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OK, thanks! Just got my sample set today and yea, that chip is sweet. The chip I have is also sharp and in awesome condition all things considered.
Can you say anything about what to expect if buying these when it comes to inlay style. The picture shows the shaped hex inlay, but I know there's also (big and small) round inlays, correct? Any idea on the ratio of the different inlays?$2 Lake Elsinore Chips
**Limit 1000 per Household**
$.69/chip
I would assume a mix of all of the above, surprised Jim has separated rhc and thcCan you say anything about what to expect if buying these when it comes to inlay style. The picture shows the shake hex inlay, but I know there's also (big and small) round inlays, correct? Any idea on the ratio of the different inlays?
Oh man, good to know there are multiple versions though. I was considering a limit set of $2s, and that would have been quite a surprise at delivery day.Can you say anything about what to expect if buying these when it comes to inlay style. The picture shows the shake hex inlay, but I know there's also (big and small) round inlays, correct? Any idea on the ratio of the different inlays?
Agreed! I would really hope if there are different inlay designs, that Jim would point these out prior to the sale. Similar to past sales where regular inlays and GO inlays were mixed together.Oh man, good to know there are multiple versions though. I was considering a limit set of $2s, and that would have been quite a surprise at delivery day.
Thanks for asking this question!!
Do any of the chips besides the $1s include both rhc and thc? I'm not at all surprised he split them, and I would certainly hope given the feelings that many here have about rhc that they would all be separated. If I bought several racks of a chip that was shown in the photos as thc, and instead received a bunch of rhc chips, I would be more than a little ticked off. I can't imagine Jim would do that.I would assume a mix of all of the above, surprised Jim has separated rhc and thc
Not sure it's more than two versions. Some pics I found read quick from @casinochipper22 and @Gear shows only two different.Oh man, good to know there are multiple versions though. I was considering a limit set of $2s, and that would have been quite a surprise at delivery day.
Thanks for asking this question!!
Not sure it's more than two versions. Some pics I found read quick from @casinochipper22 and @Gear shows only two different.
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My goodness, those oversized inlays are just so sloppy looking!!
Seems like the oversized inlays indeed are LCV and the hex inlays are SCV.It looks like two versions of the hat and cane , not sure if this has been talked about yet but i just noticed it.
It is pretty horrific IMOMy goodness, those oversized inlays are just so sloppy looking!!
The $1s seem to have it as wellIt is pretty horrific IMO
Uh huh. Never understood this inlay choice. Strictly some security "feature"?The $1s seem to have it as well
Chipguide has listed 3 different $1 chips.The $1s seem to have it as well
I ordered two sample sets, so my sample size is extremely small, but I've made some observations that may be relevant to those considering a purchase. I'll cover my observations per denomination:
$1 THC: The two THC chips I received are extremely worn and weigh 8.4-8.7 grams. The THC chips do not have UV security features, and they have the oversized textured inlays.
$1 RHC: The RHC chips weigh 9.3-9.5 grams, have UV security features, and have smooth inlays.
$2: 9.4-9.5 grams, no UV security features, textured hex inlays.
$3: 8.6-8.8 grams, UV security features, possible (but inconsequential) inlay printing differences, smooth inlays.
$4: 8.9-8.9 grams, UV security features, smooth inlays.
$5: This is where it starts to get interesting. My heavily worn $5 comes in at 9.2 grams, and has no UV security features. My less worn $5 weighs 9.3 grams, and has UV security features. The inlay on the less worn $5 is slightly smaller, with slightly bolder printing. Both have textured inlays.
$10: 9.9-9.9 grams, no UV security features, smooth inlays.
$25: Another interesting one. My heavily worn $25 comes in at 9.7 grams while the less worn chip weights 8.4 grams. The heavily worn chips has no UV security features, while the less worn chip has UV security. The printing on the less worn chip is bolder than the more worn chip. Both have textured inlays.
$100: This one is also interesting. The more worn chip weighs 10.6 grams while the less worn chip weighs 9.3 grams. The more worn chip has a larger inlay, while the less worn chip has bolder printing on the inlay. Neither chip has UV security features. The white clay of the less worn $100 glows somewhat under UV light, while the white clay of the more worn $100 does not. Both have textured inlays.
