2019 Custom Chip Set of the Year - ** BRACKETS ADDED ** (3 Viewers)

[Perthmike]

Any Paulson set, with 70 colors (instead of just 38) and many more edge spot styles to choose from, should be superior to a CPC set, which is why I 'm enjoying this thread basically as a joke.
Understandably, people who had the opportunity (no judgement now) to order Paulsons had also to settle for a generic, uninspired label, in order to be able to re-sell the chips. IMHO, BTP and SB labels are plain horrid.
But those chips could be the basis for a true masterpiece, through relabelling. IMHO again, it would be an utter scandal if the Havanas didn't win this contest.

Sometimes having too many options can be a hindrance. There's plenty of top notch CPC sets that can easily stand toe to toe with the best GB sets.

That being said, plenty of people do automatically get carried away about some sets, simply because they are Paulson, even though they'd be considered a total fail if they were CPC.

This is a fun thread though and I can't wait for the sets to throw down.

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

Any Paulson set, with 70 colors (instead of just 38) and many more edge spot styles to choose from, should be superior to a CPC set, which is why I 'm enjoying this thread basically as a joke.
Understandably, people who had the opportunity (no judgement now) to order Paulsons had also to settle for a generic, uninspired label, in order to be able to re-sell the chips. IMHO, BTP and SB labels are plain horrid.
But those chips could be the basis for a true masterpiece, through relabelling. IMHO again, it would be an utter scandal if the Havanas didn't win this contest.

What's so horrible about the BTPs?

 

[Coyote]

What's so horrible about the BTPs?

The label.

 

[detroitdad]

Sometimes having too many options can be a hindrance. There's plenty of top notch CPC sets that can easily stand toe to toe with the best GB sets.

Like my top three ranked "Sunsets"

I love the circus circus set. The Havanas classy, old school look appeal to me. That will probably be one of my toughest votes. That, and whether to vote for the Parks and Rec set or the Craigs Windy City set

 

[Perthmike]

The label.

I like the btp label the most out of all of them. It's based on a vintage Vegas inlay.

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

The label.

Agree to disagree I guess, I think Toby did an amazing job with them. Keep in mind these sets were also created by PCFers when you criticize them. I've never seen anyone publically criticize anyone's custom CPCs before, although I'm sure there have been some stinkers.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and when people bag on any of the group buy chips (whether they were ones I was in on or not) it always comes across as sour grapes to me.

 

[Hornet]

Keep in mind these sets were also created by PCFers, when you criticize them. I've never seen anyone publically criticize anyone's custom CPCs before, although I'm sure there have been some stickers.

That can’t be right, can it? We’re not allowed to criticize designs? Can’t we have a little fun with this?

As I recall, @Perthmike had an entire thread dedicated to criticizing customs.

 

[Coyote]

I like the btp label the most out of all of them. It's based on a vintage Vegas inlay.

It's good for people to have different tastes.
I guess, likewise, we two wouldn't have to fight over a woman

 

[Coyote]

Agree to disagree

Edit: By the way, I hadn't realized that @Toby had anything to do with their label. At any rate, after the ultimate masterpiece of the Black Cat label, Toby is entitled to do whatever he wants in the rest of his life, and I 'd do my best to get him a seat on the top of Mt Olympus, should he choose to do so

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

im just happy to be here

 

[detroitdad]

I like the btp label the most out of all of them. It's based on a vintage Vegas inlay.

Out of all the non group buy group buys the btp is the best one.

 

[Perthmike]

That can’t be right, can it? We’re not allowed to criticize designs? Can’t we have a little fun with this?

As I recall, @Perthmike had an entire thread dedicated to criticizing customs.

Hahaha I did, and it was quite fun.

 

[Coyote]

im just happy to be here

Only to shrewdly have me repeat my mantra that Cubans are gonna rule the world soon

 

[Poker Zombie]

The problem with BTP and Sunsets is that there are a number of people that own them. That bakes in votes that chips owned by a single owner doesn't have.

Not even into round one, and it's obnoxiously easy to see this as a f***ed up contest.

 

[CraigT78]

Like my top three ranked "Sunsets"

I love the circus circus set. The Havanas classy, old school look appeal to me. That will probably be one of my toughest votes. That, and whether to vote for the Parks and Rec set or the Craigs Windy City set

I don't know Bill - I don't see you drinking out of a Parcs and Recs glass

 

[Perthmike]

The problem with BTP and Sunsets is that there are a number of people that own them. That bakes in votes that chips owned by a single owner doesn't have.

