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[Teggy]

I am new to the poker Chip world but I am an avid poker player. I have recently been bit hard by the poker chip bug and looking to get involved in the scene. I am very new to this site and community so any help/guidance would be much appreciated. Any suggestions as to best type of chips to look at or try to acquire for a home cash set?

 

[allforcharity]

Welcome, friend! Start with a budget. Then we'll tell you 12 ways to blow it to smithereens.

 

[RichMahogany]

Welcome.

No matter what, make sure that you buy samples first. You never know what type of chip you’ll like until they’re in hand.

 

[DRacula]

Welcome!

Check the classified section, prices will be better than anywhere else online, trust me I’ve looked

Paulson is the gold standard when it comes to poker chips, company used by most casinos to produce their chips so they will be the most readily available and “affordable” for the quality you are getting. Most of the chips you have played with at a casinos were made by them.

There are several other companies that produced or still produce chips (TRK, Bud Jones, Matsui, etc) but price and availability will vary greatly.

Plan on spending $1-2 a chip for a starter set, however you will usually get a price break when you buy in bulk

Good luck!

 

[Jeff]

Welcome to PFC!

 

[SuckoutKing]

I am new to the poker Chip world but I am an avid poker player. I have recently been bit hard by the poker chip bug and looking to get involved in the scene. I am very new to this site and community so any help/guidance would be much appreciated. Any suggestions as to best type of chips to look at or try to acquire for a home cash set?

Welcome. That bug you speak of. There is no known cure. And it may become contagious to other poker lovers!

 

[FlushBlack]

Welcome....enjoy the ride!

 

[Trihonda]

Welcome. There’s definitely a progression in desirability of chips, and of course it’s very subjective

You have your plastic ABS chips (including the dreaded dice chip) most of these are 13-14g and include a metal slug for weight. Cost is anywhere from .02-.15/chip. Some plastic chips are ..ok.. but most move away fro. These fairly quickly in the chipping career.

You have China clay chips (clay-ish chips produced in China that try to mimic better chips). These include Milano’s, Majestics, Pharaohs, CHampionship Poker Series, and more). These typically weigh around 9g. Cost is around $.25-40/chip. Many find these acceptable to play with, and I even still use a large CC Milano set as a traveling tourney set.

Then you have ceramic chips; like GOCC or ABC, and these will run you roughly about $40-80/chip, depending on customization.

Some folks even like Bud Jones, which are essentially high end plastic chips. They fall in here for me. Pricey sometimes. Meh

Then you have actual clay chips, such as Paulson, TRK, BCC, among others. You will spend around $1-4 depending on mold, appearance, condition, desirability, and whether these are in playable quantities. Casino vs fantasy chips is also a factor. Paulson stopped making fantasy home market chips, so this has driven up the prices of Paulsons.

Then there’s one company in the custom chip game. Classic Poker Chips. They used to be ASM (in case you hear them refered to by that). These range in price from $1-4 depending on colors, inlays, molds, and mostly spot patterns. For collection purposes, These typically fall into the desirability behind other clay chips (as they often lose their value as soon as you receive them). Like a new car. Who will pay you more for your set, when they can pay retail and get a new set of their own liking from CPC. If CPC goes out of business, whoa look out. But, for playability, many members actually enjoy and look forward to playing with nice custom sets.

Lastly, attend a meetup near you. There are many around the country. You can see what I’m talking about by clicking the link to the MTTD (below in my signature), these meetups are an amazing time. These are more like Poker themed parties, than hard core poker games. Lots of fun, and you’ll get an opportunity to handle and play with a ton of great high end chips.

Again, welcome.

 

[Kyle]

Welcome

 

[Teggy]

Welcome. There’s definitely a progression in desirability of chips, and of course it’s very subjective

You have your plastic ABS chips (including the dreaded dice chip) most of these are 13-14g and include a metal slug for weight. Cost is anywhere from .02-.15/chip. Some plastic chips are ..ok.. but most move away fro. These fairly quickly in the chipping career.

You have China clay chips (clay-ish chips produced in China that try to mimic better chips). These include Milano’s, Majestics, Pharaohs, CHampionship Poker Series, and more). These typically weigh around 9g. Cost is around $.25-40/chip. Many find these acceptable to play with, and I even still use a large CC Milano set as a traveling tourney set.

