PGI private cardroom chips (2 Viewers)

[tooth_doc]

Hello all.
I have a set of PGI private cardroom chips. I'm assuming they are China clay because they smell. Here is my situation. I started running a tourney for about 40 guys. This looks like it could turn into a once-a-year deal. My PGI PCR are somewhat old (I have not played in about 10 years) and have taken a beating with these 40 'maniacs' The tourney is a blast. My question is: are these PGIs still made? (to replenish my lost chips). If not, what is a nice set that's comparable? I'm looking at blank Majestics with custom labels or some 8 spot 2T clays at chip lab. I would appreciate your insight and comments.
Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas.
Charlie

 

[BamaT8ter]

Any pics?

 

[BGinGA]

Nope, PGI Private Cardroom chips are not made anymore (and PGI is gone). One of the better china clay lines produced (greek key mold, solid label design with UV-cured adhesive, no recycled materials). Some reports of them starting to crumble with age, however.

Custom-labeled Majestics or Royals would be my suggestion for cc replacements, although a custom or semi-custom set of card mold ceramics from a Tina group buy is probably a better value.

 

[Irish]

I'm curious to see some pics to see how they've held up over the years. I purchased a set as part of the original group buy, used it monthly for about 3 years and ultimately sold it. Really nice design and great chips for the price, agreed with @BGinGA these were some of the best china clays produced. While similar, you'll likely find the Majestics or Royals will be a slight step down, those don't feel quite as nice IMHO.

 

[tooth_doc]

Nope, PGI Private Cardroom chips are not made anymore (and PGI is gone). One of the better china clay lines produced (greek key mold, solid label design with UV-cured adhesive, no recycled materials). Some reports of them starting to crumble with age, however.

Custom-labeled Majestics or Royals would be my suggestion for cc replacements, although a custom or semi-custom set of card mold ceramics from a Tina group buy is probably a better value.

Great info. How does the Tina group buy work? I looked at photos. NICE. I would like to get samples tho. I'm not sold on the ceramics. I love the feel and sound of clay.
Thanks

I'm curious to see some pics to see how they've held up over the years. I purchased a set as part of the original group buy, used it monthly for about 3 years and ultimately sold it. Really nice design and great chips for the price, agreed with @BGinGA these were some of the best china clays produced. While similar, you'll likely find the Majestics or Royals will be a slight step down, those don't feel quite as nice IMHO.

Thanks for the info. I am not sure what is a 'step -up or down'. Im just getting back into the chip game, and it is consuming a lot of my time. 8)

Any pics?

I will try to get some pics loaded this weekend. They are still in very good shape. The hockey team that has been using them is a little rough on them though. This year's tourney saw quite a few 'wounded' chips limp home.

 

[Irish]

Step down = not quite as nice

 

[tooth_doc]

Step down = not quite as nice

How do I know which chips are a step up/down? Is there a 'scale/chart'?

 

[Irish]

How do I know which chips are a step up/down? Is there a 'scale/chart'?

100% just my opinion. There are lots of threads with opinions on various chips and options, pull up a chair and get reading But overall the best way of determining for yourself is to get samples of the chips before you commit to buying a full set. A lot of this is very subjective, what I may like, you may hate.