Discovering Poker Chips
April 17th, 2008 at 1:42 am (Games)
The poker chip, now what exactly is it? Do you have a choice of type, or material? What factors will guide your decision when you buy a poker chips set?
Let’s face it. There are a lot of different kinds of poker chips out there. The kind you buy will largely be a matter of personal preference, but there are certain features you need to be familiar with when you’re looking to purchase poker chips. These major features are material, weight, and pattern.
One of the most important facts to think about is what they are made of. The material will determine the price of the poker chip. For the one time poker party host that does not want to throw a lot of money away plastic may be the way to go.
These low cost insignificant poker chips can be purchased at most stores. Their average cost is $1.50 for a set of 100. The color range is limited to blue, red and white
The next step up is composite poker chips. These are significantly more expensive than their plastic counter parts but they’ll last a lifetime if cared for properly. These chips often have a metal weight embedded in them to make them feel more like “real poker chips”.
The most elite poker chips are the clay ones. Of course you will be paying much more for these poker chips. With meticulous care they will only last 5-6 years. But for the true blue poker player there is no other way, clay chips are a must have. The subtle clink and smooth feel brings the casino right into your home. To the poker game lover the cost is absolutely worth it.
As far as weight and pattern go, they’re more a matter of personal preference. Do you like 11.5 grams, or does 13 grams feel better to you? Do you like plain chips with a border of hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades or do you prefer to have an image of blazin’ pocket aces on your chips.
The chips that you buy are certainly a status symbol with your poker friends. They define you as an elite player or just an average cheap skate. The choice is yours.
Of course poker chips are one of life’s luxuries. So why not live a little and invest in a quality set that will be the envy of your fellow poker players.
