Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:59 am GMT by ALEN-TNT
Hey, I am thinking about getting a 500 set of the Blue Chip Fan Of Cards. Does anyone here on the forum have these, or used these chips before. If so would you recommend them. I wanted to know if the feel good, sound good, and stack good. If someone on the forum has them, could you please take pics of these chips stacked up. THANKS.
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-TNT 
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Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:21 am GMT by ClonexxSA
I have 8 samples of them and they arent bad.
They are light, around 8.5g or so and have no edge spots. The graphic on the front of all the chips looks pretty good but is smooth.
Overall they really arent bad chips at all.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:52 am GMT by ram1962
I have a sample of these chips and I think the design and the mold is good. My only complaint is that the color scheme isn't standard.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:06 pm GMT by ALEN-TNT
| ClonexxSA wrote: | I have 8 samples of them and they arent bad.
They are light, around 8.5g or so and have no edge spots. The graphic on the front of all the chips looks pretty good but is smooth.
Overall they really arent bad chips at all. |
Do they stack good? Can you stack them pretty high?
-TNT
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:21 pm GMT by Prettey Toney
I have seen, played with both and for the money, I would go with some NJ ceramics either dead man's or desert sands. You can get these for 50cents each right now.
The blue chip FOC are just to light for me, and with no edgespots. They sound very "hollow". Not sure how they stack, but it wouldn't take much to knock over a high stack of those. They have no weight to them.
Maybe you are a clay guy, and want clay chips.
Well I have to tell you the NJ ceramics sound and feel more like a clay chip than you would think, not having the "cling" of a chipco. And they stack very well.
If you could get the BC FOC's for cheap cheap, then maybe.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 1:59 pm GMT by toots
I have 25 of these, and all 25 are well worn in.
Compared to the older Paulson FOCs, these are lighter, a little harder, and as noted, a little more hollow sounding.
They're decent enough, although the center of the chip has an indentation, and the inlay tends to dimple into that indentation - a problem that the older Paulson FOCs don't have.
I much prefer the older Paulsons, although these are certainly decent enough, and come in a whole lot more denominations.
And, the colors are sort of standard if you divide by 100.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:49 pm GMT by ALEN-TNT
| toots wrote: | I have 25 of these, and all 25 are well worn in.
Compared to the older Paulson FOCs, these are lighter, a little harder, and as noted, a little more hollow sounding.
They're decent enough, although the center of the chip has an indentation, and the inlay tends to dimple into that indentation - a problem that the older Paulson FOCs don't have.
I much prefer the older Paulsons, although these are certainly decent enough, and come in a whole lot more denominations.
And, the colors are sort of standard if you divide by 100. |
I can get a set of 500 Fan Of Cards chips for $240.00 brand new, so should I get them, or could I get something better with my money.
-TNT
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:52 pm GMT by yeltzen
You're starting to sound like me. 
| Prettey Toney wrote: | I have seen, played with both and for the money, I would go with some NJ ceramics either dead man's or desert sands. You can get these for 50cents each right now.
The blue chip FOC are just to light for me, and with no edgespots. They sound very "hollow". Not sure how they stack, but it wouldn't take much to knock over a high stack of those. They have no weight to them.
Maybe you are a clay guy, and want clay chips.
Well I have to tell you the NJ ceramics sound and feel more like a clay chip than you would think, not having the "cling" of a chipco. And they stack very well.
If you could get the BC FOC's for cheap cheap, then maybe. |
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:16 pm GMT by toots
| ALEN-TNT wrote: | | toots wrote: | I have 25 of these, and all 25 are well worn in.
Compared to the older Paulson FOCs, these are lighter, a little harder, and as noted, a little more hollow sounding.
They're decent enough, although the center of the chip has an indentation, and the inlay tends to dimple into that indentation - a problem that the older Paulson FOCs don't have.
I much prefer the older Paulsons, although these are certainly decent enough, and come in a whole lot more denominations.
And, the colors are sort of standard if you divide by 100. |
I can get a set of 500 Fan Of Cards chips for $240.00 brand new, so should I get them, or could I get something better with my money.
-TNT |
At that price, I'd probably get them.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:35 pm GMT by Prettey Toney
Well like I said, I've seen, felt, shuffled both. You can get 500 FOC's for $240 or 500 NJ's for $250. I'd pay an extra $10 for the NJ's. What is $10 compared to much regret later?
