So i see this Goban listed for sale and its in the next state over so i can't inspect it.
I'm looking at it thinking, that's pretty cheap. It's $200 for the lot.
The Goban however is painted black on two sides
i'm not sure what it's made of or if it's veneered. It's been described as vintage but the skeptic within me is wondering just how vintage it is.
So can someone who knows about this kind of stuff please tell me if it's a dud or not by these pictures? It would be my first goban.
1. what do you think the goban is made of and does it justify the cost?
2. What are the bowls and stones made of and worth?
3. $200 deal or no deal?
Thanks for any help~!
p.s. The board is 15cm thick
UPDATE: I asked the owner if it was veneered or even painted on top and they said it was not. Please help me guys