Help me decide on a cash game set please (1 Viewer)

[gperry1109]

Hey All,

First post here I hope I'm posting in the right feed.... BUT I'm upgrading my chips for the first time and looking to find a set for the $30-$60 ($60-$120 re-buy) buy-in home game I run with some buddies. Ideally getting denoms for either a 400 or 500 piece set (composed of 25cent, $1, $5).

Currently stuck between Milanos, Veneratis (ceramic), and the Casino Valentino (ceramic). I've ordered samples for the Milano & Venerati so I'm familiar with the look/feel of both.

Love the weight & feel of the china clay Milanos, but not sure I love the sticker inlays.
I know ceramic chips tend to last forever, but the Venerati feel a little slippery & I like the look of the Casino Valentino too (but am not sure if they feel exactly like Venerati).

I've attached images of all of them... would like some input on if anyone has had any of these sets & how they liked them +opinions on which you'd go with, thanks!

 

[gperry1109]

Chip counts for set of 500 would be:
25 cents - 200
$1 - 200
$5 - 100

Set of 400
25 cents - 150
$1 - 200
$5 - 50

 

[Phoe9x]

What’s your budget? Are you usually playing ~6 people or do you normally get ~9 people at your games?

 

[Phoe9x]

Chip counts for set of 500 would be:
25 cents - 200
$1 - 200
$5 - 100

Set of 400
25 cents - 150
$1 - 200
$5 - 50

For a set of 500, I’d suggest

100/200/200, 100 is plenty of fracs and you’ll need more $5 to cover any bigger nights

 

[gperry1109]

What’s your budget? Are you usually playing ~6 people or do you normally get ~9 people at your games?

Most times number is 6, but every now & then we'll get a game of 8/9... Would like to keep budget around $275

 

[EastCoastCali]

For a set of 500, I’d suggest

100/200/200, 100 is plenty of fracs and you’ll need more $5 to cover any bigger nights

I always feel like I need want more fracs, I prefer 150-200, but if he’s sticking to 500 chip set, I’d tend to agree so you have more bank in your set.

Would like to keep budget around $275

If you’re patient enough, get some tuna customs for that price, whole bunch of predesigned chips or you can customize. Should be close to your budget for that size set.

 

[Phoe9x]

At that price point, Tina chips are pretty good. You can get some samples here https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/samples-web-greek-cards-no-mold.117345/

The next group buy should be starting up soon and you’d get your chips in ~2 months.

Out of the ones you listed, I’d probably go with the Valentino since I like their look more. However you might find the feel of the Tina chips I listed a bit better.

 

[Machine]

Your break down is off, but could you explain your logic? Why a specific chip count of 400 or 500? Where did you get those numbers?

 

[allforcharity]

If you’re patient enough, get some tuna customs

This advice sounds rather fishy to me....

 

[EastCoastCali]

This advice sounds rather fishy to me....

For cod sake, auto correct your krilling me

 

[allforcharity]

For cod sake, auto correct your krilling me

Talking manta-man, avoid the grouper think and just buy chips for the halibut.

 

[4SUMERZ]

Hi & welcome to the forum. This site has elped me tremendously when I was a new member, decidin on numerous aspects of table, cloths, chips, cards etc.

It appears you have an idea of what you want for chips. I had slugs initially until I decided on a set of Tina chips ( no mold) in the Justin monthly group buy. I am very pleased that I went this way. it was $0.29 per chip at that time, the price has increased a bit, but still a great deal. The downside is it takes a few months to get the chips in hand, but I'm glad I waited, I love my Mirage chips.

You didn't mentioned your blinds, but I'm guessing $0.50/$1?

My game has 8 players, $25 buy in and we have $0.25/0.25 blinds so therefore my breakdown for starting stack is:
10 - .25
11 - .50
12 - $1
1 -$5

so for 8 stacks, I have a total of 80 -$0.25 , 88 - $0.50 96 - $1 and 8 - $5

My rebuy chips stack only use 8 - $0.25 13 - $1 and 2 - $5 ($25.00) I have 100 $5 chips for many buys ins only using the $5 if required.

I allow a rebuy of $25 once a stack gets to $6 or less, in between hands.

I know most on here allow the same as the largest stack, but we decided as a group to just do $25 rebuys.
As you can see, we have a very friendly type game. No one wins or looses much in ay of our 4,5 hr sessions.

Good Luck with your game and chip selection.

 

[MikeMcDermott]

The Venerati photo you attached are knockoffs....look like the fakes being sold at The Poker Store. Sidepot BPC is the only place I know of to get the real ones. I'm looking for some OG Venerati that were made prior to 2018.

 

[merkong]

For a set of 500, I’d suggest

100/200/200, 100 is plenty of fracs and you’ll need more $5 to cover any bigger nights

“Frog? Frog is wrong.”

200 fracs (unpopular among purists and legendary vintage members) is the correct number of fracs.

More $5’s? Only a games manager knows if they need to bank a gazillion dollars. Newer games, .25/.25 and even .25/.50 games do not need “more $5’s”

200 fracs
300 Horses
Mixed rack of $5’s (dice plaques if you’re cool) and $25’s (dice plaques if you’re cool)

“Frog? Frog is wrong.”

 

[Phoe9x]

“Frog? Frog is wrong.”

200 fracs (unpopular among purists and legendary vintage members) is the correct number of fracs.

