This is Where We Post Our Favorite TRK $5 Chip(s) (1 Viewer)
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TRK chips have a look and feel that is quite different from Paulson and other chips. The feel of TRKs is very different than most chips--similar to old, pre-lead-ban Paulsons. They have a solid, buttery feel when shuffling and playing with them. Also, for the most part, casino TRKs available in quantity are from the golden age of casinos in Nevada and California...most are from the 50s, 60s and 70s...and are just so cool looking and have history to boot. The inlays and hotstamps just have a very old school look. Part of this is attributable to the "cottage industry" aspect of most chip manufacturing prior to GPI conglomeration of chip manufacturers (seriously--TRK was run as a Mom-n-Pop (ok, just Pop) small manufacturer, and was quirky to say the least, but in a great way). The color palette was limited, but with just stellar colors. The choice of spot patterns was similarly limited, but with great options that have a great mid-century modern aesthetic.
Prices have much to do with the relative rarity of TRKs. Especially in the home market, where TRK used to make custom chips, but few of us obsessives ever had a set made. This is my BIGGEST chip regret.
But a game with them is worth a 1000 words...I will bring a set with me sometime soon when the NYC PCF crowd gets together for a game. But I warn you: once you go TRK, it's hard to go back....
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Seeking Alpha Social Club
4 of a Kind
My favorite $5s, mainly because they are supposed to be $1 chips
Chicken Rob
Full House
These are my favorites, and I love that I get to occasionally play with them.
These I'd never seen before. Pretty nice. Now my second favorite.
Like @gopherblue, my biggest chipping regret is not doing a custom set of TRKs.
Here are a few of mine.. Only have singles of these.
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Back from the dead thread file...
Dwight87
Two Pair
The Cranberry Canary
Pair
I’ve always liked El Morraco’s and New China Clubs.
Klobberer
Full House
I know the Silver Dollar Club is a C&J, but it is one of my favorite $5s. Who has an extra New China Club 4th (Dancing Girl) they could part with to "finish" my NCC set. No hopes of getting the $100...
This may be the coolest chip ever!
Edit: I just noticed “$5 chip” in the title. However, my post will stand, as this $20 is as cool as the four coolest $5 chips combined
Edit: I just noticed “$5 chip” in the title. However, my post will stand, as this $20 is as cool as the four coolest $5 chips combined
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