Life In 19x19

Beautiful board and stunning stones.

When I get some money together I plan on making a two piece board out of purpleheart... such a beautiful wood!

What type of wood are the bowls in the 5th picture?

Also, those are such beautiful stones... where would one look to try to find some? And how much ...

EdLee wrote:Hi WhiteLotus,

Are you looking for a (small) travel set, or is this for home use ?

A travel set

Hi all,

I'm looking for a magnetic go board but I don't want something made of plastic. IS there anything out there that is made of wood that is also magnetic?

Also, are there any magnetic stones on the market that aren't made of plastic?

buyee is the company I used to buy the equipment from Japanese sellers off of yahoo auctions Japan. Oh, interesting. What is the function of the company ? ⋅  Japanese sellers -- want to sell their Go equipment
⋅  Company -- what does it do ?
⋅  Yahoo auctions Japan ...

bengozen wrote:Congratulations on your first set! I remember how excited I was to get mine, and to think that you also got your hands on some slate and shell stones too! Hope you will play many games with that set. I'm sure it already has many games already ingrained in the that board. =)

Thanks a ton!!

EdLee wrote:

WhlteLotus wrote:buyee

Seller.

buyee is the company I used to buy the equipment from Japanese sellers off of yahoo auctions Japan.

Congratulations on your first set

So, what do you think? I think the board may be made of Katsura?

I'd say yes.

Do you guys think it's an old board? If so, how old do you think?

No idea. If it was in a tobacco filled home the color could be unnaturally dark for it's age. I received an old ...

Hey guys!!

So, you told me to keep you updated on my Goban and experience all in all and so...I'm doing it

First off, let me just say that the buying experience from Japan was awesome! Everything came exactly when buyee said it would and the service was great. It all came in one huge box

Anywho ...

Hey guys, I'm trying to learn some Fuseki, what is your favorite and what are its moves?

Also, why is it your favorite?

Thanks guys I can't wait for it to arrive!

judicata wrote:Congrats! If you feel like it, keep us posted on how it looks when you get it.

Yep, I will!!

Ok guys, I promise this is the last post for a while. I've just been so excited and I'm so sorry for flooding this forum. I've already asked the site admin to remove my old posts and waiting on an answer from him.

So, I've been on a shopping spree on yahoo auctions japan and have bought the ...

Bonobo wrote:

WhlteLotus wrote:Thanks a ton guys!!!!

I just bought it (the goban) for 20 euros.

The one in the photo of your opening post?

Yep

Thanks a ton guys!!!!

I just bought it (the goban) for 20 euros.

Hi guys,

I need some help real quick. I can't seem to find the weight of a floor goban. How much would a goban like this - http://grab.by/q1dM weight?

Approximately? Any information is greatly appreciated!!