We had a vendor approach us and say they could supply us with a better version of our exclusive New American design shown here: http://www.thechesspiece.com/proddetail.asp?prod=The-New-American-Red-rosewood-Chessmen

Unfortunately, what they shipped was different from their pictures and the knight was not as special as in our design shown at the link above. In addition they didn't send budrosewood as promised but padauk which is an exotic redwood. We were so upset that we are making these available at a bargain basement price.

We can guarantee this is a genuine ebony set and/or a padauk set. We will ship on a first come first served basis and which will be either one or the other. So it will be pot luck whether you get the ebony or redwood version unless you call us and ask. We stress there may be some other imperfections apart from the knight shown that isn't carved as we would like it so we offer no warranty. They were also badly packed and so it is possible there could be minor flaws, even some chipping or dings. This is an opportunity to purchase a luxury set at well below cost price so 'what you get is what you get' and we doubt anybody will be unhappy at this price.

Sorry we cannot offer free shipping or our usual choice in pads as these all have green felt only. Sets are supplied with additional finials and turret caps as per our original design.