Hastings set

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4th June 2008, 07:01pm
#1
by stormcrown
Louisville United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 214

My son selected the Hastings set from WholesaleChess.  Here's a link to the same set on the HoS page -  nicer pictures...

11th June 2008, 03:29pm
#2
by stormcrown
Louisville United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 214

We got the set yesterday and I must say I am sorely disappointed. 

  • The set has plenty of mold lines and some flash in the more delicate areas.
  • The pieces have a plastic ring to them as they are handled
  • The pieces feel like they are hollow with a weight in one end, in contrast to the piece being heavy.
  • The 'felt' on the bases is wholly inadequate.  It's paper-thin. If the piece tilts at all the edge of the base scrapes the board.

Life's too short, this set is going back.

 

 


 

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