Main focus for your collection (3 Viewers)

Interesting topic actually and I like the thread idea. That OP comemnt could be taken multiple ways... if meaning "singles collecting" this particular forum is more gear in the direction of set bulding rather than collecting singles... though many set collectors also do have healthy singles collections as well.

in terms of a collection of sets.. seems like time for a good ole "Ben Book"

Mine is going to be a bit different than most... "variety is the flavor of life" I guess covers the way I built my collection...

While many here may make a statement like "THC/TRK or nothing!" Or "only collecting leaded chips" I feel like I have always been the opposite. As a chip collector I want to give my players the opportunity to experience the different products that the gaming world has produced. That meaning vintage clay (very different then the feel of current products which have much more plastic built into the concoction they call clay), modern clay (which has several different manufacturers that all carry their own uniqness, feel and look), house molds, leaded/unleaded, ceramics, hybrid ceramics, plastics, different sizes, shapes in the form of plaques and octagons.

Some people here have 5 different THC or RHC sets that are built with the same breakdowns to cover their games... yup different spot colors, a different inlay... but generally the same thing over and over. Some despise CPC while others have entire CPC "customs or nothing" collections. Not that any of those people are wrong in ANY way... remeber the aged statement of "if we all loved the same thing this hobby would be extremely boring!"

Of course collections can evolve over time... with any time at all spent here on the forum will likely yield the feeling that "Paulson is the best!" So maybe you set your sights on building a set of Paulson chips... even though that has several sub categories of its own... let's say you get some samples and decide a RHC set for around $2k is your budget and you are successful in building said set... some would take the stance that the next build needs to be an "upgrade" so I gotta go THC next, then Leaded, then TRK, many before these steps shift gears and go the "customs" route of CPC before those more expensive ventures. Some sell their currents before moving on with the stance that "I only need one set at a time, or can only afford 1 set" but the reality of it all is that it is YOUR unique journey.

Some set builders here literally buy new sets of Mint chips and put them.on a shelf and look at them, some people come simply looking for an upgrade from their crappy Dice chips and simply want a playable set with denominations on them with a budget of $300 total... other sets you are lucky I that pays for TWO chips.

I personally have chip set that cost $.25 a chip and others that are $60 and higher per chip and just as happy playing BOTH

ROTATION is the name of the game... the more sets you own and felt, the less wear and tear on your individual sets... if you are in an area with other chippers and everyone has their own chips then it is possible that hours many only see the felt a couple times a year and hence last for many years to come.

Have fun... blow your budget about 2000 times and enjoy your chipping journey

Fellow Chipper
Ben
 
Ben8257 said:
Interesting topic actually and I like the thread idea. That OP comemnt could be taken multiple ways... if meaning "singles collecting" this particular forum is more gear in the direction of set bulding rather than collecting singles... though many set collectors also do have healthy singles collections as well.

in terms of a collection of sets.. seems like time for a good ole "Ben Book"

Mine is going to be a bit different than most... "variety is the flavor of life" I guess covers the way I built my collection...

While many here may make a statement like "THC/TRK or nothing!" Or "only collecting leaded chips" I feel like I have always been the opposite. As a chip collector I want to give my players the opportunity to experience the different products that the gaming world has produced. That meaning vintage clay (very different then the feel of current products which have much more plastic built into the concoction they call clay), modern clay (which has several different manufacturers that all carry their own uniqness, feel and look), house molds, leaded/unleaded, ceramics, hybrid ceramics, plastics, different sizes, shapes in the form of plaques and octagons.

Some people here have 5 different THC or RHC sets that are built with the same breakdowns to cover their games... yup different spot colors, a different inlay... but generally the same thing over and over. Some despise CPC while others have entire CPC "customs or nothing" collections. Not that any of those people are wrong in ANY way... remeber the aged statement of "if we all loved the same thing this hobby would be extremely boring!"

Of course collections can evolve over time... with any time at all spent here on the forum will likely yield the feeling that "Paulson is the best!" So maybe you set your sights on building a set of Paulson chips... even though that has several sub categories of its own... let's say you get some samples and decide a RHC set for around $2k is your budget and you are successful in building said set... some would take the stance that the next build needs to be an "upgrade" so I gotta go THC next, then Leaded, then TRK, many before these steps shift gears and go the "customs" route of CPC before those more expensive ventures. Some sell their currents before moving on with the stance that "I only need one set at a time, or can only afford 1 set" but the reality of it all is that it is YOUR unique journey.

Some set builders here literally buy new sets of Mint chips and put them.on a shelf and look at them, some people come simply looking for an upgrade from their crappy Dice chips and simply want a playable set with denominations on them with a budget of $300 total... other sets you are lucky I that pays for TWO chips.

I personally have chip set that cost $.25 a chip and others that are $60 and higher per chip and just as happy playing BOTH

ROTATION is the name of the game... the more sets you own and felt, the less wear and tear on your individual sets... if you are in an area with other chippers and everyone has their own chips then it is possible that hours many only see the felt a couple times a year and hence last for many years to come.

Have fun... blow your budget about 2000 times and enjoy your chipping journey

Fellow Chipper
Ben
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As of now im focusing on single for a wall display than im going to move forward with building sets from from about 4 or 5 of those casinos and thats about as far as ill take it while collecting singles from another state and other casinos.
 
gramberg94 said:
Hi all, im curious as to where your focus on chips for your collection is? Mine is focused on WI and MN mostly ojibwe.
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You got some Ojibwe's?



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gramberg94 said:
I have not but i do see a st croix xasino one that is $25 i wonder if its oversized

I stand corrected. $35
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The easiest way to tell from pictures are that the hats face outward on regular 39mm chips, the top of the hat is facing inward on the above 43mm chip. Typically only High denom chips in casinos are over sized "the $1000 and up"
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Or seen here
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The orange ans everything to the right is 43mm, the rest are 39mm (normal)

That I know of the Lake of Torches is the only oversized Frac (meaning less than $1) from any casino I have seen.
 
Main focuses:

1) Creating inlays and using base/spot colors related to the place I live (both my specific property and the general region).

2) Using design to create a distinct aesthetic for my sets, coordinated / compatible with other elements of the room including the table, chairs, cards, lighting, art, side tables and lounge chairs, music, fire, etc. I’m looking for everything to be high quality without getting too fancy.

3) Making sure that utility (everything working well and smoothly) isn’t forgotten in the process of achieving the above.
 
Sets of different makers. Paulson, ASM , Chipco, Abbiati, Tina/Broken Arrow, BCC currently. Have had TRK, Matsui also during my chipping past. Loved them all.
 
Ben8257 said:
The easiest way to tell from pictures are that the hats face outward on regular 39mm chips, the top of the hat is facing inward on the above 43mm chip. Typically only High denom chips in casinos are over sized "the $1000 and up"
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Or seen here
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The orange ans everything to the right is 43mm, the rest are 39mm (normal)

That I know of the Lake of Torches is the only oversized Frac (meaning less than $1) from any casino I have seen.
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Thank you for that info. I did not know they were hats! I thkught they were fancy Xs now i see the hat and cane
 
My chip goals are to try and satisfy my greedy, insatiable, lust to own all the chips. I like old school Vegas chips, coin in center chips, Caribbean area particularly, and anything else that catches my eye
 

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