Poker chip cases come in a variety of materials, styles and price ranges. With some poker chips being a large investment, it only makes sense to protect them from theft and damage. If you are one of the thousands who like to play with premium poker chips, then the choice of what poker chip case you use makes a difference to you. While others may think a shoebox makes a fine chip case indeed, those who have made the considerable investment of purchasing premium chips like the more protective and secure options that are available.

Besides the afore mentioned benefits, chip cases also allow the owner to tell at a glance if any chips are missing after the chips have been put away. This allows the owner to account for the missing chips before leaving or putting away the gaming pieces.

If you buy premium chips, most vendors sell them in a lockable case. However, if you buy chips on bulk, and need to get a poker chip case to keep them in, you have several choices, one of which will most certainly fit your needs. The plastic case is on the low end of chip cases. It isnt lockable, which offers no security, and it has a short lifespan if used regularly. Plastic chip cases are best suited for cheap plastic chips that are used for friendly games among friends.

The next step up the ladder is the vinyl case. The vinyl case is usually constructed of thin wood, plastic or stiff cardboard covered with vinyl. The vinyl case may or may not have a locking mechanism. Durability is a major concern with vinyl cases. The weight of the poker chips alone has been known to cause the handles to come off during chip transport, causing the chips within to spill and possibly get damaged.

The most popular poker chip case by far is the metal case. These cases are made from aluminum, and come in a myriad of styles and price ranges. The quality of metal cases varies with the style and manufacturer. Its also important to note that some metal cases come with plastic or wood inserts, with some inserts covered with a velvety material. Metal cases are much sturdier than the plastic or vinyl cases, and most all metal cases are lockable, though not all.

The finest of all the metal cases which are offered are constructed from aircraft quality aluminum. These cases include removable flocked trays and high security barrel style locks. These top of the line cases are machined from solid stock and of course the most expensive poker chip carrying case.

The wooden case is yet another chip case option. These cases come complete with custom brass fittings, and are available in varied styles and price ranges. These cases can be made from the common pine, to the extravagant exotic woods with inlayed precious metals.

As with many things in life, when it comes to poker chip carrying cases, you get what you pay for.