Many new users end up overpaying on their first premium set.
educate yourself as much as possible on chip prices, comments in sale threads saying 'great deal' or 'why are these still here' often indicate it isnt a great deal. I've rarely regretted buying a chip but often regretted not buying chips don't overthink a purchase, if you want it, buy it. But, Ive always felt like with the P-90 'Goldtop' versions, R-2,3,4 & 6, it looked. And, so I wonder how everyone feels, about that Personally, Im OK with it, either way. diligently watch the classifieds for chips you want, don't post a wanted ad unless you want to pay a premium (you can 'watch' a forum and get alerts) A lot of 2017 LP models seem to come without the 'poker chip' (Treble Rhythm) washer, around the selector switch. try to buy all the chips you will need from the start, lots of resources here on ideal cash and tournament sets, start there and buy more try to buy primarily from TCR sales when possible, low risk of losing money if you decide you don't like the chips (although with recent price increases may be more risk) Good condition Paulson RHC are a great entry level don't spend too much time or money on entry level chips ( CC, cheap plastics, etc.). Advice I'd give myself if I started over: