Egyptian Chips = Ugly?
 

Am I the only one who finds the "Egyptian" custom chips everyone here is busting a nut over really ugly? I mean, no offense to those who bought them; to each his own. I guess I just prefer traditional looking chips with edgespots and a small logo in the center.

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I doubt it. Am I the only person that fears being delt Big Slick?

I really like the Egyptians though.

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Am I the only person that fears being delt Big Slick?


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I hope so.

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Am I the only one who finds the "Egyptian" custom chips everyone here is busting a nut over really ugly? I mean, no offense to those who bought them; to each his own. I guess I just prefer traditional looking chips with edgespots and a small logo in the center.

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Are you talking about the Egyptian custom ceramic Chipcos that were created last year, printed edge-to-edge like most Chipcos? Or the proposed Egyptian custom clay Paulsons now in process?

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I'm talking about the Chipco ones. The Paulsons are quite nice IMO.

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I'm talking about the Chipco ones. The Paulsons are quite nice IMO.

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sounds like you're not a chipco man. sounds like a style issue.

next case.

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I'm talking about the Chipco ones. The Paulsons are quite nice IMO.

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It really is to each his own, I think the Egyptian Chipco chips look quite nice and I don't really like the Paulson chips.

As another poster mentioned it is just my style for chips. I also really like the Tiki Chipco chip. I certainly commend Ten and all the work he and others have put into the chips.

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It really is to each his own, I think the Egyptian Chipco chips look quite nice and I don't really like the Paulson chips.


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Surely you have to like the Egyptian Paulson design better than the Casino de Isthmus City design. That design has some history, but it's UGLY.

Leonard

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I'm not really a fan of either design, or the whole egyptian thing altogether. But I can appreciate the dedication and organizing skills of Ten. I wish someone would put together something of this magnitude with a fresh theme/design. Cause I just can't bring myself to spend a grand on pyramid chips. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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While I wouldn't call them ugly, they didn't quite meet up with my expectations when I got my samples. I love the contrast of the $1, but feel the others lack a little in definition for the overall picture. I think its that the "bricks" get lost on some of the colors to me. Just my personal opinion though.

One good thing I still have the money to get the Egyptian Paulsons which turned out to be more of my liking. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I'm not really a fan of either design, or the whole egyptian thing altogether. But I can appreciate the dedication and organizing skills of Ten. I wish someone would put together something of this magnitude with a fresh theme/design. Cause I just can't bring myself to spend a grand on pyramid chips. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the compliments on the organization.

But re: the Pharaoh's Club chips. Think about it, you have to have a theme of SOME sort. Caesars Palace has a theme, its Greek. But you're not "thinking" greek when you hear "Caesars Palace," you are thinking "big glitzy Vegas casino." [or boxing] There are other group buys going on too, and they all have a theme. One is a Samurai theme, one has horses on it, another has a Communist Russia theme (haha yeltzen). The same set in a group buy cannot have a theme for each individual buyer, that would defeat the purpose wouldn't it?

Point is, a theme is necessary, but it the style and quaility that gets people interested. Almost ALL OTHER sets are really jsut one image with the $1 changed to a $5 to a $25, and so on. Mine have a different image for every chip. That is a big reason why mine are appealing. (this includes the Chipco set I made. Every chip is unique.)

If you want exactly what you want, "pyramids" or "Chinese symbols" or "horse,", and you want a different design on every chip, then you are going to pay $1,000 in setup fees. I chose to split it up between thousands of us, and it hurt the wallet a lot less.

Or.... if you want Paulsons without pyramids on them, you can buy a set of the Trademark generics (one designs for all seven chips) for $1.25 each (under 5000 pieces) while we are paying 90¢ each.

Ten

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But re: the Pharaoh's Club chips. Think about it, you have to have a theme of SOME sort. Caesars Palace has a theme, its Greek. But you're not "thinking" greek when you hear "Caesars Palace," you are thinking "big glitzy Vegas casino."

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I'm thinking Roman but maybe that's just me.

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Keep your troll in your pants, OP.

