Looking for ideas for sourcing chess sets for schools

Calahonda52

First post in here
Have moved to a new town in Tipperary and want to introduce chess to the local schools.
For a previous project in Dublin I used OKsports in Dublin for getting the rollup tournament boards
https://www.oksports.ie/products-page/chess/chess-set-tournament-style-2/
they are sold out, with no delivery date available.

Would welcome ideas on sourcing suitable kit:
Are the rollups more practical than...

Then as a more robust set for use at home with adults:
any thoughts on this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0010FIVGE/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0010FIVGE&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=8e5be0e3-b258-4b06-8b6e-695b24f935a4&pd_rd_wg=gwDbn&pf_rd_r=ZF1P8XQYVRHD5D9G04XW&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=lesHO&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=a14b5a94-e79a-11e8-8976-53b3b8791495


Thanks as always

Retd.LoyolaCpt

The ICU sells clocks and sets at cost price - contact me at chairperson@icu.ie

Danville

How many sets do you need?

SmartinMartin

Less than a tenner, and free delivery :

https://m.banggood.com/Chess-Game-Silver-Gold-Pieces-Folding-Magnetic-Foldable-Board-Contemporary-Set-p-1124388.html?rmmds=search

ozmo

Amazon.co.uk good for stuff like that also- I can see clocks there for about 15 pounds.

Allow for getting charged for customs from China - don’t request express postage as DHL customs charges are more expensive than normal post.

SmartinMartin

Order them 2 sets at a time and you won't be charged import duties.

Calahonda52

Thanks guys.
Don't know re sets: are 6 schools, need to see what level of interest there is and how they will be funded.
Am looking at a mix of say a fiver from each student, sponsorship and some from the school

Raheem Euro

Some woodworking classes, either in your target schools or other schools, might be willing to make them for free/cover expenses.

Calahonda52

Thanks for all the feedback and the PMs

Making good progress.

Is there any software out there that will allow me make up examples of games that teach specific points?