IMO the best poker chips are the ones in my stack scooped in large pots. 

Prison Mike, I hope you didn't steal those. Man that's beautiful
Nope. Only can restamp older hot stamps. No murder or milling.Most say Paulsons. I used to. But after I got my CPC set, my opinion started to change a bit.
So the majority may say Paulsons. But for truly custom clay chips I says CPC. Even though you can murder Paulsons and put stickers on them, to me it's not quite the same. @Josh Kifer Is it possible to hot stamp murdered Paulsons?
Next for "Ceramic" I'd have to say currently BR PRO. I haven't had experience with Tina's yet or any other. Besides samples of Scroll and Nile Club
Next I'd say China clays from @Apache And I may catch heat for this but I've seen a few "Cheaper sluggos" that aren't bad, in fact they're pretty nice. Especially for the price.
I have not had any experience with matsui or Bud Jones or anything like that yet
Thank you. So my opinion on custom clay chips remains the same.Nope. Only can restamp older hot stamps. No murder or milling.
The moment you get your hands on TRK chips, it’s over…. TRK are simply above and beyond Paulson and CPC without a doubt ….
I’m just starting out in the hobby too. From the limited chips that I have seen/played with I really want to start with THC. Just trying to find the right types/price.
What are the best poker chips in your opinion?