Buying Chess Boxes Online
A chess board game can cost a small fortune. In fact, many chess sets range from $300 to $10,000! It makes sense, then, that an avid player would want to invest in chess boxes to keep all those pieces safe. The best place to find such a product is at an online chess store. Most boxes come with soft linings to protect your pieces and with locks so the case doesn't suddenly open. You'll want to look for brass quadrant hinges and clasps for added stability and solid wood construction. When buying, you'll need to measure your king, count the number of queens you own and consider if safety is a factor in your decisions.
Chess Central (www.chesscentral.com) is a quality source for chess boxes. The "Black Vinyl Bookstyle Box (for up to 4" King)" is their cheapest offering for $54.95, which is $20 cheaper than other retailers, in fact. The case looks much like a hollowed out encyclopedia book that could fit nicely on a bookshelf. A similar case also comes in tan. There are cherry-stained teak slide boxes ($59.95), rosewood hinged boxes ($64.95) and a red burl mahogany case ($79.95). For the serious chess store shopper, there are "Premium Chess Boxes" that can hold up to four queens, while featuring green billiard cloth lining, divided storage spaces, brass hinges and a lock ($129.95). For taller pieces, there is a "Black Vinyl Two-Tray Box" (that holds kings up to 5.5"). The most expensive coffer on the list is the $299.95 "Red Burl Fitted Chess Coffer" that is specially designed for House of Staunton chess equipment. They take all major credit cards, Paypal, Google Checkout and mail orders. They also have a convenient 30-day return policy and 5 to 10 day shipping for $3.95 + $1/pound. Insured next-day air shipping is also available for $28.95 + $3.50/pound.
If you're not looking to spend a fortune on chess boxes, then The Chess Store (www.thechessstore.com) is a great place to look. You could order the "The Deluxe Chess Coffer - Large" for $279.95, but most of their selections are under $100. The Mahogany Chess Box, Ebony Chess Box, Walnut Chess Box or Rosewood Chess Box comes in four sizes and works best with rosewood, ebony or boxwood chess men. For fans of slide-top boxes, you can choose walnut finish, black finish or cherry finish for $29.95 to $49.95, which will fit chess equipment that is 3 1/4" or 3 3/4". There are chess boxes made out of Sheesham wood ($44.95), teak ($39.95) and black leather ($49.95 to $69.95) that all come with vivid velvet interiors. You may order by Paypal, Google Checkout, American Express, Visa or Mastercard. Orders ship next-day via UPS Ground, 3 Day Select, 2 Day Select or Overnight.
A nice simple site to find some chess boxes is Premium Chess Sets (www.premiumchesssets.com/chess-boxes). There is a Fitted Red Burl Briefcase or a Fitted Walnut Burl Briefcase ($249.95), a deeper Fitted Red Burl Coffer ($299.95), a Mahogany Premium Chess Box ($129.95), a Premium Red Burl Chess Box ($129.95), a Black Slide-Top Box ($49.95), a Mahogany Slide-Top Box ($49.95), a Red Burl Small Chess Box ($69.95), and a Red Mahogany Standard Chess Box ($89.95). There are boxes for smaller marble chess sets (less than 3.5") and larger Staunton chess sets (4"). You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover or Paypal and your item will be shipped via UPS within 3 days. If you are unhappy with your purchase, you have seven days to return it, but you will be charged a 15% restocking fee and the shipping charges are your responsibility.
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