I'm not enamored enough with either to purchase any but I sure as hell won't slam them in a new topic.

That's a real asshat move.

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Easy there, tiger. Like I said in my original post, to each his own. I just think it's weird that everyone here seems to think that they're Jesus: The Poker Chip while I don't think they're that attractive especially from the side.

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Very true, they're not that attractive. They're Chipcos. Chipcos are ugly. Therefore the egyptians and the suits are ugly.

I think of these chips like trying to polish a turd. However much you polish it, it's still a turd. The egyptians and the suits are the BEST chipco chips I've ever seen, including all the ugly crap they make us play with in casinos. Thinking about it, Fins might have made the best looking set of chipcos around.

I'm just a clay man. I'm still not going to start a whole new thread to slam someone's chips. Hell... I use nexgens.

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it's an ugly business, polishing turds. my uncle made a go of it back in '83. the big chicago turd-polishers had his head. his head, i tell you.

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yeah, but really, let's talk about fins chipcos. those are indeed some sweet chips.

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But re: the Pharaoh's Club chips. Think about it, you have to have a theme of SOME sort. Caesars Palace has a theme, its Greek. But you're not "thinking" greek when you hear "Caesars Palace," you are thinking "big glitzy Vegas casino."

Ten

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I'm thinking Roman but maybe that's just me.

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You're right, and I guess that procves my point.

Ten

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Very true, they're not that attractive. They're Chipcos. Chipcos are ugly. Therefore the egyptians and the suits are ugly.

I think of these chips like trying to polish a turd. However much you polish it, it's still a turd. The egyptians and the suits are the BEST chipco chips I've ever seen, including all the ugly crap they make us play with in casinos. Thinking about it, Fins might have made the best looking set of chipcos around.

I'm just a clay man. I'm still not going to start a whole new thread to slam someone's chips. Hell... I use nexgens.

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IF a chipco is a turd, what does that make a 11.5 gm dice chip?

I wouldn't call chipco's turds, I find them quite appealing. I don't even try and compare them to a clay chip. In fact I tink everyone should own a set of both. While different I still love the sound of my ceramics.

As for the designs. Obviously I love the suits. AS for Ten's Chips, I don't think I would ever consider buying his chipco's. Just not my style. I don't like the way they look, but I do KNOW they look good. The design is flawless. It is well thought out and well executed. They are not ugly chips. They are just not what I myself would buy.

While still not hooked on the egyptian theme, the clays are very appealing.
Ten is dead on about the theme of the chips. It's what ties it all together. That's why is first set was so great and why his clays are going to be even better.
The hard part for me is a theme subtle enough that I know I will like it forever.

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I realize the effort put into the design and was aware that setting up a custom paulson set is very pricey and only possible for a huge group of people

and I did notice and appreciate the detail of using a different design on each denomination. and I realize the importance of a "theme," i don't think anyone would design some chips with some random non-related designs on each chip, and of course when organizing a group buy you cannot cater to everyone's tastes. however, I feel it's almost a "waste" to make another set of egyptian theme chips with your expert organizational and design skills when i think a "fresh" theme would probably be able to gain more support, but i read elsewhere you have some crazy thing for egyptian stuff and have egtian tatoos etc. i also notice everytime someone mentions something about the egyptian "theme" being done you seem to take offense and you shouldn't, you're organizing it, do what you want. Also, it's foolish for people participating and who like the design to call the op an "asshat."

Yes yes, "if i don't like the design, make your own...etc". This is in no way an attempt to try to persuade you to change your design or whatever so that I may participate in the group buy. I'm quite aware of the group buy and have no interest in the theme and have not posted or made a comment on it, but i felt i'd just add my 2 cents here since someone started a thread (which i don't feel was malicious in any way)

I'm not necessarily interested in paulsons specifically. they are new back on the market and it's exciting but there are only 2 other options for them besides this, more designs will probably come out eventually, if you are in love with paulsons. I don't like the trademark chips, but don't really mind the JB ones at all and can get those for around 90 cents if i buy 1k (no pm's please)

I just think this group buy is unique because of the paulson factor and probably winning over some people due to that fact alone. I think i read in the other thread you considered TRking and some other chip makers for a second, i didn't really read all the details of why paulson was chosen finally, but I think if you were using TRking or something most people can do themselves within reason, another egyptian group buy would not be as popular.

sorry if you took offense to me calling your chips "pyramid chips," {it wasn't intend) and felt the need to explain things to me like I am dense.

