Posted Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:28 pm GMT by Iron Butt
Just got my 1000 chip set (Nexgen 8000s), pretty shweet. The case however is a POS and 30 pounds of chips in one case is kinda dumb anyway, the thing's like a large pizza that weighs as much as 2 bowling balls LOL.
To be fair, I should say that it was such a good deal that I don't care about the case being a piece of crap since it was in effect free. Anyway anyone seen these:
http://www.gamelandsports.com/.sc/ms/dd/1098824474711081/9/nc/POKER%20Chips%5E2FSupplies--Cases%2C%20Racks%20%26%20Carousels/711/Elite%20550%20Poker%20Chip%20Case
Elite 550 Poker Chip Case
...or have a good place to get nice chip cases? Thanks.
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Posted Fri Nov 05, 2004 5:45 pm GMT by The Modfather
I'm gettin 1000 chips from http://www.holdempokerchips.com/ and figured since I was spending a ton of money on chips, might as well not skimp on the chip case. Gettin 2 of these: http://www.holdempokerchips.com/proddetail.asp?prod=case100
EDIT: Fixed first URL.
Posted Fri Nov 05, 2004 6:29 pm GMT by Juliea344
Aluminum cases are fine, just make sure you get one with a riveted handle. I had 5 samples flown in from China before I decided on which one to stock (  you shoulda seen my Fedex bill). Anyway, they vary tremendously. Avoid the ones with little screwed in tabs all over them at all costs.
Posted Sat Nov 06, 2004 12:15 am GMT by PaulsonChips
I prefer getting 10 chip racks and storing them in stacks of 5 with a rack cover on the top. They look great and you dont have to mess with crappy cases.
I sell aluminum cases and I always tell everyone to stay away from them. There are basically 4 kinds of cases that are made from aluminum. And they are all very poor qulality. I have have many customers call me and tell me about broken hinges or the handle coming off.
Dont get a chip case over 500. I prefer 300 or 400 cases.
Posted Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:48 pm GMT by Iron Butt
Thanks for your replies.
Mod: Wow, that is NICE... I need something a little more utilitarian though. They have kinda similar wood cases on eBay, now I want one LOL.
Julie: Yeah, this thing is made of like pop can grade aluminum held together with that aluminum channel they make window screens out of and a plastic handle LOL. So have you seen the Elite style then?
Paulson: That's a great idea except that I need to be able to transport them easily, now I want one of those acrylic chip carriers, those are kinda badass.
Anyone seen the jewelry box style cases? These are like a large leather covered jewelry box but built for chips and with a handle. They look pretty sweet, sometimes those jewelry boxes are made of thick cardboard underneath though and I don't think that would do it for 15 pounds of chips.
Any other input is appreciated.
Posted Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:22 pm GMT by Biglickn'Bigslick
I just broke the handle off my 650 chip set from 5star only to find out the damn handle was made from plastic with a a silver coating over it too make it look like metal!!!
No wonder why they just give them too you with your chips....thay are absolute crap!!!!
Does anyone have the birdcage style that casino's have??? Wondering if its solid enough to hold 1000 NexGen's?
Posted Sat Nov 06, 2004 9:03 pm GMT by PaulsonChips
no chip cases should hold 1000 chips. As I stated above no matter what the case is made of, it will NOT hold 1000 chips safely. (Unless or course if you get past spending over 150.00 on a case)
Posted Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:04 pm GMT by Kid Krow
| Iron Butt wrote: | Just got my 1000 chip set (Nexgen 8000s), pretty shweet. The case however is a POS and 30 pounds of chips in one case is kinda dumb anyway, the thing's like a large pizza that weighs as much as 2 bowling balls LOL.
To be fair, I should say that it was such a good deal that I don't care about the case being a piece of crap since it was in effect free. Anyway anyone seen these:
Elite 550 Poker Chip Case
...or have a good place to get nice chip cases? Thanks. |
I love my Elite 550 Case. I have quite a few fro when I need to move alot of chips around. every one of my tables has one I give to the dealer so that they can take care of their own table in the way of Buy-ins Re-buys and Add-on that way no anyone of use had to scramble to the central chips closet to get chip out or run off chips.
Their pretty bad ass but they are still kinda heavy with the 10g chips Pro Tech Customs I got. how ever this case is pretty nice to have around. I have 20 my self and love em. but don't take my word for it, I'm just one guy.
Posted Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:01 am GMT by dotarfife
I was also looking for a better case for a 1000 nexgen chips. was interested in the 1000 birdgage chip holder offered at
http://www.buypokerchips.com/poker-tables.htm
But have heard that the nexgen chips dont all fit into the 100 chip stackable holders.
