MeridianFC
Flush
This is a tough one because they both have their uses but on balance I say your assertion is correct.
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Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
I have 2 of those cases for my limit set (with the cards sections removed to hold 1100 per case).
It is much easier to carry them from the storage shelf to the tables in 1 trip, as opposed to the 2 trips it would take to carry 2 birdcages plus 2 racks.
However, once the chips have been placed on the tables, I pull out racks anyway. 2-3 racks can carry a limit player from one table to the next. The case is useless at that point.
They can be compared for methods of storage. They can be compared for methods of transport. Only one has an in-game use.
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
Apache carries them all plus the racks that can be used on the table, and the cards!
Pardon the ugly foam, switched the chips and haven't plasti-dipped yet. 1200 43 and 50mm chips plus DBs and setups.
BigJackJones
Straight
I do not own chips cool enough for an Apache case yet, but I'm eatin' me spinach.
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
Baaa, had the case before I bought the chips and these are just ceramics. Good luck, enjoy!
As a kid it always bothered me that I had to bring my cards and other things seprate from the chips cause the cheap case didnt have room. In love with the fact that I can store everything I need in here.
Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
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You need to take the foam you plucked out and attach it to the outside of the case. If you drop that it's going to bust whatever it lands on (including pavement)
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
BUT chips are fine! Just hope its not the dog.
Those Apache cases are crazy overkill unless you’re worried about earthquakes - they take up 2-3 times as much space. You had it right the first time. Briefcase style chip cases are just disrespected here on PCF for reasons unknown.
gopherblue
Straight Flush
Slugged chipsets with boobs are worth $1000. 
MeridianFC
Flush
I guess because the concept is solid, but the execution is often poor.
WedgeRock
Royal Flush
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
I think the 2-3 times is over the top hyperbole; can you find a sturdy briefcase type that I can carry by handle holding that many chips + card setups? Especially the larger size chips?
Lot of the briefcases I've felt have crappy handles that I can't trust or weaker structure for that type of weight, and less room for cards/accessories.
Handles and hinges are absolutely not trustworthy on cheap cases. You’re right about that. And if you’re carrying your case on the subway or for a long distance, sure I like your point. Personally I don’t have a problem with carrying a case under my arm or with two hands, because how far are you usually carrying a case?
Oversized chips are a challenge. I think I’ve found a line that’s sturdier, that will accommodate oversized chips and is still a lot smaller than the Apache cases, but I’ll post about that after I’ve had a chance to fill it up.
As far as hyperbole goes, it isn’t. Check some measurements. I posted some here:
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/400-chips-cases.37962/post-2223863
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
I carry/travel with it way too much so that's another sticking point, you're right if its usually hosted at home it shouldn't matter to such a degree.
Oooh I appreciate those measurements, thanks, interesting. I think you're exactly right but I also think that difference comes down as percentage with the bigger cases; I wouldn't use this for 400 chips, good call.
You've got me curious, I won't bug you but I'll measure the 3800 and 4800 when I get home.
I’m a fan of versa birdcages using a 3d printed tray for cards and dealer buttons. 900 chips plus accessories in secure, tight package that travels well.
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
I've seen the birdcages but never the 3d printed tray, Ima hit you up about that, thanks for the ping.
MeridianFC
Flush
I like the look of the Versa cases, as far as regular briefcase styles go, but I've never actually handled one. Also the weird interior alignment triggers me.
ekricket
Royal Flush
Like you go batshit with rage and tear stuff up and start spewing obscenities?
Or are you just saying you just don’t like the interior? It’s ok to use those words.
MeridianFC
Flush
Yes.
binoclard
Pair
Soo… I am in a procrastinating mood this morning, why not try to articulate some nice controversial opinion, and start a healthy debate full of reasonable arguments between gentlemen? 
This one might get me banned. At best branded as an uncultured swine, or at least labelled a blasphemous iconoclast ignorant noob that has no idea what he is talking about. I take the risk. Truth has to be told.
I do not like the THC mold.
There. I said it.
Do not get me wrong, there are countless stunning sets with awesome colours, brilliant spots, fantastic inlays, that I would love to have, could only dream to be able to play with, and drool over every time I browse this forum. I would cherish them, and love them despite their handicap. But I would always have the creeping thought that all these sets could be even better with another mold.
Purely based on look, almost every other mold looks better in my opinion. Diamond-Square, Small Crown, Scroll, Greek Keys, Fleur de lys… Basically almost everything Iisted here would make a THC chip look better.
I can not comprehend why this silly mold (let’s not talk about his bastard cousin…) is so ubiquitous, when there are so many better more interesting options. I only imagine an marketing exec committee brainstorming and deciding that a top hat and a cane would look «classy», when it evokes more the Monopoly mascot that a sophisticated cardroom atmosphere.
Bring out the pitchforks.
This one might get me banned. At best branded as an uncultured swine, or at least labelled a blasphemous iconoclast ignorant noob that has no idea what he is talking about. I take the risk. Truth has to be told.
I do not like the THC mold.
There. I said it.
Do not get me wrong, there are countless stunning sets with awesome colours, brilliant spots, fantastic inlays, that I would love to have, could only dream to be able to play with, and drool over every time I browse this forum. I would cherish them, and love them despite their handicap. But I would always have the creeping thought that all these sets could be even better with another mold.
Purely based on look, almost every other mold looks better in my opinion. Diamond-Square, Small Crown, Scroll, Greek Keys, Fleur de lys… Basically almost everything Iisted here would make a THC chip look better.
I can not comprehend why this silly mold (let’s not talk about his bastard cousin…) is so ubiquitous, when there are so many better more interesting options. I only imagine an marketing exec committee brainstorming and deciding that a top hat and a cane would look «classy», when it evokes more the Monopoly mascot that a sophisticated cardroom atmosphere.
