Russian Soviet Sets
These are some reproductions. Find similar one in original.
FAO chess set collectors - Soviet era sets
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Sep 11, 2019
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Mohan_Kumar_Chess wrote:
Russian Soviet Sets
These are some reproductions. Find similar one in original.
Wow. Not from collector but from manufacturer point of view. It's just amazing how this thing with self expense of may be 25$ is sold for 250$
Sep 11, 2019
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I actually took a look at Etsy, and while not that surprised by some of the high prices, I was slightly taken aback that even some sets in very poor condition were very expensive. I think people are more and more understanding what they're selling here now. I bought a beautiful 1980 set in mint condition from an old lady here for €50, which I thought was a fair price for everyone. That was more expensive than some I saw advertised, but it was virtually unused.
I have noticed that Soviet era chess sets in good condition seem to be becoming more and more sought after, especially in the west. I am currently in St Petersburg, and there are a lot of such sets for sale. Obviously most of them are in awful condition, but it is possible to happen across some which are hardly used, or even mint.
So, I was wondering, from a collectors' perspective, what is particularly desirable, and how much are people willing to pay for such sets?
Wooden sets are the norm, although in Russia the most collectible seem to be carbolite / bakelite sets from the 1950's. There are plenty around, but again, finding them in good condition is a real challenge.
Any information from a collectors' point of view would be much appreciated.
John