Chess books in charity shops
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
'Do you ask if they have any chess books out front? '
Although a joke that is actually a good piece of advice if the shop has a large selection of books and are dotted around all over the place. If you cannot see any in the puzzles/sports and hobbies section just ask 'Where do you keep your chess books.' (that also covers any books in the back.)
I've seen them in the kids section and a while back I picked up a few T.D.Harding opening books in the computer section.
Although out of date theory wise what was good v an under 2000 player in the 1970's will still be good today and the complete instructive games, Tim has an excellent eye when selecting these games, they are always good value in any era.
Although a joke that is actually a good piece of advice if the shop has a large selection of books and are dotted around all over the place. If you cannot see any in the puzzles/sports and hobbies section just ask 'Where do you keep your chess books.' (that also covers any books in the back.)
I've seen them in the kids section and a while back I picked up a few T.D.Harding opening books in the computer section.
Although out of date theory wise what was good v an under 2000 player in the 1970's will still be good today and the complete instructive games, Tim has an excellent eye when selecting these games, they are always good value in any era.
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
I rescued a chess book in a charity shop in Thornton-Cleveleys last week.
It was Batsford Second Chess Course by Michael Basman (1992 Edition). Reasonably priced at just two pounds.
I've donated the book to Poulton-le-Fylde Chess Club.
It was Batsford Second Chess Course by Michael Basman (1992 Edition). Reasonably priced at just two pounds.
I've donated the book to Poulton-le-Fylde Chess Club.
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
I am not sure I know that book - for beginners?Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:15 pmI rescued a chess book in a charity shop in Thornton-Cleveleys last week.
It was Batsford Second Chess Course by Michael Basman (1992 Edition). Reasonably priced at just two pounds.
I've donated the book to Poulton-le-Fylde Chess Club.
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
Tim Spanton wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:04 amI am not sure I know that book - for beginners?Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:15 pmI rescued a chess book in a charity shop in Thornton-Cleveleys last week.
It was Batsford Second Chess Course by Michael Basman (1992 Edition). Reasonably priced at just two pounds.
I've donated the book to Poulton-le-Fylde Chess Club.
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
Chess books aren't in vogue anymore, and in addition, are slowly being squeezed out.
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Were they ever "in vogue" really?
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
Sold more than 70 on eBay in the last two weeks with more than that to come.MJMcCready wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:31 pmChess books aren't in vogue anymore, and in addition, are slowly being squeezed out.
I value your pronouncements for their accuracy.
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It doesn't really mean anything.John Upham wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:47 pmSold more than 70 on eBay in the last two weeks with more than that to come.MJMcCready wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:31 pmChess books aren't in vogue anymore, and in addition, are slowly being squeezed out.
I value your pronouncements for their accuracy.
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Re: Chess books in charity shops
I bought a chess book in my local Trinity Hospice Charity Shop recently.
Titled: Playing the Grunfeld A Combative Repertoire, by Alexey Kovalchuk, First Edition 2020. Retails for just under £30.00.
It was a bargain at just £4.50.
Titled: Playing the Grunfeld A Combative Repertoire, by Alexey Kovalchuk, First Edition 2020. Retails for just under £30.00.
It was a bargain at just £4.50.