Any info on this, is this correct?
Posted Sun Nov 07, 2004 6:19 am GMT by TwoBob
I bought the same mahogany poker chips case for my 500 set of tri-colour chips and am very happy. Very solid, very classy, very smooth, very cool. It'll last a lifetime. Picked mine up from www.pokerwholesalers.com - ask for Terrance - he's a good guy. Just my 20 cents worth ...... cheers, TwoBob
Posted Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:53 pm GMT by Biglickn'Bigslick
The NexGen chips fit in the 100 chip racks. At least the ones I have they fit well almost with too much room. Thought i might need spacers but they will fit. I think I will be picking up a birdcage for my chips.
Posted Sun Nov 07, 2004 5:23 pm GMT by PaulsonChips
Makes no sense to pay as much for the birdcage as you did for your chips!
Kinda like the people in CA that buy 5000.00 Rims for their Dodge Neons. Birdcages are for higher end chips.
Just my 2 cents...
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:03 am GMT by Iron Butt
Kid: Thanks, that's right on point.
Big: Yeah, what were they thinking? They charge $50 for that case separately too and make a big deal about how it's reinforced and will last a lifetime, what a joke. I'm liking the cage idea, glad the NGs fit in racks OK. Funny, looks like everyone that bought that set (there were only a few that I noticed) is here looking for a better case.
Paulson: LOL OK Baron von Expensivechips.  Have a good one.
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:48 am GMT by Guest
How about something like this
http://www.pokerchipsusa.com/1000pokerchipcase.html
Or without the chip racks if you already have them or want to get them somewhere else
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11512&item=6718512141&tc=photo
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:22 pm GMT by Guest
| Quote: | Makes no sense to pay as much for the birdcage as you did for your chips!
Kinda like the people in CA that buy 5000.00 Rims for their Dodge Neons. Birdcages are for higher end chips.
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If you buy a first class case now you can use it now, if you eventually upgrade your chip they will fit in nicely.
Just replace your Neon with a Ferrari
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:52 pm GMT by warewulf619
I think either one of those filled with 1000 chips would just be too damn heavy! I'm probably getting two of the elite 550 cases that krow mentions above for my 1000 suits chips. They do make a 700 elite case though. Anyone think the 700 would be too heavy? I'm either getting two 550's or a 550 and a 700.
warewulf
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 1:25 pm GMT by PaulsonChips
| Iron Butt wrote: | Kid: Thanks, that's right on point.
Paulson: LOL OK Baron von Expensivechips. Have a good one. |
I do admit that my chips are in the high end pricing spectrum. Selling high end chips is a hobby for me. It gives me the chance to buy the chips I REALLY want. However, I do sell cheap chips on my other website at www.pokerchipmart.com (I hope this isnt SPAM!)
But again, like I said, I would never use the cheap stuff at my home games. (Not even from my own company!)
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 1:31 pm GMT by warewulf619
| PaulsonChips wrote: |
I do admit that my chips are in the high end pricing spectrum. Selling high end chips is a hobby for me. It gives me the chance to buy the chips I REALLY want. However, I do sell cheap chips on my other website at www.pokerchipmart.com (I hope this isnt SPAM!)
But again, like I said, I would never use the cheap stuff at my home games. (Not even from my own company!) |
How do those cherrywood cases hold up? I like the 500 case but simply can't buy it because there's no lock! How's the quality on the 500 leather?
warewulf
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 1:40 pm GMT by PaulsonChips
The wood cases hold fine, I have not had any problems with these. HOWEVER, I think over time, the screws that hold the handle in may become loose! But the woodcase is probably my favorite case. (It also has a nice leather handle)
I am not too into the leather case beacuse the quality seems to be not that good on the stitching on the outside. But it differs from the aluminum in that it has a lift out tray.
If you are stuck with a budget, go for a 400 chip case or (2)300 aluminum chipcases for transport, then buy 8 chip racks to store them at home with a lid on the top. The racks can be doubled for usage for your games too.
This is why I generally dont push these products on the forums, even though they are my own and I have the lowerst prices, its just not something I WOULD BUY MYSELF. Its for people who have to settle for lower end stuff for one reason or another.
Hope this helps
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:01 pm GMT by warewulf619
| PaulsonChips wrote: | The wood cases hold fine, I have not had any problems with these. HOWEVER, I think over time, the screws that hold the handle in may become loose! But the woodcase is probably my favorite case. (It also has a nice leather handle)
I am not too into the leather case beacuse the quality seems to be not that good on the stitching on the outside. But it differs from the aluminum in that it has a lift out tray.
