Custom Chipco Suits Group Buy Participators

[TabascoJRC]

Interested parties only please.

The last thread was getting a little bogged down by comments and not enough people who were actually going to buy. With that in mind, this thread is only for those who are willing to purchase. If you have no interest in buying the chips don't post here, post comments in the original thread (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=1014016&page=0&view=c ollapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=7#Post1026732%231014016)

If you have any interest in purchasing these chips either as a group buy or any other way Post here, stating your level of interest, what it would take to get you to buy, and how many you would be willing to buy.

Once again here are the designs
http://www.chotiner.com/chipshaderow2.gif
http://www.chotiner.com/edge2_01.jpg

Chip price .73 + shipping+escrow
Final chip price delivered aprox .80-.82 a chip
I will work out your final details if i know your confidence level is high.

[Lumpy]

Love the design!!

Count me in for the following

100 White
200 Red
200 Green
100 Black
50 Purple

=650 total

Would need to see the final design after you get the palette question figured out.

PM me if you have any questions.

[casinogosain]

did you get my PM?

[TabascoJRC]

Okay i just sent PM's to all those who showed any interest
I will be sending emails to those which i have an address.

Bad news is one of our bigger orders bit the dust.
Current order estimate before PM's Hi-7150 Low-5800
i will post ne estimates after i recieve response

I expect a post in this thread to mean you are 100% sure you are in.

All design news will be posted in the other forum
I will be further investigating prices from homepokerchips.com. Expect a significant increase if our minimum order is not met. there base charge is .80 per chip before artwork and shipping.
-Jeremy

[chipcounter]

I am looking forward to participating in the group chip buy--assuming the price doesn't go up too much.

My chips are being ordered by a group of friends that plan to play once a week. We are going to alternate between tourneys and live games. We plan to have a full game every week and had originally planned to purchase 800 chips. Is this the right amount for our group (there are 10 of us)??

Also, how many of each color do you reccommend we order?

[casinogosain]

The answer to your question really depends on the structure of the ring games and tournys. I recommend homepokertourney.com - they have good guides on how many chips of each denomination you needs as well as guides on how to structure your games.

-Ash

[TabascoJRC]

File has been sent to artist for review. Should have an estimate for the smaller order soon.

[Lumpy]

Pics please. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TabascoJRC]

http://www.chotiner.com/chips/newchipsf.jpg
http://www.chotiner.com/chips/newchips.jpg
note the colors aren't quite the same as the samples.

The grey is much darker on the spade chip and club chip.
The green is brighter on the club chip, will post better pics of samples

[sprmario]

Are you talking about the grey on the side of the black chip? The side of the black chip is very light... seems like more white than black.

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The grey is much darker on the spade chip and club chip.
The green is brighter on the club chip, will post better pics of samples

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[TabascoJRC]

yes that grey is much darker. Its the next darkest color they have after black, I'll post the better pic of the samples and you can see, I am thinking about making the edgespots gold instead of white. any thoughts?

[Lumpy]

I like the look with the white, but think the gold would look good also. The spade chip is kind of the odd man out in that all of the other center suit colors carry over to the half suit design on top and edge spot color.

[Bulldog]

If this is a go in the $0.80-$0.90 range, I'm probably in for the following:

100 W
100 R
100 G
100 B
50 P

[sprmario]

Gold might be the way to go... i must say this is an extremely attractive set. Very very nice and it's been refined nicely from the original pics as far as color scheme goes. I really like the red chip now w/ the darker blue instead of that very bright blue.

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yes that grey is much darker. Its the next darkest color they have after black, I'll post the better pic of the samples and you can see, I am thinking about making the edgespots gold instead of white. any thoughts?

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[ClonexxSA]

As I wrote in my PM, im interested.

Depends on the final price, but quantity would be either 300-400 chips.

[TabascoJRC]

I figured Scanning them produced a better image.
http://www.oneillcommunications.com/jeremy/colorchips.jpg

[ThePopinjay]

HOLY, this new refined design is just too beautiful. I will be IN for 600 or so chips. I am going to try and get other people in as well. What colors should I get if I will probably be running 2-10 people games NLHE tournament and cash games?

Also, what is the CI on them and will they be included on the final?

[Lumpy]

CI is Chipco's symbol and all new chips manufactured have to have it.

[xxSHARKYxx]

I gotta have da chippies!

I'm a deal
Count me in for the following

100 White
200 Red
200 Green
100 Black
50 Purple

=650 total

onlineshark

[felonious]

TabascoJRC - I'm really impressed with these designs! I was disappointed I didn't discover this forum in time to get in on the Egyptian-themed chip set but the more I think about it the more I want denomination-less chips anyways.

I'm definitely interested in getting in on this order if we get enough to hit the .80 - .82 range or thereabouts.

Quantities (800 total):
100 White
250 Red
250 Green
100 Black
100 Purple

Any comments on the quantities? I'm thinking the games will mostly be T1000 Hold'Em but I'd like the chip selection to be flexible enough to support whatever dealer's choice and cash games we want to play as well. I checked out homepokertourney.com but they seem to focus on $5 to $500 chip assortments and don't deal much with how many white chips to get.

[TenPercenter]

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TabascoJRC - I'm really impressed with these designs! I was disappointed I didn't discover this forum in time to get in on the Egyptian-themed chip set but the more I think about it the more I want denomination-less chips anyways.

I'm definitely interested in getting in on this order if we get enough to hit the .80 - .82 range or thereabouts.

Quantities (800 total):
100 White
250 Red
250 Green
100 Black
100 Purple

Any comments on the quantities? I'm thinking the games will mostly be T1000 Hold'Em but I'd like the chip selection to be flexible enough to support whatever dealer's choice and cash games we want to play as well. I checked out homepokertourney.com but they seem to focus on $5 to $500 chip assortments and don't deal much with how many white chips to get.

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Thanks for the compliment on my chips. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Regarding your quantities, I think you are right on track for doing T1000 games, with up to 15 - 20 people, and you can handle pretty big cash games too. The ONLY thing I would do is move 50 purples to black, making black 150. You'll use a lot more $100's (black) than $500 or $1000's (purple), and it makes the purple more "special."

Ten

[felonious]

Thanks for the idea on the black / purple chips Ten -- that makes a lot of sense. I was kind of hesitant to order less than 100 of anything since there's no reordering these if I want more down the road but I don't imagine the purples will see too much action anyways.

I gather from your posts in the other thread that you're very happy with how they turned out /images/graemlins/cool.gif They really did turn out very professional looking.

One thing I'm kinda curious about that you or someone else may have checked out -- what if someone upends a drink on a stack of chips? Are they pretty resistant to staining / discoloration?

[TabascoJRC]

Status Update:
Working on finalizing design. Spade will have gold edgespots
Design should be final by end of week.
Order will most likely be taken throughout the next couple weeks.
New price close to .82 a chip + shipping
No need for escrow....Details to follow
Questions? Comments Welcome as always.

PS I don't think participators is a word. I noticed it earlier. I think participants would be better /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[meep_42]

Ok, I need to go to AC and win a ton very soon.

-d

[TenPercenter]

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One thing I'm kinda curious about that you or someone else may have checked out -- what if someone upends a drink on a stack of chips? Are they pretty resistant to staining / discoloration?

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I'll test that for you now...

Soaking one in Coke for 30 minutes...

