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Boy, did we goof big time on this week’s Thursday Deal! Thanks to all of you who called or emailed to let us know.
We had 5 Basic Magnetic Travel Sets priced as over $57 when they are actually only $11.95 for 5–today only. And 10 Perfect Fit Bags were listed on that same sale for another ridiculously high price. Today you can get 10 of them for just $11.90.
Sorry about the mistake—but we were glad to know so many of you were paying attention to the sale! Thanks again.
It’s getting close! But if you still need a great chess gift for a chess player who likes to take chess on the road, this 12″ Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set with Fitted Insert is the gift you’ve been looking for. The wood chess pieces really are magnetic and adhere nicely to the special wood travel chess board when playing. They fit inside when not in play.
Need a cheap chess gift for members of your chess club? 
Our New Quality Magnetic Travel Chess Set comes with a hinged, snap-closed plastic box that opens up to a 7 1/2 by 7 1/2 inch chess board with a 6 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ playing area.
Today only, you can save 50% off retail and get as many of these folding travel chess sets as you want for just $3.99 each. Don’t forget to get one for yourself.
This Review was written by chess player Cub Noble for Wholesale Chess.
Pocket Mini-Magnetic Travel Chess Set
Pocket Travel Chess Set
I bought this mini chess set because I needed a travel chess set for chess tournaments and for the long period of registration that occurs before each tournament. I bring this chess set along to play because it is not too big and not too small. The chess board is easy to fit into your pocket and is fairly durable, if you drop it on the ground (like me accidentally a couple of times) the chess pieces will not go flying every where. The pieces are easily distinguishable and you can play from a side view like a traditional large board or from ariel view because the pocket set has the markings on the king and queens head to distinguish the pieces. The pieces are not extremely detailed but you can definitely tell a difference between them.
It is better to play this set on a flat surface though, because the closing mechanism does balance out the board. I like the pieces coloring on this board as well. Instead of the normal white and black it comes with a beigeish (natural) color for white and a grayish as black so the pieces do not blend into the board too much. The magnets in the board are pretty good as well. I don’t believe the set was intentionally made for inverted play, but they function well if you are playing a game up to 45 degrees off of the ground. Overall, I believe this is a good product for its price and I recommend the Pocket Travel Chess Set if you are a chess player on the go or like playing on a smaller chess board. (Wholesale Chess Item #0640)
My name is Cub Noble. I live in Ankeny Iowa and I really enjoy chess!
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the views of Wholesale Chess. We welcome open discussion on all aspects of chess on the Wholesale Chess Blog. If you would like to be a guest author on our blog, please contact us at marketing@wholesalechess.com.
This Review was written by chess player Cub Noble for Wholesale Chess.
10 Inch Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set with Fitted Insert
Travel Chess Set
This is my favorite travel chess set of all time. This chess set feels like it is meant for the GM tournaments (meaning of solid wood and extremely durable) only condensed to the mini scale used for personal use. I carry this chess set everywhere I go. This is what I use for basic club use all the way up to my lessons with a Master. He really likes the set as well. The chess board is large enough to distinguish the chess pieces due to the immense detail and its depth to the pieces so you can also tell the height differences between the pieces also you will not knock over half of the board trying to move a piece. But it is still small enough to carry around in your pocket to play whenever there is down time it also does not require very much time to set up.
Travel Chess Set: Under the Board
The magnets hold a lot better than all of the other travel chess sets that I currently own. Also the wooden panels are made extremely well. Nothing is loose in all the times that I have played it. Underneath the board there is a very convenient storage place for all of the pieces. I also enjoy this product because it is double hinged so you won’t lose any pieces in case they aren’t fit perfectly. I know I have used it more times than I can count and it still looks new. I highly, highly recommend the 10 Inch Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set with Fitted Insert. It is definitely worth the price. (Wholesale Chess Item # SR0610)
My name is Cub Noble. I live in Ankeny Iowa and I really enjoy chess!
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the views of Wholesale Chess. We welcome open discussion on all aspects of chess on the Wholesale Chess Blog. If you would like to be a guest author on our blog, please contact us at marketing@wholesalechess.com.
Thursday Chess Deals for May 28, 2009:
10 Checkbook Magnetic Travel Chess Sets – for only $10.00
Buy ten of our most popular magneticchess sets for less than the price of three – at 80% off MSRP!
Heavy Tournament Chess Set Combo – $9.99
Heavy weighted chess pieces ideal for tournaments coupled with a vinyl board and a bag to fit it all.
Thursday Chess Deals
Every Thursday you’ll find two great chess deals at www.WholeasaleChess.com available only for orders placed online on that Thursday. (12:00 am to 11:59 pm Pacific Time) The Thursday Chess Deals change from week to week but the savings are always significant. You can sign up for Thursday Chess Deals email notifications or follow us on Twitter or Facebook today!
A Few Things You Ought to Know about Thursday Chess Deals
Thursday Chess Deals are limited to stock on hand and no rain checks or back orders will be allowed. Customers may choose to purchase one or both of the Thursday Chess Deals but will be limited to a maximum of one of each item per Thursday. Orders containing a Thursday Chess Deal are not eligible for any other promotions, discounts or pricematches. Thursday Chess Deals are only available for the item listed. No substitutions of product, color, size, etc., will be allowed.
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