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Hi Everyone,
Firstly... long thread
I'm looking to buy my first set of nice chips and could use some help. I took the advice of members here bought several samples that caught my eye, and I'm really glad I did.
For my first go at putting something together, I'd like a Tourney set for 6-16 players, and if I have enough regulars I'd love to add a custom cash set.
The breakdown:
T25 x 160
T100 x 160
T500 x 80
T1K x 140
T5k x 60
And I like this blind schedule: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/blinds-for-a-25-50-tournament.37805/post-698374
The ask is... any advice for a first set? Including breakdown and chip choices/purchasing.
My expectation is that most would advise to buy the "best" set I can afford, or like the most.
I have a pretty flexible budget, but I prefer not spending over $1 a chip until I have a group of regulars (I'm attempting to recruit from the whiskey club haha). The challenge has been... because I bought a small sample of Jack Casino Paulson Chips and they just feel so good...
I'd prefer to buy a new set (or lightly used from a local).
Anyway... here are my thoughts of the samples I received, and hopefully will help some fellow newbies too.
Majestic
They actually sound pretty good when stacking (correct term?), but the tactile feel is very poor. They feel chalky, plasticky, and leave some sort of residue on my hands. I'm actually afraid of my guests touching these chips, eat some potato chips... then keel over. Passing on these.
CPC
Maybe it's a lack of knowledge, but I was actually a little disappointed with the CPCs. Could it because I purchased mold samples? They are quite "pingy" when stacked. Otherwise the designs are beautiful, fit/finish is awesome, and I like the weight. But right now, I can't justify the price for these, unless I go full custom imo.
Tiki Kings and Dia de los Muertos
I quite like these despite the even more plasticky stacking sound. The weight is pretty good, finish is not bad, and I think the designs are pretty fun. Sure they are very cartoony, but they are awesome price-wise, easy to replenish, and if I change my mind they seem easy to resell. My first choice.
Paulson Elite
These chips are very well made, and sound exactly as I'd expect them to. I really like these apart from the white edge marks and the design+colors. They seem like they are reasonable well priced, and again, easy to replenish. I have kinda a hard time getting over the design though, and the fact every single chip has white edges and will be nasty if they get a lot of play.
Jack Casino
Reaaaallly like these - the design, feel, weight, it's got it all. I tried not to like these... but I do. The major downside is I find them pricey and the new sets only seem to have one breakdown. I expect some of the older Paulsons to feel similarly, and I'm starting to see the appeal. I rather not spend $2k for 1k chips, but certainly are nice.
So... any advice for a new chippy?
Firstly... long thread
I'm looking to buy my first set of nice chips and could use some help. I took the advice of members here bought several samples that caught my eye, and I'm really glad I did.
For my first go at putting something together, I'd like a Tourney set for 6-16 players, and if I have enough regulars I'd love to add a custom cash set.
The breakdown:
T25 x 160
T100 x 160
T500 x 80
T1K x 140
T5k x 60
And I like this blind schedule: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/blinds-for-a-25-50-tournament.37805/post-698374
The ask is... any advice for a first set? Including breakdown and chip choices/purchasing.
My expectation is that most would advise to buy the "best" set I can afford, or like the most.
I have a pretty flexible budget, but I prefer not spending over $1 a chip until I have a group of regulars (I'm attempting to recruit from the whiskey club haha). The challenge has been... because I bought a small sample of Jack Casino Paulson Chips and they just feel so good...
I'd prefer to buy a new set (or lightly used from a local).
Anyway... here are my thoughts of the samples I received, and hopefully will help some fellow newbies too.
Majestic
They actually sound pretty good when stacking (correct term?), but the tactile feel is very poor. They feel chalky, plasticky, and leave some sort of residue on my hands. I'm actually afraid of my guests touching these chips, eat some potato chips... then keel over. Passing on these.
CPC
Maybe it's a lack of knowledge, but I was actually a little disappointed with the CPCs. Could it because I purchased mold samples? They are quite "pingy" when stacked. Otherwise the designs are beautiful, fit/finish is awesome, and I like the weight. But right now, I can't justify the price for these, unless I go full custom imo.
Tiki Kings and Dia de los Muertos
I quite like these despite the even more plasticky stacking sound. The weight is pretty good, finish is not bad, and I think the designs are pretty fun. Sure they are very cartoony, but they are awesome price-wise, easy to replenish, and if I change my mind they seem easy to resell. My first choice.
Paulson Elite
These chips are very well made, and sound exactly as I'd expect them to. I really like these apart from the white edge marks and the design+colors. They seem like they are reasonable well priced, and again, easy to replenish. I have kinda a hard time getting over the design though, and the fact every single chip has white edges and will be nasty if they get a lot of play.
Jack Casino
Reaaaallly like these - the design, feel, weight, it's got it all. I tried not to like these... but I do. The major downside is I find them pricey and the new sets only seem to have one breakdown. I expect some of the older Paulsons to feel similarly, and I'm starting to see the appeal. I rather not spend $2k for 1k chips, but certainly are nice.
So... any advice for a new chippy?
