Section 3. Choosing the Right Set

How many chips do you need? A good question that can be answered with a couple of simple questions. How much can you afford to pay for your chipset and how many players will be using the chips in a game. As with most things you pay for quality and the best advice is to buy the highest quality you can afford. It is rare to be sorry that you opted for a higher line of goods so buy the best your budget allows. How many will you need? A good rule of thumb for quantity follows:
3-4 Players 300 chipset is usually enough
4-6 Players 400-500 chipset will suffice
6-8 Players 500-650 chipset is required
8-10+ Players 1000+ chips depending on numbers
The above guide is a suggested number only. Remember that you cannot really have too many chips, only too few so buy all you can afford. Many chip sellers maintain an open stock of chips so you can purchase more as you need them. Add a good lockable case to protect the chips and you are ready to enjoy Americas favorite past time, Poker.