Ten

[TabascoJRC]

I'm guessing your white chip is toast in a coke, you darker chips will probably hold up better. Meaning they won't show as much

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
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One thing I'm kinda curious about that you or someone else may have checked out -- what if someone upends a drink on a stack of chips? Are they pretty resistant to staining / discoloration?

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I'll test that for you now...

Soaking one in Coke for 30 minutes...

Ten

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I didnt hear the buzzer, so it sat longer. Totally submerged in Coke Classic. Not a mark, stain, or ripple. including the white areas of the chip. I used one of Accident's $1 white chips, in case it caused damage I didn't want to lose one of mine.

Ten

[TenPercenter]

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I used one of Accident's $1 white chips, in case it caused damage I didn't want to lose one of mine

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I'm kidding! i used one of the $25 Chipco samples.

Ten

[MrGo]

This is interesting because I banged one chip against another several times today and the paint (or whatever they use) of one chip transferred on another. I did hit the chips together pretty hard, but I just hope after awhile the chips won't wear off on each other.

We'll see. I'm using my chips for the first time tonight =)

[Accident]

haha, you dog, I had to back track to see what you were talking about. PAWS OFF MY CHIP DOG!! /images/graemlins/club.gifI doubt that ANY normal food/drink item at a poker game would damage a chipco chip. I could try concetrated phosphoric acid on one, but I dont really see the point. Coke has that in it to make it 'burny' in your mouth. It's also used in dentistry to etch the dentin to make the various composite fillings stick in place. DONT drink coke if you have fillings! haha. My wife was very impressed w/MY NEW CHIPS!! haha.
I'm dying to get them in. May not allow my deadbeat friends to use them however. Just leave them in the case and stare at them alone in my room w/the door closed, muhahahah.
Accident /images/graemlins/club.gif /images/graemlins/club.gif

[felonious]

[ QUOTE ]
I didnt hear the buzzer, so it sat longer. Totally submerged in Coke Classic. Not a mark, stain, or ripple. including the white areas of the chip. I used one of Accident's $1 white chips, in case it caused damage I didn't want to lose one of mine.
Ten

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That is too funny... sounds like clumsy friends shouldn't be a problem with these chips at any rate. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[aagaard]

Im interested in purchasing some as well, I have sent you a pm. Please email me back! I probably want about 500

[TabascoJRC]

Design is final, unless there is a huge objection.
I am ready to start taking orders.
.82 per chip before shipping. You will be able to find out how much your shipping is. PM me your order and I'll give you all the details.

http://www.chotiner.com/chips/images/1stack_03.jpg
http://www.chotiner.com/chips/images/1stack_07.jpg

notice there is a new chip.

[TabascoJRC]

Orders must be in stacks of 25

[aagaard]

How long will they take to get done and shipped out?

[TabascoJRC]

With the design finalized it is time to detail the logistics of orders.

We were unable to generate the number of orders to get these chips at the price I was hoping. Therefore I had to pursue means other than ordering direct from chipco to have these chips produced. This, in turn meant added cost. The added cost and dangers involved in taking orders on my own were a little too much for me, but I was able to provide an even better solution than expected.

I have been able to enlist the help of Michael Patton, of Holdempokerchips.com to assist us with this order. Michael will be providing the storefront that will be offering these chips. With michaels help we have been able to secure these chips at a price greater than expected for our demand. I believe our price is even better than Ten's order before the price increase.

Michael Patton is a respected businessman within the poker community. He has consistently offered his help and support in this and other forums to those wishing to find out more about poker and poker chips. All while never trying to push his own products as many other vendors on these forums do. His store is well kept and offers only the finest poker chips for true enthusiasts. He is "one of us" as it were.

These chips will be sold on a preorder basis for .82 each to all the interested parties. PM me for details. These chips will continued to be sold after the order is placed. Michael has graciouly offered these chips at a price well below retail and will not be able to offer them at this price forever. Once the order is placed with chipco prices will rise again, to .86 per chip. And will rise again to .95 per chip when chips are in stock.

Because holdempokerchips.com is an existing store it is able to accept creditcard and paypal payments. This saves you the cost of escrow. It also saves you the hastle of dealing with me, whom is not well equipped to process orders. In the end I don't think I would be comfortable processing orders and dealing with escrow. And I believe many of you thought it was a little sketchy as well.

So with that said I will be contacting those who have expressed interest with the private section of holempokerchips.com for the purchase of these chips.

I would also like to thank Dave Harber and his art department for all their help when I was looking for a vendor. Even though we won't be using his store for the production. His customer support was terrific and I would recommend him to anyone.

As always questions, Comments?

[TabascoJRC]

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How long will they take to get done and shipped out?

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Chipco states about 5 weeks production time. I am not sure if that includes art prep time. The art has not yet been turned over to chipco, but should be by monday. Lets say i HOPE to have chips in hand by end of november but all the timing has not been detailed. It could be sooner, could be later. As soon as i have some details from chipco when i give them my art I'll let you know.

[meep_42]

Those are beautiful chips...I wish I had the scratch to afford them. :\

-d

[Spook]

Ten's chips were at his door in a month and a few days after his end of august deadline. But I have a few questions.

What is with the two initials on the chips? Will that be on the final design?
With my order I would like a a few extra chips, incase I lose a few, so I would want to order 105 blue or 155 white or 28 purples instead of 100, 155, or 25. Will this be possible?
Will your setup with this vendor allow for me to order more in the future (albeit at a higher price)?

[TabascoJRC]

not sure about the odd numbers. but you will be able to reorder up to the same amount of chips as your initial order within a certain time period at your initial price.
But yes these chips will be continue to be sold at the full retail price after the order is complete.

The initials are Chipco Internationals mint mark. Hence CI and are required on all non gaming chips. Tough Love I know.

[MSPatton]

HoldemPokerChips.com would like to thank Jeremy for allowing us to be
part of bringing this unique design to our friends on the Poker forums.

We feel not only folks here, but poker players everywhere have been
looking for a classic, denominationless, quality poker chips for some
time, and thanks to Jermey, in November this will happen.

We have listed this offering on a "PRIVATE" web page on our site, if you
are interested in seeing this offer please contact Jeremy or myself and
we will direct you to it. One of the first questions that need to be
answered is when will I get my chips? At this time we do not have an
exact date, and going forward we will be able to pin point it closer, but
to give an estimate that at this time that seems realistic, we feel that we
will be able to have these chips delivered to you before Thanksgiving.
This is a very conservative estimate. If everything flows smoothly it
could be 7-10 days sooner than that.

If you have any questions concering these chips please ask. Our goal is
to make this experience with Jeremy and ourselves a pleasant and
enjoyable one.

Michael Patton
Chief Chip Stacker
HoldemPokerChips.com

[Spook]

MSPatton pm'ed me that the total order has to be a multiple of 25, but the break down could be different. Which I have no problem with - I will just have to order exactly 25 extra chips for replacements.
It is better as Chipco International than Chris Isenberg - or whatever your initials would be. It probably adds a bit to the value.

I am still making my decision, and really like the chips. Thanks for the responses.

[Spook]

One last question, what is with the white border? I know chipco makes chips without it. Is it possible for this group of chips to be without it?

[MSPatton]

Not sure I understand what you mean by "white border". If you
are speaking of the "rim" on the chip, every Chipco chip is
like this. The applied graphic only goes to the edge of the chip
face, it does not roll around the edge. And the rolling edge
art wraps around the sides but not over the edge to meet the face
this is true on all Chipco chips, from casino's to home sets.
Sometimes this "rim" is not as noticable when the graphics are
white (or light colors) near this "rim" as it blends better
then say a black, purple or red that contrasts more thus more
noticeable

[warewulf]

These are sweet! I hadn't been watching this thread because I didn't like the original colors. Now I'm going to cancel my other chips and get these!

