[PhilTheThrill14]

It's just that I keep hearing how the inserts are mis-shapen. Point out the ones that are mis-shapen and tell me how they are any different than all the other clay poker chips out there - Paulson included. If you'd like to take the time, go peruse sites that have photos of all the different poker chips out there - you know, the real casino chips. You'll be stunned to see that the inlays are not perfectly centered and sometimes - GASP - not even perfectly round.

[JonnyRockets]

Hey! nice looking chips - you got pics of them stacked!?

Lets see em!

now!

now!

[Oldcycles]

Originally Posted by PhilTheThrill14

It's just that I keep hearing how the inserts are mis-shapen. Point out the ones that are mis-shapen and tell me how they are any different than all the other clay poker chips out there - Paulson included. If you'd like to take the time, go peruse sites that have photos of all the different poker chips out there - you know, the real casino chips. You'll be stunned to see that the inlays are not perfectly centered and sometimes - GASP - not even perfectly round.

I diohave to agree with this.
Was even thinking about starting a thread on the subject.
I complain like everyone else but am starting to wonder if we are getting to picky.

[boondocker96]

Originally Posted by Wylecoyo

All I am saying is that the inlays did not come out as nice as they could have, especially in comparison to some of the other Blue Chip products which have come out lately.

I wonder why though?
The Desert Palms had a similar sized inlay, and I dont remember them having these issues as much...(although those chips did have the color matched ring around the outside of the inlay,which helps hide any defects) For the Samurais, I think the mold and inlay design have a lot to do with whats lacking..(the visable white ring on the black inlays,etc)...I think the High Rollers avoided this due to them being Grand inlayed.
It seems (only by the pics and scans) that the Samurai $100's seem to have the most misshapen inlays. Some of the inlays themselves seem to be oval (or some wierd shape) to begin with...and when they arent centered correctly, the inlay overlaps onto the mold.
Ive been and remain a big supporter of these chips, but am slightly dissapointed (for now) that some of the inlays are, what seems to be, more off then the other previously mentioned sets...Im probably guilty of setting my hopes too high as well.
Who knows what Ill say once thier in my hands.

[Cytoviper]

Boon...........

I have to agree with everything you just said........ I am really looking forward to having them in my hands to see for myself. I am curious if the camera makes the white rings more visible than to the naked eye, and after some use that might not be noticeable from dirty hands filling that in also.

But still kinda makes me go hmmmmm....... inquring minds want to know what causes the white ring?

This hasnt changed my opinion of them either....... still love em....... good job everyone who worked on these.

[Devilboy]

I have some Desert Palms and about 80% of them has the white ring. I don't know this for sure but to me it looks like what's happening here is:

The inlays are printed on white stock (some type of paper) and covered with a plastic layer. This is then compressed into the body of the chip in the final stage of the manufacturing. Because this is done at high temperatures under pressure the plastic layer loses it's shape somewhat, and tends to shrink slighly. The paper layer does not shrink as much and the result is that the edges curl up and that's where the white line comes from.

Paulson does better at this because their plastic layer is thinner and they use less pressure. If you break a BC in half you'll see that the plastic layer comes off in one piece and seperates from the printed paper inlay.

I remember reading somewhere that BC is experimenting with new inlay materials to help reduce this problem but as far as I can tell their new chips still uses the same stuff as a year ago.

[Stevo]

Guys... What the F*$% are you doing with your chips anyway? Mishappen inlays? Get serious. I suppose you would dump your girlfriend/spouse/signigicant other if she had a zit on her ass, huh. These chips look fantastic. If you think there is something wrong with them, really, you are creating a credibility gap. I didn't order any, as I too was skeptical. I also didn't think the colors worked out perfectly, but the more and more pictures I see, the more and more I like the colors, the design, everything. The only issue now is whether I bite the bullet and pay top dollar for a set. I know it is all a matter of personal taste, but if you have a problem with the inlay, then it's a you problem.

Anyone who got in on the buy wanna rebuy some for me?

[Oldcycles]

Originally Posted by Stevo

Guys... What the F*$% are you doing with your chips anyway? Mishappen inlays? Get serious. I suppose you would dump your girlfriend/spouse/signigicant other if she had a zit on her ass, huh. These chips look fantastic. If you think there is something wrong with them, really, you are creating a credibility gap. I didn't order any, as I too was skeptical. I also didn't think the colors worked out perfectly, but the more and more pictures I see, the more and more I like the colors, the design, everything. The only issue now is whether I bite the bullet and pay top dollar for a set. I know it is all a matter of personal taste, but if you have a problem with the inlay, then it's a you problem.

Anyone who got in on the buy wanna rebuy some for me?

Thats easy for you to say.
I didn't see ant zits on your womans ass.

[viet rounder]

I think many of you guys are taking it too personal. The inlays are INDEED MIS-Shaped. Some are worst than others and nothing is further than the truth when you look at the photos. That being said, i still think they are wonderful. I have many paulson "real casino" chips and i can not see any with mis-shaped inlays. Yes, not all of them are aligned proportionally with the edge spots and many are off-centered but their circular inlays are circle.

[PhilTheThrill14]

Originally Posted by viet rounder

I think many of you guys are taking it too personal. The inlays are INDEED MIS-Shaped. Some are worst than others and nothing is further than the truth when you look at the photos. That being said, i still think they are wonderful. I have many paulson "real casino" chips and i can not see any with mis-shaped inlays. Yes, not all of them are aligned proportionally with the edge spots and many are off-centered but their circular inlays are circle.

Please point out which of the above inlays is MIS-Shaped. I just don't see it. Maybe one of them is ever so slightly non-circular. Quite a few people have stated they are not round, yet not one has stated exactly which one(s) they are referring to. I'm just curious, not getting personal at all.