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Where can I find one of those leather briefcase-style backgammon sets in Hong Kong?

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Where can I find one of those leather briefcase-style backgammon sets in Hong Kong?

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
I’ve recently rediscovered the joys of backgammon but can’t seem to get my hands on a top-quality board that will match my top-quality play. The ones at the Ladies’ Market and Toys ’R’ Us just don’t cut the mustard. Where can I find one of those leather briefcase-style sets—with the velvet felts and heavy checkers that all discerning backgammon players should have?  
– Back to Backgammon

Ah, backgammon. The sport of—well, of no one, really, which is presumably why you’ve having so much difficulty finding your dream set. If you don’t mind spending a disproportionate fortune on your rediscovered pastime, order a Bourdon Backgammon Set ($11,000) from Dunhill (Shop G5 & 115-116, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Rd., Central, 2524-3663, www.dunhill.com). With its leather cowhide exterior, velvet inner tray and aluminum checkers, it ticks all the right boxes… for a price.

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