Secondaries for a custom "solid" cash set (1 Viewer)

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* if I get secondary ones they will be mixed with the primaries*

I'm thinking of adding some secondaries to my custom Sunset cash set. The denomination that I'm "thinking" about adding secondaries to would be the one dollar chip. I'm not sure what path to take, or how secondaries would even look for solids.

1. Leave the chip color the same, change the sunset

2. Change the chip color and leave the sunset alone

3. Change to a different shade of blue and create a new sunset.

4. leave everything the same, but add in a very simple edge spot (kind of what I'm leaning towards, but I'm sure I haven't thought this all the way through).

5. ??????????

I'm not sure about any of the options to be honest. Its just what I can currently think of. This might never happen. Might happen next month. Just figured I'd get some food for thought from the geniuses here at PCF.

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I like #3 reminds me off flamingo 1s over the years. Some solid some spotted same base color

I was thinking the same thing. #3 and #4 of the spotted chips. Just needed some input as to whether that would look horrible with mixing solids and simple edge spot patterns.
 
also I'm open to other suggestions that anyone might have other than what I mocked up.
 
Considering that your set is solids, I think you really only have a few options that make sense (and would look decent), depending on how you plan on using the secondary chips.

If you plan on mixing them with the current $1 chips, then I think you are sorta locked into the same color, but not necessarily the same inlay. Adding a spot would work for most sets, but I don't think it works with solids at all..... the only exception being the 1/2-pie (which I like a lot). It's sorta like two solids in one. In fact, going with a 1/2-pie makes it much easier to create a third chip using just the other color as a solid..... but only if you plan on mixing them all.

If your plan is to totally replace the existing $1s, then a few more options open up -- completely different color and/or inlay, etc. But I'd never add spots to just one chip in the middle of the lineup.
 
From a continuity stand point having a chip in the middle of the set having a spot while the rest are solids doesn't make sense to me. If it was the highest denomination it would make more sense.

But it is your set, so do what makes you happy!
 
Considering that your set is solids, I think you really only have a few options that make sense (and would look decent), depending on how you plan on using the secondary chips.

If you plan on mixing them with the current $1 chips, then I think you are sorta locked into the same color, but not necessarily the same inlay. Adding a spot would work for most sets, but I don't think it works with solids at all..... the only exception being the 1/2-pie (which I like a lot). It's sorta like two solids in one. In fact, going with a 1/2-pie makes it much easier to create a third chip using just the other color as a solid..... but only if you plan on mixing them all.

If your plan is to totally replace the existing $1s, then a few more options open up -- completely different color and/or inlay, etc. But I'd never add spots to just one chip in the middle of the lineup.

Thank you for the response. They would be mixed in with the current ones. I would never replace these ones. It is easily my favorite chip of the bunch.

I'll add it to the OP that I plan on mixing the primary with the secondary ones.

Thanks again.

B
 
From a continuity stand point having a chip in the middle of the set having a spot while the rest are solids doesn't make sense to me. If it was the highest denomination it would make more sense.

But it is your set, so do what makes you happy!

Of course, I absolutely will do what makes me happy. However, I appreciate and respect the creativity that this forum provides by having numerous different custom chip designers. Before any decision is made I wanted to hear others opinions. I'm sure there is a lot that I hadn't even thought of.

Thanks.
 
I think that the chip would need to remain solid and the same color - but change up the inlay. There is something beautiful about a solid set. Just my $.02

Solids are easily my favorite. "If" I'm going to add on to them I wanted to at least discuss mixing it up somewhat.
 
Solids are easily my favorite. "If" I'm going to add on to them I wanted to at least discuss mixing it up somewhat.
And you should! If this were my set - I'd go with the same blue color and add either a different sunset, or I'd add text to commemorate something. Like when casino's celebrate a big event or anniversary. Whatever direction you decide to go - I'm sure they'll be sweet! (y) :thumbsup:
 
I agree with Dave here.

I LOVE the half-pie option as is with those colors. I would use the same inlay but maybe slide the image down slightly so the horizon matches with the line of the change of colors. So the chip colors would be the reverse of the inlay colors.

Light blue of ocean - retro blue chip color
Dark blue of sky - imperial blue chip color
 
I think that the chip would need to remain solid and the same color - but change up the inlay. There is something beautiful about a solid set. Just my $.02

^^^^^ This., for all the reasons mentioned previously ITT.

By the way, this would be more of a second issue, comparable to when casinos issue limited edition chips with different inlays.. Secondaries are typically used instead of the primaries because the primaries have been compromised.
 
^^^^^ This., for all the reasons mentioned previously ITT.

By the way, this would be more of a second issue, comparable to when casinos issue limited edition chips with different inlays.. Secondaries are typically used instead of the primaries because the primaries have been compromised.

That makes sense. The only thing I know about primary/secondary chips is what I have read on these forums.

