dealsglass chess and checker board set for $8.99

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I have this set at home! I really enjoy using it.

Pros:
~The pieces look really nice
~The board looks cool out in the open (coffee table, countertop)
~The board, being made of pretty glass, is very sturdy

Cons:
~It's difficult to tell the different colored squares on a dark surface. The frosted vs. transparent doesn't show up well. This is typically a non-issue that can be solved by better lighting, and more advanced players don't really need to see the squares anyway.
~The underside of the pieces is made of a nice felt, but it's really easy to puncture holes in them (The pieces are hollow). A couple of mine have holes on the bottom, but they don't affect gameplay (the felt still protects the board) or aesthetics (it's only on the bottom of the pieces.

On the whole, I really enjoy this set! It's different from the classic wood or plastic sets you see everywhere.

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The board is under $10 at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Glass-Chess-Checker-Board/dp/B0054GDYHQ

If you have Prime, it's then about $3-4 cheaper through Amazon. If not, it's about the same price. Only a few left on Amazon.com, though (6 as-of this posting)!

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@amg06f: And with Amazon Prime... free 2-day shipping makes this Amazon deal far better