Custom Bluechips (group buy)

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[PanthersHUTCH15]

I have some of the Bond Paulson's on the way, so I am not interested in buying, but that is a nice design.

It has a very classy look, the font matches the theme very well. The only thing I do not really like is the shadow on the denomination. Others may like it though, so that is just my opinion. Good work!

[Prettey Toney]

where's the photo or links?

[circlencircle]

where's the photo or links?

I posted one mock up this morning but shortly after I unclogged my brain with some coffee I remembered I wanted to wait until after the current group (Ten's Paulsons) buy has completed before I really start advertising my new design. Just something Ten and I agreed about... My apologies to anyone who was anticipating them. I also posted one last night on the other bluechip thread but for anyone who saw it - that is not at all what was posted here. All I will say now is I don’t think anyone will be disappointed.

[yeltzen]

Man, you guys are too respectful here.
If it were me, I'd be goading the Pharoh's club buyers into joining my Blue Chip group buy.

[B_rock]

It seems like your "arrangement" is contravening competition acts...haha...just kidding.

But seriously, shouldn't the forum members, who make up the bulk of the buyers for these group buys have access to all options before they commit to one? I mean, many people are going in on Ten's group buy because they are Paulsons and the chips have a good, custom design. But that buy is still a few weeks away from even collecting money.

What is the harm in just showing us an inlay design, or perhaps shed some much needed light on your goal for a custom mould. It's not like you are at the money collecting stage either, no one needs to commit to anything at this point, so lets just see what you have.

[Always_Bored]

I wouldnt wait for his group buy to end. Give people a choice.

[ott]

Pharoah's club group buy may take a while to complete. They're looking to get 100K chips order. Not some simple task.

For a BC group buy, I'm sure you're not looking to get the 100K for a price break. Blue Chips wouldn't mind doing 10K chips.

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Ok after much consideration I have decided to post the mockups for these new chips. What you see here is each separate possibilities. I'm also considering other designs but these are the ones I like the most so far. In addition to this one thing I forgot to ask Mike Endy last week was if they would do scalloped inlays. I would like to have them, so if he says yes the next time I talk to him I will update the mockups to reflect this. Also, as things progress I will create mockups for all denominations so there is no question about what is going to be available - what you see here is just a "sneak peak" and is not the absolute final concept; these are intended to show the direction I am heading only.

The following denominations will be offered:
25c, $1, $5, $25, $100, $500, $1000

As for the chips them selves - My intention is to have various combinations of single, double, and triple edge spots and possibly no spots on the 25cent chip. I am hoping to use the mold you see here but this is still not hammered in stone. The base color for the chips is not completely decided but I like the colors seen here with exception to the yellow (I will probably go with something a bit darker for it) but all this will depend on what is available from Bluechip.

Weight - I have discussed trying to get a full weighted chip (10g) with Mike however, at this point the best we can hope for is 9.6 and they could ultimately be less depending on the mold and inlay size.

The chips will cost no more than 75c and not less than 65c each.

If you have questions/comments/ideas this thread will serve as the primary means for communication for now. If you have questions that concern your personal situation regarding purchase etc PM me.

We are only in the EARLY stages of this so if you want to buy chips soon refer to TenPercenter's custom Paulsons; they will be one of the finest chips available and arguably superior to these. I hope to move this along as quickly as possible but a realistic time line is 2 months given what we have heard about BC and because of the mold issues I am dealing with.

Thank you in advance to all who constructively provide input; my hope is to create a design that many of you will enjoy.

[yeltzen]

Wow, that mold is great.
Not really my kind of theme, but great looking chips.

[Prettey Toney]

So I take it that that is a blue chip mold?

Reason I ask/comment, is that some of the elks chips I found have that same exact mold

As does this Cuban Casino (or did, very old chip I presume):

[circlencircle]

So I take it that that is a blue chip mold?

Reason I ask/comment, is that some of the elks chips I found have that same exact mold

As does this Cuban Casino (or did, very old chip I presume):

I have seen this mold on quite a few old chips and I'm not sure who produced them. Up until now I have assumed that it was not a BC mold and I would have to pay BC to create it for me. Now you've got me thinking that if they already have it I might be able to convince them to use it one my chips and save the $7500 setup fee for a new mold.

Glad you like them Yeltzen...

[yeltzen]

Glad you like them Yeltzen...

Hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[SpaceMonkey]

Wow. I didn't know BC had a Greek Key mold. I know ASM used one back in the 50's. I almost wished I had known that when I ordered my Greek themed chips with pokerchips.com!

I think the design is great. I'd suggest making the $ sign much smaller though. Very nice work so far!

[ott]

That mold is commonly referred to as small key. I doubt BC owns that mold or even if they can reproduce it.

http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/mol ... _other.htm