{"id":262,"date":"2012-08-13T20:42:23","date_gmt":"2012-08-13T10:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.doubleroo.com.au\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2012-08-13T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2012-08-13T10:58:13","slug":"excursion-toystore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.doubleroo.com.au\/blog\/2012\/08\/excursion-toystore\/","title":{"rendered":"An excursion to the toystore"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When we opened the Academy we thought that we also want to sell all kinds of chess products. In order to do so, we thought it would be a good idea to visit one of the largest manufacturers of chess equipment, located in Ningbo China.<\/p>\n

Or else I just wanted a good excuse to go on a holiday during schooltime. Shanghai is the closest airport to the factory in Ningbo. Shanghai is smaller than Brisbane and has a larger population than Australia.<\/p>\n

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Lots of cargo ships on this river in Shanghai<\/p>\n

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Yuyuan Garden<\/p>\n

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Great food and company<\/p>\n

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While I am there, why not check out Shanghai chessclub?<\/p>\n

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2 Boards?<\/p>\n

That’s right.<\/p>\n

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I still recommend it. If you are in Shanghai you should go there. Very nice people!<\/p>\n

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My report on the Chinese chessclub in Shanghai: It is supposed to be huge, but…No access for Non Chinese. Sorry, no pics….<\/p>\n

Finally I made it to Ningbo. I expected to have a tough day full of negotiations with the sales manager. But as soon as I went inside the factory, I realized, that I would be looking at chess for the next few hours. I remember: this is how I felt as a kid in a toystore. I just had fun from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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These are just pawns freshly made and spread out to dry.<\/p>\n

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Lots of pawns.<\/p>\n

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Seriously. Lots and lots.<\/p>\n

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It was interesting to see how the chess pieces are made.<\/p>\n

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You can find a large selection of products in our store.<\/p>\n

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Giant chess pieces<\/p>\n

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That is the clock we use in the academy.<\/p>\n

Modern, reliable and stylish.\u00a0 $ 65\u00a0 A real bargain. Special discount for Doubleroo students.<\/p>\n

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Simple, maybe, but reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n

$ 35<\/p>\n

Highly recommended for schools.<\/p>\n

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One of my favorites<\/p>\n

The mini giant chess set. A beautiful toy for children. $ 85 Limited supply. Please contact me for prices on giant chess sets.<\/p>\n

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This report is a little late, but I wanted to have our stock in the store before I post it.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget: Sunday 19\u00a0 is a rapid tournament. 1 pm to 5 pm\u00a0 We are hoping for lots of juniors and regulars!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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