Help with quantities --

I want to order:

100 Hearts
225 Clubs
150 Spades
100 Diamonds
75 Jokers
25 Stars

I've never ordered before. Do those quantities make sense? Also, don't know if this has already been addressed -- what is the significance of the blue star? Does it mean something in Poker or what?

Good work Tabasco!!

Warewulf

[Spook]

it is very minimal on the chipco casino chips.
http://tuckercentral.nventure.com/pix/chipco1.jpg
probably because the edge is not very complicated and can have some of the face on it or vice versa.

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
it is very minimal on the chipco casino chips.
http://tuckercentral.nventure.com/pix/chipco1.jpg
probably because the edge is not very complicated and can have some of the face on it or vice versa.

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Interesting spook. You're right, those show little or no white rim, and that's a first for me to see on any Chipco. Mine all have the white rim.

Maybe Chipco can "bleed" off the edge if they choose too. With mine, they could not do that because of the golden band design at my edges:

Ten

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

[warewulf]

One more question: What color is the Green? You mentioned lighter than the pics show? I have the numbered chipco samples that match the numbers in a previous thread. What number is the green?

Thanks,
Warewulf

[MSPatton]

I have not seen that also.
Thanks for sharing the pics

[TabascoJRC]

Green is 9842 and 9842A
I think i posted all the colors in the origanal thread i'll see about copying it over.

[TabascoJRC]

The white border is in the template from chipco. I can't explain why the Casino design doesn't really show one. But you can expect these to show a border very similar to ten's egyptian set.

[TabascoJRC]

These almost appear as if the chip slug is that color to begin with. Chipcos are a ceramic chip with a piece of "linen" that is printed on and "glued" to the chip. the base of the chip is white in our case. It looks like the casino chips are customized to have the base made of a color. Almost like the nevada jack chips.

[TabascoJRC]

Use this as a guide
http://chotiner.com/chips/colors/005.gif
Diamond
Inlay - 9808 - Warm Red
Outlay - 9809 - Brick Red
Ring Outside - 9832A - Midnight Blue
Ring Inside - 9832 - Dk Blue
Edge Stroke - 9803 - Yellow
Edge Outside - 9832A - Midnight Blue
Edge Inside - 9832 - Dk Blue

Club
Inlay - 9842 - Dark Green
Outlay - 9842A - Evergreen
Ring Outside - Black
Ring Inside - 9859 - Charcoal
Edge Stroke - 9812 - Pale Pink
Edge Outside - 9832A - Black
Edge Inside - 9859 - Charcoal

Spade
Inlay - Black
Outlay - 9859 - Charcoal
Ring Outside - 9845 - Mustard Gold
Ring Inside - 9802- Yellow
Edge Stroke - White
Edge Outside - 9845 - Mustard Gold
Edge Inside - 9802 - Lt Yellow


Inlay - 9824 - Purple
Outlay - 9824A- Grape
Ring Outside - 9840 - Yellow Green
Ring Inside - 9801 - sand
Edge Stroke - 9833- Aqua Marine
Edge Outside - 9840 - Yellow Green
Edge Inside - 9801 - sand

Heart
Inlay - White
Outlay - 9856- lt Grey
Ring Outside - 9810 - Maroon
Ring Inside - 9808A - Lt Red
Edge Stroke - 9834A - Sea Green
Edge Outside - 9810 - Maroon
Edge Inside - 9808A - Lt Red

Star
Inlay - 9832- Dk Blue
Outlay - 9832A - Midnight Blue
Ring Outside - 9858 - Dk Grey
Ring Inside - 9856 - Lt Grey
Edge Stroke - 9816 - Hot Pink
Edge Outside - 9858 - Dk Grey
Edge Inside - 9856 - Lt Grey

[TabascoJRC]

In reviewing the specs for chips, it states artwork cannot bleed, but color however can. If that is the case, the base color of each chip will bleed while the accent color will stop within the innecer circle as it does now.

[chipper57AA]

One thing to keep in mind about Chipco chips is that their red chips tend to fade significantly more than other colors do.

I am a casino chip collector and have dozens of Chipco $5 red chips in my collection. Over time, the red color will bleed out across any white areas of your chip. Special care must to taken in collecting Chipco chips to help prevent this from happening. Unfortunately, most poker chip sets can't be kept in Air-tite containers like individual chips can.

With regular use, your red Chipco chips will begin to show signs of fading, but then again - anything used for any length of time will show wear.

Perhaps over the last year or so Chipco has taken some steps to prevent bleeding colors. Will be interesting to see how the Egyptian chips hold up over the course of a year or two.

[TabascoJRC]

That's not the type of bleed I was refering to. In printing a bleed is where the printed area extends off the edge of a page. Printers (not home inkjets) don't print to the edge of the paper. In order to get a graphic to the edge you must print on a larger piece of paper and then trim off the excess to get the graphic to edge. This excess is called a bleed. So in this case. Ten's chip do not have a bleed the artwork is fully contained on the chip and does not "bleed" off the edge. It appears the Chipco Casino chips do bleed.


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Perhaps over the last year or so Chipco has taken some steps to prevent bleeding colors. Will be interesting to see how the Egyptian chips hold up over the course of a year or two.

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I took the neccesary steps to decrease the likelyhood of this. HomePokerchips.com's designer was very helpful in this area.
All the items on the chip contain a thin black line to separate the colors.

Thanks again to Dave and his team at HomePokerchips.com for their design help. They are good people.

[TabascoJRC]

.82 price deadline is set at Oct 17th. This may change, but you will have at least till the 17th to place your order.

[Lumpy]

Order placed!! 11.5g set sold!!

Are they here yet?
Are they here yet?
Are they here yet?

Can't wait to get these chips. Your design is great!! Nice work!!

[RiverTheNuts]

Chipco had the technology to make the edge spots match up to the face of the chip... if they could do this, these would be the coolest looking chips ever...

They are still nice, and I wish everyone luck that they turn out great

[ThePopinjay]

how do i place the order?

[Spook]

stupid question, but does the star look ok with five edge spots?

[TabascoJRC]

not really a stupid question, but since i already had a problem with the black chip looking to close to the white chip( when it had white edgespots) I was pretty sure a 5th edge spoton the star would make the chip to Light and to similar to the heart.

[TabascoJRC]

at 1 am I am no good at typing or spelling. Not that I am noticeably better at any other time. [ QUOTE ]
spoton the star

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to Light and to similar

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[Johnny5]

OK - the 'casino' set from CHIPCO has no white border on it at all. Many other casino Chipco's don't have one either. I don't know why.

That being said, all 'home' sets seem to have the border and the reason for this is to avoid the color wearing off the chip around the edges. Chipcos are slightly concave in shape, which means that only the outer ring actually touches the playing surface. This avoids wear on the chip face, and with a white border around the chip, there is nothing to wear away. I was pissed about the white border too, until i realized that it is a good thing! (now if they could only tighten up the positioning tolerance...)

J5

[Johnny5]

This set should be called the "lucky charms" set.