If you are stuck with a budget, go for a 400 chip case or (2)300 aluminum chipcases for transport, then buy 8 chip racks to store them at home with a lid on the top. The racks can be doubled for usage for your games too.
This is why I generally dont push these products on the forums, even though they are my own and I have the lowerst prices, its just not something I WOULD BUY MYSELF. Its for people who have to settle for lower end stuff for one reason or another.
Hope this helps |
Yeah, I have an old similar 300 cherrywood case. I've had it for nearly 15 years and used it to carry around my hot stamped diamond chips. The hinges on the bottom actually gave way about 10 years ago. Since it's wood and I used to work in a hardware store in high school, I got some replacement hinges and fixed it back up. Over the years the chip trays started to come apart -- the handle in the centers started coming out, fixed easly with some good carpenter glue. I guess that one wasn't that well built, but it now has sentimental value, same as my diamond chips, just because the set has seen so much action over the years.
I'm getting 1000 of the suits chips, am going back and forth over the cases. I've pretty much decided that money is no object, I just want to buy something once and have it last. Krow seems to like the Elite case. It sure is inexpensive, but says it guaranteed, so who knows. I have a month or so until I get my chips, will probably buy one at the last minute.
warewulf
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 2:38 pm GMT by PaulsonChips
The Aluminum cases that holds lower chips(3-400) should last you a lifetime.
Just go for those since they are cheap.
Give me some time to work out a process where I can sell them to the people on this forum for little over cost.
I just dont want to drive down to the warehouse whenever someone wants one!
Posted Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:30 pm GMT by Bravo Poker
I like this one:
Laquer Finish Poker Chip Case
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 12:27 pm GMT by warewulf619
Those laquer boxes are really nice, just not portable at all. I don't usually have games at my place, need something portable.
warewulf
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:13 pm GMT by Kid Krow
| warewulf619 wrote: | Those laquer boxes are really nice, just not portable at all. I don't usually have games at my place, need something portable.
warewulf |
Yo Wulf,
howmany chips you got anyways? I've found it better to build a set with storage in mind altought I've gone overboard the past month or so and am quickly running out of room to store all my chips. I just got more via UPS today and haven't even taken them out fo the box cuase i got no place to put them or any thing to store them in... OOPS...
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:44 pm GMT by The Modfather
| Kid Krow wrote: | | I just got more via UPS today and haven't even taken them out fo the box cuase i got no place to put them or any thing to store them in... OOPS... |
/worthless without pics
:D :D :D
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:58 pm GMT by warewulf619
| Kid Krow wrote: |
howmany chips you got anyways? I've found it better to build a set with storage in mind altought I've gone overboard the past month or so and am quickly running out of room to store all my chips. I just got more via UPS today and haven't even taken them out fo the box cuase i got no place to put them or any thing to store them in... OOPS... |
I'm getting 1000. I haven't decided on the cases yet. So far I'm thinking either a 700 elite and a 550, or two 550's. I figure a 700 might be a pain to carry, but it's only 150 more chips than the 550 and usually I'll just be going from the car to a house so I wont have to carry it far.
warewulf
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:10 pm GMT by Kid Krow
The 550 is pretty nice but it still is pretty heavy. if your getting 1000 and not 1100 you might want to concider two of the ugly 500 chips cases. 1000 chips is more weight then any one chip case or person should have to carry in one hand.
How ever I just love my 550's and use them quite a lot. Since I used the Spreadsheet thats floating around here some where to figure out just how many chips would be needed per table for a tourney, I pack the 550 with the chips needed and send them out with my dealers to the tables. Like I said before it make it really nice not to have to worry about add-ons and rebuys for all 6 tables along with race offs. all that can be done by the dealer at their own table.
I was thinking about building a basic drawer that the cases can go into for the dealer so that they can store them in the table. however we're limited on leg room and that would take valuble space for us big thy mother-F***ers who need all the leg room we can get.
IF your gonna get a 700 and a 300 you chips will fit just fine in those two altough lopsided on the weight distrabution, you house all 1000. it all up to you, that just my opinion...
Posted Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:15 pm GMT by Fins
| The Modfather wrote: | | Kid Krow wrote: | | I just got more via UPS today and haven't even taken them out fo the box cuase i got no place to put them or any thing to store them in... OOPS... |
/worthless without pics
:D :D :D |
 Ditto
Maybe they look like this " O " but more detailed and of course larger...
Posted Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:24 am GMT by bobbyd
That case from gamelandsports.com is a nice one. They are really good people and have great service so if something happens to it I am sure they would refund or exchange it.
