Best inexpensive custom ceramic tourney set?

Double Eagle · #1 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:06 AM

I have been considering purchasing a custom ceramic tourney set after not finding a stock set that I like. Is it possible to buy a ceramic chip that stacks well and is inexpensive? I am looking for chips that will stack at least 20 high without sliding around. I also am looking for a chip that won't break the bank.

The sunflys don't cut it for me. I got a sample set of the V7 NJ Desert Sands and they are just too slick. I have a large set of Bellagio smooth replicas and they are also too slick.

Chipcos may be the way to go but they are more than I want to spend. I would like to hold the cost to $.50. Chipcos do stack better, don't they?

Do the the new PI ceramic hybrids stack any better? I have samples coming from Joe.

Maybe what I am looking for doesn't exist. Maybe I am too picky about the stackability. Suggestions will be appreciated.

jamby · #2 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:08 AM

Indeed they do.

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Originally Posted by Double Eagle

Chipcos do stack better, don't they?

kmalsom · #3 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:25 AM

You might also order some samples from Gene at ABCGiftsAndAwards.

ky70 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kmalsom

You might also order some samples from Gene at ABCGiftsAndAwards.

I don't believe he can get customs from ABC for .50/chip.

kmalsom · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ky70

I don't believe he can get customs from ABC for .50/chip.

True, for a set of 500 they'll be about .84 each. For ceramics he's not going to find anyone other than Sunfly for about .50 each.

palmimports · #6 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Double Eagle

I have been considering purchasing a custom ceramic tourney set after not finding a stock set that I like. Is it possible to buy a ceramic chip that stacks well and is inexpensive? I am looking for chips that will stack at least 20 high without sliding around. I also am looking for a chip that won't break the bank.

The sunflys don't cut it for me. I got a sample set of the V7 NJ Desert Sands and they are just too slick. I have a large set of Bellagio smooth replicas and they are also too slick.

Chipcos may be the way to go but they are more than I want to spend. I would like to hold the cost to $.50. Chipcos do stack better, don't they?

Do the the new PI ceramic hybrids stack any better? I have samples coming from Joe.

Maybe what I am looking for doesn't exist. Maybe I am too picky about the stackability. Suggestions will be appreciated.

No, youre not being picky re: stackability--- The equinox series IV blanks stack correctly- weve done random tests every month since the very first blanks were brought in-- the hybrids are as accurate as the regular blanks btw

As far as Chipcos stacking better- baloney. I'll put up a thousand dollars cash money against the same if someone wants to order or has 1000 chipcos and 1000 of Sunfly blanks and have a stacking contest.

Have no idea how many chips are stacked here but they survived my partner banging the table right before I took the pic. Whats important is: NO daylight between chips- each chip lies flat against the other.

Honestly though- ANY good ceramic should stack 20 high without any problems-- then again- I have a ton of warped Paulsons here so who knows.
Price and quality dont necessarily mean the same thing

Hokie-NC · #7 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 12:42 PM

If you are looking for a 50 cent custom ceramics, I don't know if there is a "best" option. I think there is only "one" option.

I may have missed it, but PI is the only place I have seen with ceramics for that price.

sunderB · #8 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by palmimports

Have no idea how many chips are stacked here

I count 110, but it apears there are more that got cut out of the picture.

RussB42 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 01:03 PM

I have a new set of PalmImports "Tiki's" that I think, are Sunfly's special made for PI.

I played a game last night for the 1st time, as I just received them and they stacked 25 high without any problems, and could be pushed into the pot without the stacks falling over.

I think they are "GREAT" Chips and for the money can't be beat. I have Chipco samples and I can't tell any difference in the feel of them.

These are my first ceramic's and I will get a custom set hopefully very soon.

I enjoyed these, and so did the other playing, as much as my clay chips.

Just my opinion..

Nutsco · #10 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 03:19 PM

Its like asking for a set of Paulson´s with the budget set for a set of dice chips...its not going to happen.

Your best and ONLY option for $0.50 or under will be SunFly chips. I also don´t understand where this "they dont stack well" came from...was there a bad batch somewhere along the line? I have only heard good things from them...I was rather shocked reading a thread where someone specifically did not want them!