What Are The Colored Poker Chips Worth

When buying poker chips without denominations, we get asked what colors are for what value. Technically speaking, any color can stand for any value, as long as it is defined ahead of time and everybody playing knows what color is what value. The advantage to chips without denominations is that the value can be changed to anything so it is versatile for all different types of games where lower or higher values might be necessary.

We looked through all the chips we carry with denominations on Discount Poker Shop and these are the colors we found:

  • $0.25 – Brown
  • $0.50 – Gray
  • $1 – Gray, White
  • $5 – Red
  • $10 – Light Blue
  • $25 – Green
  • $50 – Blue
  • $100 – Black
  • $500 – Purple
  • $1000 – Yellow
  • $5000 – Pink
  • $10000 – Orange

Standard values. Poker chip values are set in US dollars, but you can assign an equivalent amount in pound sterling. Therefore: white poker chips generally represent 60p; red chips are valued at £3.20; blue chips are worth £6.50; green chips have a value of £16 and black chips represent £65. These poker chips are a great economic alternative for those of us who just don't play enough to justify a $100 clay-chip set. This set includes 100 1.5' plastic inter-locking chips (50 white, 25 blue and 25 red) that are easy to stack, washable, durable, and good fun. Chips are available in plenty of different designs from the plain colored chips which are usually seen in home poker chips set to the intricately designs which are usually seen in casinos. The more intricate the design of the chips is, the more costly it will be. Also, several manufacturers often introduce limited edition poker chips for. It is rare to see poker chips valued at higher than $5,000 in a public casino. Games like these are usually private in VIP sections or homes. If the game is hosted at a casino, regular poker chips are replaced by rectangular plaques. These plaques usually fall within the range of $5,000 and $25,000. If you are using your poker chips to play a home cash game, I recommend just following the traditional rules. White is $1, red is $5, blue is $10, green is $25. This will cover you for games up to $2/$5 blinds. If you want to play higher stakes, say $5/$10 or $10/$20, you will need black and possibly purple chips.

Another thing to note about poker chips with denominations is that some designs we carry do not have a dollar sign. These poker chips are very versatile because they can be used for different currencies and values. For instance, you could use it for Euros instead of Dollars, or use the 100 chip to mean 100 pennies, the possibilities are many.

In summary, any color can be used for any value on poker chips without denominations but if you would like a guideline on what colors to use for what values, use the list above. Poker chip colors seem to be pretty consistent across different brands and designs so following the same colors as denominated poker chips may help keep everyone from getting confused.

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discflicker
I live in the Detroit area and know a dude who runs estate sales out in the 'well-to-do' suburbs all the time. Very often these become estate auctions, and I've gotten some incredible bargains.
Today (12-Sep-12015), there is an estate sale, and it will be an auction tomorrow.

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Up for bidding is :
'Vintage Vegas Casino poker chip collection including approximately 250 poker Casino gambling chips from closed and current casinos ranging from $.50 to $100 chips'

http://www.estatesale.com/sales/view/60018.html#gal
Are these 'collectibles' typically worth the face value, or less or more?
The difference between zero and the smallest possible number? It doesn't matter; once you cross that edge, it might as well be the difference between zero and 1. The difference between infinity and reality? They are mutually exclusive.
RonC
It looks some are worth 'something' after a quick look at eBay...
$25 Caesars Palace Las Vegas Poker Chip
$5.50
1 bid
http://www.ebay.com/sch/25-/63754/i.html?rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
Many auctions with no bids...so not a lot of value based on about a minutes worth of research. Possibly a little bit, though...
Dieter

Are these 'collectibles' typically worth the face value, or less or more?


Less than face value.
Once, while travelling, I found a casino that had changed their chips out (and their name) - the old chips were no longer negotiable. They were selling off boxes of low denomination chips (60x $5, 20x $1 - $340 face value) for $10 - about 3% of face value.
IMO, the frames are worth more than the chips, and I wouldn't pay more than $10 a frame. The bare chips are maybe worth another $20.
If you should happen to find a negotiable chip in the mix, this raises its value significantly. If you happen to have a buyer lined up, this too raises the value. This is reasonably cool man cave decor.
Don't expect to make a killing on these.
May the cards fall in your favor.
Dieter
Shucks, I think that Sinatra mugshot poster is almost cooler than the chip collection.
Not buying that either, but the Sinatra memorabilia is probably worth snagging, if it's a good price.
AxelWolf

I live in the Detroit area and know a dude who runs estate sales out in the 'well-to-do' suburbs all the time. Very often these become estate auctions, and I've gotten some incredible bargains.
Today (12-Sep-12015), there is an estate sale, a nd it will be an auction tomorrow. Up for bidding is :
'Vintage Vegas Casino poker chip collection including approximately 250 poker Casino gambling chips from closed and current casinos ranging from $.50 to $100 chips'

http://www.estatesale.com/sales/view/60018.html#gal
Are these 'collectibles' typically worth the face value, or less or more?

