[BigKyle]

500 Chip Mahogany Case
Purchased from: http://www.spinettis.com
Price Paid: $29.99 (optional $50 engraving charge)

This is a very nice case for only $30. It is much better functionally than the cheap aluminum and leather cases, as it still holds around 550 chips. When comparing the looks of it to the briefcase-style carrying cases, there is no contest.

Pros:

• Looks: it has a nice dark finish and attractive brass (hardware) accents that compliment the finish very nicely
• The case holds about 550 chips, but is easy enough to carry around
• The removable chip tray: there is a top rack with room for about 330 chips that comes out, while the bottom holds the other 220
• Extra space allows for storage of cards, buttons, and extra chips
• The price is great if you get it at $30, as most sites still are selling them for $50 and up
• It looks really good with the key sticking in the lock in the front and it comes with a small nameplate so you can get it engraved
• The case doubles as an attractive display/furniture piece, and would look good in basically any living room, den, or poker room

Cons:

• The velveteen material only lines the top of the case and the bottom area where cards are stored, and is not of very high quality
• There is not a very classic wooden feel to it, you can sort of tell it is a mass-produced case
• The lock and key are not secure enough to convince me to leave money in there or leave the case out during a game
• The velveteen material on the bottom underside of the case makes it hard to push or slide around on some table playing surfaces