I hope to find an off the shelf theme i am fond of at a reasonable price, but it might not happen so I am looking into designing my own simple, custom set. I don't even know why really, I just like chips. I play in casinos and online but just want a nice set of home chips for goodtime drunk chip spewing game with some buddies even though they probably wouldn't notice or care lol

I'm not sure why I felt the need to type all of this. I mean no offense. just a late night, unable to sleep chip rant lol. Once again good work on putting it all together and good luck.

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Thanks smoore & jojo!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I appreciate the compliments.

I think it's just a matter of taste. Whether it's for the art or the style of chip. I'm sure you're not the only one who doesn't care for the theme but I still think it's hard not to appreciate the nice work... I think they turned out great. I understand as the Eyptian theme's not for me either... although the new Paulson clays are mighty tempting as I don't think there's a better design out there even if it is Egyptian (not counting some pricey fantasy hard to come by sets). Some folks just hate Chipcos and although they're not my preference I still like them alot, obviously [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. Part of what drew me to go custom was how nice the Egyptians turned out and not that the design appealed to me... really Miksen's chips with a simple design is what got me going on the Chipco route... his & Johnny5's are two of my favorites! My design & the lack of double spot clays (not to mention ridiculous waits) pushed me to Chipco over my clay preference.

I think the excitement that is apparent is an appreciation of quality chips & design work that can be done with the right motivation & obsession [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]... you have to admit octagons & plaques are cool!

I guess in short... they're chips what's not to love!

- Fins

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I don't like most of the chips out there, but I will simply not buy them. Slamming them is very low class. Ten has said before that these are for him and he's just letting everyone else in on them. I wouldn't doubt that if he designs a third set by a different manufacturer, it will probably also be an Egyptian theme.

I was looking into custom chipcos and then decided I didn't like chipcos. Then I saw the suits, one of the few chipcos I like, and bought some. Different designs on each chip would have cost me too much to justify.

What motivation do you have for slamming his chips? If you don't like them, shut up and move on.

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I think both sets of the Egyptians look fine, hell even very good, they're just not to my taste. If you don't like the Egyptian theme or dislike ceramics in general you're never going to like the project. I just don't get the purpose of the initial post.

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Why would anyone play poker with communist chips? Poker seems like one of the least communist activities one can engage in. Shouldn't anyone spending $1/chip on communist-themed poker chips be giving that money away for the greater good [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]?

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Does someone have a link for the samurai chips group buy? (I love samurai :-)

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Why would anyone play poker with communist chips? Poker seems like one of the least communist activities one can engage in. Shouldn't anyone spending $1/chip on communist-themed poker chips be giving that money away for the greater good [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]?

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but i bet romans, samurai, and egyptians played poker even less often than communist russians. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

ten

(yes, I realize you were joking too)

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Does someone have a link for the samurai chips group buy? (I love samurai :-)

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http://www.texasholdem-poker.com/for...37&start=0

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Also, it's foolish for people participating and who like the design to call the op an "asshat."

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The OP is foolish for starting the useless post & so are you for supporting it.

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Really? You're right, starting a thread with the title "Egyptian Chips = Ugly?", just to say "these chips are really ugly - I don't like them" is quite benevolent.

By all means, have & express your own opinion, but these kinds of threads are unnecessary IMO.

J5

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I petered out somewhere in the first paragraph of bonazas' post during the first read so I didn't get to this:

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I don't like the design (for myself, both are actually quite stunning) nor am I participating in the buy. I didn't call him an asshat (wanted to), I said it was an "asshat move". It is, I stand by that statement. The chips are fine, just not for me... I'm known for pulling asshats and you might have seen a topic much like this from me. I simply have more decorum in my old age.

