Smallblind32
Waiting List
I will be in the market to purchase my first "nice" set of poker chips. The chips wont get heavy play but hopefully once a month. Is it work the extra $$ to spring for clay?
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Poker chips - is clay worth the money (9 Viewers)
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Only u can answer this. I have 2 custom CPC sets and host once a month at the most (unfortunately less frequently recently). Get samples.
Smallblind32
Waiting List
good idea on samples. TY
Do you show up to a buffet forum and ask them if you should get a second plate?
Seriously though, if you're playing once a month like mentioned, then yes, absolutely. The "clay" umbrella has a huge range from "very affordable" to "very insane but potentially worth it". Plastic being used once a month for years is not going to wear nicely, whereas CPCs, THCs, or TRKs will in most instances.
Seriously though, if you're playing once a month like mentioned, then yes, absolutely. The "clay" umbrella has a huge range from "very affordable" to "very insane but potentially worth it". Plastic being used once a month for years is not going to wear nicely, whereas CPCs, THCs, or TRKs will in most instances.
Tonystark137
Flush
I have Two THC sets; one cash ; one tournament and I don't host tournament.
I think I bought the beginning of a limit set and I don't play limits..
I think I bought the beginning of a limit set and I don't play limits..
No. Clay is a luxury, a vanity piece, a collectible, or a showoff. You can buy non-clay chips that function as well as clays for a fraction of the price. And not all clay is created equal.
For my game, it's clay all the way - I'll accept no substitute. But that's my problem.
For my game, it's clay all the way - I'll accept no substitute. But that's my problem.
Awe, here we go again
At least I will be entertained for a day or 2, or 30
At least I will be entertained for a day or 2, or 30
Smallblind32
Waiting List
I drive once or twice a week. Should I get a Ferrari or will my Volkswagen do?
Smallblind32
Waiting List
I understand the price difference. However I am more of the mindset - buy once, buy things that will last, not things I need to upgrade to eventually. I guess the better question is - for the extra price (minus the vanity) - will clay last and worth the investment.
Booyah
compression molded clay chips will hold up just fine. They're used in casinos 24/7 and last years, though they're definitely getting worn by that point. But you playing once a month with them isn't going to hold a candle to that.
I personally really like my clay chips, but if I only ever got ceramics I wouldn't be upset about it. Some folks just don't like anything but clay and nothing will scratch that itch, but if you don't have it yet then saving your money by a factor of up to 10 isn't a horrible option.
Yes.
You can close the thread now.
You can close the thread now.
PixelatedPunk
Sitting Out
As a new member looking or a set as well (joined last month), my recommendation is to get samples. I have bought a few and realized I didn't like them and would be upset if I purchased a whole set of them. I am taking my time and being picky on exactly what I want while I use some metal slugged chips in the meantime. If you do have the luxury of time, then I would suggest doing the same, maybe just get some cheap dice chips off offerup used while you shop for exactly what you want.
Agree with the above feedback. All subjective to be honest. First of all, depends on your definition of ‘extra $$’ and how much you’re comfortable torching on a hobby. This is all form > function.
I bought a ton of samples, and almost all the ceramics/‘plasticky’ chips didn’t really do it for me and weren’t a change from what I used for years, so went down the ‘clay’ path.
I’ve also spent more time on poker chips than I have actually playing poker the past couple of years… now getting more into poker theory/strat and playing.
Anyways, you basically came to a bunch of enablers and said should I proceed… you’ll find there are only red pills offered here
GL
clapton77
Two Pair
They're worth it, but I now own 12,000+ clay chips and I'm a light weight around here. You've been warned.
The point is that no one but you can answer the question of whether it’s worth it for you or not.
Clay chips will last, but so will plastic sluggos, ceramics and probably China clay. Will clay chips hold their value? Who knows.
I think you missed the point of the car analogy.
No one NEEDS a Ferrari when something cheaper will do, but people still buy them because they find it worth it to them.
Real clay poker chips are like that. And you’re on a forum where, predominately, we take the Ferrari side of the coin, so your answers will be very biased.
extreme517
Two Pair
It's all up to you. Likely your players won't care or notice. Have you played with clay chips? Do you like them? For me, there is no other option. I use them because I like them.
I completely disagree...I NEED a Ferrari!
I dunno 12k is in the sweetspot
Thread 'How many Chips do you own?' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/how-many-chips-do-you-own.113464/
Don’t let the prices in the classifieds give you cold feet. There are lots of clay options out there that can be had on the relative cheap. There were just some older ASM/CPC clay chips that weren’t that far from the cost of a Tina chip. It all depends on what you’re looking for, and how long you’re willing to look
As others have said, get samples and see what you like. It will probably be different than what many are recommending. Personally, I think the older ASM clay chips are fantastic, which will ruffle some feathers for some people. But they’re my chips, and I’m the one who has to like them
As others have said, get samples and see what you like. It will probably be different than what many are recommending. Personally, I think the older ASM clay chips are fantastic, which will ruffle some feathers for some people. But they’re my chips, and I’m the one who has to like them
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yes... https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/new-release-faro-dunes-paulson-chips.129776/
but I'm a little biased
How much $$$ do you wanna drop? There's no real functional advantage to more expensive chips so it becomes a matter of budget and taste. After swearing I was just here to check out good budget options I now have three 1000 chip clay sets...
Colquhoun
4 of a Kind
It also matters what you are describing as “clay”. There’s the clay we talk about here and the clay that newer members describe, but those are not always the same chips.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
I host once a month, I own 7 sets. As stated, only you can decide.
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