Bring out the pitchforks.
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improviseallday
Flush
I don't think anyone is particularly attached to the shape of the THC mold imprint, just what it represents. They like Paulson chips, and within Paulson, they prefer chips that are less likely to get flea bites.
In an alternate timeline, some Paulson designer from 70 years ago would come up with a Palm Mold and Reverse Palm Mold and those would be the hottest mold today.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
Way to go!Soo… I am in a procrastinating mood this morning, why not try to articulate some nice controversial opinion, and start a healthy debate full of reasonable arguments between gentlemen?
This one might get me banned. At best branded as an uncultured swine, or at least labelled a blasphemous iconoclast ignorant noob that has no idea what he is talking about. I take the risk. Truth has to be told.
I do not like the THC mold.
There. I said it.
Do not get me wrong, there are countless stunning sets with awesome colours, brilliant spots, fantastic inlays, that I would love to have, could only dream to be able to play with, and drool over every time I browse this forum. I would cherish them, and love them despite their handicap. But I would always have the creeping thought that all these sets could be even better with another mold.
Purely based on look, almost every other mold looks better in my opinion. Diamond-Square, Small Crown, Scroll, Greek Keys, Fleur de lys… Basically almost everything Iisted here would make a THC chip look better.
I can not comprehend why this silly mold (let’s not talk about his bastard cousin…) is so ubiquitous, when there are so many better more interesting options. I only imagine an marketing exec committee brainstorming and deciding that a top hat and a cane would look «classy», when it evokes more the Monopoly mascot that a sophisticated cardroom atmosphere.
Bring out the pitchforks.
Love a good honest opinion first thing in the morning.Paulson chips are great, I have a set myself. But if it were about a brand of chips that didn’t easily get flea bitten or were more durable to use, people would choose BCCs or TRKs over Paulson’s.
Especially speaking of Paulson chips made in the last few years, they are light as feathers and softer than a baby’s ass.
Now the pitchforks!
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
Aight, he doesn't like ceramics, he doesn't like THCs, MARONE, if he comes for playing cards I'm gonna have to act.Soo… I am in a procrastinating mood this morning, why not try to articulate some nice controversial opinion, and start a healthy debate full of reasonable arguments between gentlemen?
This one might get me banned. At best branded as an uncultured swine, or at least labelled a blasphemous iconoclast ignorant noob that has no idea what he is talking about. I take the risk. Truth has to be told.
I do not like the THC mold.
There. I said it.
Do not get me wrong, there are countless stunning sets with awesome colours, brilliant spots, fantastic inlays, that I would love to have, could only dream to be able to play with, and drool over every time I browse this forum. I would cherish them, and love them despite their handicap. But I would always have the creeping thought that all these sets could be even better with another mold.
Purely based on look, almost every other mold looks better in my opinion. Diamond-Square, Small Crown, Scroll, Greek Keys, Fleur de lys… Basically almost everything Iisted here would make a THC chip look better.
I can not comprehend why this silly mold (let’s not talk about his bastard cousin…) is so ubiquitous, when there are so many better more interesting options. I only imagine an marketing exec committee brainstorming and deciding that a top hat and a cane would look «classy», when it evokes more the Monopoly mascot that a sophisticated cardroom atmosphere.
Bring out the pitchforks.
I'll agree though, enjoy most of the CPC molds more but I get what THC represents, a quality reliable product.
These sets are great because they contain both $50 and $10,000 denominations. My chipping life is now complete.
I no longer own or play with those, either. Fool me once....
binoclard
Pair
Says who? I think sir that you are mistaken me for perhaps another blasphemous noob
. It is busy tacky felts that I do not like I have nothing against ceramics, I quite like them in fact. (We could argue about the "faux spots", but let's keep that for tomorrow shall we?)
That what bugs me… They have a de facto monopole, they could make their chips with any other mold they have, or could develop, and yet they decide to produce batch after batch after batch of the same. It is branding strategy at this point. And the people see the THC//RHC a bit like the Vuitton pattern. "Ooooh Paulson". Boring.
When I look at the stunningly rich diversity go the mold index linked above, I can not help to think it is half pure marketing and half laziness on their part.
Won't stop me from building/buying a set if/when I can convince myself to sell a kidney though… but it is still a bit sad.
improviseallday
Flush
No quibble here.
Quibble here, and I'm pretending it's tomorrow already!
The best solution to chip counting is solid spots that show on both the face and the edge. It may be skeumorphic, but it's still the best.
NotRealNameNoSir
4 of a Kind
Ah shit, think you're right, my fault. Still excited to show off the busiest felt you've ever seen.Says who? I think sir that you are mistaken me for perhaps another blasphemous noob
I have nothing against ceramics, I quite like them in fact. (We could argue about the "faux spots", but let's keep that for tomorrow shall we?)
binoclard
Pair
Yeah, I know. I am getting schizo on this subject. On one hand, I can not see the point to mimic another manufacturing process artefacts, and simulate variations and inconsistencies just to make them more "like the real deal", especially when one could a contrario embrace the awesome possibilities of the sublimation print. On the other hand… they are often super nice.
improviseallday
Flush
Making them like the real deal is not a primary concern. Function must always come before tradition.Yeah, I know. I am getting schizo on this subject. On one hand, I can not see the point to mimic another manufacturing process artefacts, and simulate variations and inconsistencies just to make them more "like the real deal", especially when one could a contrario embrace the awesome possibilities of the sublimation print. On the other hand… they are often super nice.
But prioritizing being different over function would be a mistake. There simply isn't a better solution than solid spots.
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