Yesterday we posted information about the Wholesale Chess pledge to keep chess affordable for individuals, chess clubs & school chess programs. If you visited the site in the last 24 hours – you might have learned about the Wholesale Chess $50,000 chess clock giveaway. This is just another way we’re trying our best to help bring the joy of chess to every student possible through everyday guaranteed low prices – and now – a case of 10 free clocks for chess clubs, scholastic chess programs, and chess enthusiasts with qualifying orders.
Within 24 hours of starting the promotion – Wholesale Chess has already given away $6,000 in free chess clocks to clubs and schools. In one day we’ve sent clocks to clubs and schools in 18 states and Canada – from New York to Washington and from Maine to Florida. To qualify for the free chess clocks, chess clubs, scholastic chess programs, and chess enthusiasts simply need to make an order over $100 while supplies last.
Here are a few important details about the promotion you should know about:
Why are these Chess Clocks being given away?
Wholesale Chess has sold the Chess Timer & Chess Timer Plus Digital Chess Clocks for several years. They have been popular chess clocks for use in schools and clubs. However, recently the manufacturer has made changes to the manufacturing process which we feel has resulted in an unacceptable defective rate for new units. As a result, Wholesale Chess is no longer selling the Chess Timer Digital Chess Clocks, and have decided to donate the more than $50,000 in clocks to schools, chess clubs, and other chess enthusiasts.
Order Size:
$100+ receive a case of Chess Timer Digital Chess Clocks (10 units)
$200+ receive a case of Chess Timer Plus Digital Chess Clocks (10 units)
How Exactly do I add the Chess Clocks to my order of $100 or more?
Orders of over $100 placed online using the promotion code: FreeClocks will receive a free case (10 units) of Chess Timers or Chess Timer Plus based on the order size. Orders of $100+ receive Chess Timer Digital Chess Clocks. Orders of $200+ receive Chess Timer Plus Digital Chess Clocks. You can read more about them below.
A $10 processing/handling fee will be charged for each case of donated clocks to help offset the cost of getting the product to you. No warranty is offered with these donated clocks and it is our experience that some of the units may not perform as desired. Donated clocks may not be returned for credit or exchanged for other items. The $10 processing/handling fee is non refundable.
Here’s information about the chess clocks themselves:
Chess Timer Digital Chess Clock
The Chess Timer Digital Chess Clock is a great chess clock for students and those who are learning how to play chess and use a chess clock. This chess clock is ideal for quick play or tournaments. The Chess Timer Digital Chess Clock comes with basic instructions and is easy to use.
Chess Timer Plus Digital Chess Clock
The Chess Timer Plus Digital Chess Clock is a great all around digital chess clock that works well for chess club use or chess tournament play. This digital chess timer features large buttons, a giant display, and a sturdy feel. It can be set to all tournament settings and includes the delay feature which is becoming more popular at chess tournaments.
@ Jim – Unfortunately, we are about out of the Chess Timers – we gave away nearly all of the $50,000 in clocks to schools and clubs. However, we are preparing to launch a special sponsorship program for chess clubs and programs in the coming weeks. I’ll keep you posted as we learn more right here at the Wholesale Chess blog.
I’m a school counselor with Regina Public Schools. What is required to get these timers? I could use 10 of them for sure.
Jim