Never had a problem with the blue $1s and blue .25s. I have had some complaints about my 5000 red and 500 purple Progens being too close. Those complaints were mostly by guys who have a couple too many to drink. As for the PNYs I use the Pharoah .25s, they look pretty good with the set. We play $1/$2 no limit, the .25s are just used for the rake.