Relabeling Blue Chip/BCC Inlaid Chips (1 Viewer)

[btbmason]

I recently purchased a small set of BCC inlaid chips and I was considering possibly relabeling them. I haven't received them yet, but they could come as early as today.

As we all know, BCC had some issues that resulted in oddly shaped inlays on many of their chips. It's evident based on the photos from the seller, and information from another member who has the same chips, that some of the inlays for this set will be misshapen.

Has anyone put a label over a misshapen inlay, and if so how did it turn out?

I'm going to assume it may not be the best option (especially if the owner of the chips has a touch of OCD) but I'd still like to at least explore the idea. With attempting to color match the old inlay it may not look as bad from a distance, but up close it will be evident there's an inlay under the label.

There's always the option for inlay replacement, but removing a misshapen inlay will still result in an oddly shaped "hole" where a label would be applied.

@Gear have you ever printed labels or done inlay replacements on BCC inlaid chips for anyone?

I'm very interested to hear any results or opinions, thanks everyone!

 

[BGinGA]

@Gear have you ever printed labels or done inlay replacements on BCC inlaid chips for anyone?

He's done inlay replacements for me on the TFP mold, turning the GCOP 5 into a 500,000 chip for tourney play. The original inlays were round, and the replacements are perfect.

On flame mold chips with misshapen inlays, I would expect that a full-size label would completely cover any underlying issues. Inlay replacement would likely require milling to look right, however.

 

[btbmason]

On flame mold chips with misshapen inlays, I would expect that a full-size label would completely cover any underlying issues. Inlay replacement would likely require milling to look right, however.

Probably an important fact I missed, but they are flame mold chips. This sounds ideal and leaves me hopeful, but I'll know more once I have the chips in front of me.

I assumed the inlay may be pressed down a little further than the entire recess/space available for inlay, but it didn't occur to me that a full-size label may be able to cover the entire non-molded portion of the chip. I always thought there may be a difference in size/texture there and that a label would need to be the size of the original inlay.

 

[upNdown]

You'll find out for yourself today, but I'm not sure sun mold chips have a deep enough recess to accommodate a label over an inlay.

 

[btbmason]

You'll find out for yourself today, but I'm not sure sun mold chips have a deep enough recess to accommodate a label over an inlay.

These are actually flame mold and not sun mold. I honestly don't know the difference in inlay depth, as I've never owned inlaid chips from either mold.

The below is the only inlaid BCC chip I own, and I very much doubt it would take a label. There's almost no recess despite having an inlay.

Here is the only photo I have until the chips arrive. It does appear there's a recess, but again I can't be sure.

 

[72o]

Dibs on the Mardi Gras quarter.

 

[btbmason]

Dibs on the Mardi Gras quarter.

It's yours if you want it, just PM me your address. It'll be a little while before I send it out, I need to order some smaller bubble mailers.

 

[Meddler2]

Having owned several BCC sets on Flame, TFP, and suits mold, I'm fearful for your project. Removal of inlay will reveal a mishaped recess area. I think you may need to have these milled dependant on your level of OCD.

 

[btbmason]

Having owned several BCC sets on Flame, TFP, and suits mold, I'm fearful for your project. Removal of inlay will reveal a mishaped recess area. I think you may need to have these milled dependant on your level of OCD.

Labeling without inlay removal is preferred, I'd have to be really in love with the chips to consider dropping the money for inlay removal.

That being said the mailman just knocked at the door, so I'll have a better idea shortly

 

[btbmason]

I'm hoping I can label these on the entire size inside of the mold/over the inlay, as there is a larger recess on this than the Mardi Gras chip. It's probably not quite as deep as a Paulson RHC chip though, but I am not near one to compare.

I also have a couple of spare labels I can try out a little bit later.

 

[LabMonkey]

Gear will know for sure, but his thinnest unlaminated label stock should be able to fit that recess without creating a spinner. Size the label to fit the entire recess area and I think you'll be happy with the results.

 

[btbmason]

Cross posting from the other thread because I put it in the wrong one.

1" unlaminated labels from @Gear should work for this set.

They fit the size of the whole inside of the chip and completely cover up the inlay without any trace of a difference in size or shape.

When I label 1 side of each and rub them together, it is the clay that touches and not the label. It has to be pretty close though. They do not spin any differently than when I flip them to the unlabeled side.

It's going to take some patience in applying because the recess is not as deep as a Paulson RHC, so it'll be tougher to make sure the entire label is inside the recessed area.

 

[BGinGA]

I'm hoping I can label these on the entire size inside of the mold/over the inlay, as there is a larger recess on this than the Mardi Gras chip. It's probably not quite as deep as a Paulson RHC chip though, but I am not near one to compare.

I also have a couple of spare labels I can try out a little bit later.

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Yeah, those misshapen inlays would def put me on tilt. Well-named, they are....

 

[Meddler2]

Yeah, those misshapen inlays would def put me on tilt. Well-named, they are....

Yeah they are hideous. Some of the worse I've seen. Looks great with new label though. Thumbs up.

 

[Gear]

Not much to add here! You guys have pretty much nailed it.

Unlaminated labels should be OK on those, and I would recommend against removing the inlays since they're so misshapen in some cases.