Sharing cost on custom Egyptian chip set

[TenPercenter]

I've had three people approach me for piggy-backing on the Egyptian set (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=909888&page=0&view=co llapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1#909888) I've been working on. Take a look at them (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=909888&page=0&view=co llapsed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1#909888) if you are also interested in "going in" with us on this set.

What this would do is bring down the cost of the chips lower than my $.80 per chip, and it would let us share the art costs, which are considerable.

PM me or give your thoughts here. I'll let you know what the costs breaks are when I give a call to Chipco.

Ten

[Mojo Tooth]

It's an interesting idea. Can you estimate what the new chip cost would be? Are we talking something like .70/chip still or more like .50?

[TenPercenter]

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It's an interesting idea. Can you estimate what the new chip cost would be? Are we talking something like .70/chip still or more like .50?

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I'll update this post when I get that answer from Chipco. I've asked them for cost break points at 2000, 5000, and 10,000 chips.

Ten

[coyote]

I might be interested in this also

[italianstang]

Whats the word on a $1 chip?

[TenPercenter]

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Whats the word on a $1 chip?

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Let me get a quote from Chipco about price breaks and art charges. More to come.

It looks good, I've gotten three more responses.

Ten

[Jaraim]

I'd consider it. It really depends on the price break, and how many people we can get to split the art costs.

[TommyTutone]

I would need a $1 chip, but I am thoroughly impressed and would be interested as well. FANTASTIC artwork all around and I wouldn't change a thing!

[sprmario]

I'd be interested... do one w/ Anubis on the $1 chip and i'm sold... i'd really need a $1 chip though. I love all the other chips.

[Ghazban]

These are gorgeous! Add in a $1 chip, too, and I'd definitely be interested in an order. If a $1 chip isn't feasible, I'll have to think about it a little more as $1 are pretty essential for my needs.

[ddollevoet]

If the price is right, I'd order some. I don't currently use $1 chips in my home game, but would like some to complete my set / make my set more versatile.

Anxiously awaiting quotes from Chipco...

[meep_42]

Add me to the piqued interest list -- but i'll need to see price breaks before I can give a better answer.

-d

[MrGo]

Wow Ten..you go yourself a little bit of a fanclub /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Nice chips!

[italianstang]

I know this may sound strange or paranoid but I would want a list of people who went in on the chips after their final production and whereabouts in the U.S. they lived. Just in case, possibly, who knows, someone tried to smuggle in outside funds. My home games have a lot of rotating cast and you never know, you know?

[Baloosh]

If a $1 chip is added, I'd be very interested in this set.

[TenPercenter]

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I know this may sound strange or paranoid but I would want a list of people who went in on the chips after their final production and whereabouts in the U.S. they lived. Just in case, possibly, who knows, someone tried to smuggle in outside funds. My home games have a lot of rotating cast and you never know, you know?

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Not a problem, me too. If we do this, everybody will know everybody.

Ten
(Greg Cagle)

[TenPercenter]

Looks like a $1 chip is essential! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I'll work on getting the $1 online.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Reply from Chipco:

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Greg,

Ok, here is where it might get confusing. You got your order in before August 1. So I am going to be working off the old pricing information.


1,000 chips: 80c each: $800.00
Shipping trays for 1,000 chips: $24.00
Set up charges for current designs: $740.00
Ground shipping for 1,000 chips would be : $20.45


If you order 5,000 chips the price per chip would be 76c each. If you order 10,000 chips the price per chip would be 72c each.



VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!


Those above prices will be for your first order ONLY!!!!! The prices have now gone up. So if you reorder these chips, the price per chip will be $1.10.


Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Jodi

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This means that to add the $1` chip it'll be $185. Then we can get better pricing per chip for THIS ORDER ONLY! I got my order in before August 1st, so any new order after this is jacked up!

Ten

[TenPercenter]

It looks like there's definately enough interest to make this happen. At 10,000+ chips it's 72c each. At 5000 chips we get them for 76c. We split all other costs on a "per chip" basis. There will be $925 in art charges, $185 for each chip. This is a good price, I've gotten them down some on the art. Then shipping and chip trays (no way around that).

For me alone, it'll be $1500+ for my set as is. Getting your own 5-chip custom set, at the the new prices, it'll be $2,000.00+. If 5 people go in, at 1000 chips each, it'll be about $925 each set. At 10 people, 1000 chips each, it'll be around $856 for each set.

Next step, logistics.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

I'll be collecting the money, and I'll be making the order. I'll be sending out the chips to the participants.

What I need now is ideas on how to get the money to me, in a way that everyone trusts.

I propose that we have a signed document drafted that each one of the participants can sign and SEND to my address, and I will sign and mail it back to each. That'll confirm my address and it will provide a contract of sorts.

I'm 100% open to other ideas, this was just off the top of my head.

In the meantime, EVERYONE PM ME that truly wants to do this. PM me with your real email address. Then I will email you will ALL my info: Address, phone, cell, fax.

Ten

[sprmario]

I personally prefer paypal. I'm a verified member and would gladly send extra to cover the fee tenpercenter so that he receives the correct net amount.

[TenPercenter]

I'm all for that, good idea. I'm an established seller on eBay, and my PayPal account is Verified and active for over 2 years with 51 Verified Buyers. With PayPal Buyer Protection you'll get $500 protected for free, and no limit if you want more protection.

Member Profile: anothertenpercenter (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws1/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=anothertenpercen ter&ssPageName=STRK:ME:UFS)

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Also, The document should have blanks where you write exactly what you are ordering and how much money you are depositing. And the breakdown of the chips you want.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

I only started sending emails tonight. I'm not counting people who only "chimed in" here with a post. We've gotten 2350 in orders so far. This is looking good for all.

Ten

[jasonHoldEm]

Arghhh...I hate all of you.

(I'm poor. /images/graemlins/frown.gif )

J

[TenPercenter]

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Arghhh...I hate all of you.

(I'm poor. /images/graemlins/frown.gif )

J

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Apparently! You're still using an Atari 2600 joystick! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Have you seen the new joysticks that are shaped that way, and are the same size, but actually have a bunch of the old games built-in? Atari Stick (http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/5d39/)

Ten

[jasonHoldEm]

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but actually have a bunch of the old games built-in?

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Hehe...it's on my wishlist (along with a set of your chips).

