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Why are Chess Sets so expensive?

Ahmad Farooq1592 16-Jun-2019

Why are Chess Sets so expensive?

Why are Chess Sets so expensive?

Chess is a popular game among young children as well as among older. A challenging game and some people are passionate about this game. They know the tactics and tricks of this game, and they also want a good chess set as they think that is significant and its quality cannot be compromised. Following are the reasons why chess sets are so expensive.

Manufacture

The manufacturing of these chess boards can be expensive, and it is made up of different material, and according to that material, they can be costly or budget friendly. Chessboards use a variety of materials, and we use them for enjoyment. The equipment such as ebony, marble, ivory, metal, glass, plastic, and glass. They also play the role of decoration and can be found as decorative material in rooms, gardens, and offices. But some people love this game not only for decoration but as a hobby. So according to the type of material, they can be expensive. The wooden equipment can be, and if you add embellishment to it, it will become more expensive.

Size

The size of chess sets prices also depends on the size of the chessboard. If the size of the chessboard is large, then its price is also very high but of the size of the chess board is small then it is not very expensive. The size of the chess board varies from small to large whether you want for travel or home. If you are traveling somewhere you can take a large volume of the chessboard with you; the small size is best for you.

Company/Brand

The company from which you are buying the chessboard also matters the most because brands are costly. If you purchased the chessboard from the renowned company then obviously they will be expensive and will cost you for their brand name.

Pinhole Market

The market or society in which we are living is a pinhole market. When you want something special and unique and most of the people do not buy it, the prices of that specific thing go up. This is the case with chess. In the past, it is only famous among kings and queens, and only rich people played this game, but nowadays the trend is changed, and people started playing this game, but the figure is still very low/ So due to this reason chessboard is expensive.

Material 

The price of the chessboard is also costly if you want numbers or letters on the ends or edges or not. The type of material chess through which chess is made can be varied, and the price is dependent on it. If you want to customize chess for your home, then it will be expensive. The list of things you add to your chessboard the more expensive it will become.

Aesthetic

If you want chess only for decorative purpose, then it can be costly for you because decorative chess can be made using diamonds and pearls depending on your demand and it can be costly. Depends on your taste and budget, how expensive you want your chessboard. The chessboard is usually of high prices when they are used for aesthetic not for playing purpose.

Playing Purpose

The chessboard is not very expensive when we use them for playing purpose, but it depends on what type of chessboard you want. If you wish to good quality chessboard, then it will be costly, and if you're going to the standard chessboard, then it will not be expensive.

Type of wood

Different types of wood are used to make chessboard determine how expensive the chest is. There are many kinds of woods available like maple, walnut, palisander. The chessboard made by palisander is very beautiful and fascinating, but its price is also very high.

Medieval Venice Chess set

A game of fantastic chess set, and it is costly because of its qualities. The pieces are 18 cm tall, and they are made up of solid bronze and coated with gold and silver because of their gold layer they are so expensive. The board is made up of onyx, and it is embedded with silver and gold, and it gives the chessboard a beautiful and unique look. The chess sets are expensive because of their uniqueness.

Production VS Buying

There is a big difference in money when you are buying chess and when you are producing it. The output of the chessboard is cheaper than buying. If you buy the chess game from any company, they will also cost you their profit so that it will be costly for you. So, if you want to cost-effective, then it is right for you to produce it rather than buying it.

Above mentioned are some of the reasons why the chess boards are so expensive. The price of the chess board is dependent on the quality, manufacture; size, material, and the brand from which you are purchasing it.


Updated 16-Jun-2019
I’m Muhammad Ahmad, a freelancer and business owner from Pakistan, a passionate Digital Marketer, Web Developer & SEO Expert. Started freelancing in 2016 using social media and community forums. Later, I discovered online earning and freelancing platforms. This way, I have helped individuals and business owners by converting their ideas into a website by providing freelance web design and development service. And also helped their business grow by proving SEO and other digital marketing service

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