Posted Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:33 pm GMT by warewulf619
| Kid Krow wrote: | The 550 is pretty nice but it still is pretty heavy. if your getting 1000 and not 1100 you might want to concider two of the ugly 500 chips cases. 1000 chips is more weight then any one chip case or person should have to carry in one hand.
How ever I just love my 550's and use them quite a lot. Since I used the Spreadsheet thats floating around here some where to figure out just how many chips would be needed per table for a tourney, I pack the 550 with the chips needed and send them out with my dealers to the tables. Like I said before it make it really nice not to have to worry about add-ons and rebuys for all 6 tables along with race offs. all that can be done by the dealer at their own table.
I was thinking about building a basic drawer that the cases can go into for the dealer so that they can store them in the table. however we're limited on leg room and that would take valuble space for us big thy mother-F***ers who need all the leg room we can get.
IF your gonna get a 700 and a 300 you chips will fit just fine in those two altough lopsided on the weight distrabution, you house all 1000. it all up to you, that just my opinion... |
Sounds right about carrying more that 500. I got a set of 650 a while back on ebay and had it sent to my work, had to carry it a few blocks to the subway station and was having a hell of a time. The crappy metal handle didn't help much either! I'm probably going with two of those 550's.
For your situation, you might want a few of those "birdcage" cases. Finding something with wheels on it might not be a bad idea since you have so many chips. Like some furniture stand or something with casters just to wheel around your place. That way you could stack a bunch of your cases and roll around.
warewulf
Posted Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:08 pm GMT by Iron Butt
Got my birdcage chip carrier today, it's sa-weeet. $50 on ebay including chip trays and shipping. To be accurate I doubt this is the exact same thing they use at the Bellagio, but it feels a lot more solid than the aluminum pizza box. I'm really happy with it.
Posted Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:03 pm GMT by Kid Krow
| Iron Butt wrote: | | Got my birdcage chip carrier today, it's sa-weeet. $50 on ebay including chip trays and shipping. To be accurate I doubt this is the exact same thing they use at the Bellagio, but it feels a lot more solid than the aluminum pizza box. I'm really happy with it. |
Yea I've used those before and they do work quite well. and since their made of a lighter substance they compensate for the weight of the chips well, but the fact remains, 1000 10-11.5 gram chips are still heavy. But the bird cages work better then the 1000 chip pizza boxes and all…
Posted Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:56 am GMT by Iron Butt
Actually the acrylic carrier w/trays is at least a couple pounds heavier than the aluminum pizza box which weighs almost nothing... definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone worried about the total weight.
I dunno, the weight doesn't really bother me, the carrier just seems a little more appropriate to the job. I don't know much about the structural properties of acrylic, but it seems like pretty tough stuff. The carrier bottom is held on with two steel (I assume) screws and it doesn't take much steel to hold 30 pounds. If you get one of those picture hanging kits rated for 50 pounds it's this little nail and hook thing ya know? Aluminum however will definitely break soon if it's flexing like that pizza box does. If anyone has any insights I'd like to hear them.
Anyway, looks good, feels solid, I like it.
Posted Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:39 am GMT by Kid Krow
| Iron Butt wrote: | Actually the acrylic carrier w/trays is at least a couple pounds heavier than the aluminum pizza box which weighs almost nothing... definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone worried about the total weight.
I dunno, the weight doesn't really bother me, the carrier just seems a little more appropriate to the job. I don't know much about the structural properties of acrylic, but it seems like pretty tough stuff. The carrier bottom is held on with two steel (I assume) screws and it doesn't take much steel to hold 30 pounds. If you get one of those picture hanging kits rated for 50 pounds it's this little nail and hook thing ya know? Aluminum however will definitely break soon if it's flexing like that pizza box does. If anyone has any insights I'd like to hear them.
Anyway, looks good, feels solid, I like it. |
Gee that funny it felt a whole lot lighter then the Pizza box... maybe be the weight distrabution, who knows...
Posted Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:18 pm GMT by warewulf619
Anyone seen these: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1876798&cp=1769603.1739880&parentPage=family
Might be ok if you can attach a shoulder strap. Something like this but with wheels and and extendable handle would be cool.
warewulf
Posted Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:11 pm GMT by Iron Butt
A few usage notes on the acrylic carrier:
In spite of weighing over 30 lbs loaded it WILL tip over in your back seat if you don't secure it somehow, some of the chips will escape (but most didn't) and it will be a big pain in the ass LOL.
