Decent cheap chips for labeling?

ffz100 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:01 PM

Hi,

I would like to create a custom labeled tournament set that could also double as a micro stakes cash set. The questions is what chips to use. So far, I have not really found a good solution. I would have gone with Faux Clays, but as they are getting extinct and expensive, they are not an attractive option anymore. Nexgens look quite pretty, but don't sound and feel very nice, and they are also too expensive, I think.

What I'm looking for is a cheap (less than 20 cents) decent quality chip with no metal insert and a recessed center for labeling. Nice looks would be preferable, of course, but not that important. Is there any chip out there that meets these requirements? Are there any new chips coming out in the future that I might want to wait for?

links_slayer · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ffz100

a cheap (less than 20 cents) decent quality chip with no metal insert and a recessed center for labeling.

I think these requirements are going to make things difficult for you as I'm not aware of a chip that meets these three criteria. I'm sure someone will offer advice if there is such a chip out there; I just don't know of one.

Turner Profit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:27 PM

Check these out. But they are running out of these and no recessed center.

http://www.holdempokerchips.com/products.asp?cat=33

for a little more $$ I'd recommend the Progen80s
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...ns-labels.html
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/poker-...0s-labels.html

Vince · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:35 PM

Well, I'D still go for faux. Even if the price went up, they're still the best deal, period.
The unicorns might me in the same price range, but don't even come close.

jsmithjr732 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:41 PM

The Progens aren't that bad if you're looking for something better than dice. Faux clay is the best feel and sound, but you'll probably have to dye some whites to get what you want.

Turner Profit · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:47 PM

I agree with vince. The Fauxs are the best choice. I just bought a set from a CT'er.
As far as progens go, I only have a sample set but I love 'em. & they are perfect for labeling. Personalpokerchips.com has a good deal on progens with labels.

beekeeper · #7 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:52 PM

You can find many Paulson chips for sale in the M2M that are already stamped with something, like a person's intitials, that folks are selling at a good price. These would be good to stamp, and you'd have a Paulson set.

jsmithjr732 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 02:55 PM

That's a great option, but I don't know if you could find any under $.50/chip.

Brewster · #9 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 06:58 PM

Two words:

Faux Clay

You could also look at some of the PI solids although they may be just out of your price range.

links_slayer · #10 (**permalink**) 10-28-2007, 07:04 PM

I agree that Faux Clays are the best alternative despite not having a recessed area for the label. Numerous members have used very thin (2 mil) labels on their Faux Clays and have had good results. They could run you up to $0.30/chip for extinct colors, but you can find some extinct colors for $0.10/chip or so.