Then you have ceramic chips; like GOCC or ABC, and these will run you roughly about $40-80/chip, depending on customization.

Some folks even like Bud Jones, which are essentially high end plastic chips. They fall in here for me. Pricey sometimes. Meh

Then you have actual clay chips, such as Paulson, TRK, BCC, among others. You will spend around $1-4 depending on mold, appearance, condition, desirability, and whether these are in playable quantities. Casino vs fantasy chips is also a factor. Paulson stopped making fantasy home market chips, so this has driven up the prices of Paulsons.

Then there’s one company in the custom chip game. Classic Poker Chips. They used to be ASM (in case you hear them refered to by that). These range in price from $1-4 depending on colors, inlays, molds, and mostly spot patterns. For collection purposes, These typically fall into the desirability behind other clay chips (as they often lose their value as soon as you receive them). Like a new car. Who will pay you more for your set, when they can pay retail and get a new set of their own liking from CPC. If CPC goes out of business, whoa look out. But, for playability, many members actually enjoy and look forward to playing with nice custom sets.

Lastly, attend a meetup near you. There are many around the country. You can see what I’m talking about by clicking the link to the MTTD (below in my signature), these meetups are an amazing time. These are more like Poker themed parties, than hard core poker games. Lots of fun, and you’ll get an opportunity to handle and play with a ton of great high end chips.

Again, welcome.

Hi TirHonda, first off thanks so much for the break down and some chip knowledge. So I am familiar with Paulson chips and then being the best to go for but there are so many different types.

I currently have 1100 ceramic Nevada Jacks which I love and love playing with when hosting large games at my place. However a fellow chiper has some real casino paulsons and I love the way clays feel in addition to my Nevada Jacks so I would really like to acquire a 500-1000 chip cash clay set.

The Horse Shoe casino chips have caught my eye. What are your thoughts on them as far as trying to get lower denominations like 1s/5s/25s/100s?

 

[Teggy]

Welcome!

Check the classified section, prices will be better than anywhere else online, trust me I’ve looked

Paulson is the gold standard when it comes to poker chips, company used by most casinos to produce their chips so they will be the most readily available and “affordable” for the quality you are getting. Most of the chips you have played with at a casinos were made by them.

There are several other companies that produced or still produce chips (TRK, Bud Jones, Matsui, etc) but price and availability will vary greatly.

Plan on spending $1-2 a chip for a starter set, however you will usually get a price break when you buy in bulk

Good luck!

DRcula, thanks so much for the break down and guidance. Both you and TriHonda have already helped me get a better understanding of the chip scene.

I currently have a set of 1100 ceramic Nevada Jacks, which I really love and enjoy playing with. However I'm am really wanting a clay chip set. Authentic casino chips preferred but my budget might not allow me to get nice ones. I am only looking to spend $550-$750 on my first clay set so idk what I can get in this range. Everything seems to be a lot more than this. Any ideas?

Classic Poker Chips seems like they make nice customs clay chips and getting a rounders replica set has crossed my mind. Any idea if this would be a good choice for chip quality/design etc?

 

[Teggy]

Welcome

Thanks Kyle!

Welcome....enjoy the ride!

thanks

 

[Teggy]

Welcome. That bug you speak of. There is no known cure. And it may become contagious to other poker lovers!

Thanks...no it doesn't seem like there is a cure!

 

[DRacula]

DRcula, thanks so much for the break down and guidance. Both you and TriHonda have already helped me get a better understanding of the chip scene.

I currently have a set of 1100 ceramic Nevada Jacks, which I really love and enjoy playing with. However I'm am really wanting a clay chip set. Authentic casino chips preferred but my budget might not allow me to get nice ones. I am only looking to spend $550-$750 on my first clay set so idk what I can get in this range. Everything seems to be a lot more than this. Any ideas?

Classic Poker Chips seems like they make nice customs clay chips and getting a rounders replica set has crossed my mind. Any idea if this would be a good choice for chip quality/design etc?

You can probably parlay your Nevada Jacks to help fund your next set

Be patient and check the classifieds section often, unfortunately the good deals get bought up quick (sometimes in less than an hour)

I’d recommend posting in the classifieds with your budget, and how many chips you are looking to buy. You might be able to get around 500 chips at your budget but you never know.

