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Author: | ShimGo [ Sun May 28, 2017 9:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | GO Set |
Hi guys, So newbie here, been trying to play GO for many years...I start, then get frustrated, back off for a while, then start again...and so its been for many years. I only play against a computer (pc, phone and online). Anyway, irrespective of my go history, I would like to have a nice looking GO set at home (actually have 5 already) - but now looking to get something along the lines of: www.amazon.com/Etched-Bamboo-Double-Convex-Stones/dp/B00KL0DL5A/ref=nav_signin?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1496025659&sr=1-3&keywords=yunzi+go+game+set& Unfortunately the above product doesnt ship to my country from Amazon Can anyone comment on the GO set above, or suggest something similar (in the Asia Pacific region)? Also, I read somewhere Yunzi may have lead in them? Look forward to hearing from you Cheers Shim PS. while writing this post, I also came across this set: shop.gogameguru.com/standard-go-game-set/ But if there are any more in ASIA-PAC region, please send them on, thank you |
Author: | tchan001 [ Mon May 29, 2017 2:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bamboo-0-8-Go-B ... 1876015041 Alternatively and possibly cheaper is to search for 围棋盘 竹 on world.taobao.com and then find a taobao shipping agent to help you handle the shopping process. |
Author: | daal [ Mon May 29, 2017 2:48 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
ShimGo wrote: PS. while writing this post, I also came across this set: shop.gogameguru.com/standard-go-game-set/ Aside from it being listed as out of stock, gogameguru is no longer taking orders. (see banner at top of page) |
Author: | sybob [ Mon May 29, 2017 1:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
ShimGo wrote: Hi guys, Also, I read somewhere Yunzi may have lead in them? Yunzi hardly contains lead, may perhaps have some traces, but is totally safe. See elsewhere on this forum. |
Author: | ShimGo [ Mon May 29, 2017 2:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
Hi, Does world.taobao.com run in English? Unfortunately I cant read Chinese... thank you |
Author: | tchan001 [ Mon May 29, 2017 7:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
Look for a suitable taobao shipping agent which can help you order in English. You will need one to help you transship it to your address anyways. I don't have any recommendations so please compare the services offered and associated COSTS before making a decision on choosing which agent to use. |
Author: | Jujube [ Tue May 30, 2017 8:22 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
Hang on a second, have you not looked at Yellow Mountain Imports' eBay page? They ship internationally on eBay. & before you buy that bamboo board, bear in mind it is VERY hard, like, really hard. The top is kinda shiny because it's bamboo that's been polished / whatever. So you might get some stone sliding issues. Also the colour is somewhat darker than kaya / spruce / beech veneer, so I found mine difficult to play in a pub with low lighting. I ended up getting another set, but it's personal preference I guess. But get the Yunzi stones though, they're pretty cool |
Author: | EdLee [ Tue May 30, 2017 1:00 pm ] |
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I second what Jujube said about bamboo being very (too) hard, with stones skidding issues, and the stain a bit (too) dark. Of course, your mileage may vary; different preferences. |
Author: | ShimGo [ Wed May 31, 2017 2:29 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
Thank u for the feedback guys, in that case what would you recommend? |
Author: | EdLee [ Wed May 31, 2017 2:36 am ] |
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If you have a chance to examine different types of board in person, that's helpful. Shin-kaya is nice. |
Author: | ShimGo [ Wed May 31, 2017 2:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: GO Set |
I keep hearing that, what about stone sizes? Is that personal preference I guess? |
Author: | EdLee [ Wed May 31, 2017 3:11 am ] |
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Yes, personal preferences. ( Rumor has it Mr. Cho Chikun's favorite for shell stones is size 38 ( ~10.7 mm )) |
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