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#1 gussr

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Posted 02 January 2005 - 08:33 PM

Can we get some feedback on poker chips for home games?Input on the following would be appreciated:-# of chips-weight and composition-place to purchase(I'm in Canada)-designs-colours-expected cost-anything elseThanks

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Posted 02 January 2005 - 08:40 PM

I just picked up this set on ebay. They're not the best... still composite, but a little better than the normal suited or dice sets you see everywhere. I've held both in my hand and these have a little less slippery feel than the others you see so much. And the price was right... It's only a set of 300... but I don't need a ton yet.... and if I do... for 23 bucks, I can get another set. Here's a link to em...http://cgi.ebay.com/...me=STRK:MEWN:IT
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Posted 02 January 2005 - 09:26 PM

I personally have a set of the run of the mill 11.5g composite chip (set of 500). I bought them about 6 months ago on ebay, for $40, plus $35 shipping. (High shipping cost, I know). The # of chips you will need is dependent on the # of players in your game, and the structure of your game. If I'm playing at a 5 person table, we usually just give each player 100 chips. The set has 50 black chips, 100 green, 150 white, and 200 red. The players I play with aren't that advanced, so we don't use denominations. (We just play tournament style and bet with # of chips....kind of amateurish, I know). The set comes in an aluminum case with 5 dice and 2 decks of cards. It's a pretty decent starter set, and you can find a million different variations on www.ebay.com
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Posted 03 January 2005 - 02:58 PM

I have a custom clay set from www.pokerchips.com (atlantic standard molding) and I love them. I got to pick the chip and spot colors and the center design. Very pricey though, 0.95 each. But I also run a card room and wanted only the best stuff. I can't attract serious players with the wal mart special. I am also about to order a custom chipco (ceramic) set from www.homepokerchips.com They are about the same price as the clay, but a lot of casinos are switching to this style of chips because of their durability. Another place that has nice chip sets is www.buypokerchips.com Most of these places have samples for a couple bucks. But, any of the plastic sets on ebay are perfect for most home games. But if you want to move it up a notch, check out one of the 3 I mentioned.Justin
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Posted 03 January 2005 - 04:46 PM

Costco

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Posted 10 January 2005 - 11:58 AM

Doing some quick online & Ebay searches, I got a 650 11.5 "dice" set off Ebay from US Poker for $65 shipped. Seemed like the best deal if you are not looking for the most primo chip. Spinetti's on Ebay looks real good too. Both companies have standard websites to buy from too. I get my set shipped tonite, so I will let you know how they came in.Thanks for everyone's help.
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#7 Phil Henke

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Posted 24 January 2005 - 12:33 PM

Go to www.fivestardeal.com they have a wide variety of chip sets at very reasonable prices. I have been very happy with mine, plus you can customize the colors of the chips that are in your set. This shipping is normal as well and they have a great website. My friend and I are very happy with what we got. Peace out!

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Posted 29 January 2005 - 11:03 AM

i got my chips from pokernstuff.com <great site have a lot of stuff and their clay chips look great.

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Posted 31 January 2005 - 09:59 PM

"hoof31" said:

Costco
I feel that. 60 Dollars for 500 Composite Set. I was one of the many Asians going crazy for that set at Costco.

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Posted 01 February 2005 - 09:18 AM

My friend got a really nice set at the Bellagio but since you're in Canada this might not help you, unless you move to vegas

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Posted 01 February 2005 - 09:59 AM

gussr said:

Can we get some feedback on poker chips for home games?Input on the following would be appreciated:-# of chips-weight and composition-place to purchase(I'm in Canada)-designs-colours-expected cost-anything elseThanks
I got a very nice set that could have a ten person home game.# of chips, 200 red, 150 white, 100 green, 50 black-weight....11.5 gram...what else?place to purchase....got mine of HSN....im patheitc I KNOW!!!-design, they have dice around the edge, six of them, one of each numbercolors. red, white, green, blackcost me 80 but HSN said(im sure his was right....lol) sold for oringally 140-ishanything else-you need a go chip set were you can amost pre-set the number of chips for each person in a tournament

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Posted 01 February 2005 - 02:29 PM

Posted Imagethese are sick. next big win i'm buying these and two decks of kems.
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#13 Matt Miner

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Posted 01 February 2005 - 02:39 PM

Posted Image:-)
“Nice play buddy, but that’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done. Do you realize that giving me that kind of information is going to cost you all of your money? It’s because of players like you that I make millions of dollars a year playing poker.”

#14 LeeDanger

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Posted 01 February 2005 - 03:40 PM

I like your quote Matt, is that by any chance what Phil said to Barry Greinstein about fifteen years ago?

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Posted 02 February 2005 - 01:24 PM

indeed!:D
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#16 dreed

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Posted 02 February 2005 - 06:04 PM

Since when do you need poker chips to play poker? Just do it like they did back in the day of the Cincinnati Kid and "The Man". A stack of fives, a stack of tens, a stack of twenties, a stack of fifties, and a stack of one-hundreds. Bills seemed to work just fine for them. :-)

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Posted 08 April 2005 - 10:30 PM

Matt Miner said:

Posted Imagethese are sick. next big win i'm buying these and two decks of kems.
Are those the Paulson James Bond chips? Where are you looking to purchase these from?
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#18 Mr Monkey

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Posted 08 April 2005 - 10:46 PM

me and my friends just use the 11.5 gram dice design. they are cheap and good enough to play with at home. my friend picked up a set of 500 for 65 canadian. i think he got them from pokersets.ca
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#19 Phil Laak

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Posted 13 May 2005 - 11:11 AM

Ya the 11.5 gram dice design chips that me and Mr. Monkey use are great, and like the Monkey said there cheap.

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Posted 15 May 2005 - 03:58 PM

I currently play with the 11.5g Dice chips for my home games, but im always saving money and looking for better chips.But overall the dice chips are good.




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