2017 Custom Chip Hall of Fame Voting (2 Viewers)

[72o]

I appreciate the time you guys must have spent setting this up...very nice work. Pretty solid class of nominees and congrats to all for some great sets. I actually changed my votes a few times before submitting.

 

[pltrgyst]

.... Joe DiMaggio, Cy Young, Rogers Hornsby, Yogi Berra, Carl Hubbell, Lefty Grove, Hank Greenberg, Robin Roberts, Whitey Ford, Eddie Mathews, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Harmon Killebrew, Jimmie Foxx, Ferguson Jenkins, Duke Snider, Mel Ott, Tris Speaker, Juan Marichal, Pie Traynor, Dizzy Dean, Roy Campanella, Bill Dickey and Catfish Hunter.

Which one of these is out of place in this list?

(Half credit for saying Killebrew...)

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

Which one of these is out of place in this list?

(Half credit for saying Killebrew...)

Not disagreeing with you, I just copied the list from an article I was reading about Joe DiMaggio not making it on the first ballot. It's actually an interesting read.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/35142804//

 

[BGinGA]

The closeness of the balloting is a result of an outstanding class of nominees combined with a wide range of voter tastes and preferences .... both of which are good things imo.

I suspect it go down to the wire on which three sets make it in this year, and none of the supporters for any nominated set should be disappointed with the results. They are all magnificent.

 

[jbutler]

The closeness of the balloting is a result of an outstanding class of nominees combined with a wide range of voter tastes and preferences .... both of which are good things imo.

I suspect it go down to the wire on which three sets make it in this year, and none of the supporters for any nominated set should be disappointed with the results. They are all magnificent.

I'm honestly floored and grateful that three people voted for the Clermonts. I never expected them even to be nominated for anything just because they're solid hotstamps. Nothing against solid hotstamps - it's just hard to make them stand out from the pack in any way. Obviously all credit is to J5 and monkeydog who had all creative control over everything but the color choices.

 

[Puggy]

Good luck for the nominees and have fun voting

 

[Poker Zombie]

I'm honestly floored and grateful that three people voted for the Clermonts. I never expected them even to be nominated for anything just because they're solid hotstamps. Nothing against solid hotstamps - it's just hard to make them stand out from the pack in any way. Obviously all credit is to J5 and monkeydog who had all creative control over everything but the color choices.

IMO - the Clermonts are a tribute to a perfectly executed set. No, the colors spots aren't outstanding (given that they're solids) and the inlay is a cheezy hotstamp, but that is what the Clermont is. It's no-frills, yet world famous. While many would say the Clermont labeled chips are nicer, this set isn't about nice - it's about theme. I feel too many get hung up on "Wow, Awesome". These people would have a hall of Fame with only quarterbacks. If you want a HoF with linemen too, you have to look past the stunning play on stellar (and no longer available) colors and look at what the chip really is.

Clermont Lounge Hotstamps is a tribute set.

 

[tigon]

I only just realized the Contreras Landa inlay backgrounds were chili peppers and not stylized guys in suits after seeing the $20 chip. Were there closeups of that set last year?

 

[bivey]

You are not the only one. Last year I thought they were a dreamlike visage of alien invaders when I first saw them. Even though I quickly corrected myself, I still have trouble shaking it from my mind.

 

[p5woody]

Interesting to see how people make their picks. My criteria - If I could pick 3 playable sets with x-number of chips for free which 3 would I choose.

 

[ranger764]

Interesting to see how people make their picks. My criteria - If I could pick 3 playable sets with x-number of chips for free which 3 would I choose.

That's pretty much what I did. Love both of Mark's sets. Had to vote for them

 

[ranger764]

It's tight for that 3rd spot right now. 5 way tie

 

[Mr Tree]

It's going to be close for the last spot.

 

[72o]

It's going to be close for the last spot.

Yeah definitely a nail biter.

Curious as to how the comittee decides on how many sets get inducted per year. Is it a certain percentage based on number of nominees? Because 4 made it to the promised land last year I beleive right?

 

[BGinGA]

As far as I can tell, the only rule is there are no rules. Each year's nominating committee has a lot of leeway to do things as they see fit. Seems to be working fine so far. (y) :thumbsup:

 

[Psypher1000]

Reminds me of how much the BCC loss hurts our creative possibilities.

Over half the nominations this year can't be made any longer either due to BCC going out or the mold not being available. In no way is that making a statement about the job that the committee did - I have no qualms with the nominations. For my preferences, though, it's tough for any ASM/CPC product to compete w/the BCC/TRK sets because of the colors and materials. In fact, my top five on this list are BCC sets, and we don't get to a CPC-reproducible set until #7. That's tough sleddin'.

It will be interesting to see how the voting bares out of the next few days. I'll be very curious to see how the BCC sets fare vs. everyone else.

 

[bivey]

Yeah definitely a nail biter.

Curious as to how the comittee decides on how many sets get inducted per year. Is it a certain percentage based on number of nominees? Because 4 made it to the promised land last year I beleive right?

