New Chips, thinking about a set from Poker Chip Lounge (1 Viewer)

[tricitydown]

I’ve been looking into upgrading my poker chips from the cheap standard plastic ones I’ve had for years. Poker Chip Lounge seems to have some of the best prices, but also seems to not have a good reputation here. (I’ve been looking at the Bluff Canyon ones)

Any advice or recommendations?

Are chips (like Monte Carlo or Desert Heat) the same anywhere that sells them? Anybody have any vendors they especially like?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bacon Dad]

I got a coupe of samples from PCL. Not impressed. They did not look like any of their online images. They were dull and not clearly printed or crisp. Very disappointed. Decided that BR Pro is the way to go for ceramics.

 

[Phyffe]

Claysmith China clays are generally heavy (14g) due to the slug they have inside them. They will feel heavy compared to Casino Chips.

If you're going with Claysmiths then I strongly recommend the Milanos, as they have the *general* weight and feel of a casino chip.

I also own a set of Gold Rush chips (all the 14g chips are the same but for the aesthetics) and they started crumbling after about 12 years. My bad, really, I didn't store them all that well.

I have been using Milanos moderately for about 5 years and have had only one of my low-denomination chips fall apart on me.

 

[BGinGA]

Claysmith China clays are generally heavy (14g) due to the slug they have inside them. They will feel heavy compared to Casino Chips.

If you're going with Claysmiths then I strongly recommend the Milanos, as they have the *general* weight and feel of a casino chip.

I also own a set of Gold Rush chips (all the 14g chips are the same but for the aesthetics) and they started crumbling after about 12 years. My bad, really, I didn't store them all that well.

I have been using Milanos moderately for about 5 years and have had only one of my low-denomination chips fall apart on me.

14g chips are not china clays -- they are injection-molded plastic surrounding a metal slug. The only china clay chip sold by Claysmith is the 10g Milano line (and it's one of the worst available).

 

[tricitydown]

How do the chips compare to other vendors?

For example, poker chip lounge and chip cave have the same chips, with poker chip lounge being a bit cheaper… Are they actually the same?

 

[Phyffe]

14g chips are not china clays -- they are injection-molded plastic surrounding a metal slug. The only china clay chip sold by Claysmith is the 10g Milano line (and it's one of the worst available).

My point is that the Milanos are heck of a lot better than any of Claysmith's other offerings, and to be honest, is not a bad starter set at all.

Sure, my Royals & Majestics are significantly better but the price is higher as well.

 

[BGinGA]

My point is that 14g slugged chips are not china clays, which is how you referred to them.

 

[PlaidDragon]

Rather than look at plastic sluggers or smelly china clays, perhaps one of our suppliers right here at PCF could serve you better.

Huge number of pre-designed sets on this thread and other threads in his channel. https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/web-mold-greek-mold-pre-designed-sets.115859/

 

[Phyffe]

My point is that 14g slugged chips are not china clays, which is how you referred to them.

I see, I was referring to the 14g Claysmiths though. How would you describe them? I guess they aren't made of clay eh?

 

[Mojo1312]

In answer to the OP's question, the function of poker chips is the same regardless of quality, price or smell.

I found humor in the fact that players attending my MTT, NLHE home game liked the edge spots and large font of the Milano's and were not anywhere near as impressed with my mixed Paulson cash set.

Matter of fact, I retired the Paulson's in favor of the Dune chips from Apache. https://www.apachepokerchips.com/product/dunes-clay-poker-chips/

It is worth mentioning that we have only one casino in my state with a cardroom, so only a small handful of the players in my group had ever played poker with "real" casino chips. (BTW, when a $100 14 gram slugged poker chip is in your stack, it is as real as any $100 Paulson chip used in a home game or casino.)

But I digress. On to Monte Carlos.

I have played with Monte Carlos. They are heavy and somewhat slick, which makes them impratical as a travel set or for building tall stacks. However, they are still good chips. They have eye appeal, except for the ones. (I don't care for white chips), but like all things in life, that is a matter of personal preference - and budget. Which is what this thread should be about.

I have ordered poker gear through this company without any issues: https://www.discountcasinogear.com/Monte-Carlo-Poker-Chips-p/bb4027.htm?1=1&CartID=0

Best of luck. This post will likely get me banned for life.

 

[tricitydown]

Thank you @Mojo1312 for your thoughtful answer! I wasn’t prepared for such a poker chip rabbit hole, but have been enjoying learning about all the different ways to think about poker chips.