Paulson Elite Poker Chips VS Classic Poker Chip (1 Viewer)

[jackieinusa]

Classic poker chips are considered as the best quality chip to the consumer market today by many people.

But I think the newly published paulson elite chips are better in quality. The reason is that when I stack the paulson elite together, the edge seals almost perfectly, while classic poker chips such as Atlantic Club, HStamp, or Key west has spaced edge. Does anyone think the same?

Design wise, I'm not a fan of the big inlay and white mark(stained easily by other color) or paulson elite.

 

[davin]

i agree,

 

[Perthmike]

I’ve not handled any myself, but I would assume that like Paulsons, being a gpi product they are a better quality chip than cpc, but to me they are a different type of product and I don’t mean that in a bad way as such.

CPC are a much more hand made product and their point of difference is the crazy level of customisation. I liken it to the difference between Rolex watches v a more small scale luxury watch brand. Both have different appeals but are equally excellent.

I absolutely love my cpcs and think they are a fantastic company with a fantastic product.

 

[davin]

I’ve not handled any myself, but I would assume that like Paulsons, being a gpi product they are a better quality chip than cpc, but to me they are a different type of product and I don’t mean that in a bad way as such.

CPC are a much more hand made product and their point of difference is the crazy level of customisation. I liken it to the difference between Rolex watches v a more small scale luxury watch brand. Both have different appeals but are equally excellent.

I absolutely love my cpcs and think they are a fantastic company with a fantastic product.

your cpc are awesome, top notch

 

[jackieinusa]

Totally agree. I just cant decide between CPC and this new "paulson". I really like the new paulson's edge being sooo smooth, even the surface of the chip is smooth because it's not the chalky style clay like CPC.

I love CPC's design and color, i almost bought CPC set (struggled between keywest vs atlantic club), then I saw the new paulson with smooth edge and surface and struggled more..lol.

 

[jackieinusa]

I’ve not handled any myself, but I would assume that like Paulsons, being a gpi product they are a better quality chip than cpc, but to me they are a different type of product and I don’t mean that in a bad way as such.

CPC are a much more hand made product and their point of difference is the crazy level of customisation. I liken it to the difference between Rolex watches v a more small scale luxury watch brand. Both have different appeals but are equally excellent.

I absolutely love my cpcs and think they are a fantastic company with a fantastic product.

do you think we'll be able to customize those new paulson in the future?

 

[glom]

To me CPCs are a better product. Real paulsons have a nicer color palette, but the all white edge spots of the elites is a lesser quality issue. CPCs are real compression clay and break in great and stack and feel wonderful.

 

[jackieinusa]

To me CPCs are a better product. Real paulsons have a nicer color palette, but the all white edge spots of the elites is a lesser quality issue. CPCs are real compression clay and break in great and stack and feel wonderful.

yeah I hate the white spots, easily gets dirty and white spots on every chip is too boring. They even used all white spots on the new Monaco chips! crazy.

 

[davin]

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[slisk250]

Classic poker chips are considered as the best quality chip to the consumer market today by many people.

But I think the newly published paulson elite chips are better in quality. The reason is that when I stack the paulson elite together, the edge seals almost perfectly, while classic poker chips such as Atlantic Club, HStamp, or Key west has spaced edge. Does anyone think the same?

Design wise, I'm not a fan of the big inlay and white mark(stained easily by other color) or paulson elite.

Not me. Would not spend 1 dollar for any of those elites. I have several custom CPC sets that I love.

 

[Darson]

Your comparing Budweiser with craft beer.

The Elite/Monaco are mass produced chips, the only thing that is different are the labels. Mass production means better quality control and tolerances. CPC are hand made to your design so naturally there will be tiny variances. Two totally different products and two totally different prices.

 

[suchj0sh]

Edgespots and inlay designs absolutely kill the new Paulson’s for me.

