Why Did Paulson Stop Offering Shaped Inlays? (1 Viewer)

[justsomedude]

I don't think I've found a firm answer on this, and maybe nobody knows. But I'm curious, and just had to ask...

 

[MD Mike]

Did they? I thought we weren’t seeing them in chips of late but if they really stopped even allowing them as an option, it’s likely because it might be expensive to introduce into their assembly line process.

 

[ovo]

shaped inlays were the best looking chips

 

[Trihonda]

I agree with Ovo. Which is why I went with shaped inlays for my latest CPC order...but that added .55/chip. Not cheap.

 

[Shaggy]

Not many thing had their hey-day in the 80’s... but I think Paulson chips did.

 

[AfterTheFact]

Not many thing had their hey-day in the 80’s... but I think Paulson chips did.

How about

 

[Jambine]

I don't think I've found a firm answer on this, and maybe nobody knows. But I'm curious, and just had to ask...

I was not aware. If the have then the reason is probably money

 

[upNdown]

I can only conclude it's because they're assholes who don't want to make good chips.
I know I'm a broken record, but the chips they make today pale in comparison to the chips they made the '80s.
I understand the lead thing. But I don't understand why they couldn't find a better replacement than whatever it is that they're using, that makes their chips weigh 1-2 grams less, and not feel as nice.
The inlays are a mystery. Why AREN'T shaped inlays available - they are much cooler, and since some states require at least faux shaped inlays as a security measure, there's clearly some value to shaped inlays, beyond aesthetics. (Though aesthetics SHOULD be enough - why wouldn't you want to produce the prettiest chips you can?) And hand in hand with this question is, why aren't they producing textured inlays any more? The textured inlays felt like part of the chip - the new inlays they have feel like a sticker.

 

[justsomedude]

But I don't understand why they couldn't find a better replacement than whatever it is that they're using, that makes their chips weigh 1-2 grams less, and not feel as nice.

This is a simple mater of dollars and cents...

When you find an element or compound that is just as dense, and more importantly - just as CHEAP - as lead, you can certainly let the guys at Paulson know. The fellas who whip up the Periodic Table would probably be interested as well.

Don’t get me wrong, there are other options available, but it would make mass production of their chips cost prohibitive. Lead has that rare luxury of being both incredibly abundant and easily obtained/readily available, which makes it super cheap. The whole “health issue” thing is a bit of a bummer.

#thanksalotcalifornia

 

[BSteck]

 

[Thomacetti]

I can only conclude it's because they're assholes who don't want to make good chips.
I know I'm a broken record, but the chips they make today pale in comparison to the chips they made the '80s.
I understand the lead thing. But I don't understand why they couldn't find a better replacement than whatever it is that they're using, that makes their chips weigh 1-2 grams less, and not feel as nice.
The inlays are a mystery. Why AREN'T shaped inlays available - they are much cooler, and since some states require at least faux shaped inlays as a security measure, there's clearly some value to shaped inlays, beyond aesthetics. (Though aesthetics SHOULD be enough - why wouldn't you want to produce the prettiest chips you can?) And hand in hand with this question is, why aren't they producing textured inlays any more? The textured inlays felt like part of the chip - the new inlays they have feel like a sticker.

I think it is indeed a matter of cost
Many casino’s changed to RHC or even cheaper options.
Sure they could still make the same great chips but at a cost that buyers don’t want to pay
Many casino’s dont give a shit about the chips in play, same for 99% of the visitors.
Perspective...we are like trekkies to them

 

[RainmanTrail]

It's a security issue. The newer style labels allow for additional security features.

 

[upNdown]

It's a security issue. The newer style labels allow for additional security features.

What, like the micro dot, or whatever it’s called?
Aren’t there more effective security measures at this point?

 

[Mental Nomad]

I'm not aware of any security feature that can't be included in a shaped inlay.

But offering multiple shapes requires extra equipment and labor and cost. As the process became more automated and large-scale, they may have ditched the "less often used" options, especially whenoving manufacturing. Round inlays will snag and misalign less iften in automation than shaped items, for a more reliable line and lower costs.

I miss them, too.

 

[legend672]

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