Buy poker chips.com Modern Clay

[jojobinks]

got my samples of the modern clay today. i like them a lot, but am just starting to look at clay chips. i searched, and didn't come up with much, so please don't say to use search. i know they're not custom, but that's not really important to me. what do you guys think of them?

[PinataUT]

Not having seen them, what do YOU think?

I'm happy to tell you what to think w/o my having seen them... /images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[jojobinks]

hmm. i guess i was thinking that people who hadn't seen them wouldn't reply.

but since you ask:

i think they're really beautiful. i think that they feel good and have nice colors. i think that i don't really like that they say poker on them. i also think that, since i don't have much experience with clay chips, i don't have much of a reference point.


http://www.buypokerchips.com/assets/modc-topside-25-480.jpg

[PinataUT]

I think they are a nice quality chip from what I've read. Nothing I've read in the past few months enticed me to get samples because I was split between TR Kings and Egyptians (having eliminated a few others along the way)...

For clay, I like the TR King more than pokerchips.com clay and tons more than the "Grand Island" chips in my holdempokerchips 36 chip sample.

Get a couple of TR Kings and see what you think. You might want to go in on the next custom run. Bound to be another one along in a month or two.

Hope that helps. Thanks also for sharing your impressions and experience with those (and other) chips.

[tomb1]

I like the Modern Clays, based on quite a few samples I have.

The only thing I don't like is the inlay. I'd rather it didn't say "Poker" since we play Blackjack now and then. But that's not a big deal.

- - tomb1
New Orleans
Birthplace of Poker

[smoore]

Since you say you don't care if the're custom... I love the chips myself. Dual edgespots are HOT. I passed on them because I'm a cheap bastard (nexgen) and I don't like the inlay. Lets face it, you'll spend more time looking at the gorgeous dual edgespots in people's stack than you will examining the label.

[pokerchipreviews]

They are pretty good. You might also want to check out Nevada Jacks before you pull the trigger on the BPC.com's.

John
www.pokerchipreviews.com (http://www.pokerchipreviews.com)

[Riverboat Willie]

I just got a set of the Martini Club Clays from NevadaJacks, and i couldn't be happier. Lukestryke posted pictures of his set and I fell in love with the way these things look when stacked. I looked around quite a bit before buying, and these were the only nice looking chips that had dual edgespots. I would love to have made my own customs, but none of the custom makers will do dual edgespots due to security for their casino customers. Go check them out, they have a nice inlay, a great mold, and they're friggin awesome. They're made by Blue Chip Company (don't bother looking for a website, they don't have one) so they're good chips. The only downside to these little buggers is their price, at $1.25/chip they're pretty expensive, but i think they're worth it. Get yourself some samples and see what you think.

[legend42]

I've had some modern clay samples for awhile now and, while I like them well enough, they're a little too chalky and sharp for me. They do get a bit softer afer handling them for awhile but, for the money, they just don't impress me quite enough.

They're a good "medium" chip. But I just don't like medium. If I'm going to spend more than 75 cents a chip, I'll go a bit further and get a nice set of Paulsons. But that's just me. FWIW, I like the Nevada Jack clays- another good medium chip- more than the Modern Clays.

[warewulf]

Of all the bluechip stock chips out there, I would probably go with the Nevada Jacks. They're made by the same company like the bond chips and grand island. It essentially boils down to which inlay and colors you like the most. You could also get customs made for an additional $150.

Blue chip does have some quality issues w/ off center inlays and other stuff. I like tr king chips most and am going in on the custom group by. tr king weighs closer to an actual casino chip. The Blue Chips are a bit light.

Get samples from:
tr king - www.trking.com (http://www.trking.com)
pokerchips.com
other blue chips.

[messenger309]

I also have samples of these. I wanted to love these chips. I like the inlay and the colours. However, the quality of the inlay is very poor. Most of my samples were off centre. Some so off that the inlay was 'smashed' into the outer ring of the chip. The feel of the chip greatly improves with handling and time. I you order these, make sure it is a condition of the deal that the inlays are centred. If they know you're picky they may select a set for you. I would order these chips under this condition.

Having said that, for the money, you can get full customs from pokerchips.com. There is no comaprison between Blue Chip and ASM (pokerchips.com). ASM wins hands down in every respect. I would rather have custom inlays than dual edge spots. Order a set of dual spot Nexgens while you wait 16 weeks for your customs. That's what I'm gonna do.

Having played with the chips from the movie rounders, I am totally sold on Pokerchips.com chips. If you are a clay chip guy, there is nothing better (TR King is close).

Rob

[Slow Play Ray]

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I looked around quite a bit before buying, and these were the only nice looking chips that had dual edgespots. I would love to have made my own customs, but none of the custom makers will do dual edgespots due to security for their casino customers.

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I beg to differ, since I just organized a group buy of custom dual edge spot chips from T.R. King - hunt around this board, you'll find the thread. But you have to order 5,000 to get the price within reason ($0.85). I'm also pretty sure I've seen customs w/ dual edge spots from Blue Chip ("The Garage") but as I recall the whole process was a total nightmare for the guy who bought them...