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

Just depends on what you want. I have a sample of the Atlantic HS and notice they feel very different than any other chip i have. ( only chip i have from CPC) but i have a few sets of the new paulsons (elite/monaco). The reason for the white edge spot and specific edge spot design is that is the only one that gpi will permit for the consumer due to security issues.personally dont mind the white edge marks but does turn alot of people off. Personally the feel of them is what sold me to get them. Love how they shuffle and sound and even look. But everyone is different. Play around with your samples for a while before making a decision. Best of luck!

 

[Emlemleml]

I might get my self a couple of sample sets of the monaco and the elite chips. I'd probably not buy them my self, but maby recommend them as a tournament chip for a local poker club. In the long run I'd definitely get myself 1 or 2 nice custom sets from cpc.
As they said, take your time.
I'm still in the design phase of a custom set, been a year now I think, and it's still changing looks, piece by piece.
Of course, some people have more funds and can pull the trigger a little sooner, but I want to be 100% satisfied before I order.

The reasoning behind I'd maby recommending them as a tournament chip, is simply because they probably stack good, handles good, and has a very good feel to them, not so much the looks.

 

[Darthhoodie]

yeah I hate the white spots, easily gets dirty and white spots on every chip is too boring. They even used all white spots on the new Monaco chips! crazy.

It's not crazy, it's the only option available. The spots, the mold, and the giant inlay are not negotiable. These chips were originally intended (by gpi) to be produced as promo chips similar to business cards. Through some creative thinking, josh at Apache and others in the pfc community turned that idea into playable sets. At first they were not even allowed to use the $ symbol. Although they are not for me, I commend the work put into these and view them as a step in the right direction.
As far as cpc vs elite, yes they are both poker chips, but its like comparing a Camry to a custom muscle car you built with your own two hands. The Camry is boring and mass produced but will get you to work every day, the hand made custom muscle car looks way better and it's a lot more fun to drive (and much more expensive).

 

[Emlemleml]

I commend the work put into these and view them as a step in the right direction.

(y) :thumbsup:

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

yea if your going for customization then CPC is your route for sure.

 

[allforcharity]

For the price, I think the GPI Elites are good value. I am a fan of customization, so would recommend that route to all those who can afford it. We’re talking about an average 2-3x price difference.

 

[PlaidDragon]

The Monacos look a lot better to me than the Elites.... as good a plain-jane white spotted chips can look.

CPC's are obviously less economical, but their customization options make for very cool chips.... well worth the expense IMHO.

 

[Shaggy]

The reason is that when I stack the paulson elite together, the edge seals almost perfectly, while classic poker chips such as Atlantic Club, HStamp, or Key west has spaced edge.

If that is your criteria for determining the quality of a chip, then I guess you are right. My criteria however is substantially different and therefore I disagree with your conclusion.

 

[Coyote]

Apples or Oranges? You may honestly like both for different reasons, but don't compare, 'cause they 're different anyway.
Mass-produced Alfa Romeos (still same company group with Ferrari) or hand-made, fully customisable Porshes 911- proabably with a twist?
Purely a matter of taste and wallet.

 

[PlaidDragon]

Got a sample of the Monaco’s just to gauge their general feel.

The edges are Paulson-smooth as one would expect. I like the differing inlay patterns; especially the buzz saw on the $1.

Overall the face seems plasticky to me though.

I wish the $10 and 50¢ were a 5¢ and $25000 respectively.

Also I wish there was a non-$ version for tourney play. I guess that role is filled by the "elites" but I just don't like those chips.

Still very good quality and nice to look at.

 

[WhiteMamba1646]

Got a sample of the Monaco’s just to gauge their general feel.

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The edges are Paulson-smooth as one would expect. I like the differing inlay patterns; especially the buzz saw on the $1.

Overall the face seems plasticky to me though.

I wish the $10 and 50¢ were a 5¢ and $25000 respectively. Also I wish there was a non-$ version for tourney play.

Still very good quality and nice to look at.

The paulson elites are the tourney style. Same chip as these but with no $ symbol on them.

 

[PlaidDragon]

Heh... you got your reply in before I could get my edit in. I vastly prefer the appearance of the monacos to that of the elites.

 

[BGinGA]

Simple solution is create your own design and order from a distributor. Get exactly what you want.