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What kind of poker chips should I buy? This 680-word article explains the differences between the most common types of poker chips and outlines the pros and cons of each type.

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So you’ve decided to give poker a try. You want to set up a home game with your family or friends, but that requires a few things. A decent deck of cards is a good start (you’d be doing well to have a couple of extra decks on hand, though). You also need good food, a card table and – of course – poker chips.

Even if you’re not playing for real money, you need something on the table that represents money. Poker chips are the easiest to use because they are all the same size, shape and weight. The uniform characteristics make them easier to handle and faster to toss around. There is also the fact that the chips are color coded, which makes it easy to remember which stack to grab when you want to make or raise a bet.

There are, however, a few types of poker chips. Before you buy your first set, consider the differences between each type. Finding the right type for your needs will make your home game or tournament more enjoyable.

First, consider buying the cheapest chips. This is perfect if you’re new to poker because you don’t yet know if you’re really going to like this game. What’s the point of investing fifty or sixty bucks in nice, composite chips with pretty designs before you know that you’ll use them for more than a few months before you get bored?

You can spend two to five bucks at a discount-department store and come home with enough lightweight, plastic chips to entertain your friends and family. These chips aren’t very expensive, but they’re fairly durable. Many of these low-cost chips lock together when you stack them, which is nice if you’re prone to clumsiness. And if you don’t enjoy poker for very long, you haven’t wasted more than a few dollars.

If poker turns out to be your “thing,” though, you will probably want to upgrade your chips later. There are a few different types of higher-end chips, so be sure that you’re familiar with each one before you make a decision.

One popular chip is made of composite plastic. These are heavier and sturdier than the discount-store chips. They also come in many designs and colors, so you can buy a set that’s not just like every other set in the neighborhood. These are on the low end of the price spectrum, so they’re ideal for people with small budgets.

Some plastic chips are weighted with steel. This makes them a little heavier, so they’re closer to the poker chips that you see on televised tournaments and in casinos. This makes your home game a little more credible: you’re not just playing around with fake chips now, pal!

Then there are clay chips. These are the elite members of the poker world. They aren’t cheap, though: many sets are more than one hundred bucks each. These are great, though, because they make that distinctive clinking sound that you hear in card rooms. These are the real deal, so invest in them if you’re a serious poker player who really wants to do things right.

Each type of chip has its pros and cons. The composite chips are less expensive, for example. If you buy a decent set, they’ll last you a long time. The cheaper composite chips, however, might show signs of wear before too long. The designs around the edges will rub away, which makes the chips look a lot older than they really are.

And even though clay chips are rather expensive, the investment is worth it for the serious poker player. These chips are very durable if you give them proper care. And who isn’t impressed by clay chips?

Any poker chip will suffice when you’re first starting out, or when you don’t have a big budget. Buy whatever you can afford right now and enjoy the game. As your poker winnings increase, you should be able to afford better chips. If not, you can always add your dream set to a birthday or Christmas wish list.

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