Peace,
J

[TenPercenter]

Please see this post... (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=916006&page=0&view=collap sed&sb=5&o=365&fpart=1&vc=1#Post916006)

Ten

[Lottery Larry]

Fax the document if need be.

[TenPercenter]

Some poeple are saying like "500 to 800" so I am only counting the low end. If everyone gets the high end then we are almost to 5000!

We are now sharing the art costs between 6 people, so it's now at about $155 each! That's incredible! Now, we need to get 5000+ chip to drop our price another $.06 per chip, but the major savings is in the art!

I have now ordered the $1 chip design. We are in line right behind the Palms Casino for that design; Our artist is working on a Playboy set for them. He LOVES working on our design, but I guess "naked chicks on chips" is a priority? Go figure. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Monday at the soonest is the word for the $1 proof.

Ten

[Ghazban]

Wait, I want to back out now.... where can I get these nekkid chips?


...just kidding.

[ddollevoet]

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Monday at the soonest is the word for the $1 proof.

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Monday. Hmmmmmm. Gives me some time to win some money.

[Schwachs]

Hi. Great job. Here's a quest... My friends and I run a bunch of local tournaments with friends and we need $1000 and sometimes $5000 chips as well. While certainly not the high quantity we'd need of the others, we'd need some... Any suggestions on how to address that need without killing the artist?

Does Chipco make just a generic 1k and 5k chip or maybe just some simple artwork aka just the numbers in an egyptian font?

Thanks.

[TenPercenter]

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Hi. Great job. Here's a quest... My friends and I run a bunch of local tournaments with friends and we need $1000 and sometimes $5000 chips as well. While certainly not the high quantity we'd need of the others, we'd need some... Any suggestions on how to address that need without killing the artist?

Does Chipco make just a generic 1k and 5k chip or maybe just some simple artwork aka just the numbers in an egyptian font?

Thanks.

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Schwachs, let me see if I have your straight: You want in on our order, with 1000-2000 quantity of the existing chips, $1 through $500.

In addition to that, you're intertested in $1000 and a $5000 chip to fill your set?

If this is correct, I have the perfect solution. Let me know if I am understanding what you want.

Ten

[Schwachs]

Yeah, depending on final cost, it would be 1000 chips (or possibly 2000). I want to check w/ the others in our group to see who else would be interested. And yes, we'd like some $1k and $5k chips to complete it for tournament use.

-- joshua

[TenPercenter]

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Yeah, depending on final cost, it would be 1000 chips (or possibly 2000). I want to check w/ the others in our group to see who else would be interested. And yes, we'd like some $1k and $5k chips to complete it for tournament use.

-- joshua

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Great. Here's what I suggest. Get in on our order first. That way you'll get the mega-reduced pricing for the custom set we are doing, $1, $5, $25, $100, and $500. You cannot get stock design Chipco's for as cheap as our custom order will be!

Then order the other chips that you need seperately. I'll give you written permission to use the Egyptian theme for a new $1000 and a $5000 chip. They'll charge you $185 x 2 for the designs.

That's what I would do. I wouldn't use their stock designs, because you lose the security of unique designs, especially on your biggest chips!

Look for an email from me to confirm your address.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Woohoo! If I go with the minimum everyone said, we are over the 5000 mark! If everyone gets the high end of their estimate, we'd be at 8600 chips!

So as of now, we are getting chips for .76 cents each. Then we have the art charge of $925 split between 5150 chips, so about .18 each. So your order, if you are "in" with us, would be .94 each, plus shipping!

Let's go for 10,000!!!! That'll get us another .04 cents off immediately, not to mention the even lower art charges...

Ten

[TenPercenter]

We've got eight confirmed, and four more who haven't given 100% commitments. Of the committed, we’ve got 5,150 chips. That gets us another price break, and it’s good. To get another price break, we need 10,000+ chips.

As of now, the art fee of $925 is shared between eight of us (average order 600), bringing the art cost to about $116 each (.18c per chip). This is phenomenal for five superb unique faces.

Here’s the breakdown of costs:

Art cost: $ 925.00
Chip cost: $ 0.76
Shipping: $ 0.04
Trays: $ 0.02

Price per chip: $ 1.00

That $1 per chip is to GET THE CHIPS TO YOUR DOOR! Chipco is charging me $21 for 1000 chips shipping, I’m assuming double shipping to divvy them up and ship them out from here once I get the order.

I’m sending an email to the current people, getting third confirmation. Anybody who wants in, contact me now!

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Who among us can draft a legal type document that keeps both me and the other members who are ordering safe? I'll do it if need be, but I thought I would ask first in case we have lawyers in our order pool.

Here are some items that I can think of. Please reply with more things you can think of.

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Name, address, phone, fax, email
Choice of funds delivery (PayPal, Money Order, etc)
Denominations wanted
Costs of receiving PayPal funds paid by buyer
All unused funds refunded to buyer
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Ten

[TenPercenter]

We got another member, who wants "700-1000." 700 brings us down to .98 cents per chip, DELIVERED!

If the "not so committed" people would commit, we'd have over 10,000 to order, and we'd be around .87 cents delivered!

Ten

[Oski]

You should include a section where the buyer acknowledges that s/he has seen the templates and is satisfied with such. You need to make it clear this is a custom order and no returns can be possible, unless, of course, the chips are somehow defective.

If you want more specific language, look at the order form for your chip set. It should have all the customary disclaimers, etc. You can copy this "boilerplate" language into your own contracts with the other buyers.

[Jim Kuhn]

When is the deadline for committing? I am debating.

[toots]

Man, I know I said early on that I'd like a set, but I have a slight budgetary crisis going on right now.

Dang. Wish I could.

[TenPercenter]

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When is the deadline for committing? I am debating.

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Monday the 23rd is the date I've been mulling over for the deadline commit date. PM me your email address so I can send you particulars.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

I wrote up the agreement last night. I've sent it to Kevin, one of the buyers, since he offered to help with the verbiage. Once he looks it over I can send it to each of you.

Note: We need to set a deadline and stick to it. All of us are anxious to get this order filled. It takes four weeks to make the chips once we order, and I figure ten days shipping between them-to-me, then me-to-you. Please expedite the order form and your payments once I send the document.

Note: I urge everyone to order the MAXIMUM amount of chips that they can! Based on my spreadsheet, each 500 chips ordered will bring ALL OUR PRICES down another penny-per-chip! If we hit the 10,000 mark, we'll get another .04 cents off, in addition to all the other savings. It makes a big difference! This is a once in a lifetime chance, the prices are going up and they won't be back! Better get matching chips for cheap while you can!

