Custom chips as drink tokens for a bar?

rowlin · #1 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 10:49 AM

I do some bookkeeping work for a bar on the weekends. A while back, someone asked me whether we could make custom poker chips with the bar's logo to sell as drink tokens. At the time, I didn't know an 11.5g dice chip from a Chipco or Paulson, but looked into it a little and never acted on it.

Has anyone done this or know of someone that has?

The main concern is security - it would be really bad if people were able to replicate drink tokens. With that in mind, will custom chip manufacturers agree not to use our logo for anyone else's order? What should the label include as security features (ie, numbering, 3D graphics, etc.)? Is there any one manufacturer or type of chip that would be the best choice to deter counterfeiting?

Jambine · #2 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 10:53 AM

I think that Dave at hompokerchips.com can do that. And you can’t beat Chipco for security. You could also do a custom inlay from ASM for about the same price, or a custom hot-stamp from TR King.

bmwguy525 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 10:55 AM

First off in a bar environment I'd have to assume that ceramics would be your best bet. They are very durable and won't be affected by a wet environment (at least as wet as it would get in a bar, anyways). If, when you submit the artwork to the chip company, you make sure to point out the copyrighted artwork, and have the artist's permission to use it SOLELY on your chips, you should be alright. Though we're bound to have plentiful responses in the copyright area........

Spaceman Spiff · #4 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:09 AM

Yeah, this sounds perfect for a Chipco. I've seen many promo-type samples on Chipcos. The full color and full face graphics are great and like bmwguy said, they are extremely durable. If you work with a reputable vendor, you shouldn't have any copyright issues.

Jambine · #5 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwguy525

First off in a bar environment I'd have to assume that ceramics would be your best bet. They are very durable and won't be affected by a wet environment (at least as wet as it would get in a bar, anyways).

Very true, I hadn’t thought about that. Don’t think any clay chip will stand up to getting wet very often.

rowlin · #6 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:28 AM

This place is amazing. Thank you for all of your comments and suggestions.

palmimports · #7 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:36 AM

Has anyone done this or know of someone that has?

The main concern is security - it would be really bad if people were able to replicate drink tokens. With that in mind, will custom chip manufacturers agree not to use our logo for anyone else's order? What should the label include as security features (ie, numbering, 3D graphics, etc.)? Is there any one manufacturer or type of chip that would be the best choice to deter counterfeiting?[/quote]
Weve been making these for years for bars and other establishments. A few have us use imbedded security features but most dont. We use UV imbedded ink under the lamination-
Joe

Dimes · #8 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Ceramic chips are quite ideal for this. They don't get dirty easily, and if they do get dirty anyway, they are easier to clean.

WIth Chipco ceramic chips you can have text printed on the rolling edge which is not always possible with other ceramic chips. Chipco also have less texture than other ceramic chips which I think is an advantage here.

I don't think anybody will try to counterfeit a chip to get a free drink. It will also not be legal for the manufacturer to produce other chips with your logo on it without your permission.

TT

ahopen78 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rowlin

I do some bookkeeping work for a bar on the weekends. A while back, someone asked me whether we could make custom poker chips with the bar's logo to sell as drink tokens. At the time, I didn't know an 11.5g dice chip from a Chipco or Paulson, but looked into it a little and never acted on it.

Has anyone done this or know of someone that has?

The main concern is security - it would be really bad if people were able to replicate drink tokens. With that in mind, will custom chip manufacturers agree not to use our logo for anyone else's order? What should the label include as security features (ie, numbering, 3D graphics, etc.)? Is there any one manufacturer or type of chip that would be the best choice to deter counterfeiting?

I've been to strip clubs that use them for lap dances.
I.e. you buy the token at the bar, and hand them to the girls.

CaptLego · #10 (**permalink**) 04-20-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ahopen78

I've been to strip clubs that use them for lap dances.
I.e. you buy the token at the bar, and hand them to the girls.

I don't suppose there's any chance you escaped with one of those tokens?
I'd like to see a pic of it. (On the other hand, if you spent the token, you probably shouldn't post pics of that...)