First new set in 20 years (1 Viewer)

[emunster18]

Here's my first set since early college. Originally had the cheapest set I could buy at Walmart. Wish I had discovered better chips a long time ago...

 

[EverGreenGSO]

Very Nice Very solid choice! Some might say classic!

I remember a friend getting these as his signup bonus for an online poker site lolol

 

[emunster18]

I have played a ton of casino games with varying chips, but these are my first interactions with ceramics. I ordered a bunch of samples from a website, and liked these the best. Most of the others were heavier and had a cheap look or feel.

 

[BPTDirector]

Here is what you did right. You got what you liked the most, not what someone else told you to get after getting samples. Good job.

 

[emunster18]

Here is what you did right. You got what you liked the most, not what someone else told you to get after getting samples. Good job.

Welp, now that I have found this community, there are others I want more. I just don't have the $1,000+ to invest in them yet.

Is there a common dislike towards ceramics in this community?

 

[sheikh617]

Welp, now that I have found this community, there are others I want more. I just don't have the $1,000+ to invest in them yet.

Is there a common dislike towards ceramics in this community?

No I'd say ceramics are regarded fairly highly. They aren't Paulsons or other clay quality but they are excellent chips at a very good price. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

 

[extreme517]

That's a beautiful set! Nice choice.

 

[emunster18]

These recently piqued my interest, but seem to be pretty pricey.

 

[PLOdonk]

These recently piqued my interest, but seem to be pretty pricey.

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Maybe look for a set of Diamond Jack's. They're similar, and can be had cheaper than IOC.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/diamond-jack-cash-set-700-chips.118773/

 

[Ben8257]

Here is what you did right. You got what you liked the most, not what someone else told you to get after getting samples. Good job.

Not to mention solid breakdown! Personally would have gone 300 - $5s... but otherwise solid breakdown.

Welp, now that I have found this community, there are others I want more. I just don't have the $1,000+ to invest in them yet.

Is there a common dislike towards ceramics in this community?

You are always going to find clay folks in a chipping community. I like both! I went with the super poker world from the same company and same blanks, but designed by a chipper here

I say you made a fantastic choice with budget in mind! I think the BR Pro blanks are amazing and I prefer them over Chipcos personally.

Welcome to the community and WARNING!! Those chips are considered a gateway drug! Proceed cautiously!! Lol

Fellow Chipper
Ben

 

[emunster18]

Those Mario chips look great! Thanks for the comment on chip breakdown. In fact, I may need to get more 5s. Played a 2 table tournament last week (T5) and felt low on change early in the blinds.

And yes, I already am feeling the gateway drug effect...

 

[allforcharity]

Is there a common dislike towards ceramics in this community?

Not at all, but they should be gotten at a fair price. They certainly let the design juices flow since they have an unprecedented level of customization options.

 

[TheJestyr]

I LOVE my Nevada Jacks! I’ve got a few nice clay sets, but there’s something so fun and nostalgic playing with my NJ’s. They feel great, the art is cool, and I just really enjoy playing with them

 

[BPTDirector]

I have 3 sets of ceramic chips so no disrespect here. You made a solid choice.

 

[Sway]

Friend of mine also had these as part of a sign up bonus somewhere, always liked them. Good choice!

 

[emunster18]

Not at all, but they should be gotten at a fair price. They certainly let the design juices flow since they have an unprecedented level of customization options.

What would be considered a fair price? I got mine from American Gaming Supply for $16/roll, so $640ish for the 1,000 so far.

 

[allforcharity]

What would be considered a fair price? I got mine from American Gaming Supply for $16/roll, so $640ish for the 1,000 so far.

In my opinion, you overpaid. China-sourced 'Tina' chips can be gotten for less priced shipped to NA, fully customizable, and available on a variety of new molds. Many here consider them to be of much higher quality, too.

 

[extreme517]

I prefer the Nevada Jacks way more than the Tina chips. Tina chips are trying to be clay chips and they feel cheap. Nevada Jack chips are a proper ceramic chip playing into the strengths of what a ceramic offers.

 

[Colquhoun]

i thought Nevada Jacks were only available from ABC/BRPro? Are there other companies legitimately printing these or are they knock-offs?

 

[emunster18]

i thought Nevada Jacks were only available from ABC/BRPro? Are there other companies legitimately printing these or are they knock-offs?

I'm not sure if they are knock offs or not. Here's the site.

https://www.americangamingsupply.com/nevada-jacks-poker-chips.aspx

 

[springbox]

i thought Nevada Jacks were only available from ABC/BRPro? Are there other companies legitimately printing these or are they knock-offs?

They're also on thepokerstore.com Maybe b2b sales or they've all licensed the artwork from the same person? There are a lot of knock offs in ceramic poker chip production, but I'd be surprised if the larger reputable sites were doing it, seems like a lot of risk.

 

[Fishman]

These recently piqued my interest, but seem to be pretty pricey.

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That's the set from Apache? I keep adding and removing it from my cart.

I'm also new to this. I've been accumulating samples and stalking around the classifieds here. I think both are a great way to get a feel for the field.

 

[emunster18]

They're also on thepokerstore.com Maybe b2b sales or they've all licensed the artwork from the same person? There are a lot of knock offs in ceramic poker chip production, but I'd be surprised if the larger reputable sites were doing it, seems like a lot of risk.

I'll order some from BR and report back. Likely need another rack of 5's.

 

[EverGreenGSO]

I prefer the Nevada Jacks way more than the Tina chips. Tina chips are trying to be clay chips and they feel cheap. Nevada Jack chips are a proper ceramic chip playing into the strengths of what a ceramic offers.

See and I disagree completely! That's why getting samples for yourself is so important

There is no singular correct answer!! It's whatever you like best!!