Sunday, May 11, 2008
Custom Poker Chips
I just wanted to do an update to a previous post about some of the custom poker chips that we were working on...they were the WSOP tribute chips that I showed the artwork for a couple weeks ago. Well, the chips are finished and in the customer's hands, and he was kind enough to post some photos on a poker bulletin board. You can see the post and discussion following by clicking here!
Some of the photos are a little blurry, but hopefully you'll be able to get a gist of how well these chips came out. They are ceramic chips with aligned edges, designed to mimic the look of a clay chip. There is also a faux "mold mark" on the faces of the chips...it's an M that stands for Miller, since that is the customer's last name. This was the first time we've worked on designing a faux mold mark, and I think they came out really nice. If you're interested in getting a set of personalized poker chips, just give us a buzz!
Happy Mother's Day!
-Gene
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Topps Poker Chips
These poker chips are very nice collectibles for professional basketball fans. They are no longer in production, so you have to find these in places such as Best Poker Auctions. This site features a great selection of the Topps Poker Chips, and they are at bargain prices. They have new Topps NBA poker chips starting nearly every day! Be sure to check them out if you are interested in seeing these awesome collectibles.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Raiders Draft Results
The upcoming season should be quite interesting, as it looks like the Oakland raiders will be starting both a quarterback and running back with little to no NFL experience. There should be plenty of big plays...we'll just have to hope that there are more big plays that go our way than for the other teams!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Some of my favorite sites
LinkNetDaily.com - a new directory that is really growing!
DJSpeakers.buyonlinetoday.net - a great collection of DJ Speakers for sale - huge selection and bargain prices!
BestAntiqueSlotMachine.com - Vintage slot machines for sale - very cool antique slot machines
BestPokerAuctions.com - A wide variety of poker auctions - lots of cool stuff!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Custom Poker Chips
Monday, April 14, 2008
Slot Machine Charms
Anyway, I think she would like a "lucky charm" to wear while gambling. I was thinking that either a gold slot machine charm or a silver slot machine charm might be the way to go. Either way, I think she'll be happy, and hopefully get some good luck to hit it big!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Custom Poker Chips
If there are any of you who have designed poker chips artwork that could be used as semi-custom poker chips (where the text is editable for the customer), please let me know. We're always looking for new artwork to be able to offer, and we do pay commission to the artists for sales of the chips. The artwork can be very simple and straighforward, as long as it is done well. The main thing is that customers want something personalized, and being able to pick a design with their own wording is a key to providing the product that they are looking for!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Antique Slot Machine Website
These slot machines are highly collectible, and much sought after by collectors. An extremely rare, original 1935 Watling nickel slot machine recently sold for over $5,000! Of course there are many good bargains still to be had, so please check out the items available today!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Mills Slot Machine
Bestpokerauctions.com has a great page for slots. Here is a full listing of the categories available at bestpokerauctions.com
Friday, April 4, 2008
Poker Books
Our poker books page includes a great selection of the best poker books online. Titles include beginner books like "Poker for Dummies", and range all the way to highly advanced strategy guides. Many professional poker players have written books, including:
Doyle Brunson Poker Book
Phil Hellmuth Poker Book
Dan Harrington Poker Book
Phil Gordon Poker Book
Daniel Negreanu Poker Book
Be sure to check these out to improve your poker game!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
New Poker Auctions Site
The site is new, and is growing everyday, so be sure to come back and see what's new!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Raiderwiz is Another Year Older
Later I went to Black Oak Casino with my wife. We took turns watching each other gamble...that way the money stretches out a little longer! I was up a little on Blackjack, but made my donation on the slots quickly. It was a nice evening out, and we headed back after leaving some money to help support the casino!
Friday, March 14, 2008
New Poker Trophies on the Way
Many people ask us for the most flashy or gawdy trophy for their poker tournaments - well we've got the flashiest of them all coming in the next few days. It's a poker trophy that actually has a flashing column!
Also, for the high end poker tournaments, we have some amazing crystal trophies on the way, which will feature full color printing right on the crystal.
Be sure to check out ABC Gifts and Awards for updates!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
New Poker Chip Websites
My Links to Poker Stuff
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
New ABC Gifts and Awards Google Group
The google group will be a place for announcements, new product news, and special discounts, so be sure to bookmark the page!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Poker Trophies Webpage
Thursday, January 31, 2008
My Little Monkey
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
300!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Raiders in Blunderland
I can't see why anyone in their right mind would want to take the Raiders head coaching job. Of course that's why we got Lane Kiffin in the first place. He wasn't exactly high on anyone's list to become an NFL head coach...wait...he wasn't on anyone's list at all! Basically the reason he became the Raiders head coach was because nobody else would take the job. Once Al gets rid of Kiffin, who in the world would take the job?
Ok...so I do have the answer...me! Al...call me, email me, whatever. I'll take the job...a one year contract for a million bucks. That way you don't have to get stuck with a long term commitment, but I'm sure you'll want to renew the contract after I take the team to the Superbowl!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
More Custom Poker Chips
Friday, January 18, 2008
Day 2...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
My Very First Blog
Hi Everyone-
I'm Raider Wiz, and this is my first ever blog. I'm a huge Oakland
Raiders fan, thus the name. I am a season ticket holder, and formally
dressed up as the "GraduRaider" at the home games. My costume was a skull
mask with a cap and gown, and a foam axe with a plastic stick. After 9/11,
the Coliseum banned my axe because of the plastic stick. I still see lots
of people bring items with much more potential to hurt others...I'm not sure how my foam axe could be a weapon.
I love to go bowling, as do my two sons. My wife doesn't care much for
bowling, but she goes and watches the kids. If she ever comes to watch me,
she's always giving tips on what I should do to bowl better!
I run my own business, making personalized poker chips and poker
trophies. It keeps me quite busy, as poker is really popular.
Speaking of being busy, I better end this first blog and get back to work!
-Raider Wiz