Note: Please, if you have not yet corresponded with me via EMAIL, not just the 2+2 forum, then you must do so right away! Although we want to share the order with as many as possible, we cannot wait around for you! PM me your email address so I can approve you!

Ten

[casinogosain]

I am curious as to how people are generally breaking down their order, e.g. in a set of 1000, how many of each denomination are you getting. I suppose this applies to anybody ordering any kind of chips - how have you broken it down?

-Ash

[sprmario]

I'd be interested to know this as well. i'm looking at getting around 350 to 400 chips.

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I am curious as to how people are generally breaking down their order, e.g. in a set of 1000, how many of each denomination are you getting. I suppose this applies to anybody ordering any kind of chips - how have you broken it down?

-Ash

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[TenPercenter]

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I am curious as to how people are generally breaking down their order, e.g. in a set of 1000, how many of each denomination are you getting. I suppose this applies to anybody ordering any kind of chips - how have you broken it down?

-Ash

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I have this listed on the agreement sheet. I'll post a reply when I see what everyone is ordering. I need to decide this myself for my own 1000 - 1200 chips.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

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I'd be interested to know this as well. i'm looking at getting around 350 to 400 chips.

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I am curious as to how people are generally breaking down their order, e.g. in a set of 1000, how many of each denomination are you getting. I suppose this applies to anybody ordering any kind of chips - how have you broken it down?

-Ash

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Ok Mario, you are officially moved from 300 to 400 chips on the order sheet. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ten. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MrGo]

How fast can these be made once the order is placed?

[TenPercenter]

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How fast can these be made once the order is placed?

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They say four weeks.

Ten

[MrGo]

did you get my proof's I e-mailed ya?

[TenPercenter]

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did you get my proof's I e-mailed ya?

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Yes, I responded. I think they look good, especially with the words now. I hate that the seller is giving you grief.

Ten

[MrGo]

hmm never got it

[TenPercenter]

ORDER FORM (http://brakingpoint.com/crozier/chip.html)

We've put an order form online, to get a final commitment before the final agreement goes out. What this will do is get a more accurate final count before I print the agreement. That way I can insert the lowest price possible without risking too much fluctuation from people that back out (hopefully no one).

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Figure out how many chips you want for each design. Check at the following website to get good advice on amounts. Generally, you want 500 for 10 person tourneys, and 1000 for 20 people. You can get by with less chips by buying higher amounts of the higher denominations.

http://www.homepokertourney.com/chips_needed.htm

Visit the online form and place your order. Order as many as you can now! If you order more later, you will pay at least double!

http://brakingpoint.com/crozier/chip.html

If you are choosing PayPal, then make sure you are allowed to send the amount that you want to send! When the deadline comes, we don't want to lose your order if you are over your PayPal limit!

Call or email me with any questions! I want everyone to be completely comfortable with the order!

Greg Cagle
4216 Los Robles Drive
Plano TX 75074

Phone: 817-798-5932

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Sincerely,



Greg K Cagle
Lightning Solutions - President/CEO
Phone - 817.798.5932
Fax - 775.252.9581


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[TenPercenter]

Everyone's been asking this. All I can tell you is what I plan to do. Your own mileage may vary...

I figure on playing lots of 10-20 person tourney's, with T1000 buyin. We won't need the $1 for those, probably not even the $500. If I start hosting 20-30 person tourney's, I can add in the $500's for later color-up rounds, no problem. And for EVEN BIGGER ones, I can add those $1 chips in as T$1000 chip in later rounds.

For dealer's choice games, I can use the $1, 5$, and $25 as face value, and I'll have enough for ANY home game that I can foresee in my life ($82,000). If I need more than that in real money, I can friggin afford the $2 per chip price tag and buy more, right?

Or more realistically, I can make the 1% face value, so they would be penny, nickel, quarter, dollar, five dollars. That would give us $1000 real money buyins for family home games. That will take care of inflation and the chips are fine for 20+ years from now.

Or make them 10% face value, and we'd have $10,000 buyins, (that should get me into the next decade vs. inflation).

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$1-----100 8%
$5-----400 33%
$25----400 33%
$100---200 17%
$500---100 8%
total--1200 100%
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(Yes, I've upped my own order by 200 more chips :-) ) ... We're at 7,000 now...

Ten

[TenPercenter]

One member asked about using an escrow service for their chip order. I thought it was a great idea for whomever wants to use it. I have used escrow before, long ago, as an eBay seller.

I'll set up a transaction for anyone that want to use it. We'll use http://escrow.com who is the only eBay sanctioned escrow service.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/payment-escrow.html

Let me know if you want to place your order this way. It'll cost between $25 and $35 for most of you. ( calculator (https://www.escrow.com/support/calculator.asp)) It allows you to pay for your order in more ways, like credit card or bank transfer. More than I can accept anyway.

More to come. I have a tournament to go to tonight... wish me luck. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ten


p.s. We are up to 7055 low end, 11,755 high end in orders! Please everyone, order your high end!

[TenPercenter]

If everyone pulls through by Monday (the deadline) then the pre-shipping price sits at .87 per chip. Compare that with $2.03 per chip for this set if you bought 1000 on your own!

Again, deadline is Monday only if you use escrow.com or paypal. Other wise it's already too late for new members.

Ten

[HRFats]

If it's not too late I would be interested in buying about 5,000 - 10,000 of these. I'm a poker supply dealer and these would sell very well. Just curious - have you priced these overseas? Production costs are usually MUCH cheaper. I have several companies I use. Please let me know if these are still available and if you want me to price from China.

[HRFats]

If it's not too late I would be interested in buying about 5,000 - 10,000 of these. I'm a poker supply dealer and these would sell very well. Just curious - have you priced these overseas? Production costs are usually MUCH cheaper. I have several companies I use. Please let me know if these are still available and if you want me to price from China.

[TenPercenter]

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If it's not too late I would be interested in buying about 5,000 - 10,000 of these. I'm a poker supply dealer and these would sell very well.

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PM me on this HR. Send me your email address, and phone number if you're comfortable.

You're cutting it close, but we can probably accomodate if the other members agree. 5-10 thousand more chips might be a welcome addition.

Ten

[Jim Kuhn]

Would there be a bigger price break with 10,000 more? How much cheaper from China? Can we depend on the quality?