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IF a chipco is a turd, what does that make a 11.5 gm dice chip?

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One of those horrible, nasty, foul anal sprays one leaves on a concert porta-potty after partying for 3 days straight. Can't even really polish those.

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Wow, there is a difference between calling an action taken foolish, and calling a person generally foolish. Maybe you should think more carefully about exactly what you are saying before posting.

Also, what exactly am I supporting?



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Really? You're right, starting a thread with the title "Egyptian Chips = Ugly?", just to say "these chips are really ugly - I don't like them" is quite benevolent.

By all means, have & express your own opinion, but these kinds of threads are unnecessary IMO.


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I guess you meant to say "By all means, have & express your own opinion, as long as I don't have to read it and have no personal connection to the topic being discussed, or I will lash out."

maybe the word "ugly" ruffled your feathers. Perhaps you would have preferred something like:

Egyptian Chips = unprepossessing?

I am not a fan. Am I the only one here that does not enjoy the apprearance of these chips? I like a simple design. If you like them and/or own them enjoy them, however i prefer traditional chips with edgespots and a small logo in the center.

Is that more politically correct? you need to toughen that skin buddy.

(btw did you have hand in designing the egyptian chipcos? I can't recall, but maybe that's why you are so offended)

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Look, I have no problem if you want to call me an asshat for starting this thread. I would probably be offended too if someone was criticizing something i had designed and/or invested a good amount of money in.

I would also like to point out that I have no problem with the Egyptian "theme" itself, just the design of these particular chips. Call me a traditionalist, but poker chips are "supposed" to look like the ones you use in casinos (other than Luxor)... and I found it amusing to see so many people crowing about how beautiful and amazing these look. I think they are weird looking. Again, I was not trying to offend or upset anyone. After all, my own chips are the sub-turd suited chips with the metal inserts, so I really have no room to criticize in general.

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shutup asshat, enough of these needless opinions <font color="white"> This is sarcasm, thinking i'm serious would be foolish </font>

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Dictionary. Irony.

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lmao

i pwn3d myself

nh

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Bottom line is that Ten's work is the best looking art on the best chips you can buy for home games, what else do you want? I HATED the chipco Eqyptians, even went so far as to ask "why the hell would anyone want that on their chips??" But on the Paulsons its spot-on

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Personally if your in the market for an egyptian themed chip, you can't go wrong with either of Ten's designs. The chipcos are absolute works of art. The closest comparison would be the Luxor's chips which in my opinion are cartoonish looking. See for yourself:

Luxor Chips

Ten's Eygptians

Why anyone would go out of their way to post they think these chips are ugly is beyond me. I guess it's all explained in the name

miajag81 = Yesuajag2005

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Wow, there is a difference between calling an action taken foolish, and calling a person generally foolish. Maybe you should think more carefully about exactly what you are saying before posting.

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Nah, I thought about it, and I stand by the statement, but thanks for the lesson &amp; your concern. FYI, I never said you were 'generally' foolish, just foolish in regard to the thread.

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I guess you meant to say "By all means, have &amp; express your own opinion, as long as I don't have to read it and have no personal connection to the topic being discussed, or I will lash out."

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What is my connection to the Egyptian Chipcos? Besides, the OP was the one 'lashing out', I was just responding with my opinion (or do mine not count?).

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Maybe the word "ugly" ruffled your feathers. Perhaps you would have preferred something like:

Egyptian Chips = unprepossessing?

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No, I prefer to not start threads who's only intent is to put down the hard work of others.

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I am not a fan. Am I the only one here that does not enjoy the apprearance of these chips? I like a simple design. If you like them and/or own them enjoy them, however i prefer traditional chips with edgespots and a small logo in the center.

Is that more politically correct? you need to toughen that skin buddy.

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Politically correct? What does that have to do with anything?

My skin is plenty thick, it seems that YOU are the one overreacting here. All I said was that this was a useless post (and foolish), and completely unnecessary IMO.

J5