Progression - when does it happen? (56 Viewers)

[Damo]

When do entry level chips cease to suffice?
When do you progress from Tinas etc?
When does it become acceptable to part with more money?
A year ago I started out with zero chips. I now have over 6000.
Could someone warn me about what’s headed my way? Should my wallet be concerned?

 

[suchj0sh]

Depends on how much discretionary income you have.

 

[Machine]

As your speeding down the dark tunnel you'll come up for air when you need to, it can be different for everyone.

Sounds like you're progressing from value to quality, you'll get there doesn't worry.

 

[TripleRangeMerger]

It's only a problem when you start seriously considering edge spot progression. Until then it's just a charming hobby.

 

[detroitdad]

Good question. It can start early or later within the set. It can encompass the entire lineup. Or, you can forgo it completely. Basically, do whatever makes you happy.

The most important suggestion that I can give you. Take your time and enjoy the journey!

 

[Damo]

A year ago I didn’t ever see me involved in a discussion about edge spots.

 

[dpeks13]

If you're here, it's already too late

 

[inca911]

When your resolve, stubbornness, and sanity all weaken enough. Also when bank bags, coffee cups, and meetup clothing become second nature accessories.

 

[detroitdad]

When your resolve, stubbornness, and sanity all weaken enough. Also when bank bags, coffee cups, and meetup clothing become second nature accessories.

Truth

 

[Damo]

Is it reversible????

 

[detroitdad]

Is it reversible????

We have a comedian in the house!

 

[Damo]

If you're here, it's already too late

I never thought of that. It kinda just crept up on me

 

[detroitdad]

Thread '"Current" Chipset Collection' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/current-chipset-collection.37603/

Here is 27 pages of different chipsets that I have owned custom and non custom over the last 20 years.

 

[Damo]

Oh god, I’m doomed!

 

[RadicusScout]

I never thought of that. It kinda just crept up on me

 

[detroitdad]

Oh god, I’m doomed!

 

[GamingWithChips]

Ya, I haven’t even bought my Tina chips yet as an upgrade to my metal slugs and I’m already debating if it’s a terrible idea to withdraw some investments for a small set of Rancho Agaves…

 

[Damo]

It’s comforting to know that there are many other victims out there.

 

[Fingerz]

When do entry level chips cease to suffice?
When do you progress from Tinas etc?
When does it become acceptable to part with more money?
A year ago I started out with zero chips. I now have over 6000.
Could someone warn me about what’s headed my way? Should my wallet be concerned?

I mentioned to my wife that you had 6000 chips. She replied saying that you had a good start! It’s an evolving hobby .

 

[Lil Tuna]

Ask yourself this……….
Does every dollar I spend require a positive monetary return on investment?

If it does, you should avoid chipping and poker from this moment on.
If it does not………….sit back and enjoy your journey.

It’s really that simple.

 

[RofoPoker]

I feel you man. I just got my first set of custom Tina’s as a tournament set and they turned out so well I’m already weighing designing and buying a cash set. I’ve never once run a cash game in my house, mind you, but I just want the chips. You know, just in case a random group of cash players shows up at my door looking for a game.

And yes, I have about 4000 chips myself, including an old set of Nexgen Las Vegas 8000’s that I hang on to strictly for nostalgia. They haven’t seen play in years.

(Before anyone asks, no I don’t have any orange Nexgen 8000s. But if I found some for the right price, I can’t say I wouldn’t think about it. Just to complete a set that does nothing but sit in a case. I have issues.)

 

[Damo]

I mentioned to my wife that you had 6000 chips. She replied saying that you had a good start! It’s an evolving hobby .

Your wife is on board? I daren’t tell mine!

Ask yourself this……….
Does every dollar I spend require a positive monetary return on investment?

If it does, you should avoid chipping and poker from this moment on.
If it does not………….sit back and enjoy your journey.

It’s really that simple.

Monetary return? Is that code for open the cupboard door and drool?

I feel you man. I just got my first set of custom Tina’s as a tournament set and they turned out so well I’m already weighing designing and buying a cash set. I’ve never once run a cash game in my house, mind you, but I just want the chips. You know, just in case a random group of cash players shows up at my door looking for a game.

And yes, I have about 4000 chips myself, including an old set of Nexgen Las Vegas 8000’s that I hang on to strictly for nostalgia. They haven’t seen play in years.

(Before anyone asks, no I don’t have any orange Nexgen 8000s. But if I found some for the right price, I can’t say I wouldn’t think about it. Just to complete a set that does nothing but sit in a case. I have issues.)

You know what? I avoid cash chips like the plague because tourneys are all we do, but that’s a great idea. Wanderers looking for a house hosting a cash game. That opens things up!

 

[detroitdad]

I feel you man. I just got my first set of custom Tina’s as a tournament set and they turned out so well I’m already weighing designing and buying a cash set. I’ve never once run a cash game in my house, mind you, but I just want the chips. You know, just in case a random group of cash players shows up at my door looking for a game.

And yes, I have about 4000 chips myself, including an old set of Nexgen Las Vegas 8000’s that I hang on to strictly for nostalgia. They haven’t seen play in years.

(Before anyone asks, no I don’t have any orange Nexgen 8000s. But if I found some for the right price, I can’t say I wouldn’t think about it. Just to complete a set that does nothing but sit in a case. I have issues.)

Most of us can relate to this post. I'm contemplating buying @Frank tourney set. Am amazing, classic clay set. I haven't hosted a tourney in about 15 years

 

[Lil Tuna]

Monetary return? Is that code for open the cupboard door and drool?

Actually it’s just a shot at folks who don’t know how to have fun.
Hang around long enough and you’ll understand.

But I like your interpretation.

 

[Fingerz]

Your wife is on board? I daren’t tell mine!

She doesn’t give me any hassles over it. I consider myself very lucky!

 

[Damo]

Indeed you are. She’s a keeper!

 

[RadicusScout]

I’ve never once run a cash game in my house, mind you, but I just want the chips.

This is the most PCF thing I've read in a long time.

 

[suchj0sh]

This is the most PCF thing I've read in a long time.

Right? I host like 6 times a year max, have 6 cash sets…. Wait….. I guess that’s right.

 

[Cratty]

I’ve been thinking a lot lately on where my end is.

My set progression so far (as far as I can recall offhand - think this is it):

1. Plastic - Dice Chips [Storage]
2. Plastic - Casino Royale [Storage]
3. Plastic - Showdown [Storage]
4. Tina - Dunes of Arrakis [Mostly Sold]
5. Tina - Mr. Burns Casino [Mostly Sold]
6. Tina - Cratty House Poker 43mm [Storage]
7. Tina - Nuka Casino [Sold]
8. Tina - Musky Jacks V1 [Sold]
9. CPC - Rounders [Sold]
10. Tina - Poker Turtles [Sold]
11. Tina - Tangiers
12. Tina - Jesters Court [Gave Away]
13. RHC - Hard Rockfords
14. CPC - Jolly Rogers
15. CPC - Casino Royale Vintage
16. CPC - Jungle Apes
17. THC - Luckys [Sold]

In Process/TBD:

1. Musky Jacks V2
2. Cali Color set (TBD)

In retrospect, I don’t think I’d do anything differently, each set I did helped me learn more about what I want for the next.

Overall endgame for me will likely be 5 cash sets and 1 Tournament (arbitrary limit, but feels right). I also told the wife any new set means another goes… so I think I’m pretty close to being locked down now, because selling a set at this point feels like losing a loved one. Ha

 

[Damo]

Based on this I’ve a long way to go.