...hearts, stars, diamonds, clovers... where are the yellow moons and purple horseshoes? /images/graemlins/grin.gif
J5

[TabascoJRC]

Well the question remains. if it is possible to ditch the white border, Do we want to or not. I would leave it up to those who have already placed orders. And if they are not in 100% agreenment the white borders will stay as they are part of the original design. I will ask chipco about the color wearing off in home game use.

I am still waiting to hear back from chipcos art dept about this.

[Lumpy]

I would say keep the border. If Chipco could match edge spots to the face then I would say do away with the white ring. As it stands I think the white ring makes a clean seperation of edge and face and looks good.

[TabascoJRC]

well there you go all it takes is one (not a negative thing).
This was the original design so it will stay.

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I would say keep the border. If Chipco could match edge spots to the face then I would say do away with the white ring. As it stands I think the white ring makes a clean seperation of edge and face and looks good.


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[Johnny5]

I don't think you had a choice anyway!
J5

[TabascoJRC]

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I don't think you had a choice anyway!


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I'll let you know what i find out, their spec sheet says colors can bleed but that may only mean they can bleed to the white border, not off the chip.

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]
I gotta have da chippies!

I'm a deal
Count me in for the following

100 White
200 Red
200 Green
100 Black
50 Purple

=650 total

onlineshark

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I'm losing sleep over quantiites:
I play mostly cash games, the $1 chips are most in use. Any thoughts on the following combo:

100 Hearts
225 Clubs - $1 chips
175 Spades - $5 chips
100 Diamonds
50 Jokers

650 total
My usual game is $50 buy-in, most pots are high/low and average $20 - $50

I do want to be able to do tourneys though.

Any thoughts?

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]

I'm losing sleep over quantiites:
I play mostly cash games, the $1 chips are most in use. Any thoughts on the following combo:

100 Hearts
225 Clubs - $1 chips
175 Spades - $5 chips
100 Diamonds
50 Jokers

650 total
My usual game is $50 buy-in, most pots are high/low and average $20 - $50

I do want to be able to do tourneys though.

Any thoughts?

Warewulf

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Funny how I designed these without denominations so they were flexible, but I would still use the whites as $1. but if one design is your favorite by all means use it.

[warewulf]

Trust me, I thought about that too. I like the club chip most, I like the green. My justification -- my games we've always played:
white - .25
red - .50
blue - $1
black - $5

Anyone think I'm nuts for putting the suits out of order?

Warewulf

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Trust me, I thought about that too. I like the club chip most, I like the green. My justification -- my games we've always played:
white - .25
red - .50
blue - $1
black - $5

Anyone think I'm nuts for putting the suits out of order?

Warewulf

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You're not nuts, but people will have a problem with it. I've been to home games where the host had odd choices for the denom colors, and it was a joking topic all night (not to mention confusing for severael people).

The three most standard colors are 5=red, 25=green, and 100=black. The rest can be fudged to suit the stakes that night without much trouble.

Ten

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
I'm losing sleep over quantiites:
I play mostly cash games, the $1 chips are most in use. Any thoughts on the following combo:

100 Hearts
225 Clubs - $1 chips
175 Spades - $5 chips
100 Diamonds
50 Jokers

650 total
My usual game is $50 buy-in, most pots are high/low and average $20 - $50

I do want to be able to do tourneys though.

Any thoughts?

Warewulf

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[ QUOTE ]
Trust me, I thought about that too. I like the club chip most, I like the green. My justification -- my games we've always played:
white - .25
red - .50
blue - $1
black - $5

Anyone think I'm nuts for putting the suits out of order?

Warewulf

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think so. I wouldn't worry about the suit order so much... the color's more important to me. It's easy for me to use (remeber/associate) the green $25 as 25¢, the red $5 as 50¢, my $1 chip's blue already... the $100 Black & $500 purple are mainly for tourneys or rebuys ($10 for black $5 for Purple)... just got my custom chip process started today.. wahoo! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

For me I'd have a harder time using the green as $1 & black as $5... though I'm sure I'd get over it after ranking in some huge pots /images/graemlins/wink.gif. I'm not sure how your usual pots for hi/lo average $20-50 if you only have a $50 buy-in?? Seems like your fish would be rebuying all the time?

I can see your dilema and if I was going to get those I'd definitely try to use the green club & black spade chips the most as they're my favorites also (joker's #3)... I guess making them $1 & $4 to keep the relative values might be confusing also. Hey they're non-denominational and this is why... I think most folks would get over it pretty quick even if they weren't used to the colors at first. Also, if you only use two primary color chips & possibly 1 other large value for rebuys that would go over better. Might be confusing for tourneys though if the values are totally different - I stick to the standards here. I think your quantities are ok but I'd consider lowering the hearts to 50 and getting 150 diamonds for the tourneys... or flip flopping those if you like the hearts better and use them as $5 in the tourney (the hearts have enough red to pass for me). I think the chips will be outstanding when they're made and you'll glad you got the set.

Just my 2¢,
Fins

[warewulf]

Thanks TenPercenter and Fins for your comments. I do like the green club chip the most. I'll have to think about it.

As far as the pots in my games, yeah they get big sometimes. There is MANY re-buys. My fish do like to gamble! We still have guys that like to deal "Seventy Trips" -- basically trips or better, or 7 low. I'm still trying to wean them off of wild card games! They're mostly paying for the chips... /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Fins - where are you getting your chips from? Post pics when you get them!

Warewulf

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
I do like the green club chip the most. I'll have to think about it.

[/ QUOTE ]

Even if you keep the green as a $25/25c chip, it's still the most used outside of black ($100/$1). Before I added a $1 chip, I only had four colors, red, green, black and yellow (actually gold for me). Most people that bought my chips were in the range of these percentages:

red/5 17%
grn/25 33%
blk/100 33%
ylw/500 17%

I did a lot of research on the subject of breakdows, seaerching sites and asking here. That, plus the the eight people that ordered my chips, were all close to that ratio.

Ten

[ThePopinjay]

not to sound like a complete jackass, but how can we know homepokerchips.com is reliable? any reviews on their site or links would be helpful

[TabascoJRC]

Let's put it this way, I know if I didn't get my chips I would have recourse through paypal via their buyer protection program and my credit card company.

In regards to character. Michael has always been the first to answer questions regarding chips. Has never tried to push his store on any forum. And seems to be held in high regard by many of the posters. I am aware that doesn't guarantee anything. But I think it helps

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
<snip>

Fins - where are you getting your chips from? Post pics when you get them!

Warewulf

[/ QUOTE ]

I just started with homepokerchips.com and e-mailed my artwork yesterday. I should get back initial proofs in 1-2 weeks so I'll post for comments. The design hasn't changed much since my original rough draft post (1st set). Should be 4-6 weeks from art approval so I'm looking at mid-dec before I get them... I'll definitely post pics of the actual chips. The design is similar to Miksen's who should be getting his anyday so I hope he posts some pics... wahoo!

- Fins

[Lumpy]

I agree with Jeremy. I have emailed Michael with questions in the past and have always received fast responses. I have never seen him use any of his forum posts to push his products. He does have an ebay store and all of his feedback is positive if you wanted to check that out.

[ThePopinjay]

thanks for that, do u know his ebay id?

[MSPatton]

My ebay ID is Holdempokerchips
My orginal ebay ID is tundra5
My web site is www.holdempokerchips.com (http://www.holdempokerchips.com)
Email is sales@holdempokerchips.com
Toll free if you like 888.222.7776

I am not always as quick with responses as some suggest.
But I will try to help answer any questions I can.

