You mean there's more than Dice and metal slug chips?!?! (2 Viewers)

[BDub]

First of all, amazing community here. It has a great feel to it. Thank you to those that contribute to that.

I knew I had to register when I read a post on here that said something along the lines of, "most people only know about dice chips and metal slug chips, we were all there at one point".

I just learned about metal slug chips a few weeks ago, and I play with dice chips. So, this was much too close to home.

I have played and hosted home tournaments for many years, and never really stepped up my game. No pun intended.

I ordered samples of some metal slug chips. I am not terribly impressed, but they are slightly nicer than the dice chips we've used for years. They have pretty bad flashing from the mold that gives them a cheap feel. For that alone, I don't think I'd go with them even at .18/ea.

I've lurked and searched on here a bit. Killer advice and info all around.

There are many varying opinions on what to get for a starter tournament set. It seems many are suggesting ceramic/card molds vs china clay like Majestics.

How do the opinions fall today?

 

[allforcharity]

Hello and welcome!

Opinions haven't really changed. Price certainly has.

 

[BDub]

Hello and welcome!

Opinions haven't really changed. Price certainly has.

Thank you!

How has pricing changed? It seems that the Majestics are about %50 more expensive than the current group buy for the card mold/ceramics.

Being new here I don't have a price history; you are saying prices have gone up?

Suggestion stands that it would be wise to pull the trigger on the group buy that closes on the 15th?

 

[Beakertwang]

Welcome!

You won’t hear this around here much, but I’ll recommend certain sluggos from discountpokershop.com. Monaco, Lucky Horseshoe, and Outlaws seem to get fair reviews from people who have them. I had a Monaco tourney set, and really liked them, although I wasn’t crazy about the weight. They weren’t terribly slippery, stacked well, and didn’t have the rough edges that you’ve experienced.

That said, there’s a whole world of fantastic chips available to you. Enjoy the hunt!

(And get samples)

 

[allforcharity]

Suggestion stands that it would be wise to pull the trigger on the group buy that closes on the 15th?

I generally don't advise purchasing a large set of chips that you have not handled.

 

[BDub]

I generally don't advise purchasing a large set of chips that you have not handled.

If there's any consistent message here, it's to get samples first.

And something about hotdogs.

 

[FDLmold]

If there's any consistent message here, it's to get samples first.

And something about hotdogs.

hotdog ROLLERS

 

[MrBoosh]

Howdy and welcome to the group!!!!

 

[DLManiac]

There will be lots of cards mold group buys in the future I’m sure which should give you plenty of time to get samples first.

 

[Tonysquander]

Welcome to PCF!

You mean there's more than Dice and metal slug chips?!?!​

No, there are not. Turn around, leave and don’t look back. Your bank account will be forever grateful!

 

[Mongoose]

Welcome aboard. Take your time , enjoy!

 

[SeanGecko]

Welcome to the party, pal

 

[cpac54]

@BDub today: wait, there’s more than just dice chips out there?

@BDub 12 months from now:

 

[Eriks]

hotdog ROLLERS

And that it’s a sandwich, or was it…?

 

[Eriks]

 

[chipsandcookies]

Hi and welcome to the forum.... Do yourself a big favor . It will upgrade your game by soooo much
Get a barrel/20 of ...... crisp, sharp and still chalky Paulson THC (Tophat and cane) chips, with very sharp edges, vivid colors like Hot Pink, bright Orange or a nice white with glamorous edge spots. Play around with them, shuffle them, deal a hand or two, and see how they feel...

Search for RPC Canary Yellow $5

or check this link
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/chipdb/categories/fantasy-sets.3/

I have spent a lot of Money buying stuff that was so so.
Started with Dice chips, sold these for next to nothing,
then I got cheap metal slug chips, sold those.
After that I got some china Clay (not saying these are bad chips, but they didn't do it for me)
Then I went in the ceramics direction.... didn't like the feel of those, but thats my personal preference ...sold everything
and then I got some Paulson THC....wow....

...and even if you don`t want to go Paulson, then I think you will always be able to sell them here

Good Luck Sir !
and may your wallet take minor damage

 

[Mr Winberg]

@BDub today: wait, there’s more than just dice chips out there?

@BDub 12 months from now:
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[BDub]

hotdog ROLLERS

I can already see my cholesterol numbers growing. The question is do I go for the full cart or just a roller?

 

[BDub]

Welcome to PCF!

You mean there's more than Dice and metal slug chips?!?!​

No, there are not. Turn around, leave and don’t look back. Your bank account will be forever grateful!

Best advice so far.

@BDub today: wait, there’s more than just dice chips out there?

@BDub 12 months from now:
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That will mean my home game has reached new levels of popularity. Maybe not a bad thing.

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I can already tell. Maybe this was a mistake.

I already have several expensive hobbies, and I've been an avid MTG player/collector since '93. Maybe my wife will be happy to support this hobby if I drop another.

Hi and welcome to the forum.... Do yourself a big favor . It will upgrade your game by soooo much
Get a barrel/20 of ...... crisp, sharp and still chalky Paulson THC (Tophat and cane) chips, with very sharp edges, vivid colors like Hot Pink, bright Orange or a nice white with glamorous edge spots. Play around with them, shuffle them, deal a hand or two, and see how they feel...

