Are these Chips Good Enough?

[3rdEye]

I'm just looking for a *decent* set of 500 or more chips; enough for 1-table home tournaments, but potentially sufficient to cover the occasional 2-table event if necessary.

My friend got a set identical to this one, but paid significantly more for it. Do you guys think that: (1) this chip set will suffice for my needs; and (2) that the price is right?

http://www.mcsports.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1805090&cp=726087.1739883.1876 586&parentPage=family

Also, if anyone can tell me where to find a better deal than this one, I'd appreciate it.

[3rdEye]

What about these instead?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11007759&whse=&topnav=&cat=

By the way, I know that both sets are definitely low-grade, but I'm not looking to make a big investment; I'm just curious as to whether either of these sets are competitively priced and/or sufficient to meet my needs.

[AngryCola]

I think "free" is the best option for chips like that. Find an affiliate promo, play ~200 raked hands, and in a month you'll have your chips.

Easy... and cheap. I have about 1500 chips from doing affiliate promotions.

[3rdEye]

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I think "free" is the best option for chips like that. Find an affiliate promo, play ~200 raked hands, and in a month you'll have your chips.

Easy... and cheap. I have about 1500 chips from doing affiliate promotions.

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Do you know of any current promotions like that?

[3rdEye]

How about these?

http://www.dice702.com/highrollerpokerchips.html

[B2Cory]

You can definitely get better deals on dice chips ( http://www.niagarapokersupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=32 ). And, of course, there's always ebay if you want to wait.

[Fins]

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What about these instead?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11007759&whse=&topnav=&cat=

By the way, I know that both sets are definitely low-grade, but I'm not looking to make a big investment; I'm just curious as to whether either of these sets are competitively priced and/or sufficient to meet my needs.

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I think 500 chips w/ a 4-color breakdown may not be enough to run 2 full (10 plyrs) table tourneys but certainly adequate for 1 table or 2 small table though you can probably work it out. You may be happier with a 650 chip set for two full table setups. Check out homepokertourney.com (http://www.homepokertourney.com) if you haven't already.

I've seen 11.5g's out there that are slicker than others and the ones at Costco felt like the better of the two. If you have a little more in your budget I like the Nexgen's (http://www.5stardeal.com/deals/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=10-8000-650SDX) better for feel. If you don't mind solid color chips the dimonds or 10g faux chips (can check out both at 5star) are a much more economical way to go... be a close call for me but I'd probably go the 11.5g composite route and search for info on custom labeling (adds 5-6¢ a chip)... here's one thread posted again recently
Label Thread (http://www.scottkeen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495)... there's definitely more info out there, check the forums (e.g. here, scottkeen, & THP).

All that aside the Costco set is probably quick & easy and not a bad price... probably could do a little better on e-bay but not that much and you run the risk of getting the slicker chips IMHO.

- Fins

[YTV]

Hey 3rdeye,

You may want to check your local MC Sports if you have one, my local MC had those same exact sets for $39.99 before Christmas.