Michael

[warewulf]

Cool. Homepokerchips seems like a good company, I got my chipco color samples from them.

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

Dave is very nice, i hadn't even placed an order and he had his art guy help me out with all the specs for the chips. [ QUOTE ]
Cool. Homepokerchips seems like a good company, I got my chipco color samples from them.

[/ QUOTE ]

[warewulf]

Ok, After thinking about it some more, I'm going to keep the suits in order. It just doesn't make any sense to put the club chip in the middle even though I like th colors best.

I'm currently going to go with:

100 Clubs - .25
100 Diamonds - .50
225 Hearts - $1
175 Spades - $5
50 Jokers - $25

I never understood the need for a .50 chip, but my regular game (I am one of the newest members) likes it. Thoughts?

Warewulf

[Lumpy]

Looks good to me. We usually play .50/1.00 if we aren't doing tournaments so we typically have .50 cent chips rather than needing a huge stack of .25 chips. I am going to use the blue stars as .50 for cash games and also as $10 for tournament play to cut down on the number of $5 chips needed. I went with 150 of each chip and 50 purple

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]
Looks good to me. We usually play .50/1.00 if we aren't doing tournaments so we typically have .50 cent chips rather than needing a huge stack of .25 chips. I am going to use the blue stars as .50 for cash games and also as $10 for tournament play to cut down on the number of $5 chips needed. I went with 150 of each chip and 50 purple

[/ QUOTE ]

That's interesting -- I guess 150 of each would give you a lot of flexibility. I'll have to think about that. I definitely need more $1 chips though.

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

Ok this may be a little shocking. I don't play that much poker. I really just got addicted to the chips. I do play and want to play more.

Also I am one of the first of my friends to get married and own a house so i am usually hosting a lot of the entertainment.

So here lies my problem. I am more clueless than anyone about how many chips of each to get.

Here;s the background
-I am a big fan of standard colors
-When we play, we play with graves chips and try to divy up as best as possible between however many people are there for NL TH tournament style play.
-I plan on starting a neighborhood game of about 8-15 people
-I will probably playing cash games as I play more
-Since I designed them I am going to get some of every chip
- I will am going to get 800 chips

So this is where after all my work, I need your help the most.

oh and everyone can post their own breakdowns in this "sub thread"

[Lumpy]

Assuming
White 1
red 5
green 25
black 100
purple 500

and tournament starting at 1000 chips

You will need to be in the 200 chip range for the red and green and be able to get by with 100 black and 50 purple. I also wanted each chip and I am going to use the blue as a 10 to effectively reduce the number of red and green I will need for tournament play. For white between 100-200, depending on what limit cash games you plan on playing. 1/2 then plan on the higher side. I went with 150 of each because I think it offers the most flexibility for tournament and cash game play. http://www.homepokertourney.com has a good article on chips needed for tournament play.

[TabascoJRC]

i actually have looked at homepokertourney.com. But they don't use white chips in tournament play. I guess I could just divide everything by 5 and use the white chips. essentialy hosting a t200 tournament. since everything is to scale it shouldnt make a difference.

as for the white chips and cash games I am thinknign real small cash games. how would you suggest using the chips in cash games. (I am thinking more along the level of cents, I won't be playing games with more than $5 maybe $10 dollars of my money in a pot)

i forgot to mention i am going to get 800 chips. I'll edit my previous post if it will let me. (this forum doesn't give much time for that)

[Fins]

Dave seems very nice and he just refered me to his art guy (patrick?) who I haven't spoken with yet.

What specs did he give you? I was interested in how the art would be best supplied e.g. size, resolution, ideal stroke pixels, white edge width etc... basically how to make it "ready to go".

Thanks,
Fins

[warewulf]

I think what I'm having the most problem with is that usually the white chip is the lowest denomination. With this set, the club should technically be the lowest because it's the lowest suit. I know that either way, my players are going to bitch -- If I make the club the $1 chip, they'll bitch because the suits are out of order, if I leave it as the .25 chip (which is what I'm going to do) they're going to bitch because the white chip is the $1 chip.

They'll have get used it!

Warewulf

[warewulf]

Forgot to repost colors:

100 Clubs - .25
100 Diamonds - .50
225 Hearts - $1
175 Spades - $5
50 Jokers - $25

Not set in stone yet, but pretty damn sure.

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

for me the colors supercede the suits and i'll tell you why.
you won't see the suits when they are stacked. and if you just glanced at a chip, the first thing you will notice is color, and not what exactly is printed on it.

The problem with design is if the suits AND colors were in order
you would have a red chip for hearts, what color would you make the heart on a red chip where it wouldn't look goofy? I had to make an executive decision on that one.

[Lumpy]

The ranking of suits is variable by game. Bridge ranks suits spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs, but skat is clubs, spades, hearts, diamonds. There are many other games that rank them differently. In poker all suits have the same value. I just wouldn't get too hung up on putting value to the suits.

[warewulf]

I posted a poll in the main Home Poker area, couldn't figure out how to do it here.

Warewulf

[Fins]

Don't know if it'll help but here's what I'm doing for my customs: (excuse me if you only wanted only ordering parties to post... I wasn't sure?)

Color - Chip - QTY
Blue - $1 - 105
Red - $5 - 255
Green - $25 - 255
Black - $100 - 105
Purple - $500 - 55

Total 775 Chips

I put this together for the differnt ways I'd use them...
Chip breakdown & Value Info (http://www.mindspring.com/~beaver/tfc/Info/TFC-CB.pdf)

That's the plan now... probably change in use due to whinning etc...

- Fins

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
for me the colors supercede the suits and i'll tell you why.
you won't see the suits when they are stacked. and if you just glanced at a chip, the first thing you will notice is color, and not what exactly is printed on it.

The problem with design is if the suits AND colors were in order
you would have a red chip for hearts, what color would you make the heart on a red chip where it wouldn't look goofy? I had to make an executive decision on that one.

[/ QUOTE ]

I agree the colors are what's more important and good point about the stacking.

About the heart though... you did make the red chip using a diamond (red no??)... though I think the heart does look better on the white chip.

- Fins

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
About the heart though... you did make the red chip using a diamond (red no??)... though I think the heart does look better on the white chip.


[/ QUOTE ]
Good point and i almost felt dumb for a sec. But I thought of some reasoning. In a multicolor deck situation Diamonds are blue and clubs green. what color is a for real diamond (generalized), and what color is a for real heart. /images/graemlins/grin.gif had to cover my butt ther /images/graemlins/wink.gif
plus, I agree, the hearts just looked "right" on a white chip. I have said that from the beginning

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]

Good point and i almost felt dumb for a sec. But I thought of some reasoning. In a multicolor deck situation Diamonds are blue and clubs green. what color is a for real diamond (generalized), and what color is a for real heart. /images/graemlins/grin.gif had to cover my butt ther /images/graemlins/wink.gif
plus, I agree, the hearts just looked "right" on a white chip. I have said that from the beginning

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, you're right. The heart does look good on the white chip. If you were to put the club on the white chip, you'd have a black and white chip. That wouldn't look right, would be too bland.

Warewulf

[Damageinc333]

Here is 2 breakdowns I would pick if it were me. Ill probably use that 1000 breakdown when I get around to custom ordering my chips. Hopefully this will be a decent starting point to get you thinking. Its been my experiance you want to have a decent amount of the low denominations, but still have enough of the higher demoms for the later rounds of the tournament when you cash in the lower ones for the higher ones.

