I just bought this neat poker chip, two-tier carousel. I like it so much, I am showing it here. I got mine on eBay for very little. I see Marion and Co. is selling it for $39 ( http://www.cardsdiceandgames.com/results.php?category=32 ). It is similar in some ways to my antique one ( http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/rack_chinese.htm ).

It is made of plastic, but seems quite strong. The typical large carousel wastes a lot of space in the center. This one cleverly has 8 columns in the center and 16 columns around the edge. (24 columns x 25 chips per column = 600 chips)

It has a handle, and can easily be carried in either the down (flat) or up (raised) position. The first picture shows the rack in the down position. (The picture was taken of the rack wrapped in plastic and Styrofoam packaging.) To put it in the up position (second picture), you simply use the handle to twist the center part, then raise the center part, and then twist it back so it will stay in the raised position. In either position, there is a separate base that lets it revolve very easily. In fact, give it a little twist and it will spin around like a roulette wheel . Made in China, of course .

Robert