Casino Quality Clay Chips
June 9th, 2011 at 9:17:09 AM
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Could someone suggest a place to obtain casino quality clay poker chips? I checked Amazon and they has some third party retailers but I'm curious to see if people in this forum have a consensus standout recommended supplier that won't cost an arm and a leg and maybe even allow a little customization.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
June 9th, 2011 at 9:33:28 AM
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If you want real casino quality clay chips you HAVE to buy paulsons, preferably top hat and cane chips. They are around $1 each, which is a lot. But any money spent on any other chips would be a waste of money when you realise they are just not as good. Take a look at homepokertourney.com for all your chips needs, the guy there reviews every chip to destruction.
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10042-woes-black-sheep-game-ii/#post151727
June 9th, 2011 at 10:41:46 AM
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Sidepot is a pretty good Paulson distributor.
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June 9th, 2011 at 10:44:49 AM
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I agree with WoE, that Paulson chips are the best you can get. Unfortunately, The "Top Hat" costs a leg, and the "Cane" costs an arm, so it is actually cheaper to go to your local casino's cage and buy racks of $1 chips. If you are lucky enough to have a few places near you, it is not too difficult to collect different colors.
Less expensive alternatives, include ceramic (.65 cents each) and coin inlaid (.15 cents each). Check out Amercian Gaming Supply for a great selection.
There used to be a few local manufacturers of high quality clay chips, but the poker boom, and online availability of cheap overseas manufacturing of plastic chips with weighted inserts, put their brick and motar stores out of business.
Less expensive alternatives, include ceramic (.65 cents each) and coin inlaid (.15 cents each). Check out Amercian Gaming Supply for a great selection.
There used to be a few local manufacturers of high quality clay chips, but the poker boom, and online availability of cheap overseas manufacturing of plastic chips with weighted inserts, put their brick and motar stores out of business.
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June 9th, 2011 at 5:41:42 PM
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I saw this Denver Poker Shop. Expensive but seems to be the cheapest for the 750 World Tophat and Cane Paulson chip set.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
June 9th, 2011 at 5:46:08 PM
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If you want to customize them then I used Gamblers General Store in Las Vegas and found them to have decent chips at reasonable prices.
June 9th, 2011 at 11:36:16 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerI saw this Denver Poker Shop. Expensive but seems to be the cheapest for the 750 World Tophat and Cane Paulson chip set.
You can do better than that, I think you can get 1000 chips in an acrylic cage for just under £1000 (about $650?)
I will try and find the supplier I used.
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10042-woes-black-sheep-game-ii/#post151727
June 9th, 2011 at 11:43:37 PM
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"Paulsons Chips"
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10042-woes-black-sheep-game-ii/#post151727
June 10th, 2011 at 12:33:45 PM
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if I could get 1,000 pounds Sterling for a mere $650, I'd fly across to pond and see every show on the West End. I might be able to score £650 for$ 1000 though.Quote: WizardofEnglandQuote: s2dbakerI saw this Denver Poker Shop. Expensive but seems to be the cheapest for the 750 World Tophat and Cane Paulson chip set.
You can do better than that, I think you can get 1000 chips in an acrylic cage for just under £1000 (about $650?)
I will try and find the supplier I used.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
July 24th, 2011 at 6:20:17 PM
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What do you guys think would be the best 'quality' set for under $100 for say 500 chips? What about a lesser budget, $50?
I would like to get the quality ones one day when we have more money and space, but after having a few souvenir chips come home with me, I am cringing even thinking about handling the clangy cheapo ones I got in the closet.
The main thing I am worried about is the sound and feel. Design doesnt really matter. thanks in advance.
I would like to get the quality ones one day when we have more money and space, but after having a few souvenir chips come home with me, I am cringing even thinking about handling the clangy cheapo ones I got in the closet.
The main thing I am worried about is the sound and feel. Design doesnt really matter. thanks in advance.
