New in Chicago (2 Viewers)

[deadmoney88]

Hey everyone. I just moved (back) to Chicago from California after almost a decade on the west coast. I got involved in a pretty regular game out there, but am looking into playing over here. I'm also considering starting my own game for some of my friends that I know like to play but aren't regular players, which lead me to looking into buying chips, which led me to this fine forum.

I can already tell this is going to be an expensive habit...

 

[Fran]

Welcome to PCF !
Yes, it's expensive, but it's so much fun!

 

[lane_robert_s]

Welcome

 

[WedgeRock]

So are you looking at clay? Or some ceramic or hybrid options? Everyone starts with ceramics/hybrids, some never feel the need to move up to clay.

If you want clay, skip the ceramic/hybrid step and jump right to clay.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.

 

[Tonysquander]

Welcome to PCF!

 

[Just1Better]

Hello and welcome!

 

[digirati]

Welcome to PCF!

 

[allforcharity]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Kid_Eastwood]

Hello and welcome !

 

[Mushmanchuman]

Welcome!

 

[tigasulo]

Welcome. What kind of chips did your games in CA have?

 

[pluto]

Welcome to PCF and back to Chicago!

 

[deadmoney88]

Welcome. What kind of chips did your games in CA have?

They used real clay. The guy that ran the game ended up with a pretty serious poker chip habit. I feel like he would end up with different sets about once per year. I played in that game for probably about 3 years and know we used at least 3 different sets over that time. Two variants for cash games and one for tournaments.

 

[deadmoney88]

So are you looking at clay? Or some ceramic or hybrid options? Everyone starts with ceramics/hybrids, some never feel the need to move up to clay.

If you want clay, skip the ceramic/hybrid step and jump right to clay.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.

I'm leaning towards clay. That's what I played with in California and I enjoyed the feel, but I know ceramics/hybrids are more affordable and I don't know if I'm discerning enough to really notice a huge difference. But my general philosophy with things like this is I should buy the best I can afford instead of buying something cheaper only to feel the need to upgrade later. And I know they'll get use, so I'm not worried about it being a total loss.

 

[indemans]

Welcome!

 

[Winslow2918]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Teach42]

Welcome back, greetings from Skokie!