Proper chip storage (1 Viewer)

[jbriod]

Are there any posts on the proper way to store chips?
Dealing with room temp, humidity, storage device.
My main concern is that I have a mix or plastic, China clay, composite chips, ceramics, Paulson casino chips, asm and bcc chips. Wondering if I should place these in racks if only used occasionally (once per month), in storage brief cases, flat on a shelf in stacks or in chip boxes. Location is in a cool basement, low humidity and no direct sunlight as far as UV purposes. Don’t want the nicer clay chips to warp.
Thanks for your opinions and facts!

 

[Denali]

Sounds like there may be a market for "chip humidors" (for lack of a better term) for some of us chip connoisseurs/nuts.

 

[PlaidDragon]

Are there any posts on the proper way to store chips?

Best method.... I think.

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[jbriod]

Best method.... I think.
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I didn’t mention chip security. Just chip storage. Lol
Maybe both go hand in hand.

 

[Denali]

You could do what the casinos do, play the hell out of the chips get them covered in gunk and rack them. The gunk is a preservative as I have found out after cleaning thousands of dirty chips (they come out pretty nicely) -- and they don't seem to warp either.

 

[Klobberer]

Tranquilo, amigo...mine have been in a drawer in a climate controlled room for 15 years with no damage whatsoever. Avoid super damp basements, direct UV/sunlight, desert conditions and natural disasters. Good chips are tough and who gives a crap about cheap ones...

 

[jbriod]

You could do what the casinos do, play the hell out of the chips get them covered in gunk and rack them. The gunk is a preservative as I have found out after cleaning thousands of dirty chips (they come out pretty nicely) -- and they don't seem to warp either.

So casino gunk is a preservative? How much will that cost me? Lol

 

[jbriod]

Tranquilo, amigo...mine have been in a drawer in a climate controlled room for 15 years with no damage whatsoever. Avoid super damp basements, direct UV/sunlight, desert conditions and natural disasters. Good chips are tough and who gives a crap about cheap ones...

How did you place them in a drawer? In racks or laid flat in stacks? Txs

 

[Klobberer]

Some in racks, some in a wood case, some in a carousel and some loose in a cigar box...all paulsons, asm, bcc tmolds and various samples.

 

[Denali]

So casino gunk is a preservative? How much will that cost me? Lol

Maybe we should have Max & Ace make up some "GOT GUNK?" tshirts for us. lol

 

[planetary]

I've had Paulsons in racks and birdcages, resting mostly in closets when not in use, for over 10 years. No problems, AFAICT.

 

[allforcharity]

Safest way to store them is in microgravity. But, err, good luck with that.

 

[jbriod]

Safest way to store them is in microgravity. But, err, good luck with that.

Should I oil them first?

 

[Klobberer]

BCCs definitely need a little oil. Improves feel and makes the colors pop.

 

[jbriod]

BCCs definitely need a little oil. Improves feel and makes the colors pop.

Txs, love the colors but haven’t oiled these yet. I’m sure they’ll be vibrant

 

[Chris La Mantia]

So casino gunk is a preservative? How much will that cost me? Lol

Depends on how well you play.

 

[yoogK]

BCCs definitely need a little oil. Improves feel and makes the colors pop.

I second this. Just a little goes a long way in my experience.

 

[Klobberer]

Chocolate and Blood Red TMolds


Can you tell which are oiled?

 

[Denali]

Chocolate and Blood Red TMolds

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Can you tell which are oiled?

Got any T-molds you want to part with?

 

[jbriod]

Got any T-molds you want to part with?

Technically storing them at someone else’s house is a diff forum.

 

[Klobberer]

Not the colors you're looking for...most of mine are already hot stamped and I have some chocolates and lavenders set aside to stamp for a micro set. HPC has the reds and chocolates, but you already know that.

 

[AceKing]

For lots of protection, a Pelican case isn't a bad idea (I have the 1520, with all the chips in racks - though takes some time to configure the space). Wouldn't think its really needed, but you could put some silica gel packs in the case for a little extra.

 

[minglu812]

I store both my china clay chips and Paulson chips in a wood case with glass lid in my basement. Paulson chips are fine, but china clay chips would faded in color if you do use them much.