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Subject: Re: You Might Want To Also Consider..

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 17:18:39 03/20/05

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On March 20, 2005 at 17:06:12, Steve B wrote:

>the Excalibur Karpov 2294
>
>not made of wood.. but close
>the computer has a simulated wood grain finish and the pieces are in wood
>the computer will play at 1950 Elo
>
>perhaps the best thing is the price
>
>there is one now on Ebay for less then $90
>mint condition in the box ,even with the nice black pouch for the pieces
>as your first dedicated computer i can highly reccommend it (if the price stays
>under $100)
>auction ended in 6 hours..
>
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2554&item=5174995885
>
>
>Alternative Regards
>Steve

Do not buy this at this price as a collectible.  As noted in the fine print,
plastic pieces have been substituted for the original wood pieces.  That
immediately drops the fair price down below $50.  Very astute bidders, as I am
sure this one would have gone for $88 plus with the original pieces.

This Novag Diamond, is actually stronger , has the original pieces and a better
price.

Also these are known to very solidly made with little problems

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5174996084

Alternative alternative regards,

Michael



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