can u tell me a nice brand of poker chips?

hi i was planng on geting a new set of ships since most of my friends have the diced set which is very common and i foun this set that kindda 'cool' i think so do u have any nice and cheap sugestions ?. i dont mind clay chips just want something defferent from the 'ussual' set. and of course thats cheap and nice

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by the way i found this cheaps selling at higher prices at other web pages what a bunch of scamers!. or is this site fake ...nah!! they even offer free shipping,hmm seems odd

What do you consider cheap?

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What do you consider nice?

My best advice on a new chipset purchase is to get 8-10 samples of chips you think you might like and play with them before committing to a purchase. See how they feel and sound before buying. If you really want to become chip knowledgeable (maybe way too knowledgeable, even addicted) try chiptalk.net . Just don't blame me if you can't afford to play poker because all your $$ goes toward chips.

in no way ill get a chipset as pricey that i wouldn't be able to play poker
and why in the world will some one want to become adicted to chips?? thats weird... so any ways thanks for the links i just wanted to know if u knew a 'cool' chipset cause like all my friends have the world international dice sets, so ive decided to order a custom with my nickname in it so that'll make it unique

Custom chips are the way to go to have something unique. Check out chiptalk to see some amazing design ideas and to see what is possible. As to becoming addicted to chip collecting, it's just like collecting anything else really. I know several people who play with chips that they have paid more than face value for (in other words the chip might have cost them $1 each but in their game they're worth 25 cents).

Honestly when I first looked up cardschat (after seeing the name on a Bodog freeroll), I thought it was a place where people talked about cards, as in the different manufacturers and types of playing cards. That's why I came here. I may be a little weird (ok a lot) but I just love the feel of good chips and quality playing cards.

Here are the ones I have: super heavy, edges rounded enough for easy tricks/manipulation.

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Hey, those are nice! What quantities did you order?

I went to all the links in this thread and I am 1000% confident that the set I got is far and away better than anything I saw here. I highly suggest this vendor, very reputable and ships very quickly. The chip set I got is better than about 95% of the casinos I've played in, no kidding at all.

13.5g Poker Chip Sets

I suggest either the high roller or casino royal sets, both are nice, heavy, and look and feel AMAZING. Plus you simply cannot beat this price, trust me I shopped around.

I also bought a table top from this vendor and am extremely pleased with it as well, far and away better than what you would find at a store.

I'm not going to argue here but heavier is NOT necessarily better. Actual casino chips weight between 9 and 10 grams. When you see chips advertised as 11.5g "official casino weight" know that the "official casino weight" part is an ad technique generally used to sell plastic chips with a metal slug insert and NOT a true statement. Buy whatever chips you like (and as I said get samples) but don't just buy a chip because it's heavy.

Yeah I got my set for like ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, $60 i think? On ebay.

They are composite plastic chips w/ metal slug, I whipped 1 against my wall and it exploded. (Purely non-poker related I assure you)

Its like a metal disc inside, with like a composite plastic around it.

I love my chips mind you, they look balla.

To be blunt, I say it goes $20 set (Plastic, no core, cheap) $60-$80 (Comp plastic w/ metal core) $140-$500++ (Clay, amazing decals, soft and nice sounding, top of the line)

If you have enough FPP's, the chips in the PokerStars store are pretty cool

THIS is the set I use. It's great since it doesn't have a $ sign, you can use them for low stakes cash (change) games where they equal $.05/$.10/$.25/$.50/$1.00 or higher cash games as dollar amounts, or in a tourney as dollars. It also has a "10" (dollar/cent) piece which you don't see often. I also used This Site, in particular These Chips for my color up chips.

And yes, chips can become addicting.

This is true. However, true clay composite casino grade chips run about a dollar each. Too expensive for most.

1. The 11.5g ones are fine, but everyone has them and they are not particularly nice.
2. The 10g "cheap" non-clay chips (not the paulsons or nevada jacks clay) are, in fact, "cheap" feeling.
3. "Real" 10g clay chips are expensive.
4. The 14g ones are much nicer than the various 11.5g designs out there, for a bit more, but not unreasonable money.

