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Good evening.

How do you store your chips?
I’ve got them in regular racks sitting on top of one another like they would be in the casinos.

Is this bad for the chips? Does this create a higher potential to warp the chips? Is there a better way? Should I be looking to upgrade to those Apache enclosed racks?

Someone tell me. Thanks.
 
I would think as long as they actually fit in the racks (chips not too big), they should be fine. But Apache racks are pretty cheap if you need that extra peace of mind. I just switched out my Matsui 43mm racks for Apaches and haven't through twice about any damage.
 
dinosaur said:
Good evening.

How do you store your chips?
I’ve got them in regular racks sitting on top of one another like they would be in the casinos.

Is this bad for the chips? Does this create a higher potential to warp the chips? Is there a better way? Should I be looking to upgrade to those Apache enclosed racks?

Someone tell me. Thanks.
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There have been plenty of discussions about this, with most saying it’s not a problem, but there has been some evidence of an issue, being small dents in clays from the weight from above. Again, many others have had zero issues.
I put my clays in Warneke boxes, and ceramics in either regular racks or clamshell racks.
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Sprouty said:
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Stackable chip trays.
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Do y’all have these setups cause you’re concerned of chip damage from using the traditional plastic racks? Maybe from being stacked too high/heavy? Or just cause y’all are ballers/as?

My current takeaway is that the answer is maybe maybe maybe.
 
dinosaur said:
Do y’all have these setups cause you’re concerned of chip damage from using the traditional plastic racks? Maybe from being stacked too high/heavy? Or just cause y’all are ballers/as?

My current takeaway is that the answer is maybe maybe maybe.
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Stacking in traditional racks doesn't concern me. I just prefer to do something different. Also, I'm far from a baller. I put these trays together myself and they are rather basic to be honest.

Post in thread 'Willie's Treasure Trove / Sprouty stuff' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/willies-treasure-trove-sprouty-stuff.54605/post-1048654
 
dinosaur said:
Do y’all have these setups cause you’re concerned of chip damage from using the traditional plastic racks? Maybe from being stacked too high/heavy? Or just cause y’all are ballers/as?

My current takeaway is that the answer is maybe maybe maybe.
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I’m not a fancy baller, but I’d have no concerns about keeping my chips in racks stacked 6 high. Just make sure the the racks fit the chips properly and keep the temperatures in double digits.
 
Colquhoun said:
There have been plenty of discussions about this, with most saying it’s not a problem, but there has been some evidence of an issue, being small dents in clays from the weight from above. Again, many others have had zero issues.
I put my clays in Warneke boxes, and ceramics in either regular racks or clamshell racks.
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Love those labels man!
 
Paulson and Unique racks. I’ve thought about switching to the Apache or Matsui cases, but don’t think it’s necessary for my situation. I do have enough shelf space to only need to stack three racks high and I occasionally turn all barrels ~1/8 turn while rotating bottom rack to the top (especially for ones that don’t see as much play).
 
Dammit!! This annoys me every time this comes up.
Do y’all have these setups cause you’re concerned of chip damage from using the traditional plastic racks? Maybe from being stacked too high/heavy? Or just cause y’all are ballers/as?

My current takeaway is that the answer is maybe maybe maybe.
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Some people are concerned. They make you think, maybe, maybe, maybe. I have none of these concerns. I have chips in racks five tall that have no evidence of warping or indentations and have done this with sets since 2007. ASM/CPC, Paulson, no problems.

if the chips are in a properly fitting rack, stored indoors in a well temperature controlled location (no high heat, no storage lockers), you won't have problems. A single chip in the bottom rack is only supporting the weight of four chips and a fraction of the weight of the rack itself.

You feel the weight of a rack of chips and worry about the poor chips underneath, but it's a very small amount of weight if it's properly distributed with a good rack. No need for anything fancy, no need for expensive covered racks.
 

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