My new mixed Paulson THC set - "Deep Blue" (1 Viewer)

[RainmanTrail]

I've been wanting to put together a mixed Paulson THC set and finally have one that goes well together that I'm excited to put in play. I knew that the focal point of this set would be the Paris $1s, but as you know, they're not exactly easy to find. I was able to talk @bivey into letting me have his two racks, and I harvested the other two from the Paris a couple weeks ago after playing in a circuit event. It took about 8 hours to harvest 2 racks, but it was worth it. I LOVE these chips. They're hands down the best $1s out there IMO, and I can't wait to get them in play! After getting them home, I realized how well they went with my Le Cove fracs, so that box was checked. I initially wanted to pair them with some PCA $5s, but I wasn't able to acquire any (at least not without losing a lot of money in the process and WAY overpaying for them). Then @kmccormick100 sent me a text of the Golden Eagle $5s from Spinettis (which @upNdown also has) and I immediately called Mikko and said "TAKE MY MONEY!!!" I also recently picked up a set of Palais de Congres chips from @liftapint and when I put the $20s next to those Paris $1s, I knew I had the perfect match.

All the chips in this set have blue in them, which I think gives them a nice touch. They're all in either near mint or mint condition. They'll be in play this coming Wed night at my weekly game in San Jose (PCFers welcome).

I also got a new camera and lenses in the mail today that I'm playing around with. So without further ado... the pr0n!

 

[RowdyRawhide]

Effin nice! Where the hell do you find this disposable chip income?!

 

[liftapint]

Delicious.

 

[Rhodeman77]

Those $20's are pure sexy!!!! Sharp set all together. Looking forward to see the custom set that showed up as well.

Do you realize you are mixing molds though?
The $0.50 and $1's are Long Cane while the $5's and $20's are Short Cane. Guess you'll just need to scrap this set, I'll send you $500 for since it all messed up now! :

 

[upNdown]

Then @kmccormick100 sent me a text of the Golden Eagle $5s from Spinettis (which @churlbut18 also has)

Ahem!

 

[upNdown]

Nice set! I like the blue running throughout.

 

[RainmanTrail]

Ahem!

Hahaha, oops... I'll fix that

 

[RainmanTrail]

Effin nice! Where the hell do you find this disposable chip income?!

Hot hand in a dice game baby!

 

[RainmanTrail]

Do you realize you are mixing molds though?
The $0.50 and $1's are Long Cane while the $5's and $20's are Short Cane. Guess you'll just need to scrap this set, I'll send you $500 for since it all messed up now! :

Doh!

I draw the line at long cane vs short cane (although short cane IS better of course). If I didn't, I'd never find my dream mixed set

 

[tentoesdown]

So beautiful, I love this set so much

 

[RainmanTrail]

Looking forward to see the custom set that showed up as well.

As you can see, I have some oiling work ahead of me before I can post some proper pics , but here's a preview at least...

 

[Rhodeman77]

Love the colors! Non-tradition color sets are awesome.

Is it a kinda Mapes tribute set?

 

[ovo]

wow Travis, too cool. The Paris and Golden Eagle go great together

 

[RainmanTrail]

Love the colors! Non-tradition color sets are awesome.

Is it a kinda Mapes tribute set?

Thanks! It's a "Cali Rounders" set. Uses cali colors with the California Republic bear in a black and white Rounders tribute inlay. And yes, the $5 is a Mapes tribute.

 

[RainmanTrail]

wow Travis, too cool. The Paris and Golden Eagle go great together

They'll be in play on Wednesday. You'll get to party with them if you can make it

 

[RainmanTrail]

I also have this option, but I think I prefer the black $20.

 

[Ghoti]

Beautiful set, Travis. And those new CPCs

 

[Matthieu]

I also have this option, but I think I prefer the black $20.

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Nope the set with the Palais $20 is much better because the outpost and the Eagle have the same inlay shape.

I think this is one of the best mixed set i have ever seen on this forum! Well done!(y) :thumbsup:

 

[joeyshin]

Nice. I got some Virgin river quarters if you ever turn it into a 25/50

 

[mooremo]

Great mixed set!!

 

[Irish]

Awesome mixed set, congrats. IMHO Palais de Congres go better with this set than the Outpost $20, the black really sets it apart.

 

[TheBigTater]

Really outstanding, one the nicer mixed sets I've seen. The mix is just right, colors go together so well. Great job! (y) :thumbsup:

 

[ovo]

I also have this option, but I think I prefer the black $20.

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I like this too, would love to see a different .50 with this combo, just for kicks

 

[detroitdad]

Nice set! I like the blue running throughout.

Normally I'm not a fan of chip sets that contain a color theme through out the set. How the hell can I disagree with this. Great looking set. Would be awesome to play on it.

Well done sir.

 

[Jambine]

@RainmanTrail
Curious about the $5 Golden Eagle (Cripple Creek). I'm guessing those are all literally brand new.....

 

[JJsizlr74]

Two beautiful sets. Great balance of contrast and continuity in that THC set. Especially like that $20. Nicely done!

 

[RainmanTrail]

@RainmanTrail
Curious about the $5 Golden Eagle (Cripple Creek). I'm guessing those are all literally brand new.....

Ya, the $5s are all brand new, as are 160 of the fracs and about 150 of the $1s. The rest are near mint, and the $20s are probably in what most would describe as "excellent" condition. But they all stack up evenly.

But they will all be "slightly used" here pretty soon

 

[Joe E.]

by far the sharpest mixed set I have ever seen. Absolutely love the blue thru the set. Very well done!

 

[MG20]

Two beautiful sets there! Any chance there is a sample set still available for the customs? I also love the non-traditional colors.

 

[Joe E.]

Two beautiful sets there! Any chance there is a sample set still available for the customs? I also love the non-traditional colors.

agreed, I would jump om a sample set of those