Then again, like it's been said before, get some samples man, choose for yourself. I've just giving you my opinion and a nice alternative for the same price.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:48 pm GMT by ChkDeezNuts
Let me chime in with another vote of confidence for the NJ Deadman Chips.....the most underrated chip on the market.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:26 pm GMT by yeltzen
| ChkDeezNuts wrote: | | Let me chime in with another vote of confidence for the NJ Deadman Chips.....the most underrated chip on the market. |
Pretty much all of their chips are underrated. People rated ChipCo ceramics better than NJ ceramics FOUR to ONE on this board. That's ridiculous. The clays, well I think they're getting the credit the deserve on this board now that everyone is buying them and/or making customs. But still, people look down on them for the most part.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:46 pm GMT by ChkDeezNuts
| yeltzen wrote: | | ChkDeezNuts wrote: | | Let me chime in with another vote of confidence for the NJ Deadman Chips.....the most underrated chip on the market. |
Pretty much all of their chips are underrated. People rated ChipCo ceramics better than NJ ceramics FOUR to ONE on this board. That's ridiculous. The clays, well I think they're getting the credit the deserve on this board now that everyone is buying them and/or making customs. But still, people look down on them for the most part. |
I remember...I did that Poll on here....and I could not believe the landslide that the Chipco "Classics" beat the Deadman NJ's......
I am sorry...I own both.....maybe I am sick or have bad taste....but I like the NJ ceramics better than Chipco.....better sound....feel.....less bounce....good chip to chuck.....IMO the NJ ceramics are clearly better.
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:47 pm GMT by yeltzen
BLASPHEMY!!!! U R BANNED FROM TEH BORED!!!!!!!
Posted Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:52 pm GMT by ChkDeezNuts
| yeltzen wrote: | | BLASPHEMY!!!! U R BANNED FROM TEH BORED!!!!!!! |
I love it when I make a disgusted call with a Chipco Chip and I toss it toward the pot and it bounces off one chip and lands on the floor.........
NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW......I sold my "classics"......I wonder why?
GOD BLESS THE DEADMAN NJ'S.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:39 am GMT by yeltzen
They aren't BAD chips at all, but the hype the get is much, MUCH better than the chips themselves. I remember when my buddy got his ChipCos; the way he talked I felt like getting NJ ceramics was the biggest mistake of my life. Then I played with the ChipCos and felt a lot better about it.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 9:20 am GMT by Always_Bored
| Prettey Toney wrote: | Well like I said, I've seen, felt, shuffled both. You can get 500 FOC's for $240 or 500 NJ's for $250. I'd pay an extra $10 for the NJ's. What is $10 compared to much regret later?
Then again, like it's been said before, get some samples man, choose for yourself. I've just giving you my opinion and a nice alternative for the same price. |
I have only read down to this post so far so forgive me if you have already decided.
I agree with both of these points. I would get the NJ ceramics over the fan of cards. And go get samples and decide what you truly like better.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:44 pm GMT by DerryABU
The blue chip FOC's were the first chip i bought,I liked them apart from the lack of edge spots and the rather sharp feel to them,this goes away through use aparently.
The difference I've found is that chipco ceramics feel like ceramic unlike the NJ's which feel like plastic.
After all no casino has NJ chips yet many have chipco's.
What does that tell you.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:47 pm GMT by ChkDeezNuts
| DerryABU wrote: | the difference I've found is that chipco ceramics feel like ceramic unlike the NJ's which feel like plastic.
After all no casino has NJ chips yet many have chipco's.
What does that tell you. |
WTF are you talking about?
How bout this...The NJ's feel like ceramic and the Chipcos feel like tin.
You sir are way off base.......Chipco shill?
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:48 pm GMT by DerryABU
Why then do no casino's use NJ's???????
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:55 pm GMT by yeltzen
| DerryABU wrote: | | Why then do no casino's use NJ's??????? |
Maybe NJ isn't interested in making chips for casinos?
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:56 pm GMT by DerryABU
Sorry I've just lifted myself off the floor from laughing my ass off.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:00 pm GMT by yeltzen
| DerryABU wrote: | | Sorry I've just lifted myself off the floor from laughing my ass off. |
wtf is your problem? Casinos use Blue Chips, and I don't think anyone would consider BCs even near the quality of a Paulson.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:05 pm GMT by DerryABU
Noone's saying BC's are the quality of paulson's but I've played with both chipco's and NJ's and have to say the NJ's feel plasticy (is that a word?  ).
