Where Did All The Clay Poker Chips Go?

Less than a hundred years ago, clay poker chips were a staple in games all over the country. But players gradually learned that clay is not strong enough to hold chips together for any length of time. Today most chips are made of a clay composite, fired in a hot oven, and glazed to last with a design of your choice. The usual sizes are 9 and 11.5 grams, with chips looking much like checkers in the board game by that name. Denominations of poker chips range from five cents to five thousand dollars. You can buy a smaller set of 200 pieces for one or two people at a cost of between $100 and $200. Or you can get several hundred chips in an aluminum case for a few hundred dollars. Individual pieces typically start at about fifty cents. Accessories include chip carousels and carrying cases, which can be bought separately and sometimes custom made to order. Poker chips can be purchased independently or they can be bought as part of a set that includes one or two decks

of playing cards, dice, an aluminum or wooden carrying case, a carousel, and even a poker table top that can be folded up and taken with you. You can find many dealers online by doing a word search for “poker chips.” If you prefer, you can shop for used poker products at online sites like Ebay or Amazon. When buying used products, check their condition upon arrival and try to get a guarantee of some type. It all depends on what you’re looking for and willing to pay. Custom chips can include your name, a favorite theme or design, and a preferred color. Of course they will be expensive, but big rollers won’t mind that. Get the chips that will most contribute to your enjoyment of the game.