Depends on if you intend to use them for cash or tournament play. I, personally, have 2500ish total, so I have covered all bases. I also use them for blackjack parties, however.

I own an poker supply store and have come to know a bit about poker chips. I basically categorize poker chips into 3 categories. Most of them fall into this somewhere. This excludes ceramics which I know nothing about.
1) ABS Plastic - these are very slick compared to others and are weighted with a metal insert that gives them a ping sound when they hit each other or splash the pot. They also look and feel rather plastic. They tend to be inexpensive even though they often have nice graphics that are not labels but actually imprinted on the chips. Because they are low cost and colorful, they are often nice for tournaments & charity events. One drawback is they tend to fall over when a stack is pulled across a table since they won't stick together. I call these tournament grade chips.
2) Composite Clay - these are less slick, stack better, and sound/feel better. They are still more slick than full or real clay poker chips (as they are often called) like the Paulsons. They usually have colorful graphics printed on a stick on label. They also have a metal insert insert for added weight and tend to have a "ping" sound when the chips strike each other because of it, but don't sound so plastic as the ABS. They usually come in 11.5g, 13.5g and 14g, cost a bit more but are great for home use at a reasonable cost. Some composites are just called clay which really just means they have more clay than what they call composites.
3) Real Clay/Full Clay - Often so-called because of their high clay content and "soft clay" texture. Paulsons are probably the best of these and most closely resemble the chips used in casinos. In fact Paulson makes a lot of chips for casinos so their home versions are really nice. They stack and feel great and have a rougher texture to them. They also sound like actual casino chips with more of a muted thud or thunk sound and without the ping that annoys some people. The Paulsons are lighter since they do not contain a metal insert (same as casino chips). The graphics are actually embedded in the chip in an insert, not a stick on label. The Paulsons are very expensive, but there are some chips that I think are very close in feel and sound like the Trademark Poker 13g "Pro Clay" chips, which do have a metal insert to add weight, but the ping sound is barely noticable. Considering they are about the cost of a good composite, they are a good alternative. They do not have graphics or labels unless you get them customized or hotstamped, so they are not as flashy as all the other chips. I call these casino grade chips due to their authentic sound and feel when compared to actual casino chips.
Durability:
ABS is a hard-pressed plastic which will probably last forever. Since they have no stick on labels, the graphics are permanent and better for heavy use.
The composites are mixed with plastic so will tend to last but stick on labels probably will lift from the chips somewhat over time and use. Since they do feel and sound better they are a good choice for home use where they won't be exposed to so much wear.
Full clay chips are great but will wear out sooner than the plastics. They can be broken with your bare hands and sometimes just from being dropped. Not to say they are fragile, but they are not as rugged as plastic. But they are the favorites of the pros.

So my recommendation would depend on your budget.
If you don't want to spend much and don't mind the slickness or the plastic feel, go with the ABS or lower cost composites, you will be pleased with the look and durability.

If you want to spend a bit more for a better feel and sound, and they are for home use, get a composite clay (some are just called clay) chip, or the low end full clay chips. They are often very colorful, such as the laser graphics ones which are very impressive. I personally use these but I prefer the ones without labels.

If you want to go with a professional quality chip for an authentic casino look, feel, and sound, go with the full clay chips. The best of these are the Paulson's which are over $1 per chip.


I hope this was helpful
John, http://www.pokerstuffonline.com

Unless you're loaded, stick with the classic clay composite 11.5 gram chips, save your money for a few nice decks instead.

I have a set of nexgen 8000's.

I really like the look and feel of them.

They are a clay composite.

10 times better than your average chip, certainly not the best out there.

here is a link so you can see what they look like
http://www.epokerdeals.com/400_NEXGE...000-400sdx.htm

If you shop around you can get them pretty cheap .. try ebay