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.

Probably the most significant feature of poker chips is the material. This feature will also have the most influence on a poker chip's price. If you're not a big poker player and you're just looking for something cheap that will take you through the one game you have set up for the once-a-year party you throw, then you'll probably go with 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 most elite poker chips are the clay ones. Of course you will be paying much more for these poker chips. With meticulous care they will only last 5-6 years. But for the true blue poker player there is no other way, clay chips are a must have. The subtle clink and smooth feel brings the casino right into your home. To the poker game lover the cost is absolutely worth it.

It is entirely up to you as to what sort of weight and pattern you will have for your elite clay poker chips. There is a wide variety of choices. Weight varies from 11.5 to 13 grams. You can choose to have a border, or have them embossed with an image. It is all up to you.

To an extent, poker chips can be a status symbol among poker players. They type of chip a person buys can say as much about them as the type of car they choose to drive. What are your poker chips saying about you?

There is no doubt about it, poker chips are part of the finer things in life. So try to get the best and keep up your reputation in the world of poker.