Thank you,

Jim Kuhn
Catfish4U
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[TenPercenter]

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Would there be a bigger price break with 10,000 more? How much cheaper from China? Can we depend on the quality?

Thank you,

Jim Kuhn
Catfish4U
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Jim, glad to see you're back! You showed interest in getting in on the order, but you haven't answered any messages. You know that the deadline is Monday the 30th right?

Ten

[TenPercenter]

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curious - have you priced these overseas? Production costs are usually MUCH cheaper. I have several companies I use. Please let me know if these are still available and if you want me to price from China.

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As enticing as it seems, I see can't give $10,000+ of my personal dollars to a company in China and then cross my fingers. Maybe if I was a reseller I could take that chance, but this shared order is for our personal use. I want reliable service and quality for this deal. Chipco is certainly reliable and trustworthy; They make the actual chips for casinos around the world. All I know about Chinese poker chips is, well... I don't know much.

We're getting an incredible price for these Chipco chips because A) We got the order in before their prices went up, and B) We're ordering so many at one time that we share the art price to almost nothing and get price breaks on the chips too.

With your 10,000 added on to what we're ordering already, our pre-shipping price per chip would be around .79 to .80 per chip.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

EOM

[Chu]

Damn, and I finally got a big enough win to pick some up /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[TenPercenter]

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Damn, and I finally got a big enough win to pick some up /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Damn, woulda loved to have ya. We should have them in four weeks or so, I'll post photos...

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Chipco gave a ship date of 10/1/2004 today. Can't wait. Does anyone mind if I shoot group photos of the whole order before I ship off to all the members? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Just bought three 500 chip cases for mine... 500 Wooden Chip Case with Clear Top without Chips (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-5004CL) - I had wanted (3) 500 chip carousels, but the cases will make for easier travel, plus the carousels I wanted are out of stock.

Ten

[Accident]

Thats a great idea. Pile em up! You could also dump them all out in a giant pile. Of course 4 hours of re-stacking might suck. haha.
Post em baby!
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif

[Ghazban]

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Chipco gave a ship date of 10/1/2004 today. Can't wait. Does anyone mind if I shoot group photos of the whole order before I ship off to all the members? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Just bought three 500 chip cases for mine... 500 Wooden Chip Case with Clear Top without Chips (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-5004CL) - I had wanted (3) 500 chip carousels, but the cases will make for easier travel, plus the carousels I wanted are out of stock.

Ten

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I don't mind if you shoot some photos before sending them out. I, too need to go out and buy some sort of travel case(s) for mine. The ones you got look pretty nice, but I'd like a case that will hold 600-- anyone know if those aluminum ones you see all over the place are good/bad?

[sprmario]

I don't mind either... i am going to be taking a trip on the 21st of October and we are planning on having a poker night one evening. I would really love to have them before I leave.

I'm really regretting only getting 400 chips. I think I should have gotten 100 more /images/graemlins/frown.gif. Still... 400 should be fine for 90% of the uses for me. I can't wait to get them! Great work TenPercenter on this job.

[TenPercenter]

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but I'd like a case that will hold 600-- anyone know if those aluminum ones you see all over the place are good/bad?

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The alum case I have is crap. It holds 500 9g clays, and it's falling apart even tho its brand new. The felt dividers on the inside already gave out. The top edge where the handle is attached is trying to come loose when you pick up the case.

My oak case has lasted years, so damage. It also holds 500 9g chips, with all kinds of other stuff under the trays (cards, cut cards, booklets, etc.). The new cherry cases I bought are just like the oak case, with five removable trays.

Ten

[Ghazban]

How durable are the wooden ones with respect to scratches and the wood getting chipped (horrible pun, I know)? They look great and all but I wouldn't want to buy one and have it get all messed up in the act of actually using it as a travel case. Basically, I just want something sturdy that will last as a travel case and not just a container -- looking good would be nice but isn't a necessity.

[TenPercenter]

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How durable are the wooden ones with respect to scratches and the wood getting chipped (horrible pun, I know)? They look great and all but I wouldn't want to buy one and have it get all messed up in the act of actually using it as a travel case. Basically, I just want something sturdy that will last as a travel case and not just a container -- looking good would be nice but isn't a necessity.

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The oak case is pretty scratched up, now that you mention it. If you are getting seperate cases, get this really nice 750 case for home (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Picture.asp?pc=10-PC750) and then get the $15 vinyl cases that hold 300 each. (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-3002) The vinyl one should hide/prevent scratches pretty well. Both from 5stardeal, and use one of these coupons for $10 to $20 off: SHIP (free ship) or HINRNX (10% off)


( other page for the the mohogany case: CASE (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-PC750) )

Ten

[MrGo]

That case is perfect for me since i got 750 chips! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I got my chips in Monday...I will post pictures hopefully today /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
That case is perfect for me since i got 750 chips! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I got my chips in Monday...I will post pictures hopefully today /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

YAY! (Hurry please /images/graemlins/wink.gif )

[Ghazban]

Thanks for the links Greg... and thanks again for your efforts in organizing this whole group-chip-purchasing process. My birthday is in mid-October so it looks like there'll be at least one thing arriving around then that I really want! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks for the links Greg... and thanks again for your efforts in organizing this whole group-chip-purchasing process. My birthday is in mid-October so it looks like there'll be at least one thing arriving around then that I really want! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

HAHA! My BD is Oct 14th. I'm getting an awesome set of chips and a BABY for my birthday. /images/graemlins/smile.gif My daughter is due the 12th. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ten

(you're very welcome for the efforts in organizing this whole group-chip-purchasing process. )

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Chipco gave a ship date of 10/1/2004 today. Can't wait. Does anyone mind if I shoot group photos of the whole order before I ship off to all the members? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Just bought three 500 chip cases for mine... 500 Wooden Chip Case with Clear Top without Chips (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-5004CL) - I had wanted (3) 500 chip carousels, but the cases will make for easier travel, plus the carousels I wanted are out of stock.

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

I received these cases. I'm pretty disappointed. The color ended up being a VERY bright red, not a mohogany reddish brown color I expected. The quality is medium to low. One of the latches has already had a pin fall out. I'll probably keep them, just to hold all my old cheap chips, since the alum case is now pretty shot.

I'm going to once again try to find good 500 peice carousels for my Egyptian chips. Any leaqds on these will be appreciated.