July 24th, 2011 at 7:56:32 PM
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Quote: stinkyWhat do you guys think would be the best 'quality' set for under $100 for say 500 chips? What about a lesser budget, $50?
You can find some really great sets on ebay if you shop around. Just remember that poker chip sets aren't light so expect to pay a bit in shipping. Ebay is a great way to get a unique set for a decent price.
July 24th, 2011 at 9:02:47 PM
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Quote: MarieBicurieYou can find some really great sets on ebay if you shop around. Just remember that poker chip sets aren't light so expect to pay a bit in shipping. Ebay is a great way to get a unique set for a decent price.
Thanks, I have been shopping around for a couple days, learning whats 'good' etc. I have a Prime Amazon account so I am able to get free shipping on certain items. I was just curious if there is any experience with certain budget brands, or a specific set that stood out as a great deal.
I trust the folks here to find the good stuff over the Amazon reviewers who may not know the difference between chip quality.
July 25th, 2011 at 4:27:32 PM
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Just got this Sample Set:
If they work out then I'll go for this:
Whats even better is that I had $6 in ebay bucks so I got the sample for free.
If they work out then I'll go for this:
Whats even better is that I had $6 in ebay bucks so I got the sample for free.
July 25th, 2011 at 4:43:58 PM
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http://www.pokerchipswholesale.com/
Best deal by far !!!! For every budget.
Dont forget the 10 % off !!
Best deal by far !!!! For every budget.
Dont forget the 10 % off !!
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July 25th, 2011 at 4:48:13 PM
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Standard casino chips are almost always 10g. 13.5g is a common weight for injection molded composite chips with metal slugs.
Unless you think regular casino chips are too light, 13.5g is going to be too heavy for you.
I'd do some reading:
http://www.pokerchipreviews.com/
http://www.chiptalk.net/
Unless you think regular casino chips are too light, 13.5g is going to be too heavy for you.
I'd do some reading:
http://www.pokerchipreviews.com/
http://www.chiptalk.net/
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July 25th, 2011 at 5:13:39 PM
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Quote: DonPedrohttp://www.pokerchipswholesale.com/
Best deal by far !!!! For every budget.
Dont forget the 10 % off !!
Thanks, I ordered the King's Casino sample set. I sure am glad I stumbled upon the sample sets, since there isnt a good variety of good reviews on some chips.
July 25th, 2011 at 6:27:16 PM
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I ended up getting the heavy chips from BryBelly. Look this up on Amazon, it's about $50 with shipping which is pretty awesome for Chinese crap:
500 Silver Eagle Poker Chip Set with Free WPT Rule Book. 14 Gram Heavy Weighted Poker Chips.
500 Silver Eagle Poker Chip Set with Free WPT Rule Book. 14 Gram Heavy Weighted Poker Chips.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
July 27th, 2011 at 3:04:55 PM
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Man I got a problem. I ordered a few samples. Then started reading on Chiptalk, and now I feel like the money spent of the samples is wasted, since they seem to prefer the China Clay chips for budget chips. I pretty much found opinions on my samples and generally arent great.
I'll have to convince the wife to allow me a little more $$$ for some Desert Palms or Pharoh's.
I'll have to convince the wife to allow me a little more $$$ for some Desert Palms or Pharoh's.
July 27th, 2011 at 3:35:07 PM
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Quote: stinkyWhat do you guys think would be the best 'quality' set for under $100 for say 500 chips? What about a lesser budget, $50?
I would like to get the quality ones one day when we have more money and space, but after having a few souvenir chips come home with me, I am cringing even thinking about handling the clangy cheapo ones I got in the closet.
The main thing I am worried about is the sound and feel. Design doesnt really matter. thanks in advance.
Go for the heavy ones, even if you're not used to them. You won't regret it, they feel great.
Incidentally, the lightest real casino chips I ever held were the 25c at Crown Casino in Melbourne Australia - they almost float out of your hand!
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