CLE vs Cinci Primary Sets (1 Viewer)

[kk405]

I'm new here and looking to purchase my first Paulson set. With recent sales, the CLE and Cinci sets seem to be the obvious choices. I'm looking for a low denomination primary set (low cost Paulson options). I see mixed reviews on condition of the CLE's, and have also seen the discussion around THC vs RHC; which set do you feel is the best option? Is there a third option that might be better in the same price range? CLE's seemed to start cheaper, but if I buy a couple of Cinci's sets at IPO, prices seem comparable. I prefer the CLE graphic, but have frequented the Cinci casino, so I'm really indifferent; just looking for the best quality/deal. Thoughts?

I don't think I will ever buy a set of China Clay chips again, and I have a huge set of them. They don't hold there value like Paulson's will and do.

But the main reason is how the CC chips wear. Several hosts in the area have them, and they are all flaking or chipping too much for my liking. I was thinking the one set was just from heavy use (2 times a month for 4 years or so). But I was recently at another friend's game that barely hosts and big chucks were coming off his Pharoh's! Along with all the tiny flaking and dust I have seen with Dunes set as well.

I have been playing in a 5/10 game for the past 18 months that runs every week. We had 50 games in 2016 alone. The chips used are 14 gram composite Monet Carlos that can be bought at a very low price of $200 for 1000 chips + carrying case. The chips look as brand new today as they did the first day we started using them. If you are looking for value, it can be found in many different places. Paulson chips are not value chips. They are now prized chips collected, used, and admired by collectors, connoisseurs, and those who really care about the nuances of poker chips. Yes, they are expensive as heck. Yes they are likely to cost you a kidney, several fingers, heartache and lots of brain cells, and finding a collection that you like and can afford could be an exercise in futility. But once you get your hands on one, it will be worth it. Not sure how, but a friend with a horse shoe up his you know what happened to have stumbled on a 1000 piece set of Le Paulson Noir for $800, barely 18 months ago. We can all dream, can we not? My first set is probably going to cost me $2,500. Meanwhile, keep searching, empty your pockets and start collecting (or just buy a cheap Monet Carlo set and always wonder...what if)

 

[XBobdog]

In my opinion the quality/ deal factor between the CLE vs Cinn chip is probably pretty close to even. The CLE 1's are a little more "flea bitten"/chipped then I would like but I don't know the condition of the Cinn 1's yet.

The THC mold is a bit nicer/ seems to wear a little better then the RHC mold but that difference is only going to be noticed by a VERY few people. I wouldn't let that push you in either direction. I would pick the set that appeals to you more.

I'm going to buy Cinn 1's to replace my CLE 1's and have a mixed Ohio Horseshoe cash set. I like the Cinn 1 better then the CLE 1.