Paulsons vs Custom Tinas (63 Viewers)

[emunster18]

In my readings on this forum, I fully understand that comparing Paulsons to Tinas is apples to oranges. However, I bought a few racks of paulsons and feel buyers remorse. We play a 0.25/0.50 game. It feels really silly to be building a set that costs me $1,500-$2,000 to put together and months of my time.

I'm a couple racks of $5s away from actually being able to play with this set, but am considering selling it off and just going with a custom Tina set.

I can't get over the fact that I feel foolish selling these chips that I bought over the past few months. Or maybe I feel foolish for buying them in the first place?

Anyway, thanks for listening and for potentially filling the shoes of therapist if only for a moment.

 

[Chipandchair]

Isn’t it fun to feel silly though?

 

[emunster18]

Here's a pic, because #picsoritdidnthappen

 

[BNads86]

It only makes sense to spend that much money on a set, if you love it and it brings you some degree of joy. If you're not loving it, then you might be just fine with Tinas and there's nothing wrong with that.

I have felt silly/guilty numerous times in my short time here, but absolutely love the chips so it passes.

Probably worth getting your hands on some Tina samples (if you haven't already), before potentially regretting the switch.

 

[Josh Kifer]

In my readings on this forum, I fully understand that comparing Paulsons to Tinas is apples to oranges. However, I bought a few racks of paulsons and feel buyers remorse. We play a 0.25/0.50 game. It feels really silly to be building a set that costs me $1,500-$2,000 to put together and months of my time.

I'm a couple racks of $5s away from actually being able to play with this set, but am considering selling it off and just going with a custom Tina set.

I can't get over the fact that I feel foolish selling these chips that I bought over the past few months. Or maybe I feel foolish for buying them in the first place?

Anyway, thanks for listening and for potentially filling the shoes of therapist if only for a moment.

Is it silly tho?

You got your set. You play for 3-4 years. You want a new set. Sell the China clay set for 50% you paid, find money and find something new.

Sell the Paulson set you have. Made the money back you spent. Maybe made more. Maybe made a hint less. Down 100 or up a few 100. But now, what ya want.

I've never made a cent on China clays, but I've never lost a cent on Paulson's. Food for thought.

 

[emunster18]

I know that the paulsons look and feel so much better. I got a couple samples from Justin and liked some but not others as far as the molds go. I may continue down that road, as I will value the custom chips more than the higher quality chips.

We currently use Nevada jack ceramics from BRPro for a cash set (500 chips) and tourney set (800 chips). And spent half the cost of the 325 IOCs I have accumulated.

 

[jayfiggy]

In the end it’s what makes you happy. I buy Paulsons cause I think they’re beautiful and the feeling of happiness out weighs the feeling of loss in my wallet. But if that’s not the case for you, don’t feel silly for going with your preferences.

 

[Okku]

Going by what @Josh Kifer said. I too have never really lost money on Paulsons/TRKs/etc

It's just a premium product compared to Tina's. Sure, I sold my Bellagio Tina set for slightly more than what I bought it for.

I'd take the really really nice stuff over Tina's any day. Keep the set you're trying to build, wait for the 5s to pop up and drop $100-250 on a Tina set just to have fun with. Great things take time so always remember that!

 

[BPTDirector]

Finish the Paulson set. Tina chips will always be available, not so much with casino clay chips.

 

[demonnic]

 

[sethwanab]

My 2 cents, because you are asking, you have a lower value of "custom/expensive/clay" chips to more cost effective chips. Buy a set, play with them, 90% of your poker player will not care.
There are Chipco options, and Tina options you should try. I have them all because I like them all. They feel different, they sound different, the custom artwork is fun. Keep the expensive ones for special games where people care what they use.
Also, even the Paulson are great but they are not leaded for weight, shaped inlay, real resort history, there is always something better out there.

 

[Okku]

Keep the expensive ones for special games where people care what they use.
Also, even the Paulson are great but they are not leaded for weight, shaped inlay, real resort history, there is always something better out there.

If we're using my nice chips, I make sure nobody chucks them, they wash their hands before playing and don't get them dirty and they respect them.