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
How durable are the wooden ones with respect to scratches and the wood getting chipped (horrible pun, I know)? They look great and all but I wouldn't want to buy one and have it get all messed up in the act of actually using it as a travel case. Basically, I just want something sturdy that will last as a travel case and not just a container -- looking good would be nice but isn't a necessity.

[/ QUOTE ]

The oak case is pretty scratched up, now that you mention it. If you are getting seperate cases, get this really nice 750 case for home (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Picture.asp?pc=10-PC750) and then get the $15 vinyl cases that hold 300 each. (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-3002) The vinyl one should hide/prevent scratches pretty well. Both from 5stardeal, and use one of these coupons for $10 to $20 off: SHIP (free ship) or HINRNX (10% off)


( other page for the the mohogany case: CASE (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-PC750) )

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

I think I'm going to buy two of these 750 cases to hold my 1500 Egyptian chips. Does anyone have one of these? Can you attest to the quality? [MrGO, did you end up buying one for your chips, like you said you might?]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=573&amp;item=612031957 1&amp;rd=1

(You can save about $75 buying two of these on ebay vs. directly from 5stardeals, even with the free shipping code.)

Ten

[MrGo]

Not yet..will soon however

[TenPercenter]

I've set up snipes on ebay to grab two. I'll get them, and post a review. They certainly LOOK great.

Ten

[MSPatton]

Ten,
You will not regret that case. It is beautiful and very
solid construction. I have two for my NJ set. Only issue
I have is it is not transportable. So I use 3 500ct
leather cases when I travel and take what I need for that
particular night. Let me know if you need more info.
Michael <font color="blue"> </font>

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Ten,
You will not regret that case. It is beautiful and very
solid construction. I have two for my NJ set. Only issue
I have is it is not transportable. So I use 3 500ct
leather cases when I travel and take what I need for that
particular night. Let me know if you need more info.
Michael <font color="blue"> </font>

[/ QUOTE ]

I doubt I'll take my Egyp's out of the house, but if I do, I can use the three "red" 500 chip cases that I don't like. /images/graemlins/smile.gif As far as the 750 cases, your endorsement is enough for me.

Ten

[RollaJ]

I have the chip case (chips FINALLY arrive thursday) the case is nicer than the pic even

[TenPercenter]

Chipco says that the chips should ship today! I'll check to make sure that we are on schedule.

So excited!

Ten

[Ghazban]

Huzzah! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TenPercenter]

Which shipper should I use for the best rates for shipping these chips out to the members? I haven't used DHL since they bought Airborne...

Ten

[casinogosain]

UPS is good if you are shipping a total of over 100 lbs. They have a discounted rate at that level. I am not certain, but you should be able to send to multiple destinations.

I used this to move from Norfolk to Chicago once - about $2k cheaper than interstate movers. How's that for EV?

-Ash

[slamdunkpro]

Fedex Ground and UPS are competitive.

[sprmario]

UPS is probably the best. Each package is probably going to be between 4 and 7 lbs.

[sprmario]

Doh... really poor math... they would be around 14 to 26 lbs. my bad. UPS is your best bet still.

[hustalasta]

Its really going to depend on what area you are in. I suggest checking pricing at the websites for UPS, Fedex, USPS. I also highly suggest you package your items very well. UPS requires a package to be able to withstand a 6 foot fall, I suggest your packaging be able to withstand a 6 foot slam into the ground. Lots of bubble wrap and such otherwise any insurance you might take on the package will most likely end up null and voided. It is very hard to get the shipping companies to pay a claim, they will always blame the packaging.

Also if the service you use has guaranteed delivery make sure you follow up with delivery dates. UPS, and probably other services, often do not make residential deliveries on time. I have been credited the Freight Charges on more than one occasion when they delivered a day late.

[meep_42]

USPS + insurance. :P

-d

[MrGo]

You never commented me on my chips Ten. I am hurt...very hurt! :P

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
You never commented me on my chips Ten. I am hurt...very hurt! :P

[/ QUOTE ]

They're really really great. So great I thought I had surely told you. /images/graemlins/smile.gif [seriously I love them]

Wife's in labor, gotta have priorities! See you soon...

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]



Wife's in labor, gotta have priorities! See you soon...

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

My wife and I have a new baby girl! Been in hospital since Friday afternoon. They are both great, and the baby has already learned starting odds for all hold'em hands! /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The Egyptian chips could arrive any day. Chipco hadn't answered my email from the other day, but I will check back with them on Monday.

Ten

[MrGo]

Congrats man!

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Congrats man!

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks! We're going home today! Maybe there'll be a 200 lb package from Chipco waiting?!?!?

Ten

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]

Wife's in labor, gotta have priorities! See you soon...
Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

My wife and I have a new baby girl! Been in hospital since Friday afternoon. They are both great, and the baby has already learned starting odds for all hold'em hands! /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The Egyptian chips could arrive any day. Chipco hadn't answered my email from the other day, but I will check back with them on Monday.

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

Congratulations!

Our little one just turned 1 and took her first steps on her b-day.

I found time moves by infintesimally slowly for the first couple months then flies by... I guess it's 'cause we were up more hours than normal (i.e. days longer &amp; little sleep)... hey it's good practice for those marathon poker sessions /images/graemlins/wink.gif!

Our little girls a whiz at marking cards... we're down two decks already... and she loves chips throwing a fit when I take 'em away (know how she feels here /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

Her middle name's not Chipco is it?

FYI - I think a bassinette with a beautiful baby girl &amp; almost 8,000 custom chips would be just lovely!

Good luck &amp; way to go!

- Fins

[sprmario]

Congrats Ten!

[TenPercenter]

My wife and baby were just released from the hospital. I came home to 7205 poker chips on the porch. Below is a teaser of the chips unpacked.

MEMBERS: Please realize that I JUST WALKED IN with a new baby. I have been running back and forth to Wal-Mart to get the essentials that we forgot. We are trying to settle in, and my wife is an emotional wreck. Please be patient with me! /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Each of you email me please, and tell me if you want to pay for expedited shipping. Other wise it's gonna be ground, and ground is slower and rougher on chips.

Ten

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8411.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8385.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8406.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8404.JPG



OH! I forgot to mention: These chips are Friggin Awesome! /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/cool.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif [I'm very happy...]

[Accident]

DANG! I'm glad I got in on that order, those look GREAT. /images/graemlins/ooo.gif
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif
Send me 600 pleeeeeeese!! hahaha.
YES baby, I'm all freaked out! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Accident]

I can't remember if I read you were Happy or mad about those cases??
Accident.

