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Joy: An Open Letter from a New PCF Member (2 Viewers)

VMR911

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Hello everyone, after months of watching @Hobbyphilic and @Chris Manzoni 's videos, thinking about the PCF community and loving poker chips from afar… I finally decided to join the PCF community on December 9th, 2021.

I was in denial for a while that I could have this as a hobby, in a way I was judging myself and seeing myself through my perceived projections of others (what would they say?) and this was especially alarming because I am about to become a Dad; Societal pressures and models were becoming more and more seductive, making me feel like my own life and my own joy no longer matter and that I have to “man up” for my wife, child and family. I was not letting myself feel the joy that comes with following what brings you joy (wouldn’t my child and the people who love me want that for me?). And poker chips, as well as poker bring me joy.

With that being said, I want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the following individuals that gave me a warm welcome with open minds and open hearts; They welcomed me with the same joy they feel being here and doing what they love.

Warm Welcome​

These are individuals who went above and beyond to welcome me to PCF and also shared personal insight of their own chipping journey.

@ImCrossland @Pinkdan @BearMetal @philhut @Newtons1st @JRald07 @ChipRocker @CLKin @MoT519
@Gorbash @allforcharity @Jeevansluck @Tommy @FordPickup92 @Ben8257

Great Guides ​

These are individuals who were great beacons of insight, wisdom, and knowledge. They helped me understand a variety of technical aspects of chipping.

@philhut @ImCrossland @Pinkdan @BearMetal @Carnth @Josh Kifer @David Spragg @Gear @casinochipper22 @allforcharity @Jeevansluck @BigSlick4523 @Stibnite @Ben8257 @FordPickup92 @Quad Johnson @fishsaybloop @abby99 @HaRDHouSeiNC @PhillyB @Nanook @Eloe2000

Excellent Sellers​

These are individuals who helped me start on my chipping journey; I had positive interactions and experiences with them. They were compassionate, friendly and fair to me as a first time buyer of many of these items.

@Pinkdan @BigSlick4523 @JRald07 @ChipRocker @CLKin @FestiveKnight @JWC @casinochipper22 @MoT519 @DuffCal @Poker4ever @CDC @Eloe2000 @Jeevansluck

Responsive Support​

These are individuals who I only had a brief moment with and in that time they were quick to respond and answer my questions.

@mike32 @FordPickup92 @Chippy McChiperson @JustDogbert @TheChipRoom @Hunter @Goldfish @Roll Tide Roll @pepelewpewpew @JWJ @Organista1 @Feneck84 @mcguiles @toothpic @Richard Cranium @ArielVer18 @Mushmanchuman @Himewad @chipinla @cvanem @Grimace @doublebooyah85 @Tommy

Special mention: To my wife Sarah, who continues to push me to follow my joy.

I’ve already made good friends in my first week here, and it doesn’t matter how long my chipping journey will be because in such a small time you all have touched my life with joy.

Follow your joy. Use joy as a compass. Here is to PCF! Here is to Joy!

Update (Dec 25,2021): Here is the first lot of chips that mark the start of my chipping journey. Enjoy!
 
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VMR911 said:
Special mention: To my wife Sarah, who continues to push me to follow my joy.
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Welcome to the party! Great post! But this statement doesn’t make sense to me…. Either she’s a unicorn mythical creature OR you simply haven’t reached the quotient of packages arriving on your doorstep to trigger the ”WTF” reaction from your spouse, lol…

a common statement from chip collectors is:

”my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my chips for what i told her I paid for them”…
 
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I want to extend the firm handshake. Our conversations have been very enjoyable and I’m looking forward to watching and helping your journey here.

-Dan
 
Trihonda said:
Welcome to the party! Great post! But this statement doesn’t make sense to me…. Either she’s a unicorn mythical creature OR you simply haven’t reached the quotient of packages arriving on your doorstep to trigger the ”WTF” reaction from your spouse, lol…

a common statement from chip collectors is:

”my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my chips for what i told her I paid for them”…
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I'm grateful to announce... the former. She's a unicorn for sure; She even lets me use her zelle sometimes and often scans our porch for new chips. Maybe she's a bigger chipper than me lol.
Trihonda said:
"my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my chips for what i told her I paid for them”…
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:ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
So happy that I was able to impart some of my very limited wisdom. After nearly 4,000 posts I still kind of feel new here... The one thing to remember is to always ask questions if you have any concerns or doubts. That's what we're all here for. I'm really looking forward to seeing your first set when you finally get it completed! Especially the fracs ;)

BTW, I noticed that @Pinkdan was mentioned in all three sections of your post above. That's because Dan is a rock solid community member! And that's why I've been busting my ass working on the super special secret project for him...

