Zarlan: Re: Go bowls and stones (2008-11-15 18:10) [#5275]

I intend to get 9.8 size stones, next time I buy stones. It's a really nice size.
But of course, personal taste is a factor.

24.116.150.30: Re: Samarkand changes business model (2009-03-08 23:22) [#5823]

03/08/2009

Ms Kim's shop, Samarkand, is no longer selling go merchandise retail; wholesale only.

from their site: http://www.samarkand.net/ "Please note: Samarkand has shifted from an online retail store to wholesale distribution."

eBay yields several online sources for good go equipment but don't necessarily buy based on price alone. Be sure to see the AGA listings for recommendations. The companies listed tend to support the AGA or other go organizations and deserve your patronage. http://www.usgo.org/resources/distributors.html

I have purchased several exquisite go products from http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/index.html and enjoyed the transactions. Be sure to visit the outlet store for remarkable bargains even considering the cost of shipping from Japan.

I have a superb board from Carol Dufour, a wood artist in Canada but they apparently have taken down their Web site, more's the pity.

http://hilltopgo.com/agej/2003/2003-10-20.txt

GO REVIEW: Purpleheart Go Board Reviewed by David Bogie

And my favorite bowls were hand-crafted by a pine needle artist here in Boise, Idaho. http://basketmakers.com/topics/bymaterial/pineneedle/pnmakersdir.htm http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977358836 david boise ID