Today's package, first impressions.
My latest chip order just came in today, (I own only samples for a total 450+ chips, never bought a single playable set yet).
One of the samples I was very keen to acquire are the china clay Pharaoh's...so I open the box, unwrap the first random pack of chips and...I do not recognize them at first glance from the side, so I turn them facing the inlay and, what? They are the actual Pharaoh's ?! The colours are so dull (except the $1000) compared to the pictures online (and even in my picture they look better than IRL).
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
But honestly, this is why I buy only samples for now. I just started my chip collection like this and I've just avoided getting burned from a possible set I would have hated.
But that's not all from todays' package! There is more to look at. Let's see.
ProGen80, china clays. Sort of ancient greek scroll mould. Ok these look way more vidid than the Pharaoh's, same rubbery smell though. They do not come with inlays (stickers). Colours are better than the Pharaoh's and they cost almost half the price...mmmh, interesting. They feel kinda heavier unfortunately.
But then, the rockstar. Nevada Jacks, finally on my table.
These grew on me over time, until they looked so attractive I had to get samples. And IRL they go beyond my expectations, I adore them. Beside the striking design, they feel so light and shuffle so good. These are a serious candidate for my first playable set. We'll see in the future.
My latest chip order just came in today, (I own only samples for a total 450+ chips, never bought a single playable set yet).
One of the samples I was very keen to acquire are the china clay Pharaoh's...so I open the box, unwrap the first random pack of chips and...I do not recognize them at first glance from the side, so I turn them facing the inlay and, what? They are the actual Pharaoh's ?! The colours are so dull (except the $1000) compared to the pictures online (and even in my picture they look better than IRL).
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
But honestly, this is why I buy only samples for now. I just started my chip collection like this and I've just avoided getting burned from a possible set I would have hated.
But that's not all from todays' package! There is more to look at. Let's see.
ProGen80, china clays. Sort of ancient greek scroll mould. Ok these look way more vidid than the Pharaoh's, same rubbery smell though. They do not come with inlays (stickers). Colours are better than the Pharaoh's and they cost almost half the price...mmmh, interesting. They feel kinda heavier unfortunately.
But then, the rockstar. Nevada Jacks, finally on my table.
These grew on me over time, until they looked so attractive I had to get samples. And IRL they go beyond my expectations, I adore them. Beside the striking design, they feel so light and shuffle so good. These are a serious candidate for my first playable set. We'll see in the future.