a full set would fit. I prefer a little wear. The horseshoe 500s fit perfectly. The more worn casino used chips have some play but that is to be expected. Mint chips can be forced to sit level but I'm not sure if that is ideal. The slots are not hard like racks. Maybe they will wear in bit after some use but only time will tell.
I can confirm new CPCs fit 24 per barrel. While a bit of a bummer I would still prefer to tote my chips around in this case over the alternatives that I have. I did manage to get 25 of my slightly used Palmas chips to fit flat but as stated above I don't think it is ideal to stuff them in like that. I think you may run into fitment issues with getting the top tray to fit if you are forcing chips in. That's just me speculating though as I don't plan to try it.
The only other thing that slightly bothers me is the tray handles. They seem like they could be a bit more heavy duty maybe? The full tray of chips isn't that heavy but they just seem a bit thinner than the rest of the build. They also seem to get in the way when you go to zip the case.
Another thing to note is that you can hear the chips move around in the case when it's moved or you are on the go. I am assuming that I am hearing my casino used chips more than anything. Or possibly my CPC that are 24 to the barrel. I believe this is where your traditional aluminum case has the advantage as gravity keeps you chips stationary if you carry them by the handle. Most of my chips are used and the nicer Paulsons fit tight so this isn't much of a concern for me.
So again, overall first impressions leave me pleased with my purchase. Maybe after some more use I can further comment with a long-term review.
Overall impression is that I am very pleased. This will be my go to travel case. I won't be toting around a birdcage or cheap aluminum case anymore. I feel that this case adds a level of protection that the other cases just can't match while on the go.
A few things to note before purchasing this case. Mint Paulson's are a bit tight. See the photos below. You can see that the chips at the end of the barrels sit a bit high. I don't have that many mint chips so I can't comment on how well a full set would fit. I prefer a little wear. The horseshoe 500s fit perfectly. The more worn casino used chips have some play but that is to be expected. Mint chips can be forced to sit level but I'm not sure if that is ideal. The slots are not hard like racks. Maybe they will wear in bit after some use but only time will tell.
I can confirm new CPCs fit 24 per barrel. While a bit of a bummer I would still prefer to tote my chips around in this case over the alternatives that I have. I did manage to get 25 of my slightly used Palmas chips to fit flat but as stated above I don't think it is ideal to stuff them in like that. I think you may run into fitment issues with getting the top tray to fit if you are forcing chips in. That's just me speculating though as I don't plan to try it.
The only other thing that slightly bothers me is the tray handles. They seem like they could be a bit more heavy duty maybe? The full tray of chips isn't that heavy but they just seem a bit thinner than the rest of the build. They also seem to get in the way when you go to zip the case.
Another thing to note is that you can hear the chips move around in the case when it's moved or you are on the go. I am assuming that I am hearing my casino used chips more than anything. Or possibly my CPC that are 24 to the barrel. I believe this is where your traditional aluminum case has the advantage as gravity keeps you chips stationary if you carry them by the handle. Most of my chips are used and the nicer Paulsons fit tight so this isn't much of a concern for me.
So again, overall first impressions leave me pleased with my purchase. Maybe after some more use I can further comment with a long-term review.
Great review Sprouty!
It is a shame about fitting the right amount of chips in each barrel, which messes with my OCD, but I keep telling myself "it's only for transport, it's only for transport".
I don't recommend having chips stick out. The pressure once the case is closed would worry me.
I'd worry about the tray handles if I had to lift out a full tray. Luckily the removable tray holds 400 chips.
It is a shame about fitting the right amount of chips in each barrel, which messes with my OCD, but I keep telling myself "it's only for transport, it's only for transport".
I don't recommend having chips stick out. The pressure once the case is closed would worry me.
I'd worry about the tray handles if I had to lift out a full tray. Luckily the removable tray holds 400 chips.
Yeah I keep going back and forth about this. For certain, CPCs are 24 a barrel, but the mint Paulsons may or may not be okay. I just don't have a big enough sample to know for sure. The mint Paulsons I have are on the roulette mold and I think they may be okay but it's a close call and something that may come down to preference.
Yeah I agree here. Weight isn't really an issue. I was just more or less noting that it was a thinner material and sometimes seemed to get in the way.
Pinball
Full House
Pinball
Full House
I am happy with even the strange numbers of 24. At the end it carries 40 Chips less.
But for my use its just great.
The card look nice but more cheap plastics than great copac cards
sir bluffs alot
Flush
Another purchase added to the list.
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
I’m hoping they come out with a smaller sized one, around 600 chips.
Bulldog
Pair
The Viper case is nice! Looking into getting one of these.
Here's hoping they have a US distributor - if not 12 - 14 days for shipping.
Here's hoping they have a US distributor - if not 12 - 14 days for shipping.
Bulldog
Pair
Just an update to my initial review. I still very much like the case and used it to transport chips for Detroit Dad's meet up. I have been using it for my Jack's set where I have been loading up 25 per barrel. Some of the fitting is a little tight but my Jacks are to be used so I'm not too worried. It seems as my mint Paulson's seem to be doing fine at 25 a barrel. Perhaps the barrel slots are stretching or giving just a bit to accommodate them. Either way ymmv.
I think they just came out with a 500 count version.
(600 would have been better)
DonkeyKing
3 of a Kind
I like the looks of it. How is foam slots holding up? Any sign of wear or tear?
I'm guessing there is no way to accommodate 43mm chips anywhere within this case? Too bad, seems like it would be perfect for Jack chips...
Nope
Drifter779
Two Pair
There are some chip case being sold on Taobao that can hold 43mm chips.
Drifter779
Two Pair
Not sure if you all can understand, but the following case is being sold on Taobao and claim to be able to put 43mm chip. They have both 500 pcs and 1000 pcs version.
Drifter779
Two Pair
I bought the 500 pcs version and it just arrived. I can say that it does hold 43mm chips.
Nice! Pics?
Drifter779
Two Pair
I put the chips i got from @AK Chip. Fits the 39mm and 43mm chip. but seems unable to put 25 chips in a row. I only manage to insert 24 chips.
The 3 rows on the right are 43mm chips.
aaronroch
3 of a Kind
I just have to say that the case in the OP makes me wish my name was Jack. I’ve never wished for a different name before, but SOMEBODY named Jack PLEASE put a set of J.A.C.K. chips in this “Jacks Poker” case!
aaronroch
3 of a Kind
To anyone who uses the 1,000 chip Viper case to run 2 tables... are you able to fit 4 decks of cards in it somehow?
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