RichMahogany
Straight Flush
cant remember whether I’ve handled any TRK relabels yet or not, at least the gulf wouldn’t be as wide as the difference between CPC scrowns and OG scrowns I’d wager
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Relabels don't belong in mixed sets (3 Viewers)
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cant remember whether I’ve handled any TRK relabels yet or not, at least the gulf wouldn’t be as wide as the difference between CPC scrowns and OG scrowns I’d wager
markleteenie
4 of a Kind
I don’t call my Colorado set a mixed set, but rather a relabel tribute. But it’s based around one real inlay chip, so there’s the argument you could call it a mixed set. This particular classification being discussed seems more like an “open” category to me than rule-bound.
You killed Foxwoods chips.I don’t call my Colorado set a mixed set, but rather a relabel tribute. But it’s based around one real inlay chip, so there’s the argument you could call it a mixed set. This particular classification being discussed seems more like an “open” category to me than rule-bound.
I'm going to need a moment
markleteenie
4 of a Kind
They were already cancelled, isn't that the same?
Plus, I actually resurrected them, think of it as Version 2.0, so you're welcome.
RichMahogany
Straight Flush
That might be my new fav Image....
Relabels can of course belong in mixed sets. I would say the best reason would be as a tribute chip (or series) where the originals either don't exist or are in such few quantity that it's impossible to make a playable set. The line blurs a little because they can be sometimes be considered a full custom tribute set, like an old school LV mashup.
I've been trying to answer that question for myself. Yes and no, I guess. You can remove the hot stamp pretty well, visually. But you can always feel the scar that's left behind. THEY'RE BRANDED. And since so much of the experience of shaped-inlay paulsons is the feel, I haven't decided for myself whether or not they're completely ruined by the cancellation process.
Without looking, at least two.
Exactly.
Both of my Jack sets (cash and tourney) are now “mixed” even though all the chips say Jack on them.
I’m using both Detroit and Cincy Jacks. Also, I replaced my watermelons with minty Horseshoe 25s, relabeled as Jack Shaker Heights, because of the dirty stack color issues with the watermelons.
And, I mixed in SBs and BTPs as somewhat unconventional 10K and 25K denoms in my tourney set, mainly because 5K secondaries are so hard to come by.
And, some Horseshoe $2s relabeled as Jack $20s.
And, three racks of Cancuns turned into Jack 5s, since I love their edgespots (and hate the ketchup-and-mustard original Jack 5s).
And, converted some hot pink Terribles to Jack fracs, since the originals are hard to come by... and the Terribles look great.
I designed these sets based on how the base colors and spots interact; also aiming for faux inlay variation, though I haven’t got this perfect by any means; and lastly so that I have some flexibility based on stakes, number of players, etc.
So, anyway: Do such sets count as “mixed”?Not sure how that term is even being defined here. I have chips from five casinos and two private buy sets mixed together, unified by their labels. Doesn’t seem like a crime to me.
Anyway 2: In my opinion, if anything, a mixed set should be open to virtually any chip. By definition one is straying from the purity of a set with only chips from one source as they were originally intended. Once that rigid order is broken, anything goes, IMHO. Some people have mixed sets with dozens of sources (e.g. tons of different white $1s from different casinos).
I do try to stay consistent as far as molds. And not mixing solids with spots. But that’s just my preference. If someone wants to mix TRKs with THCs and IHCs and can pull it off, cool.
I just don’t see why a mixed set should be subject to limitations. If people like the way their mixed set looks and works, no judgement here.
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Rhodeman77
Straight Flush
I love relabeled sets and I love mixed sets. I don’t love the idea a relabel chip in a mixed set.
I think there are enough options out there not to have to do it.
but I can see for a budget set trying to keep costs as low as possible it being necessary.
I think there are enough options out there not to have to do it.
but I can see for a budget set trying to keep costs as low as possible it being necessary.
Quicksilver-75
4 of a Kind
I wouldn’t go as far as saying they’re right or wrong.
Just..
Just..
I think maybe some people are defining "mixed" sets differently, here.
To me, a whole series of different chips, whether relabeled or not, that are unified by a common inlay/sticker design is not a "mixed" set.
And a whole series of chips, whether relabeled or not, that have individual inlays that are distinct from each other, and meant to be used together, is a "mixed" set.
My definition above, feel free to disagree. Any comment that I make concerning this topic is in relation to this context.
To me, a whole series of different chips, whether relabeled or not, that are unified by a common inlay/sticker design is not a "mixed" set.
And a whole series of chips, whether relabeled or not, that have individual inlays that are distinct from each other, and meant to be used together, is a "mixed" set.
My definition above, feel free to disagree. Any comment that I make concerning this topic is in relation to this context.
Yeah, I'd call those two examples a 're-label set' (or a set with re-labeled x) and a 'mixed set'..... although in my eye, not ALL of the chips need to be different to qualify as a mixed set. A mix of two casinos is still a mixed set imo.
Not that it matters but my definition is a bit different. A mixed set to me is a set which uses chips from more than one original set, whether they are relabeled or not. To me, the label does not "undo" the fact that the chips come from different sets. Again, just my personal definition.
My case in point. We are all using different definitions. So, in some cases, the OP's argument is almost automatically invalid, as any relabel chip combined in any original series would be "mixed".
We’re picking nits here if we’re taking this seriously at all (hopefully not.)
I think a mixed set can be any playable set, where the chips aren’t all from the same casino. Anything after that just comes down to our own personal rules or preferences.
I think a mixed set can be any playable set, where the chips aren’t all from the same casino. Anything after that just comes down to our own personal rules or preferences.
My first mixed set, from a lot of years ago. Not exactly a budget set, but I love it anyway
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Yeah I don’t like any relabel chip combined in any original series either.
See, now I like this one better. Even though I don’t love mixing molds, That’s better than mixing in relabels, TO ME.My first mixed set, from a lot of years ago. Not exactly a budget set, but I love it anyway
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LotsOfChips
Flush
Well, if you insist.,.
So isn't your point "I don't like labels" then? Isn't that more accurate than the thread title? If not, which is(are) the circumstance(s) you do like labels?
I define that as a tilt set.My first mixed set, from a lot of years ago. Not exactly a budget set, but I love it anyway
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markleteenie
4 of a Kind
So is an Aztar or PCA set with only one chip relabeled to replace the RHC in an all THC lineup considered a relabel, a mixed, or a single casino set? Or actually all three?
My opinion:
I think if you only replace one chip, I'd still consider it a single casino set* (with an asterisk).
If the label is to match the other labels in a single casino set, I'd say it's at worst a relabel, and definitely not mixed, regardless if the chips came from that casino (different denom) or a different casino.
My opinion:
I think if you only replace one chip, I'd still consider it a single casino set* (with an asterisk).
If the label is to match the other labels in a single casino set, I'd say it's at worst a relabel, and definitely not mixed, regardless if the chips came from that casino (different denom) or a different casino.
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All three. But I mostly just consider it an improvement.
I don't see mixing relabels with inlay chips any different than mixing molds or inlay sizes (regular/grand/shaped), etc....
Whatever works for you (well not you obviously). It all in the name "MIXED"
Whatever works for you (well not you obviously). It all in the name "MIXED"
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