More $5’s? Only a games manager knows if they need to bank a gazillion dollars. Newer games, .25/.25 and even .25/.50 games do not need “more $5’s”

200 fracs
300 Horses
Mixed rack of $5’s (dice plaques if you’re cool) and $25’s (dice plaques if you’re cool)

“Frog? Frog is wrong.”

You’re already over the allotted 500 chip count… so I don’t see what you’re trying to say.

With that few chips you need efficiency, which is 100 fracs.

 

[merkong]

Why 500? They’re looking at very inexpensive chips.

 

[merkong]

You’re already over the allotted 500 chip count… so I don’t see what you’re trying to say.

With that few chips you need efficiency, which is 100 fracs.

Every is entitled to a barrel of fracs.

“We’re living in a society!”

 

[Phoe9x]

Why 500? They’re looking at very inexpensive chips.

Not everyone has a big budget for chips big dog

 

[Phoe9x]

Every is entitled to a barrel of fracs.

“We’re living in a society!”

Sounds like a handout. I earned my barrel of fracs the hard way

 

[merkong]

Sounds like a handout. I earned my barrel of fracs the hard way

lol.

Maybe, I just like to minimize the making of change.

Grubby hands doing it in the pot? Insta-demerit.

 

[merkong]

Not everyone has a big budget for chips big dog

No, no… I am all about mixed sets, bastardized molds, and all the stuff nobody wants.

I have no problem with inexpensive chips (did you see “dice plaques” in a previous post?).

If you’re on a budget and buying reasonably priced chips spend and extra $40 for a rack of something to stretch the set. Thats why we’re frugal on price in the first place.

But “Frog” is not wrong for everyone and I accept that.

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[FearlessFred]

Hi & welcome to the forum. This site has elped me tremendously when I was a new member, decidin on numerous aspects of table, cloths, chips, cards etc.

It appears you have an idea of what you want for chips. I had slugs initially until I decided on a set of Tina chips ( no mold) in the Justin monthly group buy. I am very pleased that I went this way. it was $0.29 per chip at that time, the price has increased a bit, but still a great deal. The downside is it takes a few months to get the chips in hand, but I'm glad I waited, I love my Mirage chips.

You didn't mentioned your blinds, but I'm guessing $0.50/$1?

My game has 8 players, $25 buy in and we have $0.25/0.25 blinds so therefore my breakdown for starting stack is:
10 - .25
11 - .50
12 - $1
1 -$5

so for 8 stacks, I have a total of 80 -$0.25 , 88 - $0.50 96 - $1 and 8 - $5

My rebuy chips stack only use 8 - $0.25 13 - $1 and 2 - $5 ($25.00) I have 100 $5 chips for many buys ins only using the $5 if required.

I allow a rebuy of $25 once a stack gets to $6 or less, in between hands.

I know most on here allow the same as the largest stack, but we decided as a group to just do $25 rebuys.
As you can see, we have a very friendly type game. No one wins or looses much in ay of our 4,5 hr sessions.

Good Luck with your game and chip selection.

I'm afraid I strongly disagree with .25, .50, 1, 5 denoms. Messy and inefficient.

400 Chips:

100x 25c
200 x $1
100x $5

First 5 players get a barrel each of 25c's and 1's for $25, add fives until you get to the desired buyin. Very easy, simple and with a good bank

 

[ekricket]

@lunkalarmer51 contact this guy, he’s looking for valentinos maybe.

 

[lunkalarmer51]

Hey All,

First post here I hope I'm posting in the right feed.... BUT I'm upgrading my chips for the first time and looking to find a set for the $30-$60 ($60-$120 re-buy) buy-in home game I run with some buddies. Ideally getting denoms for either a 400 or 500 piece set (composed of 25cent, $1, $5).

Currently stuck between Milanos, Veneratis (ceramic), and the Casino Valentino (ceramic). I've ordered samples for the Milano & Venerati so I'm familiar with the look/feel of both.

Love the weight & feel of the china clay Milanos, but not sure I love the sticker inlays.
I know ceramic chips tend to last forever, but the Venerati feel a little slippery & I like the look of the Casino Valentino too (but am not sure if they feel exactly like Venerati).

I've attached images of all of them... would like some input on if anyone has had any of these sets & how they liked them +opinions on which you'd go with, thanks!

currently looking to sell my set of 600 valentinos, would you be interested? could send pics and denoms later

 

[lunkalarmer51]

@lunkalarmer51 contact this guy, he’s looking for valentinos maybe.

preesh

 

[4SUMERZ]

I'm afraid I strongly disagree with .25, .50, 1, 5 denoms. Messy and inefficient.

400 Chips:

100x 25c
200 x $1
100x $5

First 5 players get a barrel each of 25c's and 1's for $25, add fives until you get to the desired buyin. Very easy, simple and with a good bank

No issues. We all have opinions. But the 50 cent chips look so good!!

 

[RocAFella1]

Tigers

 

[mr11]

The Venerati photo you attached are knockoffs....look like the fakes being sold at The Poker Store. Sidepot BPC is the only place I know of to get the real ones. I'm looking for some OG Venerati that were made prior to 2018.

I believe the ones from the poker store have denominations on the side and ones from sidepot do not. Newer veneratis from sidepot are much more yellow than pre 2018. In the sample set I had, there were color differences between the non-denomination and denomination chip. Personally, if I’m spending $0.65 a chip for veneratis, I’d want something better