Roadhouse low stakes cash sets were super affordable for awhile but recent sales have spiked the price a good deal. Aransas and Horseshoes are good options as have been noted already.
Most economical 'beginner' Paulson inlaid cash sets? (1 Viewer)
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What are people’s thoughts on mixed sets?
ie Native Lights $1’s, Horseshoe $5’s, Aransas $25’s etc..
I don’t think I would mind all but I’m a new chipper so my tastes may surely change over time.
I notice that folks usually stick with one mold for their sets and the inlay can vary depending on taste.
what are your opinions on these mixed sets?
ie Native Lights $1’s, Horseshoe $5’s, Aransas $25’s etc..
I don’t think I would mind all but I’m a new chipper so my tastes may surely change over time.
I notice that folks usually stick with one mold for their sets and the inlay can vary depending on taste.
what are your opinions on these mixed sets?
Mixed sets are perfectly fine, and have some advantages when it comes to upgrading/changing, because you obviously don't have to replace the set all at once. You can do it a denomination at the time if you find something you like and works better later on. They are done all the time, and often come together more quickly than waiting for one set that meets all your needs in one fell swoop (because you might be waiting a while).
I loved being able to pick my own colors and combinations in the mixed cash sets. At first (back when I joined) I thought the idea was ghetto. But now, I don't think I'll ever need a complete set from 1 casino...
Ghetto? Far from it, my friend. In fact, it's just a small step from getting a mixed set with all the colours and spot patterns you like, and in the denominations and quantities you need, to going semi-custom and doing full inlay replacement and/or milling...! Rabbit hole, how deep dost thou go?
I was shocked ... just shocked how much I loved my mixed set as it came together. It's also super cool when you find something BETTER than what you originally chose and can do a "minor upgrade" of 1 denomination. The set mutates over time and just gets better...
Of course, you know, I'm not knocking complete sets (Dunes, AS, ES, BTP, etc, I'm looking at you). They are wonderful as well. But, again, just shocked how happy I am with mixed sets.
georgepokeruk
High Hand
As a noobie , i'm finding the fracs hard to find ( in my case Lady Luck MO) , even though there are 'relatively speaking' plenty of the the ones i'm after about , no one wants to part with any of them 
. So whichever avenue you decide to go down perhaps think about your fracs first and how you will get hold of them.
. So whichever avenue you decide to go down perhaps think about your fracs first and how you will get hold of them.
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Mixed sets are awesome.
A little over $2 a chip got me this one.
A little over $2 a chip got me this one.
Sure they are... When you have that freaking awesome Outpost error 25c!
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Anyone ever mix sizes of chips in a set?
I know that some use 43mm for larger denoms in tournies, but I am considering using the 36mm black horseshoe WSOP chips as an over-labeled 5c frac for micro games.
Is this a bad idea?
I know that some use 43mm for larger denoms in tournies, but I am considering using the 36mm black horseshoe WSOP chips as an over-labeled 5c frac for micro games.
Is this a bad idea?
Not particularly. I’ve heard of it being done before. I personally dislike 36mm chips, but the idea itself isn’t bad.Anyone ever mix sizes of chips in a set?
I know that some use 43mm for larger denoms in tournies, but I am considering using the 36mm black horseshoe WSOP chips as an over-labeled 5c frac for micro games.
Is this a bad idea?
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The HS WSOP 36mm are pretty inexpensive and are mostly mint from what I see, which would be nice for an overlabel.
Perhaps a good budget frac for me
Perhaps a good budget frac for me
I don't think you'll find that mixed RHC sets will get a lot of respect around here. Not that that should mean anything to you. But RHC's are a dime a dozen and easy to find in complete sets. If you want to design a custom label and relabel a bunch on mixed RHC's, go for it. Or make a mixed set with native lights (I'll throw up in my mouth over that inlay), Horseshoes, and Aransas if you want. You asked the question, but you should probably ignore my answer
Ben8257
Royal Flush
Quite a few members use 36mm as fracs! @Highli99 has an amazing set of Cancun Casinos with 36mm fracs. I have seen them in person but never pictures. Patrick any pics of that amazing cop set brother??The HS WSOP 36mm are pretty inexpensive and are mostly mint from what I see, which would be nice for an overlabel.
Perhaps a good budget frac for me
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I'm not really looking for a collector's set here, in fact dime-a-dozen chips are precisely what I am after. That way i can get some legitimate casino chips in play without gutting my bank account.
Perhaps later in my chipping journey I will start to acquire a more refined taste, but as a newbie I'm just trying to get started
So far I've got 4 denoms from 4 different casinos in 3-4 different conditions, and now possibly 2 different sizes. The chips don't stack evenly due to some being mint and other being casino used, and the colors are kind of all-over the place. I did stick with the same mold across denoms (so I've at least got that going for me haha). I know this may tilt some folks on here, or be gag-worthy, but right now I am sincerely loving what I've got so far. I love handling these chips and I can't wait to get them into play!
ChipFinderSK
Full House
Big fan of mixed sets, and mixed molds don’t bother me at all, but the different conditions would tilt me (and, I’m guessing, eventually you too).
Not just bc of aesthetics, but also function: you want stacks to be relatively even so it’s easier to count, make change, eye someones stack, etc.
That said, if it works for you, there’s no problem.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
how many players? even with a ton of Limpers you probably don't need 200x .25
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Anywhere from 8-15 players, usually around 8-10 though
detroitdad
Royal Flush
In that case I build it for 16 players. I don't think you listed the max buy in?
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Since I think it will only be fun if everyone is around at least 100BB, I’ve been thinking the following:
- at .25/.50 blinds, around $40 min $60 max buyin
- for more casual games I would like to do .25/.25 blinds with $20 min $30 max buyin
- sometimes it’ll be super casual where the main focus is definitely not the poker, in which case I’m looking for a rack of 5c fracs for a .5/.10 with $10-$20 buyins
we never really have done cash games, so I’m definitely still learning. I know my group will love it though, we’ve been thinking about it for a while. We’d like to get some mixed games in there too every few hands (PLO, Badugi, 5 card draw, etc)
- at .25/.50 blinds, around $40 min $60 max buyin
- for more casual games I would like to do .25/.25 blinds with $20 min $30 max buyin
- sometimes it’ll be super casual where the main focus is definitely not the poker, in which case I’m looking for a rack of 5c fracs for a .5/.10 with $10-$20 buyins
we never really have done cash games, so I’m definitely still learning. I know my group will love it though, we’ve been thinking about it for a while. We’d like to get some mixed games in there too every few hands (PLO, Badugi, 5 card draw, etc)
detroitdad
Royal Flush
I almost exclusively host cash games. We routinely do .25/.50. We do 100 max buy in. Our game plays a little big for a .50 game. I think $60 is a solid buy in number. It allows for plenty of "poker" to still be played.
My buy in is 60 to 100. Only very rarely does anyone buy in for 60.
My buy in is 60 to 100. Only very rarely does anyone buy in for 60.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
My starting stack preference.
12 x .25
17 x 1
16 x 5 (or 8 x 5 for a $60.00 buy in).
Then build your chip set around your starting stack.
12 x .25
17 x 1
16 x 5 (or 8 x 5 for a $60.00 buy in).
Then build your chip set around your starting stack.
This is almost exactly the structure in one of our local home games. Works well.
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