What are Tina Chips? (19 Viewers)

[Player0ne]

Alright, so I am new to this whole world of poker chips. Can someone explain to me what Tina chips are? I see them reference a bunch on the forum but I can’t quite figure out what they are. Are they a brand? A specific type of chip? Help please?!

 

[jamesjkim]

Everything you're looking for is in the Broken Arrow vendor page ran by @justincarothers. Tina was the name of the sales rep that sold chips. Go to the latest chip group buy thread for options to purchase.

 

[Rockrash]

Everything you're looking for is in the Broken Arrow vendor page ran by @justincarothers. Tina was the name of the sales rep that sold chips. Go to the latest chip group buy thread for options to purchase.

Great advice, and really decent chips. Im a happy owner of a Tangers set, it gets lots of use.

 

[WedgeRock]

Click on the word "Tina" in your post and most of not all of your questions will be answered.

 

[Tonysquander]

They are inexpensive entry level Chinese ceramic chips. Tina is the alleged name of the Chinese manufacturers salesperson on Ali Baba.

 

[Player0ne]

Everything you're looking for is in the Broken Arrow vendor page ran by @justincarothers. Tina was the name of the sales rep that sold chips. Go to the latest chip group buy thread for options to purchase.

Thank you! This was super helpful. Now I just have to stop myself from snap calling an order lol

 

[Deucekies]

Now I just have to stop myself from snap calling an order lol

Or don't.

We're such good influences around here.

 

[Tonysquander]

Thank you! This was super helpful. Now I just have to stop myself from snap calling an order lol

Get samples. Don’t settle.

 

[BNM]

Alright, so I am new to this whole world of poker chips. Can someone explain to me what Tina chips are? I see them reference a bunch on the forum but I can’t quite figure out what they are. Are they a brand? A specific type of chip? Help please?!

Search function in your friend.

 

[Jaxen]

Thank you! This was super helpful. Now I just have to stop myself from snap calling an order lol

Get with me if you want some samples — yes, you want to handle them before jumping in feet first. I got both the hybrid and non-hybrids before I bought and now they're just sitting around. Cover the postage and they're yours.

 

[upNdown]

I don’t know if I’d refer to Tina hybrids as entry level. Here on PCF, that might be fair, because they can be like a gateway drug into the hobby. But realistically, they’re objectively so significantly better thab the dice chips you’d find at Walmart or target, that entry level seems unfair.

 

[GamingWithChips]

Definitely not entry level. You could probably say "enthusiast entry level".

The levels are basically:
- Plastic disks from Walmart ~$0.01/ea
- Dice chips from various stores ~$0.10/ea
- Plastic slug from various stores ~$0.20/ea
- China clay (ie fake clay) from various stores ~$0.50/ea
- Tina ceramic from China ~$0.75/ea
- BR Pro ceramic from USA ~$1/ea
- Real clay chips from Casino's/Classic Poker Chips ~$1-$50K/ea

*prices are rough and rounded up to semi-account for shipping costs (particularly Tina's from china)

 

[Cratty]

I don’t know if I’d refer to Tina hybrids as entry level. Here on PCF, that might be fair, because they can be like a gateway drug into the hobby. But realistically, they’re objectively so significantly better thab the dice chips you’d find at Walmart or target, that entry level seems unfair.

Here's always been my gut on segmentation:

• Mainstream Entry: Dice chips (walmart/amazon special)
• Mainstream Mid-Level: BR Pro, Apache (Metal Slug, Tina hybrids)
• Mainstream High-End: Custom BR Pro, fully customized Tina hybrids
• Luxury Entry: Casino RHCs
• Luxury Mid-Level: Stock CPCs, used THCs
• Luxury High-End: Fantasy Paulsons, fully custom CPCs, vintage/leaded sets
• Ultra-Luxury: Exceptional vintage/leaded casino sets in outstanding condition

 

[GamingWithChips]

Here's always been my gut on segmentation:

• Mainstream Entry: Dice chips (walmart/amazon special)
• Mainstream Mid-Level: BR Pro, Apache (Metal Slug, Tina hybrids)
• Mainstream High-End: Custom BR Pro, fully customized Tina hybrids
• Luxury Entry: Casino RHCs
• Luxury Mid-Level: Stock CPCs, used THCs
• Luxury High-End: Fantasy Paulsons, fully custom CPCs, vintage/leaded sets
• Ultra-Luxury: Exceptional vintage/leaded casino sets in outstanding condition

More detailed list than mine, you're just missing: "God Tier: Enhanced sets with premium fracs"

 

[Tonysquander]

I identify them as entry-level because if you’re on PCF I assume you’re already looking for something beyond dice chips or things you can buy on Amazon or mass market chips. If it makes you feel better, they are PCF entry level.

 

[WedgeRock]

@Player0ne gets first dibs.

Anyone else who wants to know what Tina's feel like, get a 10-chip sample for free, just pay shipping ($9).

30 x SGK (3 designs)
5 x no mold (5 designs)
8 x cards mold (8 designs)
7 x faux mold (7 designs)