[Accident]

There's definitely no confusing the diff denoms in the pile. Great feature. I would like to get some 25cent for those cheapo dealer call nights we have ocasionally. Make it a nice vivid/diff color as well.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif

[MIKSEN]

Nice job ten,

They look awesome, may they pay for them selves in luck at the tables..

I cant fraking wait, Mine should ship out this wednesday,
SO lets see when they will get here.. ENJOY

miksen

[TenPercenter]

The baby is in-between feedings, so I snuck away to play with the chips. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[BTW, is Daddy supposed to help Mommy breast feed the baby? It doesn't seem fair /images/graemlins/frown.gif ]

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8382.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8385.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8394.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8393.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8390.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8389.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8386.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8401.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8399.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8398.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8397.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8396.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8421.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8414.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8420.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8412.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8415.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8416.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8417.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8418.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8419.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8404.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8411.JPG

[Schwachs]

*drool*

congrats and let me know what we need to do for shipment.

[sprmario]

Damn they look good... my stack is so tiny /images/graemlins/frown.gif. I wish I'd bought more chips. I thought 400 was the most I could afford but I've moved up in limits in the last 2 months and have made 5 times that at the tables. Oh well... they really look better in those picks than I had thought. I'm very excited and glad that I'll be able to show them off at the poker night we are having at my 10 year college reunion.

[razor]

very NICE!!!! Awesome job 10%

I imagine there are some pretty happy people here.


congrats with the kid!

[italianstang]

Absolutely beautiful, incredible chips. I am happy for you and for everyone that got these chips.

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
I can't remember if I read you were Happy or mad about those cases??
Accident.

[/ QUOTE ]

I did NOT like the travel cases I bought, the ones with clear fronts. I haven't gotten my two 750 mahogony ones yet...

Ten

[DerryABU]

/images/graemlins/cool.gif WOW those chips are really amazing,good call going with the denominations I think you were right about them looking like expensive pogs without.
Congrats on the baby too.

[Accident]

Good, it was the mahogony cases I was interested in.
Accident
/images/graemlins/club.gif

[maryfield48]

Congratulations to Ten on both new arrivals. Along with many here I have been involved (purely in an advisory capacity - i.e. dropping my 2c worth on the chip designs) from the early days in the bringing to fruition of one of his two recent projects, I feel a slight pulse of parental pride.

Kidding aside, the chips look great, I really like how the $1 chip came out it is very classy, but they all look great.

Don't you think a snapshot of the other project's result is in order though, Ten?

[elwoodblues]

Congrats on both the baby and the chips.

Which was more fun to make? /images/graemlins/grin.gif

If your baby is anything like ours was, you can look forward to several sleepless nights. It's temporary, so try not to get frustrated. You'll never get the time back when you can just sit and rock 'em.

[MrGo]

Nice chips Ten.

[dirty moose]

wish i would have getten in on that..... they look sweet!!!!
can i still get in on this ?

[Fins]

Just awesome! They turned out great and better than I had imagined. Life is good.

A question on the chips...
Do you know what the base colors are (from the color chart) for the Red $5, Green $25 &amp; Gold $500?

Thanks for sharing,
Fins

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
wish i would have getten in on that..... they look sweet!!!!
can i still get in on this ?

[/ QUOTE ]

Guys, I am talking to Chipco now to see if they will allow reorders at my price ($.76) instead of the new price ($1.10). Several original members are sorry they ordered so little, but I won't mention who (sprmario /images/graemlins/smile.gif). I'll let you know what they say.

Ten

[ClonexxSA]

Let me know what they say Ten please. If its .76 a chip I would be in for around 400-500. I love your chips and would take them even over a custom order of my own to pokerchips.com.

[sprmario]

haha... well when we did the original order my poker bankroll was about $400. So ordering $400 on poker chips was quite the extravagant expense. I've since managed to move up limits and my poker bankroll is 7 times that so another 2 to 300 chips would not break the bank /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[TabascoJRC]

I have a chipco group order going on too, if you are interested, A bit different design, no denominations. Just a thought.

Ten, don't forget to post those pics at texas holdem, post them in my thread /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[MrGo]

Can I post mine?!?!? /images/graemlins/smile.gif Where would I?

[Accident]

All the exotic custom chip art I have seen here kicks the crap out of any company generated art chips I have seen. Way more personal and meaningful in my opinion.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif

[Accident]

What got up chipco's Arse about that ridiculous price increase? Was it to discourage buisness?
I WANT MORE CHIPS!!
A /images/graemlins/club.gif

[TenPercenter]

I love my new cases, but each row of 75 chips leaves some space at the end. This annoys me to no end, since it makes checking for missing chips actual work. My Chipco's will fit 78 to a row, but I need them to fit 75. That means I need something to take up the space of EXACTLY 3 CHIPCO's. That's the thickness of three Chipco chips. I have 20 rows, so I need 60 blanks.

I've asked Chipco for 60 "duds" or blanks, or misprints, or something, but I doubt they'll oblige. What else do you suggest? How about those little acrylic disks that casinos use for separators? Are those exactly the thickness of a chip? (I doubt it)

Ten

[TenPercenter]

I've found that I can use 60 acrylic spacers for what I need. I can get them for .25 each at 5stardeal, but shipping kinda kills the deal for an order that small.

Anyone know of a 20% off code, or better yet a free ship code? I have "travel" which is 10% off, and "SHIP" which is free shipping for $100+ orders.

Ten

[dirty moose]

[ QUOTE ]
I have a chipco group order going on too, if you are interested, A bit different design, no denominations. Just a thought.

Ten, don't forget to post those pics at texas holdem, post them in my thread /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

show a pic? and how much?

[mmbt0ne]

Look at his avatar for the chip pics.

[Damageinc333]

Sorry i dont have any codes for you but, I'd be willing to do a group buy on these if it helps. I am looking to get 80 of them.

Also, if you end up doing a rebuy on your custom chips would it be possible to order a small quantity (like 1 each)? As you know im working on my own theme set, but I wouldent mind owning a "sample" of your chips cuz i like collecting them and yours really looked to turn out great. If not no big deal, cant hurt to ask /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TabascoJRC]

I had set up a thread just for chip pics on texasholdem-poker. I don't think anyone has posted there yet, but go ahead. Might not be bad to start a thread like that here.