That's correct, and I won't forget it because CdN was #4. I agree that the committee does an amazing job and it is filled with some of the most knowledgable and seasoned chippers we have on the forum. Wether it be 3 or 4 sets, the nominees are all deserving of the nod.

 

[Mr Tree]

Yeah definitely a nail biter.

Curious as to how the comittee decides on how many sets get inducted per year. Is it a certain percentage based on number of nominees? Because 4 made it to the promised land last year I beleive right?

It's a function of how many nominees we put through. We elect roughly 25% of the nominees. Since we put up 13 this time we went with three. I never wanted to dictate how many nominees we put up. It could lead to us putting up sets we didn't feel measured up to HOF status in order to make a quota.

 

[72o]

Appreciate the answer. It must be tough as hell choosing the number because there are so many deserving sets.

 

[72o]

That's correct, and I won't forget it because CdN was #4. I agree that the committee does an amazing job and it is filled with some of the most knowledgable and seasoned chippers we have on the forum. Wether it be 3 or 4 sets, the nominees are all deserving of the nod.

Oh that's right. Man that just proves how tough last year was if your set was forth. I'd like to think it was my vote that sealed the deal for ya. (y) :thumbsup:

 

[Mr Tree]

I don't know what sets will get through but personally I think next year is going to be nuts.

 

[Mr Tree]

By the way I will need three more committee members next year. If you are interested in doing a two year stint and are a seasoned member please send me a PM. If I don't pick you don't be offended! To some extent I try to avoid members who have sets that are likely to be nominated.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Over half the nominations this year can't be made any longer either due to BCC going out or the mold not being available. In no way is that making a statement about the job that the committee did - I have no qualms with the nominations. For my preferences, though, it's tough for any ASM/CPC product to compete w/the BCC/TRK sets because of the colors and materials. In fact, my top five on this list are BCC sets, and we don't get to a CPC-reproducible set until #7. That's tough sleddin'.

It will be interesting to see how the voting bares out of the next few days. I'll be very curious to see how the BCC sets fare vs. everyone else.

I think this was mentioned very early, when the HoF was still in the inception stages. Separating chips by genera was ultimately shut down. It was decided that the Hof inductees should be determined by a popular vote, rather than a dictation by an elite few. Most chippers want to see the glorious colors inducted, and could care less about era, or meaning. Unfortunately, this means some sets (Casino Antarctica) don't have a chance.

I think this is the correct process. There are measures in place that prevent a set from being renominated every single year until it gets through. If the first few years are a celebration of BCC, so be it. ASM/CPC will have their day, as hopefully ceramics will someday.

 

[Ronoh]

 

[Mr Tree]

I think this was mentioned very early, when the HoF was still in the inception stages. Separating chips by genera was ultimately shut down. It was decided that the Hof inductees should be determined by a popular vote, rather than a dictation by an elite few. Most chippers want to see the glorious colors inducted, and could care less about era, or meaning. Unfortunately, this means some sets (Casino Antarctica) don't have a chance.

I think this is the correct process. There are measures in place that prevent a set from being renominated every single year until it gets through. If the first few years are a celebration of BCC, so be it. ASM/CPC will have their day, as hopefully ceramics will someday.

In all fairness there are already more ASM/CPC sets in the hall than BCC.

 

[Phantom]

I only just realized the Contreras Landa inlay backgrounds were chili peppers and not stylized guys in suits after seeing the $20 chip. Were there closeups of that set last year?

You are not the only one. Last year I thought they were a dreamlike visage of alien invaders when I first saw them. Even though I quickly corrected myself, I still have trouble shaking it from my mind.

Absolutely this. I thought they were people too.

 

[Toby]

Apologies, realized I forgot to add quotes to Contreras Landa. Rectified that now!

 

[slisk250]

I think this was mentioned very early, when the HoF was still in the inception stages. Separating chips by genera was ultimately shut down. It was decided that the Hof inductees should be determined by a popular vote, rather than a dictation by an elite few. Most chippers want to see the glorious colors inducted, and could care less about era, or meaning. Unfortunately, this means some sets (Casino Antarctica) don't have a chance.

I think this is the correct process. There are measures in place that prevent a set from being renominated every single year until it gets through. If the first few years are a celebration of BCC, so be it. ASM/CPC will have their day, as hopefully ceramics will someday.

I would also add that with the great descriptions from the committee, each member has the ability to read and decide for themselves how important era, company, composition are even if they are a noob. Great job by the committee in presenting the sets.

 

[Marius L]

Many great options here, and thanks to the committee for setting this up!

My votes go to toad94 and bcc! Such awesome sets.

 

[Mr Tree]

I would also add that with the great descriptions from the committee, each member has the ability to read and decide for themselves how important era, company, composition are even if they are a noob. Great job by the committee in presenting the sets.

Btw while all committee members deserve thanks I think @Toby gets the committee MVP for the year. A lot of the formatting is his idea and he did extra work in preparing more of the write ups than anyone else.