Chess Bazaar - Chavet reproduction

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EBowie

Does anyone here own a Chess Bazaar Chavet reproduction set?  I've got my sights on this set and was just wondering if anyone had any feedback or reviews on it.  Specifically, I'm interested in the rosewood version.

Thanks either way.

Powderdigit
I don’t have the CB pieces but I imagine they are very good. I’m my mind - it’s either find a vintage set and hope it’s in good nick (if it cannot be inspected prior to purchase) or accept that you like the design and want something very close to it and be happy with a repro. That’s how I think about it … but alas - it doesn’t answer your equation because I don’t have one.🫤
VTVXIV

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/chavet-b210-reproduction

VTVXIV

I'm in the same boat as @Powerdigit. I've been dragging my feet on purchasing this style of set, but from what I've read, The Chess Empire makes the most accurate reproduction, for $200 USD ($50 more). Honestly, I may have to pull the trigger while they're on sale, since they're typically hardstuck at $250 USD.

MCH818

I don’t have the CB or SC version but TCE’s version is definitely the most accurate.

 

EBowie

Thanks again, everyone.  I'm less concerned with accuracy of the reproduction than I am with just general quality.  I've never ordered from Chess Bazaar before.  I've seen a wide range of reviews on here --- from scathing to total satisfaction.  How confident should I feel that I'll have a good experience with Chess Bazaar?  I know the question is a bit vague but just curious to see which direction some of you folks point me in.

felonet
Id go SC tbh. Its one of their most affordable sets and im sure you could order in alternate woods via Mandeep
lotsoblots

I've had a very good experience with CB with their Dubrovnik 3.0 and then, later, with a nice quality german knight study set. That said, I still *love* my Staunton Castle Chavet as shared in this thread:

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/show-us-your-everyday-chess-set?page=2#comment-69498493

There's some discussion of it following my photos. It's possible I got lucky, but to me it looks WAY better than their website's photos. Good luck with whatever set you buy. I hope you love it!

EBowie

Thanks everyone.  I appreciate the feedback and quality advice.

lotsoblots

So.........whatcha doing? happy.png

EBowie
lotsoblots wrote:

So.........whatcha doing?

Thinking it over/considering options.  I'm probably going to wait until after the Christmas rush.