Thank You PCF & New UK Chippers don't give up! (1 Viewer)

[Tapestry]

Thank you to the PCF and all the members too great numerous to mention.

I have found this forum an amazing source of both information and inspiration. I have read article after articles on subjects as diverse as chip maintenance to game security, which I might add is definitely V different in the UK, where the only thing player are likely carrying is a case of beer. I have mined articles for a better understanding of chip types and history, to the point that while I am no aficionado I do have enough knowledge to be dangerous or at least bore the regulars at my local small stakes pub games.

Without the PCF and the encouragement received from it I would not have moved beyond the dice chips I have used for years. I would have been happy with the 900 Chip Nile Club set that I thought was amazing. The Chipping bug drove me to seek out Paulson’s and scour the UK Sales sites delivering a 500 Chip Nr Mint Lady Luck MO set which was as good as I could have hoped for. The itch continued though and last week I was lucky enough to get hold of a BCC Casino De Isthmus set in pristine condition.

I am posting this to re-assure would be chippers in the UK that there are quality chips out there and to not give up. Yes you might run into other UK based chippers like myself, but you might just get lucky. Personally I’ve got to cut back for a while, in order to avoid divorce proceedings and am only after extensions to my two sets, when I can track them down. (for now anyway)

Thanks again PCF

 

[Tapestry]

Well i said no more but couldnt resist these when i saw them hidden under an eBay description:
"Genuine Casino Poker Chips In Aluminium Case. 10 Gram Clay Chips"
Actually tournament chips from a defunct UK Casino. Not something you see a lot of in the UK. Some more research revealed the Casino had burnt down in 2009. Close examination of the images revealed the CI mark i was hoping for.
Sold to me at a little over $270 including shipping and to my wife as a restoration project. I now have over 1000 quality ceramics to nurture back to full glory. I will be plundering the PCF archives for guidance and look forward to updating you on how it works out.

 

[John Conor]

Wow. That’s a great deal and a nice set. I like the colors and it’s so cool you found something with history from a real casino in the UK. Congrats!

 

[Tapestry]

As we Brits might say
"Well chuffed"
I had noticed 3 different colours/shades on the 25's and on sorting i found different edge markings within the reds and green chips.
I am wondering what i might be able to acheive in restoring some of the fading, Most notably on the lower denomination.
Amish milk? T cut? How aggressive dare i go?
Any direct experience on Chipco colours?

 

[CrazyEddie]

Incredible score! You're going to enjoy those Chipcos.

I am wondering what i might be able to acheive in restoring some of the fading, Most notably on the lower denomination.
Amish milk? T cut? How aggressive dare i go?

I have no idea what Amish Milk or T Cut are, but I'm guessing they're some sort of cleaning products. I don't know that you'll be able to restore any fading that you see. As ceramics wear, their printing fades over time, and that's basically very thin layers of ink and plastic rubbing off and being lost. If the chips are dirty then you can probably clean them very easily with mild soap and water (dish soap works well, I think you lot call it washing-up liquid); you can read some posts here about using an ultrasonic cleaner to clean chips in bulk, but I'm betting it won't be necessary for your ceramic chips.

I wouldn't use anything abrasive on them at all, including any kind of polish. That'll just wear the ink and chip surface further, making the design even more faded. I'd also avoid any chemicals harsher than dish soap for the same reason.

 

[Tapestry]

Thanks for the feedback i am slowly working through the chips one rack at a time. The lower denominations have faded more as to be expected. After a basic clean up with dish soap I have experimented with some of the worst spares and and although not significant i have managed to get some increase in the colour by using the T cut i mentioned. I have two pics of one of these chips before (first)and after (second). The right hand chip in both pics is one of the better ones for reference.
The improvement seems to be holding atm. I will see if that continues before considering it for some of the other most faded.

 

[Easylife]

Your sets are coming along nicely. Got this thread up if you fancy adding some more of your pics to it. Would be a good addition https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/uk-chip-sets.81715/post-1673915

 

[CrazyEddie]

Interesting! I'm glad to see you got an improvement in color by doing some scrubbing. I wouldn't have expected that. Reading up on T-Cut, I guess it makes sense; it sounds like a very fine abrasive polish, and since some of the wear on a ceramic chip is due to very fine scratches, a polishing compound could smooth out the scratches without removing too much of the ink.

Keep us posted with your progress!

 

[Tapestry]

Your sets are coming along nicely. Got this thread up if you fancy adding some more of your pics to it. Would be a good addition https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/uk-chip-sets.81715/post-1673915

Interesting thread some stunning sets there. I will post once i finish this set off and can get some decent photos.

 

[Colquhoun]

I'm one of those that doesn't mind the fading, especially on chips with a great history like that.
Those faded chips have lots of poker "mojo".
Enjoy them!

 

[Tapestry]

I'm one of those that doesn't mind the fading, especially on chips with a great history like that.
Those faded chips have lots of poker "mojo".
Enjoy them!

I agree the history of these chips is a key part of their appeal. I would never want a mint look to the chips. I just want to get them to the best condition some TLC will bring.

 

[Tapestry]

Finally christened the Chipco set last night: