I'm looking particularly at the Manopoulos mahogany, red and white, or black and white, or the Dal Negro ebony at about twice the price. Anybody have one of these and can tell me how they've worked out??? Any comments are appreciated, yet please don't tell me that the $20 set from Toy's r' us is better. I'm looking for answers particularly on high-end wooden backgammon sets. Thanks so much.

Both are well made backgammon sets. Manopolous has an established history as a well built products, that will last.

Also, Dal Negro is an excellent backgammon set as well. Same thing, good solid product that is not cheaply put together.

At the prices that you are talking about, both should do their job creating a fine backgammon histoy. You just need to decide which set you like the most.

Bradford
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