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Re: Giant Chess Set

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From: Ed Roberts
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00
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I know for a fact you can get them from the Rochester chess center.
http://www.nywebworks.com/rcc/

good luck,

ED!


Rusty McGhee wrote:

> Don wrote:
> >
> > I'm hoping someone in this group may have the information I'm
> > looking for.  A few years ago my sons and I played chess at a
> > park which had giant, (King was about 3' tall), pieces
> > and since that time I've dreamed of owning a set just like it.
> > The chessmen were made of heavy plastic and were manufactured by
> > a company in the UK.  The price was sort of high when I checked
> > their website, and if the shipping cost is added in, the price
> > becomes prohibitive.  Does anyone know of a similar set made by a
> > company in the US?  I would greatly appreciate any leads!
> >
> >                                 -don
> >
> > --
> > Don
> Don,
> You might try calling the Strand Street Brewery(409)762-0292 in
> Galveston, Texas. I've been told they have a giant Chess set in a court
> yard adjacent to their business. It might be a start?
> Rusty
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From: Ed Roberts <edroberts@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: Giant Chess Set
Date: 1998/03/01
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