We've all seen our share of super expensive chess sets, but now that poker has become many executives' game of choice, Brooks Brothers is offering a $2500 box set. With that kind of price tag, you're likely to expect a bit of gold or something, right? Sorry, nope. The accent hardware is polished brass and, while the wood is Italian and the leather is British, you may join us in wondering where the $2k+ premium over last year's edition comes from. Still, it is quite handsome, isn't it?Brooks Brothers Poker Set
We've all seen our share of super expensive chess sets, but now that poker has become many executives' game of choice, Brooks Brothers is offering a $2500 box set. With that kind of price tag, you're likely to expect a bit of gold or something, right? Sorry, nope. The accent hardware is polished brass and, while the wood is Italian and the leather is British, you may join us in wondering where the $2k+ premium over last year's edition comes from. Still, it is quite handsome, isn't it?
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12-01-2006 @ 2:10PM
Peggy Farabaugh said...
I think there's something about playing with a luxurious set that takes the edge off losing and makes winning seem even more satisfying,
Peggy Farabaugh
Vermont Woods Studios
http://www.vermontwoodsstudios.com/products/MarkLackley/MarkLackley.html
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