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Poker Chip FAQ
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What are American style clay chips?
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| Just like it says. Since the mid 1800s |
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So these chips are made of clay right?
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| Chips are all composites to one degree or another. It makes them more durable |
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How are clay chips made?
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The real clay chips are compression molded at about 10,000 lbs psi and 300F
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What about all these injection molded chips that I see advertised as clay?
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| Don't believe everything you read (unless you read it here of course) |
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Are clay chips unbreakable?
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No they are not. Clay chips are tough and durable under normal playing conditions, but rough handling can cause damage. This is also true of plastic chips
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Are clay chips washable?
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NEVER put clay chips in the dish washer, clothes washer or bucket of water to soak. This will destroy your chips! If you need to clean any clay chips, it should be done one chip at a time. Use a soft fine brush (toothbrush works well) and a small amount of mild detergent in water. Use the brush to apply a small amount of cleaner to the chip, then dry at once with a soft cloth.
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How should clay chips be stored?
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Chips should be stored in a cool dry place away from direct sun light and extreme heat. These conditions may damage your chips
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What is it that makes clay chips so popular after all these years?
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Security The number one reason. It is almost impossible to duplicate a hand made clay chip. The molds that make these chips exist only at our factory and the manufacturing process is a closely guarded secret.
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Handling Clay chips handle more easily than plastic chips. They're not so slippery, a big advantage to casinos.
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Durability Proven in thousands of casinos around the world for the last 75 years.
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Cost Still the least expensive protected chip on the market today.
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How long will clay chips last?
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Under casino use 3 to 6 years; under home use, a life time.
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What do Clay Chips weigh?
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Professional casino clay chips weigh between 8.5 and 13 grams. Our clay chips are 100% lead free and weigh 8.5 to 9 grams.
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Can I get a picture of Elvis printed on my chips?
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Only if you pay the royalties or own the copyright
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