PCF IS all about the community!
 
@BearMetal - Yes exactly and you were one of the people that never made any of my questions seem like a "dumb" question or concerns.

Yes, my first set is slowly but surely coming together. I'll be ready to splash soon :P

I'm glad you noticed about @Pinkdan - He's a kindred spirt and he's been very supportive of my start. @Jeevansluck is another example of this. Super grateful!
 
Damn right! @Jeevansluck was there for me when I first joined to push me over the edge out of my comfort zone to buy my first set of big boy $5 chips. Which quickly became my absolute favorite of all time.

Since then, it's just been an awesome experience to have back and forth with him on the forum. And, again, that's another reason that I reached out to him and made him a whole ton of 3D goodness.
 
Fellowship of the Chip? Nope ... This is the first time hearing of that, but if it doesn't involve a giant eagle delivering poker chips then I don't know what you're possibly doing :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
BearMetal said:
Fellowship of the Chip? Nope ... This is the first time hearing of that, but if it doesn't involve a giant eagle delivering poker chips then I don't know what you're possibly doing
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That's the name of the casino we will use for our NAGB :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
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Fellowship of the Chip? Nope ... This is the first time hearing of that, but if it doesn't involve a giant eagle delivering poker chips then I don't know what you're possibly doing :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
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To me it's more a walk to mordor and mount doom type of feeling. It's just nice to have support along the way.
 
VMR911 said:
To me it's more a walk to mordor and mount doom type of feeling. It's just nice to have support along the way.
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That's fantastic! It is truly difficult to come up with a theme that's fantasy and isn't overly corny... One that truly appeals to the masses and makes those who didn't participate in the GB jelly...

I cannot wait to see what you guys come up with.
 
BearMetal said:
That's fantastic! It is truly difficult to come up with a theme that's fantasy and isn't overly corny... One that truly appeals to the masses and makes those who didn't participate in the GB jelly...

I cannot wait to see what you guys come up with.
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Thank you for the support and encouragement!
 
VMR911 said:
I'm grateful to announce... the former. She's a unicorn for sure; She even lets me use her zelle sometimes and often scans our porch for new chips. Maybe she's a bigger chipper than me lol.

:ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
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Ben book warning Y'all, Yee Bee Warned!!

Ohh man! I love this comment, there is nothing cooler than chipping with a partner, so many people in this hobby are flying Solo when it comes to chips. Some wives play, some even enjoy the chips, a few are even members!

Literally @FordPickup92 and I are coming up on 3 years in this hobby and we absolutely love it, even that is an understatement... pathetic or not it has become our life. To say a day doesn't go by without talking about chips is just silly, often an hour doesn't go by without talking chips! Lol

YES I agree we agree that we are on the extreme end of the spectrum of hoarding, obsessive! As I said yesterday with rising prices and no where near enough supply to.fill the demand of desperate chippers. I just don't see the prices coming back down and this hobby returning to a Blue Collar swap meet for "the good stuff" that being said we decided it was time to pump the breaks, no more sets, just finish up the projects we are already working on! Well that was 4 - 5 sets ago and still buying chips! Plus another almost $300 in cases to hold them! Lol
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We do not have children and really chipping is the only thing we spend money on (often chips before food! Lmao) but if you can keep your wife interested, get her into playing, possibly helping designing custom inlays. If you can keep her intrest, then oh man is this hobby even better as a team!

As mentioned above, chips are absolutely awesome! But the community is just so much more than that! We attended 6 meet ups this year in 6 different states, had some of the best damn times all over the country with a bunch of Chip Nerds! I'm pretty damn proud to call myself one and also to call these great people family now!

My advice here would be to listen to your wife @VMR911 if she is indeed into chipping too, then try not to ruin it by pushing finances to the max with chips. When she starts saying "that's enough for now" try to restrain yourself! It can get ugly and expensive real quick without that voice of reason.

As far as being a Papa and a chipper there are soo many that have faced these dilemmas @Jeevansluck @JMC9389 @Highli99 @Pinkdan are all chippers that come to mind when it comes to being a provider, a good papa, and still completely obsessed with poker chips! Haha

I wish you the Best of Luck moving forward! The joy of chipping and balancing the complications of a happy and healthy Household! Hope the guy in the "red suit" slips a nice minty set of Paulsons under the tree for ya this year!

Happy Holidays and Keep On Chippin!!

Ben
 

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