I feel ya, Tri. I guess it's a matter of education or perhaps just priorities. We put a lot of time, effort and money into building and buying chipsets, tables, cards, etc. All the good stuff... Because we CARE. Some people don't really care or are just ignorant of the good stuff. I admit I can be a chip snob sometimes when it comes to playing with the really cheapo stuff. It's so frustrating to try to pick up a pot with abs chips that won't stack and just slide all over. OCD is kicking in.. I digress.
Hey King,
I am new to the forums, but am bringing a new perspective than I seem to see on the forums so far. It isn't just about caring. I am 100% sure that you care about all your investments. But some people, while they may care about poker, simply can't afford the good stuff. I have been playing poker for about 12 years now. I am neither ignorant about the good stuff, nor do I own any really good things that I personally bought. To me, it is about the game. I love the game, and will play any way I can. After 12 years, I considered upgrading my amazing dice poker chips (which is part of why I joined this forum). The dice chips really are amazing, though...not because they are the best chips, but because they are within my budget and allow me to play the game I love. When I have played in a casino, I am in heaven using their chips. They just feel right in your hands. But even now, it is a costly investment, and one that I will have a hard time making.
I am not trying to say you are wrong for caring about the good stuff and not wanting to use the cheap stuff. But don't just assume that people who don't own good stuff don't care about or don't know about the game and its accessories. I would love to own a full set of decommissioned Paulson casino chips. And in the future, I am guessing I will have the financial ability to own them, but for now, I am happy enough to be able to play with whatever cards, chips, tables, and friends I can find that appreciate the game like I do. I may have to settle for just collecting single chips for now to display--some of the displays other forum members have put together for their chip collections are really amazing, and a single chip is a much cheaper investment.
And King, I am not trying to single you out--this comment is really just a general comment. I have read similar comments from others, but yours was a reply to a thread I commented in, so I saw the response in my email. What I don't see anyone sharing my view on the boards, so I wanted to put it out there. I am hoping this doesn't offend you, as it certainly isn't the intention. I just feel as though I needed to defend myself in light of the many comments with similar tones.
On a lighter note, while I, at this time in my life, could not buy a $400 poker table (I have a dining room table to works just fine!), I did just win a $400 poker table top from BBO poker tables. It it not a full table with a base, though I may make one so that it can stand alone. But it is a high quality table top with speed cloth, leather rail, etc. So while I am in the process of building a nice set of Paulsons, I at least have a nice table to use in the mean time.
Sorry for the lengthy response, and I look forward to getting to know you all a bit better through the forums.
