It comes with reversible 19x19 and 13x13 playing fields. Specifically, this set was a Kaya board 17cm thick with a protective Paulownia or Cedar lid. Lastly, while there is not certification (or reputation like kurokigoishi) for this goban, i believe it to be hon kaya based on the photos, date of crafting, and reputation of seller. Graceful and sturdy, this Japanese standard size Go game board is made out of shin kaya wood. So if you do your homework, you may be able to find a great deal. Word of warning: whule I had a pleasant experience with Buyee, others have not. Also the seller was selling other go equipment that were labeled as non kaya and had over 80 sales and 100% feedback.Īnyways, here are some photos of the board along with my already owned stones and keyaki bowls. Seller claimed the board was crafted 30 years ago and left in storage. Japanese Goban Floor Board, Slate & Shell Stones, Cherry / Zelkova bowls, 19x19 Igo Baduk Weiqi Legs, Free Shipping. What attracted me to the board I got was that it is described as hon kaya, crafted in Japan with tachimori (sword and lacquer drawn lines) and in like new condition. Specifically, this set was a Kaya board 17cm thick with a protective Paulownia or Cedar lid. After the cost of 3 day shipping via fedex at $130, and Buyee fees which only amounted to $10, i was able to save a few hundred dollars going through Buyee. One seller located in japan was selling their board in ebay for $1000 (with free shipping from Japan) and the same board in Mercari (via Buyee) for 60,000 yen or about $590 plus s+h. After browsing eBay and Buyee for about a week, i narrowed down my choice to a few gobans on both websites. It did not have to be new but at least in good condition.Īs much as I wanted to buy new from a site like Kuroki (I bought the stones and bowls from there in the photos below over a decade ago) their selection seemed limited and what was available in hon kaya was prohibitively expensive.Īs part of that thread, /u/goperson and /u/Soromon suggested a website called Buyee which is like an ebay exclusive to Japanese citizens that allows foreigners to buy through Buyee as an intermediary. See if you're prequalified Add to cart Hooray This item ships free to the US. I created The post below a few weeks back about a way to obtain a hon-kaya (real kaya) goban for a reasonable rate. Go Game Floor Board Set, Kaya Goban with Legs, High Class Bowls, Slate & Clamshell Go Stones, 19x19 Igo Baduk Weiqi 1,544.00 Low in stock Pay as low as 86/mo Klarna.
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