[Bootylactin]

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and comment that it's nice to finally find some people who are more obsessed with chips than I am!

The only other Poker newsgroup I've read with any regularity is rec.gambling.poker, and the chip discussions over there are very weak. (To further support that point, I posted some information and a link about the Paulson Egyptian group buy on March 30, and not a single person has responded to it) A lot of people there are perfectly content with the plastic chips with the metal slug in the middle, and I was beginning to think I was one of the few who actually cared about owning high quality chips.

Now I feel right at home, and am learning quite a bit from the discussion here. I currently own a non-denom set of 450 chips from http://thepokerchipcompany.com/ , but will be selling those soon in favor of a new Paulson Egyptian set.

Glad to be aboard!

Jon

[Clonexx]

Welcome to the club of poker chip junkies.

[R Deckard]

Which style of chips did you get from the Poker Chip Company? And how are they? Maybe you could post a review on them--I think they are underrepresented here and on the TH-P forum. I was seriously considering getting a set of personalized style 1003, but then decided to go with the TH-P Paulson group buy instead.

[TenPercenter]

Originally Posted by Bootylactin

I currently own a non-denom set of 450 chips from http://thepokerchipcompany.com/ , but will be selling those soon in favor of a new Paulson Egyptian set.

Welcome to the board Jon, glad to have you.

You'll be happy to know that your chips fared well in the BAKE-OFF.

[hayaku]

welcome to the madness

[Bhudio]

I'd be careful though, posting on this site is just like getting a tattoo. Once you do one you just gotta get another.

[tomb1]

Fulla geek, freaks, and junkies.

You'll fit right in!

[smoore]

C'mon now... this guy makes a nice friendly post as an introduction and you guys don't EVEN GRILL HIM ANY! Jeez.

Clay or ceramic?

Denomination or non denomination?

What is the one true color for a $1 chip?

Seriously though, welcome to the board Bootylacin.

[chipper57AA]

Glad you decided to give in to the dark side of the chips.....

[Bootylactin]

Originally Posted by R Deckard

Which style of chips did you get from the Poker Chip Company? And how are they? Maybe you could post a review on them--I think they are underrepresented here and on the TH-P forum. I was seriously considering getting a set of personalized style 1003, but then decided to go with the TH-P Paulson group buy instead.

I have the 1003 style. I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that they sort of have a rubbery feel to them, and I'd say that's a pretty good description. They are definitely smooth, without any texture. They've been good for the last year for my home games and tournaments, but it's time to step to the next level. I think that, all things considered, you'll be happy you went with the Paulson buy. I have a sample of the James Bonds, and they are superior in every way to the 1003's.

Originally Posted by smoore

C'mon now... this guy makes a nice friendly post as an introduction and you guys don't EVEN GRILL HIM ANY! Jeez.

Clay or ceramic?

Clay all the way, I don't like the feel of ceramics.

Originally Posted by smoore

Denomination or non denomination?

I'd say non denomination, but that may change after the Egyptian Paulsons arrive. Our home games have been very low stakes, and we wind up using the standard Casino colors divided by 10. So red is a nickel, green a quarter, black a dollar. I like the flexibility of making a color the value that's right for a particular game.

Originally Posted by smoore

What is the one true color for a $1 chip?

I've seen both blue and white in local Indian casinos here. I'm going to have to say I definitely prefer blue.

Originally Posted by smoore

Seriously though, welcome to the board Bootylacin.

Thanks!