Pseudo Chip Case Alert!

Bano · #1 (**permalink**) 12-18-2006, 11:05 PM

I bought the Task Force Metal Tool Case from Lowes about a year ago. I figured, it's designed to hold tool so it must be robust and must be able to hold a lot of weight........wrong! The plastic handle broke off and the case fell with 600 Paulsons and 6 decks of cards nearly breaking my toes.

On the bright side my toes are still in tact and more importantly the chips are as well.

Any one else had a similar experience. If so please share, I was just trying to determine if this was an isolated case (no pun intended) or an inherent one when carrying that many chips.

I did a search here and found this link
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...ght=TASK+FORCE

Also, can anyone else recommend an alternative that can hold that many chips and has withstood the test of time?

Big Mike · #2 (**permalink**) 12-18-2006, 11:11 PM

I have the same case (not Task Force brand, but I believe it to be identical). I've carried 1000 Faux clays in chip boxes around a couple times and never had a problem.
I'll be more aware of where my toes when I'm using it now, though

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Mike

clbg571 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-18-2006, 11:32 PM

the best protection for your paulson's would be a pelican case. it's a little more pricier. but, i feel if you're gonna spend for high end chips, they should be protected by a high end case!

http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...1500-case.html

http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...ican-case.html

the 1500 would be perfect for your set. i have the 1510 and love it. especially the roller wheels. gets a little heavy lugging 1500 chips around.

http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/289961-post11.html

Bano · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 11:26 PM

Thanks clbg571,

Tastic's comments reflect my situation exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tastic

Manufacturer: PELICAN 1500 case
Reviewers Comments

This case is not the cheapest option for storing and transporting your chips but surely it is one of the best. I had a Husky/Lowe’s case and returned it because the handle felt like it was going to snap at any time. For anyone who needs to transport chips…in style, may I add...this is the way to go.

smoore · #5 (**permalink**) 12-20-2006, 12:05 AM

Those things are made to carry technical tools. Those tools aren't heavy. The Hecho en Chino cases are, by definition, "cheap as hell". Geeks carry Pelican.

I'm sorry your nice chips hit the deck.

Out of curiosity, how many times a week did you use this case "by the handle" through that year before it broke?600

edit: if 600 paulsons and three setups almost broke your toes, drink more milk!

Bano · #6 (**permalink**) 12-21-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoore

Those things are made to carry technical tools. Those tools aren't heavy. The Hecho en Chino cases are, by definition, "cheap as hell". Geeks carry Pelican.

Soon you can call me a geek.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoore

Out of curiosity, how many times a week did you use this case "by the handle" through that year before it broke?600

I use the case to store the chips and carry them around twice a month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoore

edit: if 600 paulsons and three setups almost broke your toes, drink more milk!

I think I was drinking milk at the time.

smoore · #7 (**permalink**) 12-24-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bano

I think I was drinking milk at the time.

Well, twice a month for a year certainly isn't very much use. I wonder if you didn't have a defective handle.

Captn_All_In · #8 (**permalink**) 12-29-2006, 12:55 AM

I have had mine for well over a year and made several trips with it...never had a problem.

Now I will inspect it thoroughly in the morning....just to be sure!

Thanks for sharing your horror story!! Hope your babies made it through unscathed!

Bano · #9 (**permalink**) 12-30-2006, 04:26 AM

Yup, the chips are ok. I still store the chips in the case but without a handle.

Bano · #10 (**permalink**) 01-13-2007, 05:20 PM

Ok, I bought the Pelican 1510. This thing is heavy duty! Now I have to decide how I want to arrange the chips and thus cut the foam accordingly. I noticed other post, displaying this thing can store up to 1500 chips. Different set ups use different types of chip racks, either the plastic box or the standard chip racks. Decisions, decisions...

Question, those who have the Pelican, do you:

1. keep this strictly as a carrier and take out the chips when you get home,
2. Keep you set in there full time and use as a permanent case
3. Keep all to most of your chips there for storage, for protection

Thanks, ahead of time for any replies.