Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'll write this review with as much detail as possible to help others who are considering this item. I'll start by saying: ---all my comments are in perspective of the price point of these, which for me was 55 bucks shipped ---these are MID-RANGE chips - they are better than chips at the retail stores but NOT Professional/Vegas quality ---my friends and I really like these chips ---I bought these to replace non-denomination Cardinal poker chips from Walmart ---I did a lot of research on various chip types and prices The POKER CHIP details: ---these are composite chips with a metal core ---there is a vinyl sticker in middle with the denomination on it ---the chips are a good weight at 11.5g - they are heavy enough to feel substantial ---the denominations are easy to read at a glance from across the table ---the chips have "good-enough" friction - they are sticky enough to handle easily but not super-sticky ---the chips stack pretty well and do not topple on their own ---the chips feel good in your hand - we play with them a lot while mulling over next moves - clinking, rubbing, etc. ---the chips have a decent sound - there's a subtle 'clink' when dropping them on top of each other ---the 'clink' is due to the metal core but it's less clinky than other composite metal core chips I've heard ---when opening everything up for the first time I spent an hour unwrapping the chips ---when opening everything up for the first time I easily cleaned off the few rough-edged chips with my fingernail ---when opening everything up for the first time a few chips were stuck together but easily separated The CASE details: ---the case quality is fair overall - mine had small rips in the felt at the top hinge but it's not obvious ---the top foam was attached by static electricity (seriously) so I used a glue stick to mount it there permanently ---there was a small dent on the top front corner but it does not affect functionality and it's not obvious ---the insert that holds the chips is a felt-like material and is decent quality ---the latches are solid and close well ---the locks and keys are sub-par quality and I would not recommend using them ---the handle itself is solid but the part of the case where it's attached to bows slightly when you carry it around ---I use the case for storage and transport but I handle it carefully as it's "just sturdy enough" and not super-sturdy The OTHER details: ---the decks of cards are very slippery/flimsy, which is typical at this price point - replace them with Bicycle/Bee ---the dice are semi-transparent red with white pips and I'd rate the pip paint quality as decent ---the dice have a worn feel and are not slippery ---the dice are 18mm which is a bit larger than standard dice ---overall the dice quality is decent but you can find much better dice elsewhere on Amazon ---the buttons and cut cards are decent quality - the buttons look slightly worn but it does not affect functionality Comments on overall quality of the set: ---when you buy this you should get a "good" set - everything works but maybe has a few scuffs/scratches ---after using this for a few weeks I bought a second set, but that set had a malformed foam insert ---I returned the second set immediately and at no cost and ordered a third - the third set came in good shape ---the manufacturer does not have great quality assurance checking before shipping these out ---if you get a "no good" set do not hesitate to return it and order another, as I did ---returning it is free and it's worth it to get a good set at this price point Final summary: ---we like these chips and use them for replacement currency in board games and they work very well for that ---the set is a bit fiddly out of the box but if you can get through that it's worth it in my opinion ---this is NOT a Professional/Vegas quality set so don't expect that, but it's a great set for amateur/home players ---for more info on various kinds of poker chips Google for 'Board Games with Scott Poker Chips' for a 26 min video I hope this helps you in your buying decision. Happy poker playing/blackjack playing/board gaming! :)