I made the mistake of buying nexgens before getting samples, and I didn't like them at all. They look good, but they feel very plastic-y. I used them about twice and finally just gave them to my sister. I would love to have the almost $200 I spent on them back -- if I had ordered samples, I would never have bought a full set.
That said, many, many people love Nexgens.
So the best advice for you and for ALL people looking for poker chips:
1. Get samples before you buy.
2. Go to
ChipTalk for more information. (But kiss your bank account good-bye -- as soon as you become a member there, it will disappear faster than you ever imagined!)