Brown & Tan Stripe Backgammon Set - Large Attache

 "poorly made for the price" 2010-01-08
By H. R. Dickerson (Waterford, VA USA)
For the price, this set is terrible. Wood siding holding pieces in place after they are removed from play fell apart before we even played - not nailed in properly. It appears to be warped as well. Felt seems like it might peel off at the slightest provocation, and plastic outer & triangular point markers don't even look like leatherette, let alone leather (not that I expected leather, but imitation leather should at least try to look & feel the part, not imitate plastic)! I wouldn't mind so much if the price had been around $25 but the quality was definitely not on par with the $50 price tag I paid. It's really no better than the inexpensive travel sets made, only it's bigger, cheaply made & a lot more expensive.

Backgammon is a great game so I will give this 2 stars, because at least we can play the game on the board. I regret not shopping around more. I thought I had, but apparently not well enough!

Brown & Tan Stripe Backgammon Set - Medium Attache

 "poor quality" 2010-02-17
By Concerned Consumer (Santa Ana, CA)
Although I like doing business with Amazon and The Chess Store I am disappointed that they would allow this particular item to be sold under their name. The board and case are of very inferior quality materials and the fit and finish are subpar. I realize this is an entry level set but expected, after seing first hand the quality of their other sets, that this set would at least be somewhat well made. The vinyl outer covering is thin and loosely fitted. I can see it tearing after just a few scraps or minimal rough handling. The interior fabric which I suppose can be loosely called felt is very thin and again loosely fitted.

I would highly recommend spending jst a few moe dollares and going up to the next price level to gat a more well made set. It is definately worth the extra $20-$30 to get the much better materials and workmanship you will find there. I do recommend The Chess Store as a highly reputable seller. I'm just not sure what they were thinking by bringing in this poor set.

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