I'm thinking of some modifications. It would be pretty simple to secure the top, and put some padding in so the chip racks can't move too much, plus maybe some of those teflon pads on the bottom so that it can have furniture-safe feet but still be able to slide. The simplest thing would be to drill a hole for a small lock through the handle, but i've never worked with acrylic before and don't know how much that would weaken it. Or drill a hole through the case and divider and stick a steel rod through, bend it on one side and drill the other end for a cotter pin or lock. If anyone has ideas I'd like to hear them.
Other than that, I'm real happy with it. People love the look of it. It's put up with a bit of abuse with no apparent damage. And it makes setting up and putting away chips a snap, the chip racks let everyone get involved without getting in each other's way and chips are counted out or in almost automatically.
Posted Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:22 pm GMT by warewulf619
Does it come with a shoulder strap? That thing needs wheels dammit!
warewulf
Posted Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:50 pm GMT by Iron Butt
No, no shoulder strap. Yeah I dunno, they weigh what they weigh, no getting around it. But you shouldn't need all the chips in most circumstances I'd think. I'd suggest getting smaller cases and/or a luggage cart if weight is a big problem for you. Or actual luggage, two 500 cases would fit easy I'd think in one of those carryons with wheels and a handle.
I got 1000 chips because I wanted to have enough for a small tournament, and I got one case because to me one case as long as it will take the weight is more convenient than 2 or 3 small ones. I had planned on getting a smaller case as well but now maybe not because I really like having the chips racked, it really seems to expedite getting the chips out and back.
Posted Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:07 pm GMT by Guest
1000-10 gram chipco chips weigh 22 lbs. I think my wife can handle
that 
Posted Tue Nov 23, 2004 2:44 am GMT by Iron Butt
Huh. So your wife must be kind of a heifer huh?
Yeah, I dunno, as I've said I don't mind the weight but all my friends think it's really heavy including the guy who carries bricks for a living. I don't see any need to be a dick about it to anyone especially since you don't dare sign in under your own name. 
Posted Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:52 am GMT by runpaulone
HaHaHa!!!!!!!!!! Wait, is she a heifer? HaHaHa!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:28 am GMT by DaBear
| Iron Butt wrote: | A few usage notes on the acrylic carrier:
In spite of weighing over 30 lbs loaded it WILL tip over in your back seat if you don't secure it somehow, some of the chips will escape (but most didn't) and it will be a big pain in the ass LOL.
I'm thinking of some modifications. It would be pretty simple to secure the top, and put some padding in so the chip racks can't move too much, plus maybe some of those teflon pads on the bottom so that it can have furniture-safe feet but still be able to slide. The simplest thing would be to drill a hole for a small lock through the handle, but i've never worked with acrylic before and don't know how much that would weaken it. Or drill a hole through the case and divider and stick a steel rod through, bend it on one side and drill the other end for a cotter pin or lock. If anyone has ideas I'd like to hear them.
Other than that, I'm real happy with it. People love the look of it. It's put up with a bit of abuse with no apparent damage. And it makes setting up and putting away chips a snap, the chip racks let everyone get involved without getting in each other's way and chips are counted out or in almost automatically. |
I have two acrylic carriers for my chips. The games are always at my house so I use them mainly for storage and to bring them out on game night. I agree with I.B. on the convience of having chips in trays.
The weight isn't a big deal for me , but I don't have to lug them out to the car.
I like the idea of putting a lock on them. Don't think drilling a hole would weaken them too much.
Just my .02
Posted Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:13 pm GMT by warewulf619
| Iron Butt wrote: | Huh. So your wife must be kind of a heifer huh?
Yeah, I dunno, as I've said I don't mind the weight but all my friends think it's really heavy including the guy who carries bricks for a living. I don't see any need to be a dick about it to anyone especially since you don't dare sign in under your own name. |
Ha ha!
Yeah "guest". Own your words!
I had to lug a set I got on ebay -- 650 metal center chips in an aluminum case. I had it sent to work and had to walk a few blocks to the subway station. Then carry on the subway (no seats available at rush hour) and then lug them to the car. That thing was a pain to carry! Maybe 1000 chipcos would be lighter since they dont have the metal center, but I imagine over long distances it would still be a pain.
I'm not worried about carrying from the car to a house, just actually traveling.
warewulf
Posted Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:42 am GMT by Fins
| Quote: | I had to lug a set I got on ebay -- 650 metal center chips in an aluminum case...,snip....Maybe 1000 chipcos would be lighter since they dont have the metal center....<snip>
warewulf |
650 x 11.5g = 16½ Lbs
1000 Chipcos @ 10-10½g = 22-23 Lbs
- Fins
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