Quote one-liners that make us true junkies

TenPercenter · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 06:58 PM

I frequently come across posts that include little pieces of text that make me smile at how most of us are so helplessly dedicated to the tiny intricacies of a poker chip. A collection of them might be funny.

What makes them funny is that they are NOT funny to us when written or when thought. As an outsider looking in, people probably think, "Man, those guys really have it bad."

Here's a very recent one from Knish, in response to someone asking about applying labels to poker chips:

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Originally Posted by Knish

Trust me my friend there is no problem with labeling them it just takes a lot of time to do the job right using a tweezer

Add your favorite ChipTalk.net quotes, ones that show that we're TRUE CHIP JUNKIES!

TenPercenter · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by R Deckard

2. using stacks of 40 chips, I compared stack heights. From thickest to thinnest, they are: Red, Purple, Orange, Black, Blue, Green.

jojobinks · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by _Z_

First model:

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Originally Posted by _Z_

Chip Tests:

I devised a preliminary test method by running each sample multiple times. Inititally, the plan was to use an 'olympic' method (take 5 readings, discard high and low, and average the remaining), but I discovered the test was repeatable to ~1 degree, so I just averaged all 5. I grabbed my samples box, and went to work...

(highr number = 'stickier')

Ceramics-

Chipco (classic): 19.5 +19.5 +20.5 + 19.5 + 20. Avg.= 19.8 (see notes)
Chipco Tourney: 24 + 25 + 25 + 24.5 + 24.5. Avg.= 24.6
NJ Desert Sands: 24 + 24.5 + 24 + 25 + 25. Avg. = 24.5
New Vineyard: 32 + 31.5 + 31 + 31+ 32. Avg. = 31.5

Clays:

Paulson: (see notes)

JB'05: 27 + 26 + 26.5 + 26.5 + 27. Avg.= 26.6
Trademark: 34 + 34.5 + 35 + 34 + 34.5. Avg.= 34.4
Wynn (house): 27.5 + 28 + 28 + 27 + 28. Avg.= 27.7
Excaliber (TH&C): 25 + 24.5 + 25 + 25.5 + 26. Avg .= 25.2

Blue chip:

Grand Island: 28 + 29 + 28 + 28.5 + 29. Avg.= 28.5
Club Desparado: 27.5 + 28 + 28 + 27 + 28. Avg.= 27.7
Mardi Gras: 24 + 25 + 25 + 24.5 + 25. Avg.= 24.7

TR King:

Rounders: 26.5 + 27 + 26.5 + 26 + 26.5. Avg.= 26.5

Others:

Murphy's coin (Matsui comp): 20 + 19 + 20 + 19.5 + 19. Avg.= 19.5
Tangier's Brass: 17.5 + 18 + 17.5 + 18.5 + 18.5. Avg.= 18.0
NextGen RPT: 25 + 25.5 + 26 + 25.5 + 26. Avg.= 25.6

And- for giggles, I even ran a 'promo' chip run-off:

Phillip/ACE: 30.5 + 30 + 30 + 31 + 30. Avg.= 30.3
Michael/HPC: 29.5 + 30 + 29 + 29.5 + 30. Avg.= 29.6

Notes:
I noticed the condition of the chip had much more latitude in the readings than the stability of the test jig. The Chipco classics I have are well broken-in from shuffling, whereas the Tourney's are virtually new. I also discovered that in order for the readings to repeat correctly, the two chips must be set concentric, not skewed- before the test.

Clays, especially the Paulson's- posed a different problem. My first trial readings were all over the dial, varying by as much as 8-10 degrees. I discovered the reason was orientation of the chips set on the plate. If the edge spots were aligned, the readings were higher. Rotating the chip so that the edgespots weren't in alignment offered consistant, though lower, results. I can only surmise from this observation that the edgespot material has a different (higher) 'stick' property.

Procedural observations:
I knew the test jig had to be level before any tests, but I was surprised how much of a diffence it made. Actually, the plate is what has to be level, and the protractor adjusted to zero degrees at this point.

The chips have to be placed on the plate each time for each test when it is level. You can't 'cheat', and lower the plate a little, reset the chips, and repeat the test. It won't repeat. It's a pain doing all that cranking, but it yields consistant results.

Haven't got to the cards, yet.

(edited for grammatical error)
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TenPercenter · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mofo

I will be selling a very limited quantity of $1 Tilt Chips if anyone is interested. The price is $50 a chip.

Merlin14 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:47 PM

Regarding the ASM Horsehead chip group buy:

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Originally Posted by pie taster

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Originally Posted by Merlin14

btw, if I calculated right, there's a chance they might show up right around my birthday. Yeah me

is your birthday tomorrow?

Please say "yes"! Please say "yes"!

R Deckard · #6 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:49 PM

This is the first thread here that has caused me to issue forth with a hearty belly-laugh.

I can't believe I missed _Z_'s chip-slickness testing apparatus picture. I was blowing off that thread because it seemed too geek. Classic, classic, classic.

Merlin14 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TenPercenter

Quote:

Originally Posted by R Deckard

2. using stacks of 40 chips, I compared stack heights. From thickest to thinnest, they are: Red, Purple, Orange, Black, Blue, Green.

Ooooohhhh.... purrrrrteeee chips

Must get more chips.

Merlin14 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 07:54 PM

Also regarding the ASM Horsehead chip group buy:

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Originally Posted by montyburnz

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Originally Posted by demonx5

i totally dreamed about them a couple times i'm not ashamed of it one bit.

Lets hope the sheets stayed dry during those dreams

Sheez 10, this is too easy!

Merlin14 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 08:01 PM

Ok, this one not so funny for Cin but just shows what kind of dedication (obsession?) we all have

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Originally Posted by Cin0s3

Just so everyone knows I will be going in the hospital tomorrow to have a kidney removed due to another tumor but I will have my laptop in my room after surgery and have access to a high speed connection in there.

Matthew · #10 (**permalink**) 06-30-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pj_blind

personally im a faux clay man...

I'm a leg man myself.