First of all, the prospective customer / buyer should be clear: is this product is a natural wood, which, logically, subject to corresponding fluctuations and natural product properties. So it can happen then that some sticks have a few minor flaws, inclusions and discoloration. And the quirks etc. then stay anyway when playing etc. not! To this extent, the smaller defects in second hand purchase me have bothered about warehouse deals in any way. On the contrary, I now herewith also saved a few euros! The game idea is great, very entertaining and just fun! A very nice summer evening groups play in the fresh air! The tip of a review here I will also take to heart and treat with tung oil and possibly glaze. Otherwise: according to the motto -> Close your eyes and the Viking chess is precisely the emergence of no designer furniture piece of wood with natural and -induced flaws in the game practice anyway. Quest is sure in any case. Therefore, a clear recommendation from me! ... The summer can come !!!