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TIPS ON DESIGNING A GOOD-LOOKING CASINO CHIP:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: Why should I buy from customcasinochips.com? A: Pick one or all of these reasons, you can't go wrong . . . -- best value anywhere! -- best selection of stock designs (go to Design Gallery) -- full color, photo-quality resolution for graphics -- exclusive, one-of-a-kind chip design -- fast order fulfillment -- free graphic design services Q: Will you show me what the chip looks like before you begin production? A: Absolutely. In fact, we require your approval of the proof before we begin. We will email you a picture of it and if you want to change the design, tell us how you want it changed and we'll make it happen. We'll continue emailing you proofs until you're satisfied that you're getting what you want. Once satisfied, just reply to the email with your approval and production will begin promptly. Q: How long until I can have my chips? A: From the confirmation of your order/design to the day your chips are shipped, it will normally take about 10 days. Check the ORDER HERE page for the most current info regarding our production time. Q: How many chips should I buy? A: It depends on the number of players you typically host. 300 chips can usually support up to 5 players, 400 chips is good for 6-7 players, and 500 chips will suit 8-9 players, maybe 10. A 600 chip order should ensure enough for a 10 player game with additional buy-ins. Q: How many different colors should I get? A: Three different colors is common, but you should just make sure that each chip value, however many you have, is represented by its own separate color. The most popular color representation of value, from least value to most value, goes like this: white - red - blue - green - black - purple. Some people like to use purple for a chip value that is far and and above the next highest chip value in the game so as to make it more of a "prestige" chip, as opposed to a one that serves a great practical purpose. This is your game, though, so do whatever you think is best. NOTE: under lower light conditions (typical in a gaming environment) the blue and black chips can appear to have similar hues so, if possible, think about ordering one color or the other with your set of chips, not both. Either that, or have us implement a small insignia in the inlay design of the black chip that will help differentiate between the two.
Q: What is a typical color assortment? A: In a typical poker game, you should usually allocate many more chips towards the lowest value chip than the rest of them. White is easily the most common color to represent the lowest chip value and black is the most common color to represent the highest chip value, though purple and sometimes blue also fit that description well. In a typical set of 500 chips, a common mix would be 200 white - 150 red/green - 100 blue/black - 50 black/purple. Ultimately, though, you can allocate chip counts and colors however you see fit.
For a structured limit Texas Hold 'Em game, like $3-6, you should probably go with three colors at most. In a 500 chip set, get about 50 white chips to satisfy the $1 small blind requirement, then about 300 red or green chips to represent the pre-flop/post-flop bet of $3, and then about 150 blue or black chips to represent the $6 turn and river bets. Of course, you don't have to use those color suggestions or quantities. They are only typical of today's poker game.
A no-limit Texas Hold 'Em game or tournament can vary wildly depending on key factors like # of players and stakes. One popular set-up for a 10 player no-limit tournament would be to own 600 chips in four different colors. The format would be 200-200-150-50 (from lowest to highest value) and each player would receive 20 of the $5 chip, 15 of the $25 chip, 10 of the $100 chip, and 2 of the $500 chip. This starts out each player with $2475 in chips (but this amount is fairly irrelevant). This allows the players to "color-up" after the proper betting rounds and have just enough chips to cover the amount in play at the time. Q: Should I put denominations on my chips? A: We encourage you NOT to go with denominations. You may want to put these chips into a game with different stakes and the chips might then confuse the players. We suggest just letting the colors speak for chip value to give them more versatility. All you have to do is make sure that each player knows what each chip color is supposed to represent in value.
Q: I really want denominations, so how many can I use? A: You can have up to three free different-looking inlays per order, which means you can go with three different denominations at no extra charge. After that, we add $5 to your total price for each extra denomination requested.
Q: Does it cost more if I send you my own graphic as opposed to using one of your stock designs? A: No, the price is the same. The price is even the same if you have us work up a design from scratch based on your specifications.
Q: Is the chip customized on BOTH sides? A: Yes.
Q: Is the Monte Carlo chip available in different colored edge spots? A: No, the edge spots are always gold colored.
Q: Can I get two different sides to the chip? A: Yes, you can get two different sides at no additional cost.
Q: What is an inlay template as referenced on the "Prices" page? A: A template is quite simply a unique design from which other inlays are replicated. A set of chips with a Poker Dogs background on one side and your house on the other, with three denominations, would be six templates (i.e. Dogs $1, Dogs $2, Dogs $5, House $1, House $2, House $5). Most of our orders employ just one or two templates though.
Q: How sturdy are the chips and inlays? A: Very. The waterproof inlays are sealed to the center of the chip and are built to last a very, very long time. Like most consumer products, however, someone with the sole intent of destroying the chip and/or inlay will be able to do so, but if the chips are used and enjoyed for their intended purpose, they will give you countless hours of entertainment. That said, however, our chips are much easier to manipulate than actual Las Vegas casino chips, so we do not recommend that these be used in public casinos.
Q: What's the chip made of? And what does "weighted" mean? A: The Monte Carlos chips are made of weighted clay and the Las Vegas chips are molded with ABS plastic. "Weighted" refers to a steel insert to add weight for a "meatier" feel to the chip. Don't worry though, thanks to the unique construction of the Monte Carlo chip, you still hear the same familiar clay "thud" that everyone has come to know. It's really an amazing chip. And If you're worried about the plastic construction with the Las Vegas chip, we don't think you should be. It's a very solid chip and if casinos would've had access to plastic when they were first built on American soil, that's surely what they would have used instead of clay. Q: Will you keep my design on file for when I want order more of the same chip? A: Yes. We'll keep your design on file for at least two years.
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