The Packrat’s Journey

Say it ain't so! What's with you guys - is this the Queen's Gambit Declined Era or what?

You have a fantastic collection! Many thanks for the illustration. I like the Pinney reproduction- is this from Indian Chess Company?

Powder is my kryptonite - just when I think I’m out, he’ll post something that (eventually) pulls me back in! So take heart GPD - we’ll put ‘the weight’ back on. Be patient with us! 😂

Ungewichtet, thanks. The set really does resemble the Pinney (probably not a coincidence?). It’s a Philippines design, and the set is an Indian Chess Company replica:

Working on a limited budget, the ICC was making some wonderful sets at a reasonable price…I miss that company -

Go Blue Jays!

Yes , i think it can , also be a age thing in taste ! , partly due to the cost of living + the ? , Don t I have enough . beside i have a very rare grail set ,

Sure i could lust after that which i don't have , yet it you don't have the funds what's the point .

I am really happy that my 14 year old son is now really into playing chess , So i can leave him my beloved set,s in time , Would be heart breaking to see them just getting rejected as no longer useful or desirable. After all the TLC & time it took to restore . After all was it not the thrill of the chase