Is there a THC alternative to the PCA 1? (1 Viewer)

[mburnznj]

I'm looking to build a full THC PCA set and I'd love to see if there are alternatives to the RHC 1 that's a close match to label and fit in. Of course the OG RHC's will be on hand but this would make this set well deserved. Thanks!

Pic "courtesy" of @inapinch

 

[JMC9389]

I'm presuming you'd like a white chip?

Jack Cincy $1's, Venetian $1's, Bally's $1's, and old Rio $'1s are all pretty affordable and would fit the bill, with the Jack Cincy's and Bally's $1's most likely to be found in very good or better condition.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

Aztar $1

 

[UnicornFlash]

Casino Aztar MO secondary $1 and Le Cove $1.

 

[Marius L]

Ballys $1 if white, or Paris $1 if you want blue are good and available options.

 

[swana]

I guess it depends on whether you want/ require a leaded replacement?

 

[upNdown]

Stick with the original RHCs. They’re leaded, they’ve got the beautifully textured Paulson inlays. And they’re REAL.

You could find a white THC chip and stick a label on them that looks right and has a textured feel that’s not quite right but almost. Or you could get a full ceramics card mold set of knockoffs that all match and look right. But you wouldn’t settle of the card molds because they’re not real Paulson clays. So why try to “fix” your set with a chip that isn’t real?

 

[BGinGA]

Aztar $1 (secondary)

^ This. And don't relabel it. Still THC, leaded, and real.

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

^ This. And don't relabel it. Still THC, leaded, and real.

Yup I’d mix them right in as is

 

[aggie]

Aztar $1

Yes. Such a great chip.

And don't relabel it. Still THC, leaded, and real.

Yes! And the labels complement each other really well on the felt.

Casino Aztar MO secondary $1 and Le Cove $1.

If you must relabel something, Le Cove $1 is the best alternative for sure.

Stick with the original RHCs.

Absolute best advice, IMO, unless $1 is your workhorse. Then screw that and find an alt.

 

[Jeevansluck]

@arch3r

Pretty sure Chris made a substitute $1 PCA from Jack Cincinnati $1s, THC of course.

Happy hunting!

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

@arch3r

Pretty sure Chris made a substitute $1 PCA from Jack Cincinnati $1s, THC of course.

Happy hunting!

Yup I like those a lot
But some leaded purists will pass over those

 

[Jeevansluck]

But some leaded purists will pass over those

 

[Thomacetti]

I made a personal pri & secondary set

Primary is all original

Secondary adds
1 rack hotstamped 10c (custom die)
2 racks quarters (hotpink)
2 racks $1 (uncirc. Bally's $1 THC)

Leaded THC $1 options are far and between (esp. shaped inlays)

 

[arch3r]

@arch3r

Pretty sure Chris made a substitute $1 PCA from Jack Cincinnati $1s, THC of course.

Happy hunting!

 

[mburnznj]

Aztar $1

You guys may be on to something.

Ballys $1 if white, or Paris $1 if you want blue are good and available options.

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That Ballys 1 does pop with the blue lettering

@aggie Yea the $1 would be a workhorse. But I also agree, just having the original 1s in the house feels "needed".

Aren't Le Coves damn near impossible to find?

As much as I love the idea of moving the Aztar 1, yea....I'm that jackass that's going to be working on multiple projects.

 

[BGinGA]

As much as I love the idea of moving the Aztar 1, yea....I'm that jackass that's going to be working on multiple projects.
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Fwiw, the PCA $5 secondary makes for a sellar substitute in the Aztar line-up.

 

[softchewy]

I’m a fan of the original $1

But if definitely changing to THC the aztar works well.

 

[FordPickup92]

Where's the sawtooth relabel $1s I've been trying to find the pic all day !

 

[FordPickup92]

Where's the sawtooth relabel $1s I've been trying to find the pic all day !

Apparently bitching then searching is the way to do it
Found the link
That is the ONLY relabel I would consider for this set, otherwise traditional ones all the way

Thread 'GREAT SALE Part 1 - Sets and Racks' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/great-sale-part-1-sets-and-racks.53931/

Edit: I have major regerts not buying them

 

[RocAFella1]

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NYNY $1s aren’t leaded

 

[RocAFella1]

Thread 'GREAT SALE Part 1 - Sets and Racks' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/great-sale-part-1-sets-and-racks.53931/

Edit: I have major regerts not buying them

Dem 2020 prices doe.

 

[Jeevansluck]

NYNY $1s aren’t leaded

I never said I was a purist though. Ha!

I’m an abomination for a chipper if ever there was one.

 

[RocAFella1]

I never said I was a purist though. Ha!

I’m an abomination for a chipper if ever there was one.

We’re all a bit loony.

 

[pltrgyst]

I’m an abomination for a chipper if ever there was one.

As long as you end up with whatever you love, it's all good.

That's not just chips, btw...

 

[Perthmike]

Those white sawtooth relabels are definitely the best option, by an absurdly large margin. Aztar $1s left as is are awesome as well.

I was pretty partial to these though

 

[fishsaybloop]

Here’s the horseshoe tunica one I made recently. Not leaded but heavy.

 

[FordPickup92]

Dem 2020 prices doe.

Yeah...RIP

 

[BEANO52]

 

[mburnznj]

I hope you're  all happy!
I know I am (yes...I can admit it)
Vacuum packed, when opened I can smell the chips flying my way next game.