I have this in xcel format where you can plug in different values and it calculates everything out, if anyone wants it, PM me an email address.

http://img92.exs.cx/img92/7905/chipbreakdown1.jpg

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
I was kind of hesitant to order less than 100 of anything since there's no reordering these if I want more down the road but I don't imagine the purples will see too much action anyways.

[/ QUOTE ]

Just reviewing posts for unanswered questions, fel.
You are going to be able to reorder these now.

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
Also, don't know if this has already been addressed -- what is the significance of the blue star? Does it mean something in Poker or what?


[/ QUOTE ]
Still answering missed questions.
I saw the star on another card and thought the simle geomtic shape fit will. http://www.cardhouse.com/a/deck/d1b.gif

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
This set should be called the "lucky charms" set.

...hearts, stars, diamonds, clovers... where are the yellow moons and purple horseshoes? /images/graemlins/grin.gif
J5

[/ QUOTE ] I actually like the horseshoe idea

[TabascoJRC]

I tried to go back and review for any questions I missed, but if somebody is still wanting to know about something that I skipped. By All Means

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
Don't know if it'll help but here's what I'm doing for my customs: (excuse me if you only wanted only ordering parties to post... I wasn't sure?)


[/ QUOTE ]

don't worry about non interested parties,we are way past that now. I actually found your pdf very helpful

so this is my new proposed breakdown.

White - 125
Red - 250
Blue - 50
Green - 225
Black - 100
Purple - 50

I probably won't use the blues too much, I just want to have some since i designed these. I'll probably reserve whites for mostly cash games.

If were to order more down the road for a 1000 set, I would boost the blues and they would compensate for low amount of reds for a 1000 chip set. I would also probably get a few more greens and whites.
something like 75 more blues 50 more greens and 75 more whites

Any thoughts?

[felonious]

First, I just want to say what a nice job you've done putting together a really sharp design and working out the logistical problems.

My only question / concern at this point is what happens after the initial "invite-only" run sells out. Do these chips go up for sale to the general public? My concern is partially security (don't want anyone sneaking their own chips into the game) and partially my desire just to have some reasonably unique chips.

The quote on the web site says:
"This offering will not be made to the general public on our site. In fact, we will not be showing these to our existing clients until we have the chips "live" and in hand, and when we do they will be offered at a minimum of .95c per chip. This is a special offer only made to our friends on the Poker Forums."

Do you have a clearer interpretation of what the plans are for future sales of the chips?

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]

Do you have a clearer interpretation of what the plans are for future sales of the chips?

[/ QUOTE ]

Good question! I don't want my players to be able to get a hold of these either. Will it be restricted to the original buyers? I did read the part about re-orders will stay the same price for 60 days and then go up to .95 cents. No problem with that.

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
Do you have a clearer interpretation of what the plans are for future sales of the chips?

[/ QUOTE ]
The chips will be sold to the public at .95 a piece. That's part of the deal at getting these at such a low price. Our price would be over .90 a chip if we did not have Michael make a large order with intent to sell the extras. Its either a good price, or high security. I'm for a good price.

I've got some ideas for adding your own security to your chips if you are interested. Also, I did ask Chipco about adding UV ink to the chips. That was about .20 a chip. I am not sure about customizing a small run of them. and it would be up to Michael, But if it is possible and enough people want it for their set, we could discuss it.

Remember this price is even better than ten's and his order was before the price hike.

[pipes]

I would think security would not be an issue. Some dishonest guy would have to find these chips and then pay 95 cents for each one to try and cheat you. He would theoretically be better off paying $29.95 for Theory of Poker or something like that.

Is there a joker on the black chip? I can't see anything but maybe its my PC. Thanks,

[TabascoJRC]

[ QUOTE ]
Is there a joker on the black chip? I can't see anything but maybe its my PC. Thanks,

[/ QUOTE ]
no idea where that came from, but the black chip has a spade in it.

[pipes]

Maybe its purple then, (the clarity of my PC is real bad...)but there appears to be one chip where there is no design.

I know the black and orange one has a spade.

[TabascoJRC]

White - Heart
Red - Diamond
Green - Club
Black - Spade
Blue - Star
Purple- Joker

[warewulf]

How do we add our own security?

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

buy your own uv ink pen or something and draw an invisble watermark on your chips.

use a dremel to etch a marking.

take something like the head off an old typewriter and brand a letter on your chip.

I haven't tried these but i am sure there are a lot of cool things you could come up with.

see what one of those mall stores could do about engraving your intials in them, yeah i know there are 1000 or so but it doesn't hurt to ask.

[Fins]

Might be refering to the purple chip (could be darker on his screen)... my wife didn't see the joker at first and then didn't think it looked like a joker?? This of course was only a momentary glance from her & her first off the cuff comment... looks cool to me & if I didn't already plan on a purple chip I'd probably order a small quantity of these to have a non-denomination chip... just thought I'd mention it.

- Fins

[warewulf]

I don't like that others will be able to get them, but I'm CHEAP and am already attached to this set. I'll just tell people they can't get them so they don't go looking.

Plus, I doubt it will happen, but anyone caught bringing in chips WILL BE DEALT WITH! /images/graemlins/mad.gif

Warewulf

[mmbt0ne]

I've been following the evolution of these chips from the beginning, and I just don't think I can pass on the chance to get a set of these. Now, I have the same problem as everyone else...breakdown. I would like to get 600 I think, but I keep throwing different numbers out there. 600 is probably the max though. Right now it's either:

Get all the colors:
W: 75
R: 75
G: 150
Bk: 150
P: 75
Bl: 75

Or be useful:
W: 125
R: 200
G: 175
Bk: 50
Bl: 50

Also, someone asked about off-numbered orders. I'd really like to get an extra 25 mixed out of them just so that I can have a few extras, and a few to play with while I'm just sitting around. Is this possible?

[Spook]

Yes, you can get an extra 25 mixed. (I asked MSPatton earlier.)

I am now debating between 625 and 725 chips. I got my chipco samples and i'm lovin' it.

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]
I've been following the evolution of these chips from the beginning, and I just don't think I can pass on the chance to get a set of these. Now, I have the same problem as everyone else...breakdown. I would like to get 600 I think, but I keep throwing different numbers out there. 600 is probably the max though. Right now it's either:

Get all the colors:
W: 75
R: 75
G: 150
Bk: 150
P: 75
Bl: 75

Or be useful:
W: 125
R: 200
G: 175
Bk: 50
Bl: 50

Also, someone asked about off-numbered orders. I'd really like to get an extra 25 mixed out of them just so that I can have a few extras, and a few to play with while I'm just sitting around. Is this possible?

[/ QUOTE ]

I would go for the "usefull" set, but if you're going to skip a chip, I would say skip the blue. The Jokers are too cool and fit the theme whereas the star doesn't really fit the Poker theme. Or am I missing something? I'm most likely getting 650 and am skipping the star for now.

My current breakdown:
100 Hearts
225 Clubs
175 Spades
100 Diamonds
50 Jokers

I will probably order a few more before the 60 day deadline to keep the same price. At that point I will get at least 25 stars.

Warewulf

[mmbt0ne]

Awesome, thanks. If you come up with what you think is a good mix for 625, let me know. I'm still stumped.

[mmbt0ne]

Yeah, who am I kidding. I'll order more in those 60 days too as long as the money situation doesn't suddenly tighten up. Plus I'd really like to end with 750 chips so I can get one of those cases Ten got. Only problem might be that it looks a lot like my humidor, don't want to mix those up /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[warewulf]

What case? Link please!