I swore off sports memorabilia collecting. I have tons of it in storage. However I do like that pin set.
But I'm interested in casino stuff (not chip's, boring unless you can turn a quick profit)
People are probably going to grab the known sports memorabilia.
Can you get me the Korr's 6 pack? I'll pay up to $60.
That Al Jolson a light up promo sign? I'm interested, I have no clue what is worth but i'm thinking most people may avoid it. The right person would love that.
You might want to research the slot machines and see if there's some value.
I'm interested in some of the casino and Sinatra stuff. Ill work something out with you. PM me.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
coilman
handmade duck collectibles----- these can be worth a lot and may go for real cheap,guy I worked with carved these in his spare time and was amazing good at it...... some sold for $600 each way back in the 90s
picture 110 the bottle on the left would be nice to have..... contents and vanilla ice cream oh the memories
discflicker

handmade duck collectibles----- these can be worth a lot and may go for real cheap,guy I worked with carved these in his spare time and was amazing good at it...... some sold for $600 each way back in the 90s
picture 110 the bottle on the left would be nice to have..... contents and vanilla ice cream oh the memories

Detroit is a great place for carpetbaggers right now... I'm getting some stuff for a penny on the dollar. These auctions sometimes let you buy a whole ROOM for like $30... these rooms are often in RICH homes, no shit... imagine going through someone's house and paying $30 for EVERYTHING in a room.
I'm leaving right now, if anyone wants me to make some bids for 'em, call me at 734-469-6308 in the next couple of hours or so, or contact Rick Behar (my pal who runs these sales) at the web site.
There is some AWESOME Vegas stuff here, the Rat-Pack stuff and all. I never got a clear answer about the old chips, but I think I'm willing go pay like maybe up to 20% of face value.. THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK, EVERYONE!!! Marty
The difference between zero and the smallest possible number? It doesn't matter; once you cross that edge, it might as well be the difference between zero and 1. The difference between infinity and reality? They are mutually exclusive.
discflicker
F.Y.I., the chips in the frames were about 5x face value.. way too much in my opinion, but I didn't really look what was there. That black artwork of Vegas history was going for $1,400 and some guy was questioning if Sammy Davis Jr.'s signature was authenticated.
That newer slot sold for $500. I bought that older slot machine for $252, but I can't get it to work yet... I think it needs some more dimes to prime the payout chamber.
It looks great, and it weighs a TON. it is an Imperial Crown, built by 'Pacific Manufacturing, L.L.C.' of Japan, I'm guessing around 1960 or so. I only found one Google photo of it and no information, like a MANUAL or specification. I can't find any more info about it yet, but I'm looking...
The difference between zero and the smallest possible number? It doesn't matter; once you cross that edge, it might as well be the difference between zero and 1. The difference between infinity and reality? They are mutually exclusive.
beachbumbabs
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That looked like an exceptional sale. EB, did you get in on any of the Sinatra stuff?What are the different colors of poker chips worth
Sounds like your friend is doing something right, to get 5x face value, though I can't claim any expertise on chip collecting.
Out of all of it, the only thing I really craved was that huge Sinatra CD compilation. Did you notice what that went for?

What Are The Different Colors Of Poker Chips Worth

If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
discflicker

That looked like an exceptional sale. EB, did you get in on any of the Sinatra stuff?
Sounds like your friend is doing something right, to get 5x face value, though I can't claim any expertise on chip collecting.

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My friend runs the auctions, he works with the home owner to set the prices and he just gets a straight commission on everything sold, like 10%. Apparently, the owner was big-time into Vegas and sports, and had enough money to buy all the memorabilia he wanted... I think those chip collections were custom done by the owner himself and that's why the prices seem high. Actually, everything was a bit pricey at this sale, but tomorrow should be better bargains.
But, like I was saying to coilman, there are a LOT of estate sales going on right now around here... who can afford health care? SERIOUSLY! This kind of thing is going to be common place VERY soon the way our economy is heading, and the way the medical profession has enslaved us all.
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Out of all of it, the only thing I really craved was that huge Sinatra CD compilation. Did you notice what that went for?

I didn't take note, but the sale isn't over until tomorrow

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, and at that time they may take bids at lower prices just to clear the floor.

What Are The Colors Of Poker Chips Worth

The difference between zero and the smallest possible number? It doesn't matter; once you cross that edge, it might as well be the difference between zero and 1. The difference between infinity and reality? They are mutually exclusive.