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Is a poker chip just a poker chip? Will any kind of material or pattern do? What are your options when you’re looking to buy a set of poker chips?

There are a number of options to consider before you purchase poker chips. Much of your decision will be based on your particular needs. There are some factors to consider before you buy your chips. You should take into account pattern, material and weight of the chips.

A major factor to consider would be what the poker chips are made of. This will have a direct bearing on price. If you are only going to host a poker party once you may not be inclined to spend a whole lot of money. This is when you would consider buying plastic chips.

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

Composite poker chips are a definite improvement on plastic. Consequently they will cost more, but are very durable. In fact if you look after them properly they will very likely last for many years. These poker chips have weights in them to make them a little more authentic.

Finally there’s the king of the poker chip world: Clay poker chips. These chips are by far the most expensive. Not only are they the most expensive chips to buy up front, but they’ll generally last only five or six years even if they’re cared for properly. For true poker aficionados, however, there is no substitute. Clay poker chips are the only chips with that real casino feel and sound. To a true poker junkie, they’re well worth the extra cost.

Pattern and weight are of course an individual choice. 11.5 grams, 13 grams, plain, bordered or embossed, the choices are limitless.

To an extent, poker chips can be a status symbol among poker players. They type of chip a person buys can say as much about them as the type of car they choose to drive. What are your poker chips saying about you?

Poker chips are a luxury; something on which to splurge. So find a set you can really be proud of and go for it!

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