[TabascoJRC]

Don't want to hijack this thread with pics of my design. Ten's chips are just to sweet. here is the link
Latest Pics (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1072255&amp;page=0&amp;view=c ollapsed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=14&amp;vc=1)

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
I love my new cases, but each row of 75 chips leaves some space at the end. This annoys me to no end, since it makes checking for missing chips actual work. My Chipco's will fit 78 to a row, but I need them to fit 75. That means I need something to take up the space of EXACTLY 3 CHIPCO's. That's the thickness of three Chipco chips. I have 20 rows, so I need 60 blanks.

I've asked Chipco for 60 "duds" or blanks, or misprints, or something, but I doubt they'll oblige. What else do you suggest? How about those little acrylic disks that casinos use for separators? Are those exactly the thickness of a chip? (I doubt it)

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

What about using a 1½" wooden dowel cut to the right thinkness... should be easy to cut them all the same with a mitre saw &amp; stop... (1.5" = 36.8 mm)

- Fins

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I love my new cases, but each row of 75 chips leaves some space at the end. This annoys me to no end, since it makes checking for missing chips actual work. My Chipco's will fit 78 to a row, but I need them to fit 75. That means I need something to take up the space of EXACTLY 3 CHIPCO's. That's the thickness of three Chipco chips. I have 20 rows, so I need 60 blanks.

I've asked Chipco for 60 "duds" or blanks, or misprints, or something, but I doubt they'll oblige. What else do you suggest? How about those little acrylic disks that casinos use for separators? Are those exactly the thickness of a chip? (I doubt it)

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

What about using a 1½" wooden dowel cut to the right thinkness... should be easy to cut them all the same with a mitre saw &amp; stop... (1.5" = 36.8 mm)

- Fins

[/ QUOTE ]

I just bought some spacers from 5stardeal. Easiest method I guess.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Absolutely beautiful, incredible chips. I am happy for you and for everyone that got these chips.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks man. What's the status with your Blue Chip order?

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]

Don't you think a snapshot of the other project's result is in order though, Ten?

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought about it, but no. All baby's look the same anywsy, right? /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
wish i would have getten in on that..... they look sweet!!!!
can i still get in on this ?

[/ QUOTE ]

Guys, I am talking to Chipco now to see if they will allow reorders at my price ($.76) instead of the new price ($1.10). Several original members are sorry they ordered so little, but I won't mention who (sprmario /images/graemlins/smile.gif). I'll let you know what they say.

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

This was a no-go. Chipco wants $1.10, full price. Once I get to the point that I can add more denoms, I'll open up again for people to add-on the original order (and all the original guys of course). The orig members will not have to pay anything for the old art since they already paid. All new art will be split between members in that new order. With enough people, we'll again get a quantity discount.

This won't happen for quite a while (months, year?). I can't squeeze any more credit from my AMEX. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
haha... well when we did the original order my poker bankroll was about $400. So ordering $400 on poker chips was quite the extravagant expense. I've since managed to move up limits and my poker bankroll is 7 times that so another 2 to 300 chips would not break the bank /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]

Keep raking in the cash Mario. Maybe you can splurge and buy us new art for the new denominations! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
What got up chipco's Arse about that ridiculous price increase? Was it to discourage buisness?
I WANT MORE CHIPS!!
A /images/graemlins/club.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm pretty sure it's to increase the MSRP to make the resellers' prices look better. Chipco would rather stay wholesale I'm sure.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Sorry i dont have any codes for you but, I'd be willing to do a group buy on these if it helps. I am looking to get 80 of them.

[/ QUOTE ]

I went ahead and bout them on my own. We woulda lost in the end with double shipping anyway...

[ QUOTE ]
Also, if you end up doing a rebuy on your custom chips would it be possible to order a small quantity (like 1 each)? As you know im working on my own theme set, but I wouldent mind owning a "sample" of your chips cuz i like collecting them and yours really looked to turn out great. If not no big deal, cant hurt to ask /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You can ask the other guys here. Some of us bought spares... If/when I put in a new order, I'll consider small add-ons like that. I have a few spares myself, but I want to save them for lost chips and for riffling at the desk. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Don't want to hijack this thread with pics of my design. Ten's chips are just to sweet. here is the link
Latest Pics (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1072255&amp;page=0&amp;view=c ollapsed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=14&amp;vc=1)

[/ QUOTE ]

You're not hijacking man. I've said it many times, I LOVE your chips. I would love to have a set of those too. (don't get excited, that ain't happening /images/graemlins/smile.gif ). I cannot WAIT to see those in real life.

Ten

[MrGo]

Did you buy that chip case Ten?

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Did you buy that chip case Ten?

[/ QUOTE ]

The mahogony ones? I sure did, and I REALLY love them. Use their ebay auction if you plan to buy, it's cheaper. See me posts here for other comments:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1098151&amp;page=&amp;view=&amp;sb=5&amp; o=&amp;vc=1

Ten

[MrGo]

I can't find their EBay auction... /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[MrGo]

think I found it..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=573&amp;item=612335260 7

is this it?

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
think I found it..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=573&amp;item=612335260 7

is this it?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yes, that's the one. Weigh the difference in the high shipping on ebay vs a higher price and FREE shipping on the site. Free ship code for them is "ship". And a 10% off code is "TRAVEL". I bought two, so my shipping was 50% off on the second one, making ebay the better way to go.

Ten

[MrGo]

So I can buy this off of Ebay and enter the codes for free shipping and 10% off??

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
So I can buy this off of Ebay and enter the codes for free shipping and 10% off??

[/ QUOTE ]

Nope. Codes only work at the website.

Ten

[casinogosain]

Except the ugly ones.
(nothing implied - nothing to infer)

-Ash

[TenPercenter]

This project was frustrating, grueling, and a little scary at times, but it was exciting too. Thanks everyone for the great experience.

The chips are chipped as of yesterday. Accident, it looks like your will arrive Tuesday since you're in TX with me. sprmario, yours is scheduled for Wesnesday. The rest of you are are scheduled for THursday or Friday I believe.

Watch the porch! I was unable to require signatures since it was charged to credit card.

Ten

(Mario, yours is coming to work, so don't let them affect your job performance, which is exaclty what they did to me with the baby /images/graemlins/smile.gif )

[TenPercenter]

Oh yeah, thanks to everyone for congratulating me on the baby. I've decided to post her photo here for posterity. /images/graemlins/smile.gif She was definately mixed up in all this poker chip business, and she'll probably inherit these chips some day!

