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Hello from Germany – Collector since Casino Royale (2 Viewers)

GerChipCollector

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Hi everyone,

I got into poker after watching Casino Royale and soon discovered a passion for poker chips. In the following two years I imported chips from Asia and the US to Germany and traded Desert Palms Pure Clay Chips with other collectors.

For my own collection I purchased a lot of samples Sets, a large original Blue Chip Company Desert Palms set and later a big Top Hat & Cane set with Plaques, which remain the highlights of my collection.

Here in Germany there isn’t much high-level exchange about poker chips, so I joined PCF to connect with other collectors, share interests and enjoy the amazing photos and collections here.

Glad to be part of the community!

Best regards,
GerChipCollector
 

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Kam said:
Welcome!

You got pictures of your collection you can share?
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Yes, sure! These are my THC – a big set that I really love. The plaques have such a nice touch and sound. I think most of you know THC well.
I bought them almost 20 years ago and have only admired them since :D
Out of around twenty sample sets I ordered back then, the THC were the most appealing choice for me. I also considered getting a custom set for a long time, but I didn’t have the money at the time and postponed the order – and then it was no longer possible to order through Apache :(
That’s also one of the reasons I joined here – I’d like to see if it’s still possible to have a high-quality clay custom set made.
 

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These are my playing chips. As hard as it is, I’ve never played with the THC – I only admired them :)
For poker nights we use the Blue Chip Company Desert Palms. I think they’re amazing too and they give such a great feeling at the table.
You now them?
 

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GerChipCollector said:
Do you have a favorite set or mold? Always interesting to hear what long-time collectors enjoy most.
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Not yet, I’m new to the chip game, more of a long time bad poker player.

I haven’t seen those desert palms before, really cool design and colors. That WTHC setup looks awesome!

I have 3 separate ‘nice’ sets, and a couple of cheapo sets. I don’t have a preference yet, trying to rotate my different sets.

RHC mold relabel:
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THC:
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And a BG IPS limit set (not my pic):
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GL and welcome again :)
 
Kam said:
Not yet, I’m new to the chip game, more of a long time bad poker player.

I haven’t seen those desert palms before, really cool design and colors. That WTHC setup looks awesome!

I have 3 separate ‘nice’ sets, and a couple of cheapo sets. I don’t have a preference yet, trying to rotate my different sets.

RHC mold relabel:
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THC:
View attachment 1572877

And a BG IPS limit set (not my pic):
View attachment 1572878

GL and welcome again :)
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These are insane! I love them. The colors of the Tigers are sick, and the IPS pick looks amazing!
 
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GerChipCollector said:
These are my playing chips. As hard as it is, I’ve never played with the THC – I only admired them :)
For poker nights we use the Blue Chip Company Desert Palms. I think they’re amazing too and they give such a great feeling at the table.
You now them?
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Firstly: welcome!

Secondly: you own a set of Paulsons and you’ve never put it into play??

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I’ve been wondering if anyone here still has experience with custom clay poker chips that can actually be ordered today.
Are there still companies or makers producing them at a really good level, or is that kind of quality basically gone nowadays?
I’m afraid nobody offers that anymore, but maybe I’m wrong.
 
GerChipCollector said:
I’ve been wondering if anyone here still has experience with custom clay poker chips that can actually be ordered today.
Are there still companies or makers producing them at a really good level, or is that kind of quality basically gone nowadays?
I’m afraid nobody offers that anymore, but maybe I’m wrong.
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Classic Poker Chips does.
The lead times are long, though. And they're in the middle of getting moved to a new location, so not open for new orders at the moment. Check their subforum here on PCF :)
 
Welcome!

You’d be surprised how many German chippers there are. Love your sets (fellow BCC lover here), but do yourself a favor and put em both in play!

As for custom chips, check out this database (it’s a mix of CPC and ceramic custom sets, as well as semi custom Paulsons, put together by PCFers):

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/poker-chip-database/categories/custom-sets.2
 

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