I'd also like to hear from a few guys that have actually played with the set. @ChaosRock @ThePunk and @mike32 . Hell, and the guys that played at the Windy City Meet Up.
 
Personally I wouldn't change the color. I like the idea of a single 218 spot (#3 above) but only if you will eventually do something similar on the other denoms. Just changing the inlay is an option but ultimately you will probably be the only one who really notices the difference during play.
 
Personally I wouldn't change the color. I like the idea of a single 218 spot (#3 above) but only if you will eventually do something similar on the other denoms. Just changing the inlay is an option but ultimately you will probably be the only one who really notices the difference during play.

Eventually I'll probably roll with "second issue" chips on at least a few of the other denominations.
 
Eventually I'll probably roll with "second issue" chips on at least a few of the other denominations.
In that case I like a single 218 (DGpeacock and lavender would look good on the $1 :) Don't remember your breakdown but I would probably keep the amount of commemoratives at maybe 10-15% of the total.
 
Half pie would be my choice. One spotted chip might clash but not a half pie. I'd also recommend customizing the inlay a bit, maybe with another family theme similar to how you put your grandson's name on the 25. That'd be up to you but maybe wife's initials etc. This is YOUR set and you ain't never gonna sell it (right????) :p.
 
Half pie would be my choice. One spotted chip might clash but not a half pie. I'd also recommend customizing the inlay a bit, maybe with another family theme similar to how you put your grandson's name on the 25. That'd be up to you but maybe wife's initials etc. This is YOUR set and you ain't never gonna sell it (right????) :p.

That's the plan lol..........
 
Maybe I'm just not seeing the motivation for secondaries, but I'd just add on with more of the exact same color and inlay.

I personally couldn't handle using spotted $1s with all other denoms being solids. If you want to get spotted chips for all other denoms, I'd say wait until you are ready to do them all at once.
 
Maybe I'm just not seeing the motivation for secondaries, but I'd just add on with more of the exact same color and inlay.

I personally couldn't handle using spotted $1s with all other denoms being solids. If you want to get spotted chips for all other denoms, I'd say wait until you are ready to do them all at once.

I don't have a specific reason other than I want to. I thought if I'm adding more ones then why not gather the opinions of the forum members on maybe mixing it up and going with a second issue/secondary type chip.

Thanks for your response.
 
I don't have a specific reason other than I want to. I thought if I'm adding more ones then why not gather the opinions of the forum members on maybe mixing it up and going with a second issue/secondary type chip.

Thanks for your response.

I'm a big fan of using a theme on multiple sets obviously. I think it would be fun to modify the artwork and do an all new spotted set.
 
Billy, I'm with Jack on this one... Unless you have a very specific reason you want to add different chips (even slightly different) to the set, I would just add the same chips and call it an add-on. As Mike mentioned above, what you could do is add a little commemorative text to the $1 chips, like you did with the $25s...

I'd be specially hesitant adding different design chips to the $1s since that's my favorite chip of the Sunsets, as you well know... ;)

Now, if just ordering an add-on (with or without the comm.) is not an option you want to entertain, then my next option would be keeping the same inlay, keeping the same base color and add either a 1D18 or 1D14 Light Blue and Peacock.

For me, personally, changing base color (or even ½ pie) or changing the inlay would be out of question, that inlay is perfect for that chip man and I don't see the point of adding another dominant color...
 
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I agree with Dave here.

I LOVE the half-pie option as is with those colors. I would use the same inlay but maybe slide the image down slightly so the horizon matches with the line of the change of colors. So the chip colors would be the reverse of the inlay colors.

Light blue of ocean - retro blue chip color
Dark blue of sky - imperial blue chip color


This was the idea that first came to my mind -- 1/2 pie with horizon matching change of color, assuming that's something CPC can do
No thoughts as to actual colors
 
Billy, I'm with Jack on this one... Unless you have a very specific reason you want to add different chips (even slightly different) to the set, I would just add the same chips and call it an add-on. As Mike mentioned above, what you could do is to add a little commemorative text to the $1 chips, like you did with the $25s...

I'd be specially hesitant in adding different design chips to the $1s since that's my favorite chip of the Sunsets, as you well know... ;)

Now, if just ordering an add-on (with or without the comm.) is not an option you want to entertain, then my next option would be keeping the same inlay, keeping the same base color and add either a 1D18 or 1D14 Light Blue and Peacock.

For me, personally, changing base color (or even ½ pie) or changing the inlay would be out of question, that inlay is perfect for that chip man and I don't see the point of adding another dominant color...

Thank you for the compliment.
 
In that case I like a single 218 (DGpeacock and lavender would look good on the $1 :) Don't remember your breakdown but I would probably keep the amount of commemoratives at maybe 10-15% of the total.

Actually if I do this I'll be almost doubling my ones
 

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