what are you using to store sets in?

I think chess boxes have always been expensive in the short time (2018/2019) I've been into chess stuff. I use a variety of boxes. Some are expensive and some are cheaper. The least expensive ones I have are as follows:

1. I have ~$65 chess box from JK Creative https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/234812484/chess-piece-box-for-small-medium-pieces?ref=shop_home_active_6 I use to store my 3.75" French Staunton set in there.

2. I have a GSI Lexan L Gearbox plastic box which was under $40 https://gsioutdoors.com/lexan-l-gear-box.html

3. I have a Blake and Lake black box from Amazon. This one closes very smoothly. It is an awesome box for the price. It is selling for $39 but I think it was cheaper before https://www.amazon.com/Large-Wooden-Box-Hinged-Lid/dp/B07TKVKHK8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blake+and+lake&qid=1620363600&sr=8-1. I keep my CB 3.75" 1849 set in there.

4. HoS slide top for $69. The price went up so it is now $79.

https://www.houseofstaunton.com/mahogany-slide-top-chess-box.html

I don't personally use this but a lot of people swear by Plano 3700s for tournaments and general storage of sets. Also people use cigar boxes which are really inexpensive. You can buy a bunch on Amazon for $20 to $30 for a pack of 10. https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Empty-Cigar-Boxes-Pack/dp/B017O57YMA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cigar+boxes&qid=1620364106&sr=8-1

wooden jewelry box,  cheap on ebay" pending on the size "

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l2632&_nkw=wooden+jewelry+box+vintage&_sacat=10321

Ohman. The 9.75” long, 7” wide, and 4.5” tall interior dimensions of that Blake and Lake box is juuuuuuust barely big enough to store my 4.125" King, Lardy set standing.

@MCH818 Can I trouble you for a confirmation of the exact interior measurements?

Is it exactly 9.75” long, 7” wide, and 4.5” tall? I measured out my Lardy set footprint on paper. With some creative Tetris-like placement, it just barely fits standing.

The low-end boxes from chess-house are nice enough.

https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/chess-set-storage-boxes

It is between 9 3/4" to 9 7/8" by 7 1/8" The height of the inside is difficult to measure. The problem is the lid has a protruding lip on the inside that is about 3/8". The height of the inside of the lid is 1 3/8" including the lip making it 1". The inside of the bottom portion is 3 3/8" making a total clearance of 4 3/8". I think it might just work for you. 

Btw, I did exactly the same thing before I ordered the Blake and Lake box. Haha! I know how hard it is to find the right arrangement of pieces to fit the space. Here is a photo of my HoS 3.75" Players Series.

I can't wait to see photos.

Some have suggested in the past (and posted pics here somewhere) to stop at your local cigar shop and get an empty cigar box. They usually sell them once it’s empty. Plus if you like cigars it will have a nice bouquet to it 😀

Several of my sets are in Scotch tubes.

That's an awesome idea! I never thought about that. I couldn't do it with my wood sets because I am so picky but it sounds like a good one for my plastic and silicone sets. I don't drink so I might have to ask my friends if they have any I could use.

My wood sets are in wood boxes, except that they are sometimes in my tournament bag. I have a lot of plastic sets. 

I have a lot of Scotch boxes (tubes?) that my wife wants me to throw away.

I have a few different types of boxes.....I've been lucky at Home Goods(a home decorative store,who occassionally have some nice boxes at low prices)but I like my Blake and Blake box,which is really well made.....The Pleasant Time Industries boxes are extremely fine boxes and super classy.....A bit pricey,but they are my favorite........Got 3 nice locking coffers as well.

I only need one more box/coffer,for when I decide to pull the trigger on my next set,which,considering the plethora of problems in quality lately,won't be too soon.

I don't know if it's just me,but I'm not a fan of plastic boxes....A nice chess set deserves a nice wood box.

I agree, nice chess sets deserves a nice wood box. I use what mister Sound showed, the ones from Philos is affordable and it's massive, it protects well.

Just coming back to this reference above. My uncle recently sent me some photos from his workbench. He's an amateur wood-worker and loves learning and making things. He says he's learned a few things along the way with this box and it's not perfect (in his eyes!) but in my eyes it is and I am grateful that he has crafted this box for me. My apologies for the lack of clarity in some of the photos - he's is in a different state in Australia to myself and I probably won't pick it up for a while. When I do, I will try to post better photos. This fine Queensland Maple box will hold two lovely sets.

Are you kidding! That's not the work of an amateur,but a PRO!

Just spectacular!

Some friends gave me a bottle of 18 year Glenlivet. I need to buy a new chess set to put in the box.

@PowderDigit Wow! that looks very nice!