“I ordered this with Prime delivery as a last minute gift for my daughter to take on holiday. It arrived next day and the packaging is excellent. The set is in a box with a lovely ribbon tied around it and then shrink wrapped. I decided to allow my daughter to take of the wrap and sadly thats where the excellence ended. This is a very cheaply made product. Rough edges, badly carved pieces, very light wood. The pictures suggest something far more substantial and higher quality. Even more disappointing is that despite being described as 2 games in 1, and one of the pictures showing draft pieces, this is just not true. There are no draft pieces included. With regards to being suitable for travel, it doesnt come with a bag or covering, the pieces are held in with elastic so you have to take them all out before opening the board, and it is so lightweight I doubt if it would stand up to being dropped or knocked about in any way. If this had of been 10 I would have been quote happy, but 33 is way overpriced. Having given it as a gift I cant now return it but I am not impressed at all and would if I could.”
“Its got a nice finish but two the halves dont quite align by about a millimetre and, due to protruding hinge, doesnt open completely flat. Am considering sending it back.”
“Damaged 2 major varnish defects not related to wood colouration. 2 inch scratch in the surface. It had a card inside suggesting it has been checked by Jane. Clearly she hadnt been very careful about checking. Real shame as other than the overlooked damage it is a really nice board. Very disappointed as I was excited about getting it.”
“Very pleased with the chess set. A very nice finish to the board, with sturdy, attractive pieces. They fit neatly into the back of the board which folds away for storage and easy transport.”
