GO Set

ShimGo · Post by **ShimGo** » Sun May 28, 2017 9:16 pm

Hi guys,

So newbie here, been trying to play GO for many years...I start, then get frustrated, back off for a while, then start again...and so its been for many years. I only play against a computer (pc, phone and online).

Anyway, irrespective of my go history, I would like to have a nice looking GO set at home (actually have 5 already) - but now looking to get something along the lines of:
www.amazon.com/Etched-Bamboo-Double-Convex-Stones/dp/B00KL0DL5A/ref=nav_signin?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1496025659&sr=1-3&keywords=yunzi+go+game+set&

Unfortunately the above product doesnt ship to my country from Amazon

Can anyone comment on the GO set above, or suggest something similar (in the Asia Pacific region)?
Also, I read somewhere Yunzi may have lead in them?

Look forward to hearing from you

Cheers
Shim

PS. while writing this post, I also came across this set:
shop.gogameguru.com/standard-go-game-set/

But if there are any more in ASIA-PAC region, please send them on, thank you

tchan001 · Post by **tchan001** » Mon May 29, 2017 2:44 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bamboo-0-8-Go-B ... 1876015041

Alternatively and possibly cheaper is to search for 围棋盘竹 on world.taobao.com and then find a taobao shipping agent to help you handle the shopping process.

daal · Post by **daal** » Mon May 29, 2017 2:48 am

ShimGo wrote:PS. while writing this post, I also came across this set:
shop.gogameguru.com/standard-go-game-set/

Aside from it being listed as out of stock, gogameguru is no longer taking orders. (see banner at top of page)

sybob · Post by **sybob** » Mon May 29, 2017 1:03 pm

ShimGo wrote:Hi guys,

Also, I read somewhere Yunzi may have lead in them?

Yunzi hardly contains lead, may perhaps have some traces, but is totally safe.
See elsewhere on this forum.

ShimGo · Post by **ShimGo** » Mon May 29, 2017 2:07 pm

Hi,

Does world.taobao.com run in English? Unfortunately I cant read Chinese...

thank you

tchan001 · Post by **tchan001** » Mon May 29, 2017 7:54 pm

Look for a suitable taobao shipping agent which can help you order in English. You will need one to help you transship it to your address anyways. I don't have any recommendations so please compare the services offered and associated COSTS before making a decision on choosing which agent to use.

Jujube · Post by **Jujube** » Tue May 30, 2017 8:22 am

Hang on a second, have you not looked at Yellow Mountain Imports' eBay page? They ship internationally on eBay.

& before you buy that bamboo board, bear in mind it is VERY hard, like, really hard. The top is kinda shiny because it's bamboo that's been polished / whatever. So you might get some stone sliding issues. Also the colour is somewhat darker than kaya / spruce / beech veneer, so I found mine difficult to play in a pub with low lighting.

I ended up getting another set, but it's personal preference I guess. But get the Yunzi stones though, they're pretty cool

EdLee · Post by **EdLee** » Tue May 30, 2017 1:00 pm

I second what Jujube said about bamboo being very (too) hard, with stones skidding issues, and the stain a bit (too) dark.
Of course, your mileage may vary; different preferences.

ShimGo · Post by **ShimGo** » Wed May 31, 2017 2:29 am

Thank u for the feedback guys, in that case what would you recommend?

EdLee · Post by **EdLee** » Wed May 31, 2017 2:36 am

If you have a chance to examine different types of board in person, that's helpful.

Shin-kaya is nice.

ShimGo · Post by **ShimGo** » Wed May 31, 2017 2:57 am

I keep hearing that, what about stone sizes? Is that personal preference I guess?

EdLee · Post by **EdLee** » Wed May 31, 2017 3:11 am

Yes, personal preferences.

( Rumor has it Mr. Cho Chikun's favorite for shell stones is size 38 ( ~10.7 mm ))

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