ASM chips, age is beauty. (1 Viewer)

[BPTDirector]

It has often been discussed, the brass flakes present in ASM/CPC chips. Some have even abstained from purchasing sets because of this. I would state that after 14 years, those brass flakes have faded and are very hard to find in most colors. Only yellow, a long time black sheep among ASM designers, and original white, show some brass flake presence. Green, black, purple, red, chocolate, and orange show no apparent brass unless inspected very, very closely.

So if that’s what’s stopping you from getting the only, 100%, custom compressed clay chips, worry not. Write the check and get on the CPC wagon.

Here’s a photo - can you see the flakes??
To be honest, they were very easily spotted flakes in all chips when new. But they wear like iron so are still in like new condition.

 

[Colquhoun]

I actually like the flakes. Even in some old, well worn chips, it gives them a great texture along the edges, as opposed to worn chips getting too smooth.
Embrace the flakes.

 

[improviseallday]

The flakes are beautiful! It's one of my favorite parts about the CPC chips.

 

[BPTDirector]

I imagine I could bring them back with a little polish but was just pointing out that it should not be a stopping point on getting a set. I’ve loved mine since day 1, flakes and now hidden flakes of sorts.

 

[joker80]

I like the flakes.

 

[upNdown]

I like the flakes.

Right? I'm surprised to hear that people dislike them.

 

[BarrieJ3]

Chipper:
Why do you guys all hate the flakes? Please, please go send CPC thousands and thousands of dollars without worrying, those flakes will go away!

All Other Chippers:
Ummm....we like flakes, they're beautiful, add texture, I don't think people dislike them?

Chipper:
Guys! Just kidding, if you like flakes still go send your money don't worry, you can probably bring back the flakes with just a simple polish!

 

[rowlin]

They’re grrrrrrrrrreeeeeeaaaat!

 

[BPTDirector]

There have been posts that discussed the brass as a deterrent, I have a pretty good memory of things. Whatever …. Excuse me.

 

[rowlin]

I feel like my Frosted Flakes joke fell flat.

Oh, well.

 

[allforcharity]

I feel like my Frosted Flakes joke fell flat.

Oh, well.

You needed a .gif or something

 

[improviseallday]

You needed a .gif or something

 

[BPTDirector]

And a new spot pattern emerges.

 

[MeridianFC]

I feel like my Frosted Flakes joke fell flat.

Oh, well.

I thought it was classic but it almost certainly appeals to folks of a certain age (Gen X represent!)

 

[Darren 555]

The brass flakes (I call it gold dust) are much more noticeable on my hourglass set vs. my horsehead set (particularly on the black). I like the flakes as well.

 

[bigblind]

love my CPC set

 

[PlaidDragon]

It has often been discussed, the brass flakes present in ASM/CPC chips. Some have even abstained from purchasing sets because of this. I would state that after 14 years, those brass flakes have faded and are very hard to find in most colors. Only yellow, a long time black sheep among ASM designers, and original white, show some brass flake presence. Green, black, purple, red, chocolate, and orange show no apparent brass unless inspected very, very closely.

So if that’s what’s stopping you from getting the only, 100%, custom compressed clay chips, worry not. Write the check and get on the CPC wagon.

Here’s a photo - can you see the flakes??
To be honest, they were very easily spotted flakes in all chips when new. But they wear like iron so are still in like new condition.

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Wow... the edges on H-mold look really sharp!

Sort of makes me want to get a set on that mold.

 

[Machine]

What are these cards?!!?!?! @Darren 555 - can we get a better pic of the box and backs?

 

[Darren 555]

What are these cards?!!?!?! @Darren 555 - can we get a better pic of the box and backs?

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Those are Wounded Warrior project cards that I picked up at Walgreens I think some years ago. I’m retired from the Army and was in Afghanistan 07 to 08. So they are probably from around 2009. You can probably still get some though. I’ll try to post a pic later

 

[Kensco]

I feel like my Frosted Flakes joke fell flat.

Oh, well.

Had I seen your post on July 12, 2023 I would have laughed as easily & appreciatively then as I did today!

 

[BPTDirector]

Wow... the edges on H-mold look really sharp!

Sort of makes me want to get a set on that mold.

H mold rocks! I love mine and have often wondered why it wasn’t chosen more.

 

[Darren 555]

Those are Wounded Warrior project cards that I picked up at Walgreens I think some years ago. I’m retired from the Army and was in Afghanistan 07 to 08. So they are probably from around 2009. You can probably still get some though. I’ll try to post a pic later

 

[Darren 555]

You can get them on Amazon for $4.95 a pack.