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.
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