Does it have a handle and locks?

Warewulf

[TabascoJRC]

pretty sure this is the same one (http://www.holdempokerchips.com/proddetail.asp?prod=case101)
you can order them from a bunch of places but its also nice to pay shipping once

[warewulf]

That's a sweet case! Only problem -- no handle. It'd be a good case if the game is always at your house. Holding 750 chips though, you might need wheels! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I really like this case:
http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-5004
Except it only holds 500 and doesn't seem to have locks. I like the individual removable chip trays. My 300 chip case for my diamond chips is a similar design and I love it. It's lasted me over 15 years so far.

Warewulf

[MSPatton]

OK,
You just opened a can of worms!
Here is an offer I will extend to anyone who buys 500 of these chips!
I will sell this case at my cost also. Now granted my cost is not much less than
what you can get one for if you camp on the Ebay auctions, but combined shipping
wise it should save you a few $$$. Remeber these cases are heavy like 15lbs.
I will post the option on the order page tonight.

[MIKSEN]

if you color up a couple of times in the game, it makes it harder to bring them in. you may not know who but you will know someone is..

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
Yeah, who am I kidding. I'll order more in those 60 days too as long as the money situation doesn't suddenly tighten up. Plus I'd really like to end with 750 chips so I can get one of those cases Ten got. Only problem might be that it looks a lot like my humidor, don't want to mix those up /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]

Mine kinda seems like a humidor, because my ships are SMOKIN'! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ten

[TenPercenter]

[ QUOTE ]
That's a sweet case! Only problem -- no handle. It'd be a good case if the game is always at your house. Holding 750 chips though, you might need wheels! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I really like this case:
http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-5004
Except it only holds 500 and doesn't seem to have locks. I like the individual removable chip trays. My 300 chip case for my diamond chips is a similar design and I love it. It's lasted me over 15 years so far.

Warewulf

[/ QUOTE ]


The 750 glossy case is WONDERFUL, but you're right, it's not meant for travel. It's easy enough to buy a cheep case or two for travel. I did that.

Ten

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]
if you color up a couple of times in the game, it makes it harder to bring them in. you may not know who but you will know someone is..

[/ QUOTE ]

Problem is that about 90% of my games are cash, no color ups. I like tourneys, only problem is when you get knocked out early, you end up as a spectator for the rest of the night. I know it would still be pretty unlikely though. It would take a lot of balls though because if they're caught they would definitely regret it.

Warewulf

[warewulf]

[ QUOTE ]

The 750 glossy case is WONDERFUL, but you're right, it's not meant for travel. It's easy enough to buy a cheep case or two for travel. I did that.

Ten

[/ QUOTE ]

What did you end up getting for travel? I really like that 500 case, but no locks. I've seen the standard 650 aluminum cases, not too crazy about them.

Another question re: cases -- Are the aluminum ones lighter?

Warewulf

[MIKSEN]

That being said you have a great point & a potential problem, question would be are your players on this forum, because if they are then it's a no brainer they can get chips, on the other hand if they are not, I dont think you should have a problem..

And furthermore if they are here, you should still not have a problem if they are honest..

Good Luck in whichever direction you choose

[Lumpy]

It shouldn't be a problem with cash games either. We have everyone put cash in to get chips to start the night, and cash in chips at the end of the evening. If someone brings in chips it will be very clear because you will be short cash and have extra chips.

[Fins]

[ QUOTE ]
Don't know if it'll help but here's what I'm doing for my customs: (excuse me if you only wanted only ordering parties to post... I wasn't sure?)

Color - Chip - QTY
Blue - $1 - 105
Red - $5 - 255
Green - $25 - 255
Black - $100 - 105
Purple - $500 - 55

Total 775 Chips

I put this together for the differnt ways I'd use them...
Chip breakdown & Value Info (http://www.mindspring.com/~beaver/tfc/Info/TFC-CB.pdf)

That's the plan now... probably change in use due to whinning etc...

- Fins

[/ QUOTE ]

The maximum amounts for 8 & 10 people numbers were slightly off from rounding & math error so I corrected them.

- Fins

[Fins]

I'd go with more useful though I'd I'd think about adding 25 Jokers & Lowering the Whites to 100 just to get the whole set... of course that might take away the incentive to get more in the 60 day period... probably an unconscience accidently on purpose decision /images/graemlins/wink.gif

If it were me I'm with warewulf on the Jokers overs the stars... plus I'd find $500 chips more useful than $10 if your in the standard color crowd.

Chips are cool,
Fins

[ThePopinjay]

I am gunning for a 650 chip set, with one of those 650 aluminum chip cases.

Probably will just run tournies, but maybe cash games. I'd like to use all of the chips (all colors). Any recommends?

[warewulf]

I'm also ordering 650. Here's my color breakdown:

100 Hearts
175 Diamonds
225 Clubs
100 Spades
50 Jokers

I've been flip flopping all week but this is what I'm going with. Ten and others recommend getting 33% for two of the colors. 33% of 650 is 214. I'm close, but decided I need more of the clubs because they will be $1 chips which will be most used in my cash games. I originally was going to flip the numbers for spades and diamonds just because I like the spade chip better. Then I figured value wise it will be better to have more diamonds since they are lower in value.

Hope this helps. Read some of the other posts, there are a few others getting similar numbers, most are getting the same amount of diamonds and clubs.

Warewulf

[TenPercenter]

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Ten and others recommend getting 33% for two of the colors. 33% of 650 is 214.

Warewulf

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Keep in minds, 33,33,17,17% is with four chips. ADjust that to 15,30,30,12,13 for five chips, etc. You see what I mean. Plus, if yuu're off on one of the chips, you have 60 days to buy another 25 of one color for $20 right? I didn't have that luxury with my set.

Ten

[Johnny5]

http://207.236.175.179/images/hs3.jpg

[Lumpy]

I like it. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif The're magically delicious!

[warewulf]

Nice! Is this a joke? I'd like the horseshoe if it is for real.

Warewulf

[Johnny5]

ha ha - I just posted this as a joke.

Sorry Tabasco/warewulf, didn't mean to complicate matters!

J5

[Lumpy]

Joke or not if Tabasco did that as a real design I would order some as $1000 chips.

[TabascoJRC]

shame on you for hijacking my design /images/graemlins/wink.gif I like it, I could come up with something for sure, what i actually like about that is think about how the edge spots will look for a $1000 chip, would be pretty sweet. But i don't think there would be enough demand. Plus the art is already at chipco.

Lumpy, what are you using your blue chip for?

[warewulf]

Woo hoo! Paid for 650 this morning! I still want some horseshoe chips though. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Warewulf

[mmbt0ne]

Alright, I've think I've finalized my amounts. I'm going to start by ordering 600, with the hopeful plan of finishing off with 750. Both quantities are below.

Color 600 750
White. 100 125
Red... 200 200
Green 175 175
Black. 075 100
Purple 050 100
Blue.. 000 050

I really like the blue chip, and almost bought 100 of those and 50 purples. Everyone was right though about the matching themes, and, as cool as the blue chip looks, it would stick out a little. Anyway, there's my list for now.

[MSPatton]

It looks like we will be getting the art work finished and
proofs for approval possibily by next Friday. As this is
the case we will be extending the deadline to order at the
.82c level until Monday the 25th. This will give everyone
a little more time to win that big game! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif /images/graemlins/spade.gif

[Lumpy]

I'll be using the blue for .50 in cash games and 10 in tourney's.

