Cash Game How many chips for a cash game? (2 Viewers)

[justforfun2244]

I am trying to make some smaller sets from my excess chips stock, and I am not sure how many quantity of each denomination would make a good set? What is typically the highest denomination in a cash game?

Most of what I have a white / pink.

 

[CraigT78]

Everyone is going to have differing opinions - but what I like is:

100 - $.25
200 - $1
400 - $5
80 - $20
20 - $100

For each table - $.25/$.50 to $1/$2

 

[jja412]

Definitely depends on the blinds, as well as how it plays.... aggressive/mandatory straddles/deep stack buyins can all lead to more chips needed.

My group plays 25c/50c nl or 50c/$1 nl. My chipset consists of 1 rack of fracs (whichever is the small blind), 2 racks of $1s, 4+ racks of $5s, and either a rack of $20 or $25. But the guys I usually play with are nits. We usually don't even need the high denoms.

 

[RocAFella1]

Everyone is going to have differing opinions - but what I like is:

100 - $.25
200 - $1
400 - $5
80 - $20
20 - $100

For each table - $.25/$.50 to $1/$2

Perfection. Double the $20s/25s and $100s if you play deeper.

 

[jja412]

Looks like Craig beat me to it.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

More generally (per table), I think a good place to start for any stakes is 1 rack of blinds chips, 3 racks of workhorse chips, and 2+ racks of value chips to get to the bank size you want.

 

[justforfun2244]

More generally (per table), I think a good place to start for any stakes is 1 rack of blinds chips, 3 racks of workhorse chips, and 2+ racks of value chips to get to the bank size you want.

Should the chips all be of the same manufacturer / casino or as long as they are all $1 or $5 does it matter? I am not sure I can make a set that will be all from the same place?

 

[jja412]

That's kind of up to you. Many people mix different casinos in their sets...Not often do you see different manufacturers, though.

 

[jja412]

It would definitely be frustrating if you had several different chips of the same denomination. Chips are worth using primarily because they are a quick way to identify how much is in the pot, in a stack, etc....If they are hard to distinguish, or just random, that defeats the purpose.

 

[chipjoker]

For bare minimum, this is what I used to do for my games:

$40 to $100 Buy-in, 10 players with re-buys:

100 - .25
100 - 1.00
100 - 5.00
40 - 25.00
10 - 100.00
THis worked well for a while. Then the game grew so I went to:

100 - .25
140 - 1.00
120 - 5.00
40 - 25.00
20 - 100.00

Then I bought a custom set: The Music Shack:

200 - .10
200 - .25
200 - 1.00
200 - 5.00
100 - 20.00 (only because I had to buy Min 100, over size A-mold).
20 - 100.00 (these are Plaque's)

One thing I have learned, is that more larger denoms on the table help when cashing out. But some people like having lots of chips on the table.

I started to give (on one table of 10 players $100 buy-in cash game) 16 - .25, 16 - 1.00, 16 - 5.00, then for re-buys, I use the 20's I only use the hundos if its a crazy action night.

 

[justforfun2244]

That's kind of up to you. Many people mix different casinos in their sets...Not often do you see different manufacturers, though.

Ok. That makes sense. I will have to take a very close look at what I have and see what can be cobbled together.

 

[justforfun2244]

For bare minimum, this is what I used to do for my games:

$40 to $100 Buy-in, 10 players with re-buys:

100 - .25
100 - 1.00
100 - 5.00
40 - 25.00
10 - 100.00
THis worked well for a while. Then the game grew so I went to:

100 - .25
140 - 1.00
120 - 5.00
40 - 25.00
20 - 100.00

Then I bought a custom set: The Music Shack:

200 - .10
200 - .25
200 - 1.00
200 - 5.00
100 - 20.00 (only because I had to buy Min 100, over size A-mold).
20 - 100.00 (these are Plaque's)

One thing I have learned, is that more larger denoms on the table help when cashing out. But some people like having lots of chips on the table.

I started to give (on one table of 10 players $100 buy-in cash game) 16 - .25, 16 - 1.00, 16 - 5.00, then for re-buys, I use the 20's I only use the hundos if its a crazy action night.

The problem I have is all of my chips are the lower denominations. I only have .50 / 1.00 / 2.00 / 2.50 and a few 5.00. I have nothing large to mix in. I am not sure i can put together a set that would even be desirable for anyone to want?

 

[justforfun2244]

It would definitely be frustrating if you had several different chips of the same denomination. Chips are worth using primarily because they are a quick way to identify how much is in the pot, in a stack, etc....If they are hard to distinguish, or just random, that defeats the purpose.

Ok, I probably need to do some rethinking of what I had initially thought would work, as I am clearly seeing that it will not. Thank you.

 

[RocAFella1]

Should the chips all be of the same manufacturer / casino or as long as they are all $1 or $5 does it matter? I am not sure I can make a set that will be all from the same place?

Are you trying to play with the set or sell the set?

 

[chipjoker]

The problem I have is all of my chips are the lower denominations. I only have .50 / 1.00 / 2.00 / 2.50 and a few 5.00. I have nothing large to mix in. I am not sure i can put together a set that would even be desirable for anyone to want?

If you are trying to sell a set, I would sell by the rack not set.

If you are trying to make your set work right now, you do not need the $2 chips or the $2.50, make on of those your 20 or 25, and the other 100.

What is your break down? color? quantity?

 

[jja412]

Yes, if you are trying to sell a set rather than use it...it is easier to sell by the rack then require that all be purchased.

 

[justforfun2244]

All of the chips were originally acquired to play with, and it never happened. I have given a few here and there to co-workers who play occasionally. Most all of my friends have full sets, and I do not see the need for me to keep the quantity that I have. I will post them individually on the Classified. I just no idea on how to organize them, or what makes the most sense.

 

[justforfun2244]

If you are trying to sell a set, I would sell by the rack not set.

If you are trying to make your set work right now, you do not need the $2 chips or the $2.50, make on of those your 20 or 25, and the other 100.

What is your break down? color? quantity?

I will send my a PM with what I have.

 

[links_slayer]

Mine is:

200 x 5¢
200 x 25¢
1200 x $1
600 x $5
60 x $10 (shush...)
100 x $20 + 40 plaques
40 x $100

I think this is a good set.

 

[jja412]

By the way, welcome to the forum! Where in Saint Louis are you from? I'm out in Saint Charles myself.

 

[justforfun2244]

By the way, welcome to the forum! Where in Saint Louis are you from? I'm out in Saint Charles myself.

I am in Shiloh, IL. I lived in Cottleville for 20 years, near St. Charles Community College. I am very familiar with St. Charles.

 

[jja412]

My backyard! Well, welcome. Good luck with your impending sales!