Is there a difference between Empire, Tina and Taj Mahal? (1 Viewer)

[3thone]

Hey I’m a little new around here and read that the empire, Taj Mahal and Tina chips all have the same manufacturer. If I’m looking at getting samples should I be getting a sample of each? Especially should I get both a sample of the Taj Mahal and empire?

 

[SteveEH]

Not sure, but if you haven't seen web/Greek mold hybrids most here would recommend considering them:

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...d-cards-mold-textured-no-mold-09-2024.122512/

 

[upNdown]

Yeah the empire and Taj chips sold by Apache are ceramics on the cards mold, almost certainly produced in China by Tina. So in that regard, they’re the same. But the Tina ceramics now come in a few different molds and sizes and as hybrids, so in that regard, they can be different.
But as fast as samples go, Taj and Empire are exactly the same, so you’d only get sample of both if you wanted to see how their colors look in person.

 

[Labrat]

Keep in mind, "Tina" means different manufacturers. If you look at Apache Taj Mahals, you'll notice they're a little different than Broken Arrow's Taj Mahals.

Both are made by..."Tina."

 

[BGinGA]

Keep in mind, "Tina" means different manufacturers. If you look at Apache Taj Mahals, you'll notice they're a little different than Broken Arrow's Taj Mahals.

Both are made by..."Tina."

The molds are different?

 

[Labrat]

The molds are different?

The printing and spots are different.

 

[BGinGA]

The printing and spots are different.

So, most likely the same manufacturer, just different artwork.

 

[Labrat]

The blanks seem different to me. Far-fewer spinners with the ones I got from Justin.

 

[Tomatillo2x]

Hey I’m a little new around here and read that the empire, Taj Mahal and Tina chips all have the same manufacturer. If I’m looking at getting samples should I be getting a sample of each? Especially should I get both a sample of the Taj Mahal and empire?

The Taj Mahal chips look and feel great, best advice I got from this forum is to get samples. Get samples, not too pricy to get both; try apachepoker.com, hope this helps.

 

[NoStinkinBadge]

Keep in mind, "Tina" means different manufacturers. If you look at Apache Taj Mahals, you'll notice they're a little different than Broken Arrow's Taj Mahals.

Both are made by..."Tina."

So Tina is not a specific company but a term for manufacturers of Chinese
Chips

 

[LeLe]

So Tina is not a specific company but a term for manufacturers of Chinese
Chips

You are correct