[Mars357]

I was thinking the same thing Lumpy....which is why I'll likely get fewer red (which I'll use as $5)... Had a good night at party poker tonight so I might be able to order 400 out of the gate..... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Spook]

FINAL ORDER

White - 205
Blue - 78
Red - 180
Green - 130
Black - 129
Purple - 53
TOTAL 775 chips.

and one 750 chip mahogany case.

[warewulf]

Interesting use of the mixed set. I was puzzled at first. This is the first I've seen of anyone getting most white chips.

Hey -- Anyone on here play around Los Angeles?

Warewulf

[jb3824]

I am interested in buying some of these chips. Please email me at jbornas@neogenesis.com and let me know how i go about doing this, thanks...

[cressler]

I am interested in jumping in on this. Let me know if it is still available.

[Fins]

MSPatton 10/15 RE: Deadline

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It looks like we will be getting the art work finished and
proofs for approval possibily by next Friday. As this is
the case we will be extending the deadline to order at the
.82c level until Monday the 25th. This will give everyone
a little more time to win that big game! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif /images/graemlins/spade.gif

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[northstar]

Does anyone know what size and weight the chips are listed at?

Also, if anyone has purchased some in the past, do they have sharp injection points like some other ceramic chips do?

Is this direct from Chipco, or one of their licensed distributors?

Is there a minimum order requirement?

Thanks!

[TenPercenter]

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Does anyone know what size and weight the chips are listed at?

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39mm, 10-10.5g ea.

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Also, if anyone has purchased some in the past, do they have sharp injection points like some other ceramic chips do?

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Yes, they will, but they get smooth pretty fast. I riffled mine for three days and the points are hardly noticable now.

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Is this direct from Chipco, or one of their licensed distributors?

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Manufactured by Chipco, ordered through a vendor (see MSPatton posts above).

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Is there a minimum order requirement?

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there was a min, but that time I think is passed. Get with Tabasco or MSPatton for details.

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Thanks!

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Welcome. I'm sure someone that is involved in the order can offer more.

Ten

[warewulf]

I think the minimum is now 25.

warewulf

[mmbt0ne]

I just put my round 1 order in.
104 White
154 Red
154 Green
080 Black
054 Purple
054 Blue
Yeah, so it's not what I said I would order the first time around, but I had to make sure I got every color of these beauties. 600 chips and the 750ct. case so far, and it's less than $600 shipped to my door. Amazing. Once I'm done with the PokerNOW bonus, I'll finish off the order with 25 more white, 50 more red, 25 more green, 25 more black, and 50 more blue.
Any clue on when we'll be actually getting these? I can't wait to see them. My best guess would be between Thanksgiving and Christmas, probably right as I'm finishing up finals. Add this to the fact that a friend just called me and told me he's getting tickets for us to go to the UK/UNC game (my mom and aunt went to UK, my grandmother and grandfather both worked there, gramps used to go to lunch with Adolf Rupp and Bear Bryant), and today's been the best day since, well, yesterday (can't hate on the Sox).
Thanks again Tabasco! /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[TabascoJRC]

Oh no, not a Kentucky Fan /images/graemlins/wink.gif Sorry man I'll have to call Michael up and tell him to cancel your order /images/graemlins/wink.gif Blue Devils baby. Too bad we can't get a football team together to save our ass. It also looks like you are a Tech student from your avatar. Can't help ya there either. Married into UGA football. I guess it makes up for Duke's piss poor performance. UK/UNC That's like choosing between eating [censored] and pissing fire. Since its football I'd have to choose UK.
Have fun at the game and Go To Hell Carolina.

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I just put my round 1 order in.
104 White
154 Red
154 Green
080 Black
054 Purple
054 Blue
Yeah, so it's not what I said I would order the first time around, but I had to make sure I got every color of these beauties. 600 chips and the 750ct. case so far, and it's less than $600 shipped to my door. Amazing. Once I'm done with the PokerNOW bonus, I'll finish off the order with 25 more white, 50 more red, 25 more green, 25 more black, and 50 more blue.
Any clue on when we'll be actually getting these? I can't wait to see them. My best guess would be between Thanksgiving and Christmas, probably right as I'm finishing up finals. Add this to the fact that a friend just called me and told me he's getting tickets for us to go to the UK/UNC game (my mom and aunt went to UK, my grandmother and grandfather both worked there, gramps used to go to lunch with Adolf Rupp and Bear Bryant), and today's been the best day since, well, yesterday (can't hate on the Sox).
Thanks again Tabasco! /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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[mmbt0ne]

Actually it's the basketball game Dec. 4th, if that changes anything. On a side note: Duke AND UGA?!?! You need to put some disclaimers up before you go luring people in like this. Now where's that stop payment button.... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[TabascoJRC]

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Actually it's the basketball game Dec. 4th, if that changes anything.

[/ QUOTE ] If that's the case, I would have to change my answer, Gotta stick with the ACC then. So Go Heels. Always stay within the conference, sortof. kinda maybe. I am from atlanta and I DO root for Tech when they are playing BBall. The only conflict I have is When Tech Plays UGA (bball only). The wife hates that.

[mmbt0ne]

Yeah, UGA basketball caused some major problems for me last year. A friend of mine from high school walked on since they didn't have anyone on the team, so I had to kind of root for them. But then, I had to watch my Jackets get the game stolen by the refs, that was rough. And THEN, after throwing things when UGA beat UK at Rupp Arena, I was there on Valentine's day when UGA beat them again! I went back to my friend's dorm only to see Tech lose to UVa on a buzzer-beater. Rough weekend, but I did score a Georgia girl, and I think you can back me up here, they just make 'em better in Athens.

[TabascoJRC]

They are definately better in athens than at tech. that is if you can even find a girl at tech. you ever go to trivia at rocky mtn?

[alexpkeaton]

i'm interested -- am i too late?

[young nut]

Go dawgs, plain and simple. UGA > Tech

[Lumpy]

PM MSPatton

[leetpants]

IS it possible to still get in on these? Also if so, is the price still .82?

Thanks guys

[FastFrank]

I beleive you can, but the price is now 86 cents. Check out the order page at HoldemPokerChips.com:
Chipco "Suits" Casino Chip Set (http://www.holdempokerchips.com/proddetail.asp?prod=YSET60)

Frank

[MSPatton]

Frank,
Thanks! I am a little behind as I have been trying to update my site
as I have some new stuff and been ignoring them while working on this
"Suits" project.

While I am on that subject, Chipco has the order in their
production schedule as we speak. That's the good news. The
bad news is that with the Holiday season and extra time off for
employees we are now projecting the arrival to me to be the
first week of December. There was a total of 22 orders and
of course I'll be keeping a set for my collection too!

Michael

[mmbt0ne]

First week of December?!?! /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't wait! For those of us who already put in an order, is there any special way to go about adding on to our order so that we still get the same price? The games have been good to me lately, and it's time to get the last 175 so I can finish off my set of 750.

[warewulf]

Some of you might find this amusing -- I showed the chip proofs to my girlfriend and she mentioned that the star looks like the Dallas Cowboy's logo. Of course, she liked the heart chip the most.

warewulf

[TenPercenter]

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the star looks like the Dallas Cowboy's logo.

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I've always thought that, from the first time I saw them. Of course I live in Dallas, so what else would I see? /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Ten