As for the Modern Clays, they are made by Blue Chip Company, just as the Grand Islands, Martini Clubs, and Nevada Jacks also mentioned in this thread. In my opinion, Blue Chips don't hold a candle to T.R. King chips - they are just too light and "delicate" feeling, and they frequently have off-center inlay problems, as well as very inconsistent surface finish immediately surrounding the inlay. I guess they just don't do it for me in general...but, as usual, that is only my humble opinion.

*Edit* I also agree that ASM/pokerchips.com are also much better than Blue Chip - I just don't like the brass flakes and edge spot restrictions.

[Fins]

I like the NJ Martini's better b/c I prefer the inlay. The cost was one reason I went custom. Someone once described them as seeming like they were compressed fiberboard... not an accurate description but I see why he used that term. The mold bothers me. All that aside I think they're a nice chip just not sure they're worth $1.25/chip.

Just thought I'd add... definitely get samples of pc.com's, NJ's & TR Kings to compare. When you request TR Kings find out what you have to do to get dual spots otherwise you'll get just one solid chip and it might unjustly sway your choice IMO.

- Fins

[jojobinks]

thanks everyone. lots of useful info. tr king's web site sucks, btw. am i supposed to call and talk to 'the man', is that the deal? and fin, is there something special i have to do to get the dual spot? password, or somthing? it all sounds so shady.

[Slow Play Ray]

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thanks everyone. lots of useful info. tr king's web site sucks, btw. am i supposed to call and talk to 'the man', is that the deal? and fin, is there something special i have to do to get the dual spot? password, or somthing? it all sounds so shady.

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Yeah their website leaves a lot to be desired. You really need to just deal with them the old-fashioned way - call and talk to Dennis and let him know what you're looking for. He's pretty good about samples and working with you on your order. But beware - the price of customs is going to be very steep at low quantities!

[Fins]

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You really need to just deal with them the old-fashioned way - call and talk to Dennis and let him know what you're looking for. He's pretty good about samples and working with you on your order. But beware - the price of customs is going to be very steep at low quantities!

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Ditto...

Ray - What's steep & low quants? Any idea what 1000 dual edge with colored inlay would go for? Just curious... and too lazy to call... seems like I've seen a price but can't seem to find it.

- Fins

[Bassman999]

Has anyone seen the chips offered by David Fleming of Edge Spot Designs that is currently being offered on eBay?
Here's a link: Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6153560720&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT#ebayphotohosting)

They look absolutely awesome. My only concern is their relatively light weight.

I'd be interested in other's opinions of them.

I also REALLY like the plain Nevada Jack's clay chips and edge spots, but don't really like the Martini Club logo.
But they are indeed pricey.

T.R. King's standard King's Crown chips have cool edge spots for the most part, even if the $100 chip is unimaginative. Perhaps a combination of the standard stock and the special order T.R. King's would be nice (if they're still available).

So......any comments on the ebay chips?

Randy

[Slow Play Ray]

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Has anyone seen the chips offered by David Fleming of Edge Spot Designs that is currently being offered on eBay?
Here's a link: Click Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6153560720&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT#ebayphotohosting)

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Also Blue Chips...they look nice, but I would have to assume my same comments from earlier apply...

[Slow Play Ray]

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Ray - What's steep & low quants? Any idea what 1000 dual edge with colored inlay would go for? Just curious... and too lazy to call... seems like I've seen a price but can't seem to find it.

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Here is my original quote from Dennis. This is for dual edge spot chips w/ a 2-color inlay, and includes no artwork fees:

Dear Sir, The costs are as follows; 500 to 1000 $1.75 each, 1,000 to 5,000 $1.30 each, and 5,000 up 85 cents each. Sincerely, Dennis

[Bassman999]

That's hard to figure, since Blue Chip has such a good reputation and is so well-respected by pcreviews.com.

Did you ever get your special order T.R. King's? If so, does he have any more, or would I have to re-order?

I got a sample from Dennis (1 red chip with blue edge spots). Kinda hard to see how they sound with only 1 chip, but I could definitely tell a difference between the King and the Ceramic samples I have. I really want to like the ceramics with their bright colors and detailed graphics, especially the Egyptians. But I keep coming back to the clays. Gotta love 'em.

So.....does T.R. King manufacture their own chips, or do they job it out?

Randy

[Fins]

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So......any comments on the ebay chips?

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Too bad he doesn't have $2.50 chips or $50 chips... an 11 denom 500 set would just be perfect! LOL! I did see that you can contact him for putting together a set but 9 denoms for 500 /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

They look/sound like blue chip but I can't see the mold (if any) on the chips. I'm not crazy about the inlay. Other than that I think the other blue chip comments apply.

- Fins

[Slow Play Ray]

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That's hard to figure, since Blue Chip has such a good reputation and is so well-respected by pcreviews.com.

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Like I said, this is only my opinion based on all of the samples I have received...

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Did you ever get your special order T.R. King's? If so, does he have any more, or would I have to re-order?

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We just ordered them this week - lead time is up to 8 weeks. He is only making enough for our group buy - no re-order is planned, and he will only make those chip combinations for me or with my permission (for security reasons).

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So.....does T.R. King manufacture their own chips, or do they job it out?

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They are a manufacturer; they make the chips themselves.