The available choices for clay poker chips are nearly endless. Making a choice on which one to purchase can be overwhelming, however with the right approach the task can be enjoyable.



If you are not in a hurry to purchase poker chips and can take some time researching, then you will have no problem making a good choice. Assuming you have plenty of time, you should search the web for poker chip reviews and even order samples of clay poker chips for your own personal testing.

While many online vendors will not sell just a few poker chips at a time, there are plenty who will. Keep in mind that you will pay a higher shipping cost per chip, but this is simply due to minimum shipping charges from carriers. Purchase several styles and price ranges of sample chips and get the high end samples even if they are not in your budget for the final purchase. Covering all ranges will make the decision better and easier.

Even though full clay chips probably do not exist, there are some brands which are accepted as such. These brands, including Paulson poker chips, are among the finest and most expensive in the market and are found in many casinos worldwide.

Clay composite poker chips are often a step or two down the scale in from clay poker chips in terms of price. This could be interpreted as lesser quality, but it is a matter of taste. If durability is important to you, then the clay composite chips that include a metal insert may interest you. These more economical chips offer more unique designs and often the ability for customization.

Having metal inside a clay poker chip can be a downside to some people. However if it is not detectable and then allows for personalization options such as stamping of initials or denominations onto the chips, the unique options for the end consumer have gone up exponentially.

After all of the research (however long or short it may be), if you determine that full clay chips are the choice for you, please be sure to get samples of all the varieties. When the bulk purchase is made, it will be expensive and you will have to keep the chips a long time. It is best to be certain of what you are buying.

Don't forget to satisfy your own personal tastes for design, look, and feel of the poker chips. Along the way you will most likely hear or read a lot of opinions from friends and so called experts. It is your money to be spent and you who will use these chips for years.