The poker chip, now what exactly is it? Do you have a choice of type, or material? What factors will guide your decision when you buy a poker chips set?

Several choices await you when you decide to buy a poker chips set. Your selection will depend on your personal needs. However you should be aware of a few things when selecting your poker chips. You should think about weight, material and the pattern of your chips.

A major factor to consider would be what the poker chips are made of. This will have a direct bearing on price. If you are only going to host a poker party once you may not be inclined to spend a whole lot of money. This is when you would consider buying plastic chips.

These cheap mediocre poker chips can be picked up anywhere, and will cost around $1.50 for 100 chips. They come in 3 colors blue red and white, which will limit your bets.

The next step up is composite poker chips. These are significantly more expensive than their plastic counter parts but they'll last a lifetime if cared for properly. These chips often have a metal weight embedded in them to make them feel more like "real poker chips".

The best poker chips are those made out of clay. As you might expect they are significantly more expensive. Added to this they will usually last 5-6 years, and that is if you really baby them. There is no other choice for the true poker enthusiast. Nothing can beat the casino look and feel of these beautiful poker chips. To the passionate poker player the investment is certainly worth it.

Pattern and weight are of course an individual choice. 11.5 grams, 13 grams, plain, bordered or embossed, the choices are limitless.

The type of chips that you present to your fellow poker players says reams about you. In fact it is a definitive status symbol. You are making a statement to your poker group when you pull out the chips.

Of course poker chips are one of life's luxuries. So why not live a little and invest in a quality set that will be the envy of your fellow poker players.