Mixed Cash set... What Chips go well with the others? (1 Viewer)

[OklahomaBill]

I am thinking of expanding my chip horizons and looking at mixed sets... Any basic guidelines on how to create a small cash set of mixed chips?

 

[churlbut18]

I'll link you over to a thread that answers this very question in depth. Just need to get to my PC.

 

[churlbut18]

Here it is. Let me know if the link doesn't work. I found this to be very helpful.

http://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/building-mixed-set.10113/

You'll see that the number 1 rule is that there are no rules. Enjoy.

 

[Trihonda]

Maybe there are no rules, but most would agree that keeping the same mold will help to keep the continuity of the set. Mixing giant inlays with THC, For instance can look out of place. Otherwise just look for colors and spots and inlay designs that go with each other, and suit your tastes

 

[David O]

No rules!!! I am currently building one and most will have house molds with the exception of the 1's. All of the other four denoms are Las Vegas house mold chips with shapes inlays. I was keeping it all Las Vegas but might use a non Vegas frac. I keep waffling on this. Either way works. I am not ready to post pictures but would be glad to give you an idea through a pm if it helps you out.

 

[atomiktoaster]

Maybe there are no rules, but most would agree that keeping the same mold will help to keep the continuity of the set. Mixing giant inlays with THC, For instance can look out of place. Otherwise just look for colors and spots and inlay designs that go with each other, and suit your tastes

The number one rule is to choose different base colors to avoid dirty stacks. The rest are optional.

 

[David O]

The number one rule is to choose different base colors to avoid dirty stacks. The rest use optional.

And I would add use spots and spot colors that compliment the other chips base colors. Just my opinion but have fun.

I actually had a direction and then used pics of the chips I had in mind in PowerPoint. I was able to see how the chips worked together before making the purchase.

 

[ovo]

house mold set
shaped inlay set
h&c set
rhc set
trk set
ca casino set
hot stamped set
heads up set
las vegas strip set
BJ set
chipco set

and for each of those there is a cash and tourney set

and the list goes on

 

[BGinGA]

#2 rule is have fun building it.

#3 rule is build it fast. Then take your time finding replacements that you like better (in the moment).

My favorite mixed set is continually morphing, and may never be finalized. And that's okay.

 

[churlbut18]

#2 rule is have fun building it.

#3 rule is build it fast. Then take your time finding replacements that you like better (in the moment).

My favorite mixed set is continually morphing, and may never be finalized. And that's okay.

I'm curious. With the size of your collection what is your favorite mixed set? I don't think I've seen one from you.

 

[churlbut18]

#2 rule is have fun building it.

#3 rule is build it fast. Then take your time finding replacements that you like better (in the moment).

My favorite mixed set is continually morphing, and may never be finalized. And that's okay.

Absolutely yes to #3. This is exactly what I'm in the process of doing and couldn't agree more. I initially looked for good quality chips, that I liked, that I knew were in somewhat of demand, and built the set so it was playable even if it wasn't perfect. With this, the pressure is off and I think the hard part is over. I can put this set into play whenever I want and now I can take the time to find better replacements one denomination at a time as they pop up in the classifieds.

 

[David O]

Absolutely yes to #3. This is exactly what I'm in the process of doing and couldn't agree more. I initially looked for good quality chips, that I liked, that I knew were in somewhat of demand, and built the set so it was playable even if it wasn't perfect. With this, the pressure is off and I think the hard part is over. I can put this set into play whenever I want and now I can take the time to find better replacements one denomination at a time as they pop up in the classifieds.

Pics?

 

[ovo]

Pics?

or it didn't happen

 

[churlbut18]

Valid. Will post pics this afternoon.

 

[churlbut18]

Pics?

I didn't have a chance to pull the chips out today so I'll post some pr0n of the actual set tomorrow (1000 chips), but in the meantime, here is what I've assembled in my 4 months at this. There is no coordination of colors (yet), there is no theme (yet), but I have some nice spot progression (I think), and every denomination is near mint to mint (which is the most important to me). I have two options right now for quarters and two options for $25's. Sorry for the really bad cell phone picture. Tomorrow's will be better.