IMO it’s worth spending the extra cash to get a set you’ll keep for life, you have to look at it as an investment, and the resale value will usually only go up

 

[v1pe]

Hi TirHonda, first off thanks so much for the break down and some chip knowledge. So I am familiar with Paulson chips and then being the best to go for but there are so many different types.

I currently have 1100 ceramic Nevada Jacks which I love and love playing with when hosting large games at my place. However a fellow chiper has some real casino paulsons and I love the way clays feel in addition to my Nevada Jacks so I would really like to acquire a 500-1000 chip cash clay set.

The Horse Shoe casino chips have caught my eye. What are your thoughts on them as far as trying to get lower denominations like 1s/5s/25s/100s?

Horseshoe chips are pretty widely available in 1/5/25/100 denominations. You'll have to use an alternate 25c chip if you play with quarters. Labels from @Gear are typically used

 

[TroyMan]

Welcome.

Great intro from @Trihonda If it doesn't exist, we really should come up with a Welcome to Chipping beginners guide.

There's a ton of information on here. As tempting as it might be to jump right in and buy a set (and feel free to do so), you'll actually save yourself time and money by doing a ton of research first. And buy the best chips you think you can afford, because you'll later realize that you can afford to spend more and the more levels of increasing price/quality you can skip, the better.

Enjoy!

 

[legend672]

Welcome Teggy. Buying chips is like putting money in the bank, except you get to fondle the chips

 

[DRacula]

Welcome Teggy. Buying chips is like putting money in the bank, except you get to fondle the chips

And the interest is probably better

 

[davin]

Welcome to PCF and have fun searching for the perfect chip there are a lot out there

 

[duffman]

Welcome!

 

[Bunzilla]

Welcome

 

[Skeeter]

Welcome!

 

[SWEATER]

Welcome!

 

[Max D]

Welcome

 

[navels]

welcome and https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/newbie-giveway-gcr-sample-set.28500

 

[Dodger]

Welcome. There’s definitely a progression in desirability of chips, and of course it’s very subjective

You have your plastic ABS chips (including the dreaded dice chip) most of these are 13-14g and include a metal slug for weight. Cost is anywhere from .02-.15/chip. Some plastic chips are ..ok.. but most move away fro. These fairly quickly in the chipping career.

You have China clay chips (clay-ish chips produced in China that try to mimic better chips). These include Milano’s, Majestics, Pharaohs, CHampionship Poker Series, and more). These typically weigh around 9g. Cost is around $.25-40/chip. Many find these acceptable to play with, and I even still use a large CC Milano set as a traveling tourney set.

Then you have ceramic chips; like GOCC or ABC, and these will run you roughly about $40-80/chip, depending on customization.

Some folks even like Bud Jones, which are essentially high end plastic chips. They fall in here for me. Pricey sometimes. Meh

Then you have actual clay chips, such as Paulson, TRK, BCC, among others. You will spend around $1-4 depending on mold, appearance, condition, desirability, and whether these are in playable quantities. Casino vs fantasy chips is also a factor. Paulson stopped making fantasy home market chips, so this has driven up the prices of Paulsons.

Then there’s one company in the custom chip game. Classic Poker Chips. They used to be ASM (in case you hear them refered to by that). These range in price from $1-4 depending on colors, inlays, molds, and mostly spot patterns. For collection purposes, These typically fall into the desirability behind other clay chips (as they often lose their value as soon as you receive them). Like a new car. Who will pay you more for your set, when they can pay retail and get a new set of their own liking from CPC. If CPC goes out of business, whoa look out. But, for playability, many members actually enjoy and look forward to playing with nice custom sets.

Lastly, attend a meetup near you. There are many around the country. You can see what I’m talking about by clicking the link to the MTTD (below in my signature), these meetups are an amazing time. These are more like Poker themed parties, than hard core poker games. Lots of fun, and you’ll get an opportunity to handle and play with a ton of great high end chips.

Again, welcome.

I know this thread is a few months old, but this write up by @Trihonda needs to be sticky somewhere for newcomers like me. This is a wealth of knowledge for someone trying to navigate the world of poker chips for the first time.

Glad I found it! Thank you!

 

[Gothryd]

Salutations.