Hi Chuck! Funny Chuck, my first set is a tournament size plastic Cavalier set....got from USCF around 1982....it's under my computer as I type this now...
The Chess Set Display Grows
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cgrau wrote:
I swapped the Czech set and the MOM clock, and moved the NOJ 1950 Dubro one shelf closer to the front. The reorganization opened up room for three more organizers on the shelf. I moved the Soviet storage boards down to the floor.
A juxtapostion of the 1st magnitude Chuck
cgrau wrote:
lofina_eidel_ismail wrote:
Hi Chuck!
That must have taken some time to acquire/collect.
They all look polished, dusted and clean. Awesome 🙆 work!
Do u leave the Wood Pieces out for display or keep them in a box.
Thanks, Lauralye! These sets all were in boxes, but now they're out on display. I have an air purifier running that really cuts down dust. I'll have to periodically dust the pieces, I'm sure. The set I've owned the longest is the plastic Cavalier, which I got around 1960 or 1970. I've been collecting maybe the past ten years.
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Chuck, (can't remember if I had asked you this before) but could you help me with this query......... Please😌!
The Staunton Triple Weighted White Plastic (Collectors, Fischer, Marshall, Hastings) tend to yellow after years out in open play......
Would this work?
https://www.howtogeek.com/196687/ask-htg-why-do-old-computers-and-game-consoles-turn-yellow/
http://www.retrofixes.com/2013/10/how-to-clean-whiten-yellowed-plastics.html?m=1
Dec 15, 2017
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lofina_eidel_ismail wrote:
cgrau wrote:
lofina_eidel_ismail wrote:
Hi Chuck!
That must have taken some time to acquire/collect.
They all look polished, dusted and clean. Awesome 🙆 work!
Do u leave the Wood Pieces out for display or keep them in a box.
Thanks, Lauralye! These sets all were in boxes, but now they're out on display. I have an air purifier running that really cuts down dust. I'll have to periodically dust the pieces, I'm sure. The set I've owned the longest is the plastic Cavalier, which I got around 1960 or 1970. I've been collecting maybe the past ten years.
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Chuck, (can't remember if I had asked you this before) but could you help me with this query......... Please😌!
The Staunton Triple Weighted White Plastic (Collectors, Fischer, Marshall, Hastings) tend to yellow after years out in open play......
Would this work?
https://www.howtogeek.com/196687/ask-htg-why-do-old-computers-and-game-consoles-turn-yellow/
http://www.retrofixes.com/2013/10/how-to-clean-whiten-yellowed-plastics.html?m=1
Interesting. Honestly, I have no idea if that works.
Very impressive! So, what’s your favourite? If you only have to play with one set all your life, what will it be.
Fascinating! Already cheering for the next build out!
Congratulations. Nice collection.. a true journey on the different chess set designs.
Jan 31, 2018
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ElCanarion wrote:
Fascinating! Already cheering for the next build out!
LOL, at this point, it's culling and supplementing the collection!
Jan 31, 2018
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liml wrote:
Very impressive! So, what’s your favourite? If you only have to play with one set all your life, what will it be.
The Tal set from NOJ, because I worked so hard to resurrect the design.
Jan 31, 2018
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EducamChess wrote:
Congratulations. Nice collection.. a true journey on the different chess set designs.
Many thanks!
Jan 31, 2018
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Ahh! Thanks!! I can now use this thread to coax my wife into another set,since I only have 16! -
cgrau wrote:
liml wrote:
Very impressive! So, what’s your favourite? If you only have to play with one set all your life, what will it be.
The Tal set from NOJ, because I worked so hard to resurrect the design.
I saw that in the NOJ website. I love the design and lumber selection (maple and walnut). It's a bit expensive but I am making a list of things to buy if I won the lottery or convinced myself that a retirement plan is deemed unwarranted.
Chuck, I stumbled across this thread only now, somehow, but I have to say, I'm mesmerized! That is a truly hypnotic display--it reminds me of being in a Buddhist "Hall of 1000 Buddha's!" It's wonderful that you have such a collection, and wonderful also that you are willing to share it, virtually, with us. Very, very inspiring!
Feb 2, 2018
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magictwanger wrote:
Ahh! Thanks!! I can now use this thread to coax my wife into another set,since I only have 16! -
Life is short. Buy the damn set. Good luck!
Feb 2, 2018
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liml wrote:
cgrau wrote:
liml wrote:
Very impressive! So, what’s your favourite? If you only have to play with one set all your life, what will it be.
The Tal set from NOJ, because I worked so hard to resurrect the design.
I saw that in the NOJ website. I love the design and lumber selection (maple and walnut). It's a bit expensive but I am making a list of things to buy if I won the lottery or convinced myself that a retirement plan is deemed unwarranted.
The quality makes the price a very good value.
Feb 2, 2018
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Nathan0001 wrote:
Chuck, I stumbled across this thread only now, somehow, but I have to say, I'm mesmerized! That is a truly hypnotic display--it reminds me of being in a Buddhist "Hall of 1000 Buddha's!" It's wonderful that you have such a collection, and wonderful also that you are willing to share it, virtually, with us. Very, very inspiring!
You humble me. I think collectors should share their sets. We're only caretakers of them anyway. I'm glad you enjoy the display!
Feb 2, 2018
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Btw,one reason I "so appreciate" these kinds of threads is it reminds me of the times my dad(a great guy and fanatical collector of almost anything.He even donated to the Smithsonian at one time) would take me over to all of the collectors he was in touch with,over many years,during my youth....I always loved seeing the passion hobbies of those folks!! Homes filled with everything from "music boxes" to "Charles Lindberg" items(misspelled,but you get it) to Match Book cars to Disney items....Everything in the collectors universe(which is a BIG ONE).....Totally love this kind of stuff....My wife continues to remind me how I take after him....Ha!
Hi Chuck! Funny Chuck, my first set is a tournament size plastic Cavalier set....got from USCF around 1982....it's under my computer as I type this now...
That must have taken some time to acquire/collect.
They all look polished, dusted and clean. Awesome 🙆 work!
Do u leave the Wood Pieces out for display or keep them in a box.
Thanks, Lauralye! These sets all were in boxes, but now they're out on display. I have an air purifier running that really cuts down dust. I'll have to periodically dust the pieces, I'm sure. The set I've owned the longest is the plastic Cavalier, which I got around 1960 or 1970. I've been collecting maybe the past ten years.