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Old 12-18-2007, 12:50 PM   #1
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Does anyone know where I can get a nice chess set for a christmas gift? I don't want a cheezie one with plastic pieces, I'm looking for something all wood.

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Thanks so much, but I'm not looking for a computer game, I am looking for a store that's local that sells actual chess sets cause I want it for Christmas.............nothing like waiting till the last minute huh...............
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Thanks so much, but I'm not looking for a computer game, I am looking for a store that's local that sells actual chess sets cause I want it for Christmas.............nothing like waiting till the last minute huh...............
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Thanks so much, but I'm not looking for a computer game, I am looking for a store that's local that sells actual chess sets cause I want it for Christmas.............nothing like waiting till the last minute huh...............
There were actual chess sets on the site. A bit expensive, but I didn't get to look at them all.
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Does anyone know where I can get a nice chess set for a christmas gift? I don't want a cheezie one with plastic pieces, I'm looking for something all wood.

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They had some really neat ones in the markets in Pakistan last time I was there.
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Does anyone know where I can get a nice chess set for a christmas gift? I don't want a cheezie one with plastic pieces, I'm looking for something all wood.

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I got a set for my step-son from Overstock.com. I ordered it online and they got it here quickly. They had a good selection too.
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