Search for RPC Canary Yellow $5

or check this link
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/chipdb/categories/fantasy-sets.3/

I have spent a lot of Money buying stuff that was so so.
Started with Dice chips, sold these for next to nothing,
then I got cheap metal slug chips, sold those.
After that I got some china Clay (not saying these are bad chips, but they didn't do it for me)
Then I went in the ceramics direction.... didn't like the feel of those, but thats my personal preference ...sold everything
and then I got some Paulson THC....wow....

...and even if you don`t want to go Paulson, then I think you will always be able to sell them here

Good Luck Sir !
and may your wallet take minor damage

One thing I'm still not clear on... can you buy new THC chips? Generic chips that aren't a casino replica? I have seen a few of what I think are called WorldTHC of which I would like to get a barrel. I haven't found a store that has them new in stock. Do I understand correctly that Paulsons was bought by CDI and they canged the chip style?

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My wife already understands this meme because of how much I've talked about chips the last few days. hahahaha. This is not good.

 

[BDub]

Edit:
Paulsons and BCC are owned by *GPI(not CDI)? I am getting the feeling they do not sell to the public. Hence everything being group buy or second market. I need to simmer and do some research.

 

[Silver_Fiend]

Edit:
Paulsons and BCC are owned by *GPI(not CDI)? I am getting the feeling they do not sell to the public. Hence everything being group buy or second market. I need to simmer and do some research.

No, they do not. Unless its a BOAT chip deal. Just stick with buying the casino used chips.

 

[Beakertwang]

That will mean my home game has reached new levels of popularity. Maybe not a bad thing.

Fair warning: most people in your game will not care one lick about Paulsons, CPC, Matsui, etc. If you get slugged plastics with denominated stickers, they will be impressed. Some may think you're dumb for spending 50¢/chip or more on poker chips, let alone $3 per, or god forbid $5. They would be more drawn to a nice table and chairs, a hot dog roller, and stocked drink fridge. The nice chips are for you.

One thing I'm still not clear on... can you buy new THC chips? Generic chips that aren't a casino replica? I have seen a few of what I think are called WorldTHC of which I would like to get a barrel. I haven't found a store that has them new in stock. Do I understand correctly that Paulsons was bought by CDI and they canged the chip style?

My wife already understands this meme because of how much I've talked about chips the last few days. hahahaha. This is not good.

CDI is Casino de Isthmus, the fictional casino from James Bond movies. Paulson and Blue Chip Company (BCC) have made CDI sets. Gaming Partners International own Paulson and Bud Jones brands, and somewhere about 10 years ago, stopped selling to the home market. Some people have managed to get some sets made through various methods. As far as I know, GPI has stopped using the cards pip mold (like on WTHC) and the Paulson Chips mold. They still make some THC's, but most of their casino chips seem to be on the RHC mold. Here's a quick primer on the difference. THC are generally preferred around here, but it's a matter of taste.

 

[raynmanas]

One thing I'm still not clear on... can you buy new THC chips?

no - paulson/GPI only sells to establishments with gaming licenses now. so every THC chip out there is pre-owned, with the rare exceptions of those who found a way to skirt the system (search here for NAGB or "not a group buy" if you want to go down that rabbit hole).

 

[BDub]

hotdog ROLLERS

I'm buying into this Hotdog roller situation. Has anyone tried doing Lil smokies on one?

 

[BDub]

I've also taken all the advice and ordered samples from CPC, Apache, and Discount. I'm way too excited to get these.

Edit: I'll work my way up to Paulsons.

 

[BottomPair7]

Hello and welcome to PCF! I would also echo samples. Might I suggest @BR Pro Poker for an option to look into. They have great customer service and a wonderful product.

 

[BGinGA]

As far as I know, GPI has stopped using the cards pip mold (like on WTHC) and the Paulson Chips mold. They still make some THC's, but most of their casino chips seem to be on the RHC mold.

They still use the PAULSON CHIPS mold for various promotional and sample items.

 

[BDub]

Hello and welcome to PCF! I would also echo samples. Might I suggest @BR Pro Poker for an option to look into. They have great customer service and a wonderful product.

Thank you! Done. Those look like some decent ceramics. Now I know what people mean when they say the DDLM chips.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Thank you! Done. Those look like some decent ceramics. Now I know what people mean when they say the DDLM chips.

Good luck, brother. I'll second BRpropoker, ceramics are looked down on by some members (to each their own, just stating common knowledge) but most of our players are blown away by anything past dice chips lol. DDLM are a fantastic option, especially semi-custom, picking and choosing what colors/denominations you want on each.


Community is pretty split on cards mold, these are cheap ceramic chips from China. Get some samples; they're 1/3 if not 1/8 of the cost of other custom sets and are a solid option for most people, albeit not being the clay casino feel. Personally, I love the idea that I could pick up a cash set that can handle 5cent/10cent all the way through $1/2, +1100 fully custom chips, for the same price as 3 or 4 racks of Paulsons. To each their own. Good luck.

 

[indemans]

Welcome!