Definitely weight and convenience come to mind.
In order to use either of the 2 x 1000 piece sets, you have to get out the same case. I assume one is a cash and one is a tournament, or there's less of a reason to need 2 different cash or 2 different tournament sets every time.
The 2 x 1000 piece sets in the same case makes sense if:
I'm just joking around about the bullet points above, but it's something to think about.
- you'll only ever have these two sets, thus will never need to mix and match cash and tournament sets
- you always play cash and tournament in the same evening, never just one or the other, thus never needing to just bring one set
- none of your friend's have chip sets, or might get chip sets, thus you always have to bring these two sets
- you'll never increase your two sets passed 1000 pieces each (unless you make one of the sets to 2000 pieces, then that's fine)
I think this 2000 piece case is very restrictive. I think 2 x 1000 piece cases will ultimately be more useful.
Love the bullet points.
Yes to a cash and tournament set. My plan is to only have these 2 sets. I recently ordered a similar design of cheaper case for 1500 to hold my existing 2 sets, but wanted a dedicated case for both my 1000 chip CPC sets that have just been ordered.
The advantage of having a case hold both sets is the advantage of only having to go into one case for everything, whether I would be traveling(doubtful) or storing it here at home for cash and tournaments (most likely scenario). There is a greater likelihood of playing both cash and tournament in the same night, though possibilities of only cash on other nights.
The advantages of the 1000 chip cases are that it is far cheaper ($120 each vs $550). Weight (30-35lbs vs 75lbs), and functionality - 3 matching cases vs a 1500 style smaller case and a 2000 style case on wheels. Storing 3 cases is a lot simpler than the monster 2000 chip case. Considering travel, it would be far easier to grab and go either the cash or tourney set or both depending on where I’m going vs. dragging the 75lb monster up from my basement and into my car. The chances of these sets leaving my house are extremely rare, but still something to consider.
3 of my smaller designs are still cheaper than the monster on wheels. This is a Huge consideration. Storing 3 matching cases is also much easier than the monster.
Thanks for the post. I’m really leaning toward the smaller design and making it a more universal foam layout and having case tags for tournament and cash sets along with the other case with my 1500 existing chips.