Holy Grail (6 Viewers)

[crussader]

For me, a Grail set, would be the set that made me so satisfied, I quit the hobby. Pure and simple. As long as I'm here, digging through pictures and classifieds for other sets and chips...I haven't found my Grail..

Conceptually, I would say that's close to a good definition. However, I don't think it would necessitate quitting the hobby.

I have found my "grail" set but it hasn't lessened my interest in the hobby. I still enjoy looking at new chip discoveries and helping those new to the hobby. The only difference is I no longer have that constant, driving obsession to find the perfect set. I have peace and now enjoy the hobby rather than obsessing over it.

 

[sheikh617]

Sneak peak into my grail set. Not finished yet so full set photos to come.

 

[Jambine]

What is the Holy Grail Set?

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[ReallyGoodUsername]

Wish my games played big enough to get the full use of the binions but playing some denoms as 1/100 is worth though initially a little tilting

 

[Jambine]

Wish my games played big enough to get the full use of the binions but playing some denoms as 1/100 is worth though initially a little titling

NCV my friend

 

[upNdown]

Wish my games played big enough to get the full use of the binions but playing some denoms as 1/100 is worth though initially a little tilting

Those Binions Paulson 8V’s are THE grail, as far as I’m concerned, so good on you if you got a set. But if you’re telling me you’re using the 25’s as quarters and the hundos as singles, I’m just gonna stick my fingers in my ears and sing lalalala and pretend I heard nothing.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

NCV my friend

Not trying to relabel a grail set and they have denoms on them already sure I'm not sure what you mean?

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Those Binions Paulson 8V’s are THE grail, as far as I’m concerned, so good on you if you got a set. But if you’re telling me you’re using the 25’s as quarters and the hundos as singles, I’m just gonna stick my fingers in my ears and sing lalalala and pretend I heard nothing.

The alternative is I'd have them sit on a shelf and get played once every few years but that's not how I chip

 

[RocAFella1]

NCV my friend

 

[Jambine]

Not trying to relabel a grail set and they have denoms on them already sure I'm not sure what you mean?

You never have a denom problem with an NCV non-denom

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

You never have a denom problem with an NCV set

You never have a WSOP Binions set with a NCV set though

 

[RocAFella1]

You could play T1 base tournaments.

 

[Papasatyr]

Holy grail set: probably a playable set of TR Kings.

 

[Jambine]

ou never have a WSOP Binions set with a NCV set though

sorry. I didn't realize it was limited to a Binions set

 

[Jambine]

Holy grail set: probably a playable set of TR Kings.

Yes. I finally got there last year
and I've added an additional 100 white, thanks to Bill @detroitdad

 

[RocAFella1]

You never have a WSOP Binions set with a NCV set though

Aren’t they a NCV set though?

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Aren’t they a NCV set though?

Lo siento - non-denominated set (ncv or cv)? If NCV solved the problem then binions would work for my game as is

 

[detroitdad]

What is the Holy Grail Set?

I haven't figured that out yet.

 

[allforcharity]

I thought there never would be a problem with NCV sets too.

Until the chorus of "how much is this chip worth again?" starts.

 

[pltrgyst]

I haven't figured that out yet.

That's two of us. There's no set that I lust after -- a couple, like Duy's Palace and Abby's Lady Lucks, that I hugely admire, but customs for me just wouldn't work. By the time they were produced and delivered, I'd want something else.

If that means I already own my grail set, I'm not sure which one it would be. Mullet Bays, ACFs, Vineyards, GVs, Casas, Surfsides, Borlands, Bahamias, Pacific Stars, Boardwalks ?

Maybe my grail is a mixed set. Guess I'll find out as I sell things off...

 

[Jeevansluck]

I'll find out as I sell things off...

 

[markleteenie]

Tangentially, I think "No Cash Value" vs non-denominated are two different things.


To the OP's point, I think a grail set is different for everyone and one that you'd "set the world on fire" to get. Well, hopefully less dramatically, but I think the sentiment remains.

I just recently had a moment of self-discovery, when I had the opportunity to buy a couple of sets I always thought of as "grail sets," and I passed on them. So turns out they're not "grail" status for me. Currently, there are no "grail" sets out there for me. Lots that I admire and would like to own, but none that I "need."

 

[gopherblue]

I just recently had a moment of self-discovery, when I had the opportunity to buy a couple of sets I always thought of as "grail sets," and I passed on them. So turns out they're not "grail" status for me. Currently, there are no "grail" sets out there for me. Lots that I admire and would like to own, but none that I "need."

Agreed. I had a similar moment of zen recently. I know I'll be flamed for this, but the Binions really don't do anything for me, and I say that knowing their history, as well as the fact that I am cuckoo for 8Vs (just like everyone else). Hell, same re the BTPs (at least at the current pricepoint) and the purely-for-profit SBs.

 

[upNdown]

. Hell, same re the BTPs (at least at the current pricepoint) and the purely-for-profit SBs.

YES! I love it when we bash the NAGB chips!!

 

[Jeevansluck]

I know I'll be flamed for this

Nonsense man! We should be free to voice opinions and comments regarding the different chip sets.

It's hard not to notice just how many SB chips got murdered. May as well have ordered blanks. Save everyone the aggravation of murder.

 

[Jambine]

Tangentially, I think "No Cash Value" vs non-denominated are two different things.

agree. I fixed my post

 

[RocAFella1]

It's hard not to notice just how many SB chips got murdered. May as well have ordered blanks. Save everyone the aggravation of murder.

Except GPI doesn’t allow for blanks to be ordered.

 

[Jeevansluck]

Except GPI doesn’t allow for blanks to be ordered.

I was being sarcastic there...

 

[detroitdad]

Binions really don't do anything for me,

I concur. They don't do anything for me

 

[allforcharity]

YES! I love it when we bash the NAGB chips!!

I don't bash the NAGB, but I refuse to deal in them. Otherwise, do what you want with your own property. Markets will always punish the desperate and the ignorant.