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Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:50 pm GMT by scez
I am new to poker and found these chips on ebay at a place near me where I can pick them up. I am wonderng how good they are, and how they compare to the dice poker chips that I have now. I found them for either $50/70 for 500 set (canadian) Here they are http://www.pokernstuff.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=279&HS=1
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Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:41 pm GMT by Cyberhwk
Well, there's some chips that are really really bad. Some are casino quality. Most would probably consider these OK, but far from casino quality.
Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:54 pm GMT by scez
Really, whats wrong with them? On the site, ace21, they got a good review. Everyone was saying there were good. But I cant find anyother reviews, so I would really appreciate as much info that anyone can give so I dont waste my money.
Posted Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:27 pm GMT by PocketRocket
Those are pretty much a run of the mill plastic chip with a metal insert. While it may not be a big favorite, of the chips over at pokernstuff (as well as all over eBay), those 7gr (advertised as 9gr) Las Vegas Pro chips are actually decent chips. They feel decent, stack better than most Chinese imports, sound pretty decent, and have a nice look to them in a stack. The only objection that many people have to them is their weight and the inclination that chips have to be in the 10gr range (or 11.5 for the imports). I think a lot of people would be surprised to find that there are many older Paulsons (and some current ones) that are actually in the 8 gr. range.
Posted Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:31 am GMT by scez
Oh, he advertises them as 14grams.
Posted Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:23 am GMT by UrAteUp
This chips will work for what you want them for. The important thing is they are priced well and will last a very long time. One of the best features is the fact that they have denomination on them. This can be helpful to people fresh into poker.
Posted Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:32 am GMT by scez
Are they worth getting if I just got a set? If I am going to buy another set I want to make sure that they are seen as good chips
Posted Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:13 pm GMT by DaBear
Nobody has said it so I will, get samples.
Look at them, stack them, shuffle them, then decide for yourself.
If you like them that's all that matters.
Posted Wed Nov 16, 2005 5:58 pm GMT by scez
Well the guy sells on ebay, and if I wanted to buy them without shipping I would have to meet him somewhere to pick them up because he his renting space in someone house and they dont want alot of traffic going through the apartment.
Posted Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:45 pm GMT by stevea
| scez wrote: | | Are they worth getting if I just got a set? If I am going to buy another set I want to make sure that they are seen as good chips |
What chips do you have currently? IMO, they won't be much of an improvement over the dice chips.
If you want a real improvement, I'd stick with your existing set, save up some cash, and buy some real compression molded or ceramic chips.
Here are my pokerchips.com chips:
www.homepokertour.com/graphics/asm_chips_handled.jpg
www.homepokertour.com/graphics/asm_chips_pot.jpg
Also, you know about the pokersourceonline.com nevada jacks deal? These are casino quality chips that you can get if you're a first time real money player at a bunch of online poker rooms. It's a great deal.
Posted Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:45 am GMT by Dat_Dude
For this pokersourceonline.com thing, is there a minimum amount you need to deposit in order to get these chips?
Posted Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:13 pm GMT by stevea
| Dat_Dude wrote: | | For this pokersourceonline.com thing, is there a minimum amount you need to deposit in order to get these chips? |
Yes - $100.
If you haven't played on party poker before, I'd recommend taking advantage of the no deposit required instant bankroll deal first. In this one you sign up for free, they deposit $75 in your account. Once you complete 500 raked hands, you get another $25 and you can cash out.
I did reviews on my site about these on my site...
Posted Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:03 pm GMT by scez
I guess it might be hard to sign up for a real money account if you are 16  Are there any tournaments online which are free, even if you dont have a real money account?
Posted Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:05 pm GMT by stevea
| scez wrote: | | I guess it might be hard to sign up for a real money account if you are 16 Are there any tournaments online which are free, even if you dont have a real money account? |
pokerstars.NET is play money only.
Posted Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:05 pm GMT by cullenj76
Stay away from those chips. They are no good. If you are getting them for free or a bonus, I guess they are all right but do not purchase them. I've had many chip-sets and those are by far the worst. they are VERY slippery, very metallic and generally out-of-round.
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