$500: 9.3-9.5 grams, no UV security features, smooth inlays.
While I am no expert in telling which chips are leaded and which are not, it seems almost certain that there are at least two different orders of the $25 and $100 chips, with the better condition chips weighing noticeably less. The $5 may or may not be in the same boat. My heavily worn $5 is more worn than the $1 chips. When I say heavily worn, I mean parts of the outer ring have worn completely away. This chip probably started life as a heavier chip. For what it's worth, my hotstamped Sahara Dunes $5 is in good condition and weighs 10.4 grams. If I had to guess, the $5, $25, and $100 chips are likely a mix of leaded and unleaded, with the better condition chips tending to be unleaded. $1 THC are probably leaded, while the $1 RHC, $3, $4, $10, and $500 chips are probably unleaded. I’m not sure what to make of the shaped inlay $2.
I should stress that this is an insignificant sample size using a cheap scale, so the data may be inaccurate. If others can corroborate or refute my observations, then we may gain a better understanding of these chips.
Very helpful observations. Thanks!I ordered two sample sets, so my sample size is extremely small, but I've made some observations that may be relevant to those considering a purchase. I'll cover my observations per denomination:
$1 THC: The two THC chips I received are extremely worn and weigh 8.4-8.7 grams. The THC chips do not have UV security features, and they have the oversized textured inlays.
$1 RHC: The RHC chips weigh 9.3-9.5 grams, have UV security features, and have smooth inlays.
$2: 9.4-9.5 grams, no UV security features, textured hex inlays.
$3: 8.6-8.8 grams, UV security features, possible (but inconsequential) inlay printing differences, smooth inlays.
$4: 8.9-8.9 grams, UV security features, smooth inlays.
$5: This is where it starts to get interesting. My heavily worn $5 comes in at 9.2 grams, and has no UV security features. My less worn $5 weighs 9.3 grams, and has UV security features. The inlay on the less worn $5 is slightly smaller, with slightly bolder printing. Both have textured inlays.
$10: 9.9-9.9 grams, no UV security features, smooth inlays.
$25: Another interesting one. My heavily worn $25 comes in at 9.7 grams while the less worn chip weights 8.4 grams. The heavily worn chips has no UV security features, while the less worn chip has UV security. The printing on the less worn chip is bolder than the more worn chip. Both have textured inlays.
$100: This one is also interesting. The more worn chip weighs 10.6 grams while the less worn chip weighs 9.3 grams. The more worn chip has a larger inlay, while the less worn chip has bolder printing on the inlay. Neither chip has UV security features. The white clay of the less worn $100 glows somewhat under UV light, while the white clay of the more worn $100 does not. Both have textured inlays.
$500: 9.3-9.5 grams, no UV security features, smooth inlays.
While I am no expert in telling which chips are leaded and which are not, it seems almost certain that there are at least two different orders of the $25 and $100 chips, with the better condition chips weighing noticeably less. The $5 may or may not be in the same boat. My heavily worn $5 is more worn than the $1 chips. When I say heavily worn, I mean parts of the outer ring have worn completely away. This chip probably started life as a heavier chip. For what it's worth, my hotstamped Sahara Dunes $5 is in good condition and weighs 10.4 grams. If I had to guess, the $5, $25, and $100 chips are likely a mix of leaded and unleaded, with the better condition chips tending to be unleaded. $1 THC are probably leaded, while the $1 RHC, $3, $4, $10, and $500 chips are probably unleaded. I’m not sure what to make of the shaped inlay $2.
I should stress that this is an insignificant sample size using a cheap scale, so the data may be inaccurate. If others can corroborate or refute my observations, then we may gain a better understanding of these chips.
Theres also this wierdo $100, but not sure those will be mixed in with the rest or not?
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Same sized inlays on the first two, LCV has a smaller center ring/recess which makes it overlap and look like garbage.Chipguide has listed 3 different $1 chips.
Thc standard size
Thc 15/16"(?) slightly oversized
Rhc standard
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