Other than that we're going to use the semi decent stuff.

 

[upNdown]

It feels really silly to be building a set that costs me $1,500-$2,000 to put together and months of my time.

Then why are you doing it?

I can rationalize my expenses because I love my chips. But I've also bought Paulsons that I didn't love. In those cases, I felt silly until I sold them.

 

[sethwanab]

If we're using my nice chips, I make sure nobody chucks them, they wash their hands before playing and don't get them dirty and they respect them.

Other than that we're going to use the semi decent stuff.

+1 , No shuffling rules are a must with mint Paulsons.

 

[bigblind]

stay with the paulson chips

 

[raynmanas]

If we're using my nice chips, I make sure nobody chucks them, they wash their hands before playing and don't get them dirty and they respect them.

+1 , No shuffling rules are a must with mint Paulsons.

all the more reason for OP to buy Tinas - chips are meant to be played with, and most players don't want to deal with the fact we are forcing them to play with collector's items.

i have a good friend who bought custom roman mold ASMs way back in the day, and is disappointed they have still not worn into bicycle tires after all these years. they never will, but he wants his chips to be used.

i personally am happy to have moved away from using paulsons for my game. i love and appreciate them, but you can shuffle and chuck my CPCs all you want - on the remote chance of a casualty, i have plenty of extras, so please just enjoy playing with them.

 

[Jp74]

As a relatively new member I do wish I had spent more time figuring out what I really wanted in the first 4-5:months. I got samples of all kinds of chips, bought racks of chips I hated, bought racks of chips I love. Put together cheap sets and sold them before ever felting them. My advice would be shuffle as many different types of chips as you can and then decide what makes sense for you.

 

[emunster18]

+1 , No shuffling rules are a must with mint Paulsons.

My crew can't shuffle chips anyway...

 

[RocAFella1]

+1 , No shuffling rules are a must with mint Paulsons.

 

[jamesjkim]

I have many mint Paulsons and literally can't wait for them to shuffle like butter. I prefer leaded Paulsons over others specifically because of how they feel when shuffled. To each their own.

 

[RocAFella1]

@TheRealTeddyKGB you ruined another one god damn you

 

[emunster18]

Thanks for all the feedback. I may hang on to the IOCs for a minute, with hopes to find the $5s sometime.

Currently working on a custom design and have ordered some Tina samples to test out. Still unsure of what mold I like in those and whether to go hybrid or old school full ceramic.

One additional snag is that Mrs. Emunster is aware of the chipping hobby and does not particularly understand or enjoy the same. She's all for the monthly game I host, and deals for tournaments. But is not supportive of having thousands of chips that don't see play regularly.

 

[RocAFella1]

Why even play with Paulsons if you’re not gonna shuffle them?? That’s like saying you’re gonna keep Margot’s clothes on to keep her protected.

 

[Sprouty]

I'd feel silly buying Tina's.

 

[Poker Zombie]

When I was trying to find my first set of chips, I passed on Paulsons because they were too expensive - $1 per chip.

If I ever get a time machine, my second stop will be to smack that me in the head.

 

[sethwanab]

I see CPC in the custom and expensive category. I like the fact i can have 5 Tina sets for one set of mid level Paulsons. Spread out the love and have variety.

Keep shuffling your bike tires. My edges want to be sharp. You probably take your Ferrari through the car wash at Chevron.

 

[emunster18]

Furthering the theme of this post...

Does anyone have a lead on some IOC $5s, so I can further my set, and eventually get it on the felt?

Or, would you recommend a temporary substitute for IOC $5s that may be more readily available and would suffice in the meantime?

 

[Sprouty]

I see CPC in the custom and expensive category. I like the fact i can have 5 Tina sets for one set of mid level Paulsons. Spread out the love and have variety.

Keep shuffling your bike tires. My edges want to be sharp. You probably take your Ferrari through the car wash at Chevron.

Bike tires > Tina's

 

[sethwanab]

well the worst of the worst is to mix THC and Tinas, LOL. Do not substitute!

 

[Sprouty]

well the worst of the worst is to mix THC and Tinas, LOL. Do not substitute!

Now this I can agree with!