Not even into round one, and it's obnoxiously easy to see this as a f***ed up contest.

Come on now, it's fine. I'm up against the btps and I don't mind. I'm happy to take on all comers lol

It's just a fun little contest.

 

[detroitdad]

Right or wrong...cpcs aren't flipped for 3- 7 times their value. That does change the perception on how things are handled between non group buy group buy chips and cpcs.

 

[CraigT78]

Not even into round one, and it's obnoxiously easy to see this as a f***ed up contest.

Meh, only to those who take themselves too seriously. If one takes the "all in good fun" approach, all should be fine

 

[detroitdad]

I don't know Bill - I don't see you drinking out of a Parcs and Recs glass

fuck a glass...straight from the bottle @mike32

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

The problem with BTP and Sunsets is that there are a number of people that own them. That bakes in votes that chips owned by a single owner doesn't have.

Not even into round one, and it's obnoxiously easy to see this as a f***ed up contest.

Most of the original BTP owners don't post here and there was only 1 original sunset owner. Obviously the new owners really like those chips if they were going to shell out the money they did for the chips, so I think your point isn't really relevant.

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

personally i like both the Sunset and BTP. as my Havana set is based off both chips. but my vote will always be with Motswari. his design is awesome!

 

[DMack]

Out of all the non group buy group buys the btp is the best one.

Totally agree on this. I won't pay the outrageous flipping prices for the NAGB chips, but I would probably consider forking out a little extra for BTPs. They are absolutely incredible. I also loved the Trumans, but I might be biased because I'm such a dog lover.

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

Totally agree on this. I won't pay the outrageous flipping prices for the NAGB chips, but I would probably consider forking out a little extra for BTPs. They are absolutely incredible. I also loved the Trumans, but I might be biased because I'm such a dog lover.

the $25 cash chip. (purple) is by far my favorite design. really well done and the colors just pop in person.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Most of the original BTP owners don't post here and there was only 1 original sunset owner. Obviously the new owners really like those chips if they were going to shell out the money they did for the chips, so I think your point isn't really relevant.

I think that it's absolutely relevant. People shelled out a lot of money for BTP and/or Sunsets because they were mint Paulsons. Shelling out money plus a chance for "validation" is a very short putt in the world of psychology. Like, sitting on the lip of the cup short-putt. You must be in denial to not see that.

I certainly dont want to take anything away from the coolness of the BTP set. It is awesome. A number of sets here are. But if a number of the other sets were widely available (Havana, Motswari, and yes... the Nirvana Lounge) I'd bet they'd get a lot more votes.

They still might not win, but it is extremely easy to see that in past voting contests, chips that were used at meet-ups (and thus, played with by more chippers) have dominated voting. People that spent $5,000 on a set are hardly going to say that the "other" chips are better.

 

[Hornet]

People that spent $5,000 on a set are hardly going to say that the "other" chips are better.

Completely agree. Can I vote for the Tropicanas?

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

my flamingo set isn't complete either..... got plaques in their future too.....

 

[Coyote]

my flamingo set isn't complete either..... got plaques in their future too.....

Do NOT intimidate the Public!

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

I think that it's absolutely relevant. People shelled out a lot of money for BTP and/or Sunsets because they were mint Paulsons. Shelling out money plus a chance for "validation" is a very short putt in the world of psychology. Like, sitting on the lip of the cup short-putt. You must be in denial to not see that.

I certainly dont want to take anything away from the coolness of the BTP set. It is awesome. A number of sets here are. But if a number of the other sets were widely available (Havana, Motswari, and yes... the Nirvana Lounge) I'd bet they'd get a lot more votes.

They still might not win, but it is extremely easy to see that in past voting contests, chips that were used at meet-ups (and thus, played with by more chippers) have dominated voting. People that spent $5,000 on a set are hardly going to say that the "other" chips are better.

People who spend 5k on chips do so because they love the chips, and I really doubt they need anyone to validate their feelings on whether or not it's worth it.

 

[Coyote]

On a lighter note, here's one of nice songs I listened to, while designing the Owls:

 

[Frogzilla]

Where do we vote?