Hello from the Bay Area (2 Viewers)

[augster123]

First of all, wow! I had no idea such an community of casino chip aficionados existed. I've always loved the look, feel and sound of chips and consider myself more of an admirer than a collector... but you all may change my mind. Whether they are custom made or come from a gaming room, every chip tells a story and I think that's pretty cool.

Right now I'm in information collecting mode - trying to learn what the words mean (I won't ask who TINA is) and the state of the hobby. If there are any especially helpful threads, let me know, otherwise I'll keep searching/browsing.

As for my own journey, I've only ever bought one set of chips (photo below). This must have been 20 years ago when buying from sketchy internet vendors was even more sketchy. I don't know much about them, but like how they are simple and clean. Sadly I'm missing one black and one green. Maybe they'll turn up in a sofa cushion.

Thanks to all,
-a

 

[Winslow2918]

Welcome to PCF!

 

[RocAFella1]

welcome!

 

[TheRealTeddyKGB]

Welcome from Mountain View!!

 

[Rieguy]

This must have been 20 years ago when buying from sketchy internet vendors was even more sketchy. I don't know much about them, but like how they are simple and clean.

They're "Roman Mold" chips made by ASM or CPC. They are fantastic. There are a small group of people that have been able to make beautiful sets with them, especially more recently with members like @ekricket and @Josh Kifer doing very high quality hot-stamp work on them. Run a search under that mold term I used and you should be able to find out a good deal of information on them (custom chips/sets, pricing, variations, etc). The OG Rounders chips I believe were on this mold as well (unless they were on Flower Mold but I don't think so IIRC).

 

[Fran]

Welcome to the community !

 

[ekricket]

Greetings! I’d be interested in trading for those chips or helping you build out a set, either way.

 

[augster123]

They're "Roman Mold" chips made by ASM or CPC. They are fantastic. There are a small group of people that have been able to make beautiful sets with them, especially more recently with members like @ekricket and @Josh Kifer doing very high quality hot-stamp work on them. Run a search under that mold term I used and you should be able to find out a good deal of information on them (custom chips/sets, pricing, variations, etc). The OG Rounders chips I believe were on this mold as well (unless they were on Flower Mold but I don't think so IIRC).

Oh, sweet. Roman Mold, cool will look it up. Very helpful.

I love the Rounders references around here, too. "Does he look like a man who is beat by Jacks?!?"

 

[ekricket]

Here’s one set of mine, I really could use 40 of those blacks to make it a true STT. I’ve got other racks and barrels (I bought all of spinettis) and can help you work up a set, stamps and all.

 

[allforcharity]

Hello and welcome!

Some folks really like these chips because they are the same chip used in the movie Rounders in the Teddy KGB game, minus the inlays with the bear.

You have blanks so they can be modified to accept a custom label or a metal foil stamp.

These chips aren't being made anymore because the mold cups used in the manufacturing process are worn out, and there's no plans to replace them.

 

[augster123]

Here’s one set of mine, I really could use 40 of those blacks to make it a true STT. I’ve got other racks and barrels (I bought all of spinettis) and can help you work up a set, stamps and all.


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Wow, beautiful examples. The purple $500s are especially striking.

I'm not looking to trade/sell any away at this point, but who knows if I get bitten by the bug and need to make room, I'll certainly let you know. Best of luck on the search (and I can see how the thrill of the hunt works on these older chips)!

-a

 

[augster123]

Hello and welcome!

Some folks really like these chips because they are the same chip used in the movie Rounders in the Teddy KGB game, minus the inlays with the bear.

You have blanks so they can be modified to accept a custom label or a metal foil stamp.

These chips aren't being made anymore because the mold cups used in the manufacturing process are worn out, and there's no plans to replace them.

Appreciate the background. I hadn't made the connection to TeddyKGB's place.

I'm a huge Ian Fleming/James Bond fan, as well (cool profile photo!). Casino Royale is obviously the one that comes to mind in the gambling setting, but my favorite was always the scene from Moonraker at M's club "Blades." This is when 007 discovers Hugo Drax cheats at bridge. (literally just did a search for Blades Poker Chip and of course there's an entry here, you guys have outdone yourselves).

 

[Just1Better]

Hello and welcome!!

 

[Sway]

Welcome!

 

[allforcharity]

Appreciate the background. I hadn't made the connection to TeddyKGB's place.

I'm a huge Ian Fleming/James Bond fan, as well (cool profile photo!). Casino Royale is obviously the one that comes to mind in the gambling setting, but my favorite was always the scene from Moonraker at M's club "Blades." This is when 007 discovers Hugo Drax cheats at bridge. (literally just did a search for Blades Poker Chip and of course there's an entry here, you guys have outdone yourselves).

There have also been several Casino Royale customs done over the years, and the CDI line of fantasy chips (3 types!) are always popular.

 

[merkong]

Welcome to PCF. What kept you?