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Looking for ideas for sourcing chess sets for schools

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  • #2
    Retd.LoyolaCpt
    Registered Users Posts: 624 ✭✭✭Retd.LoyolaCpt


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


  • #3
    Danville
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Danville


    How many sets do you need?


  • #4
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭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


  • #5
    ozmo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,840 ✭✭✭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.

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  • #6
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


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


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  • #7
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭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

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #8
    Raheem Euro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 327 ✭✭Raheem Euro


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


  • #9
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭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?

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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