If you had your own custom CLAY chip set... |
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Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:26 am GMT by TenPercenter
Here are examples of what I mean. Keep in mind, you're not voting for these actual chips, but the "style" of them versus each other.
The classic types (choice #1 above):
  
And the "fancier" ones (2nd choice above):
  
Ten
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Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:35 am GMT by circlencircle
I voted for simple because I think it has more of a timeless quality.
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:40 pm GMT by Nickmast
A classic chip with a scalloped inlay is AWESOME!!
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:34 pm GMT by TenPercenter
Everyone, feel free to post images of either classic or fancy inlays to show your point. I'd like to see what you think. Remember, only standard inlay size on real clay chips need apply. No grand inalys... (may as well use Chipco for full face graphics).
Ten
For example, I am very fond of these "Le Cove" chips, and also the "Condodo Beach" chips.
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:49 pm GMT by trogdoraoeu
I vote for both. Something simple and elegant like this appeals to me.
Anything with a non-circular inlay (scalloped, geared, etc.) scores big with me.
However, chips with cool images could make for interesting conversation pieces during games.
 
With either style, the chip has to have a certain something. Most designs out there aren't that great IMO. Often the difference between really great and just so-so chips are very subtle (the old and "NEW" vineyards for example).
| Quote: | No grand inalys... (may as well use Chipco for full face graphics).
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I disagree. A lot of the nice looking clays with photo-like graphics have large inlays. And who would pick a chipco over a clay if the clay looked as nice? These are nice also, if you want smaller inlays.
 
Good idea about suggesting posting images. This board needs more eye candy (although all of arguments are entertaining as well:).
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 1:56 pm GMT by Mr. Meaner
I would love to have a complete set of LeCove Chips. I really like the simple but colorful design chip set. I would use the 1 5 10 20 for cash games and the 25 100 500 1000 for tourneys. If I ever find someone
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:10 pm GMT by TenPercenter
| trogdoraoeu wrote: |
| Quote: | No grand inalys... (may as well use Chipco for full face graphics).
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I disagree. A lot of the nice looking clays with photo-like graphics have large inlays. And who would pick a chipco over a clay if the clay looked as nice? These are nice also, if you want smaller inlays.
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I wonder if I should have said "no giant inlays?" What I meant is not inlays that go almost to the edges fo the chip, making it a full face graphic. The "bigger than standard" inlay is ok with me.
Can someone post the three inlay names and corresponding sizes? (on Paulson H&C chips that is).
Ten
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:10 pm GMT by circlencircle
Here's a link to quite a few nice simple chips..
www.oldvegaschips.com/obsoletechips10.htm
Not all of these are stricktly black and white but I would consider them all pretty simple and "Timeless" as i mentioned before.
 
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Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:15 pm GMT by circlencircle
| TenPercenter wrote: |
Can someone post the three inlay names and corresponding sizes? (on Paulson H&C chips that is).
Ten |
on a standard 39mm chip what you are looking for is either the "Standard" (what you would see on a ASM chip) or the "Grand" (what you see on say the bluechip james bond) inlay. The "Giant" is the one that goes almost to the edge.
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:39 pm GMT by warewulf619
| trogdoraoeu wrote: | I vote for both. Something simple and elegant like this appeals to me.
Anything with a non-circular inlay (scalloped, geared, etc.) scores big with me.
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My thoughts exactly. I bought 75 of those $5 chips for cash games, on their way right now. I have 40 of the $25:
These will be a cash game set. I have 100 .25 cent binions hot stamped chips. I'm actually looking for a $1 chip that would fit well with this combo. All the same style, TH&C chips.
Preferrably a $1 in circulation at a casino.
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:31 pm GMT by trogdoraoeu
You bought them on ebay, I suppose?
Must be a heck of a nice set. Post some pics:)
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:42 pm GMT by warewulf619
| trogdoraoeu wrote: | You bought them on ebay, I suppose?
Must be a heck of a nice set. Post some pics:) |
Yup. Paid mixed prices for them but bought in small chunks.
This is the .25 cent chip:
It was exactly what I was looking for. Hot stamped cheap looking TH&C. No spots.
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 4:43 pm GMT by FJohnson
| Mr. Meaner wrote: | | I would love to have a complete set of LeCove Chips. I really like the simple but colorful design chip set. I would use the 1 5 10 20 for cash games and the 25 100 500 1000 for tourneys. If I ever find someone |
They have some on E-bay right now for about 3 dollars a chip.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63760&item=6156084634&rd=1
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:01 pm GMT by Mr. Meaner
I wouldn't mind buying some if he had quantites of the smaller denoms. looks like he is missing the 5 10 and 20 chips
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:15 pm GMT by tomb1
Ten,
Paulson inlay sizes:
Standard.... 7/8" (like Caesar's, LeCove, Condado, Scandia, orig. Bonds)
Grand....... 1-1/16" (like Horseshoe, Wizards, TI, Rio)
Giant........ 1/3/8" (like Venetian & all those Hard Rock commems)
Posted Mon Feb 21, 2005 8:01 pm GMT by TenPercenter
| tomb1 wrote: | Ten,
Paulson inlay sizes:
Standard.... 7/8" (like Caesar's, LeCove, Condado, Scandia, orig. Bonds)
Grand....... 1-1/16" (like Horseshoe, Wizards, TI, Rio)
Giant........ 1/3/8" (like Venetian & all those Hard Rock commems) |
Great, thanks tomb.
What this discussion centers around is the GRAND inlay. This is what my poll should be considering.
Ten
Posted Wed Feb 23, 2005 5:49 pm GMT by MeridianFC
I vote classic. I prefer the cleaner lines, less busy, iconic look of many of the pre mega inlay, photo insert chips.
Posted Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:55 pm GMT by PapaJohn
I really want a set of clays with good inlays but without denominations on them. Something that has the simplicity of "The Suits", but is clay.
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