Ten

(Her name is "Kelly Kira" and she is about 45 seconds old here.)

http://www.thecagles.com/images/Kelly2009.jpg

[MIKSEN]

God Bless her shes beautiful,

[Jim Kuhn]

She is too cute! Any idea who the lucky father is?

Thank you,

Jim Kuhn
Catfish4U
/images/graemlins/spade.gif /images/graemlins/diamond.gif /images/graemlins/club.gif /images/graemlins/heart.gif

[Accident]

WHAT!?? You didnt name her Nephratiti?? /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[TenPercenter]

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WHAT!?? You didnt name her Nephratiti?? /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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My wife just saw this and said, "Hey, that's a good idea, but it's a little late now..."

Ten

[TenPercenter]

Accident, I also want to thank you for the gift set of Pharaoh KEM cards. You didn't have to do that, and it was a fun project and not as much work as I puffed and moaned about. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ten

[BigBaitsim (milo)]

Mazel tov.

Now comes the hard part. Enjoy!

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Mazel tov.

Now comes the hard part. Enjoy!

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks. Oh, your Rorschach avatar is a large eared bat on steroids.

Ten

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/kids/2003/08/images/bat-big.jpg

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
I have the chip case (chips FINALLY arrive thursday) the case is nicer than the pic even

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I tell you guys these cases are the SHIZNIT!. They are great for the chips.

Here are some views:

http://www.thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8433.JPG

http://www.thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8434.JPG

http://www.thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8435.JPG

http://www.thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8437.JPG

http://www.thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8438.JPG


Accident, I see that you picked up a Luxor $10 gold peice as a button, and a deck of Pharoah KEM's! Good choice! You got the same exact $10 chip I have! I use a Luxor $1 Chipco chip as the other button in case of a second table.

Ten

[MSPatton]

Using those exact same cases on my NJ Clay set
I Love them, and they are nice enough that my wife lets
me keep them out instead of in the closet! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Using those exact same cases on my NJ Clay set
I Love them, and they are nice enough that my wife lets
me keep them out instead of in the closet! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Exactly. They are practically furniture.

Ten

[Accident]

Got my chips today from Ten. Awesome chips. Glad I got involved. Chips are very bright and dissimilar no mistaking the diff denoms.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Got my chips today from Ten. Awesome chips. Glad I got involved. Chips are very bright and dissimilar no mistaking the diff denoms.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Woohoo! /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Hey, post some photos! I want to them "out in the wild."

Ten

[sprmario]

Got my chips... they look awesome. Thanks Ten. I'm very happy.

[Spook]

How well does the chipco proof compare to the final product?
Looking at the picture the only things I notice are the black lines are a bit thinner, and the $500 chip losses a lot of depth.
Any other concerns on the differences?

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
How well does the chipco proof compare to the final product?
Looking at the picture the only things I notice are the black lines are a bit thinner, and the $500 chip losses a lot of depth.
Any other concerns on the differences?

[/ QUOTE ]

I really feel that they could not have done a better job. I am actually surprised that they came out so close to the proofs. I think i see what you mean about the $500 chip, but keep in mind the flash of the camera washed it out a little. I had really wanted that Nefertiti photo to be "dumbed down" a bit, to match the clipart style of the other artwork. It was my least favorite chip because it stood out from the others, but EVERYONE else loved it most. Any of you other members feel different? I think most of you have your chips now...

Once we add a $1000 and a $5000, we'll use art that is closer to the real thing, kind of representing "higher value" for the higher chips. The 25¢ chip will have more "wall art" type of art on it.

http://www.thecagles.com/images/16546LightningSolutions3-cropped.gif

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8386.JPG

http://thecagles.com/poker/images/IMG_8404.JPG





Ten

[slavic]

Once we add a $1000 and a $5000, we'll use art that is closer to the real thing, kind of representing "higher value" for the higher chips.

Any thoughts to making those chips a larger guage or even a plaquard.

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Once we add a $1000 and a $5000, we'll use art that is closer to the real thing, kind of representing "higher value" for the higher chips.

Any thoughts to making those chips a larger guage or even a plaquard.

[/ QUOTE ]

I'm very interested in making the $5000 a plaque. Maybe even make the $1000 an octagon. This will play havoc with chip storage though. Unless I can fit then nicely into the two Laquer Finish Poker Chip Case's (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-PC750) I have. Not likely though.

Here are Chipco's Chip/Plaque sizes:

http://www.chipco.com/cata/size.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

I've commissioned the design of three new denoms for this set. We'll see what they look like before I make any decisions on going further at this time. The 25¢ will be the standard 39mm, and I'm thinking about the 44mm octagon for the $1000 and a big, French looking, plaque for the $5000 peice. We'll see.

I figure the plaque will cost around $5 each, so that may not be the way to go.... but DAMM it would be cool. /images/graemlins/smile.gif Think of the Egyptian designs that could be done on a plaque....

Ten

p.s. Anyone know where some photos of Chipco plaques are? Show us if you know of any... All I know is this one:

http://www.chipco.com/cata/chipco/images/prod/pro.jpg

[Accident]

[ QUOTE ]


Hey, post some photos! I want to them "out in the wild."

Ten

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That's a weird request, but ok, here they are:
http://home.rgv.rr.com/ranchoos/DSC01017%20(3).JPG
http://home.rgv.rr.com/ranchoos/DSC01018%20(2).JPG
http://home.rgv.rr.com/ranchoos/DSC01019%20(2).JPG
http://home.rgv.rr.com/ranchoos/DSC01020%20(2).JPG
http://home.rgv.rr.com/ranchoos/DSC01021%20(2).JPG
Enjoy.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif

[TenPercenter]

Oh my God. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

Wasn't that a little dangerous, risking that $5 chip on a lilly pad? /images/graemlins/wink.gif


Hehe, Ten

[Johnny5]

HA! That is super funny!

[Accident]

[ QUOTE ]
Oh my God. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

Wasn't that a little dangerous, risking that $5 chip on a lilly pad? /images/graemlins/wink.gif


Hehe, Ten

[/ QUOTE ]
Yep, good thing the whiskey barrel is only 12 inches deep!
A /images/graemlins/club.gif

[TenPercenter]

Mr Go: See the post above this one for the Mohogany Cases... ^^^^

Ten