Chipco are a far superior chip to the NJ "ceramics" thats why they are a proper casino chip.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:24 pm GMT by yeltzen
If ChipCos are "far superior" to NJ ceramics, then the world of ceramic chips in on one helluva downward spiral with no return in sight.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:26 pm GMT by ChkDeezNuts
| yeltzen wrote: | | If ChipCos are "far superior" to NJ ceramics, then the world of ceramic chips in on one helluva downward spiral with no return in sight. |
Forget it Yeltzen...I think we are debating the owner of Chipco International Inc.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:28 pm GMT by yeltzen
| ChkDeezNuts wrote: | | yeltzen wrote: | | If ChipCos are "far superior" to NJ ceramics, then the world of ceramic chips in on one helluva downward spiral with no return in sight. |
Forget it Yeltzen...I think we are debating the owner of Chipco International Inc. |
I think his boyfriend owns Paulson.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:37 pm GMT by DerryABU
Sorry I was under the impression that forums were for discussion not self promotion.
Do i have an avatar with a chipco decal. OOPS NO.
NJ's are a good chip i didn't say otherwide did I?????
Chipco are an established casino chip are they not??? I think so.
EOP.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:55 pm GMT by DerryABU
HHMMMM
| Quote: | I think his boyfriend owns Paulson.
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Gonna refer to my original post on the Ebay issue.
| Quote: | Yeltzen you are wrong. (queue usual abusive post due to non agreement).
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BURN.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:04 pm GMT by TenPercenter
| DerryABU wrote: |
The difference I've found is that chipco ceramics feel like ceramic unlike the NJ's which feel like plastic.
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Definitive proof (IMO) that they are both ceramic can only be determined in one way:
BAKE THEM IN THE OVEN.
Posted Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:09 pm GMT by DerryABU
Hey Ten spare an Egytian and I might try that.
Posted Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:01 am GMT by Prettey Toney
| DerryABU wrote: | | Why then do no casino's use NJ's??????? |
Oh my,
Look at what has transpired here.
Listen,
I've handled both Chipco, and NJ's.
I've played with the NJ's and really like them.
I'm sure the Chipco's aren't bad either (I do hate the "pimple" though)
However, I agree with Yeltzen, maybe NJ doesn't want to deal with the Casino's. Maybe this puts them into a world that they don't want to be in. A world of gaming officials, gaming boards, gaming specs, security, scrutiny, inspections, liscenses, permits, specs, deadlines, huge quantities @ cheap prices, etc. I would guess that if you are making Casino chips, you go through a great of red tape and bullsh*t. Maybe NJ doesn't have (or want) the facilities or resources (after all, they do outsource thier clays) to cater to the Casinos. Maybe they are doing just fine with thier product catering to people who like good home chips.
Now take this analogy for instance:
Lets say that the NFL uses Spalding footballs (Not sure if fact).
Does this automatically mean that Wilson footballs are crap because they are not used in the NFL?? 
Posted Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:10 am GMT by Prettey Toney
To elaborate with another thought:
From what I understand, TRKing does not manufacture chips for the Nevada Casinos anymore due to some issue with the gaming commission.
So, now that TR Kings are not used in casinos for reasons beyond the scope of this forum, does this mean that they are not worthy chips?
I feel that TR Kings are some of the greatest chips in the world, and personally prefer them over Chipco's and Paulson's both.
But they must suck because they are not featured at the Luxor or Mirage???
Posted Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:31 am GMT by TenPercenter
| Prettey Toney wrote: |
I feel that TR Kings are some of the greatest chips in the world...
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Agreed. And they're one of the oldest (probably THE oldest clay maker).
Posted Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:33 am GMT by TenPercenter
| DerryABU wrote: | | Hey Ten spare an Egytian and I might try that. |
Too late my man:
http://www.chiptalk.net/chip_bake-off.htm#chipco
Posted Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:26 pm GMT by jojobinks
i prefer NJ ceramics.
when i started buying samples, i went heavy on chipcos, but i was underwhelmed. overall, i prefer clay to ceramic, but i just bought the NJ desert sands composite and i'm very happy.
i know it's your opinion and everything (the silver bullet of all debate), but i have no idea what you mean when you say the NJ composites feel plasticky. far from it. they feel just like the chipcos, only with texture.
and they look great too.
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