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Scrabble replacement tiles
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Be_Happy
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Not the usual query but hope someone can help.
I'm looking for replacement tiles for a very old scrabble de luxe board - the non folding kind with raised ridges around each letter square to prevent tiles moving. Even has integral turn table on base.
I help at an 'old folks' club where they play scrabble and we had the constant problem of tiles moving when the board was turned round. This old set completely solved the problem, but the cream plastic tiles are worn and grubby. No amount of cleaning helps and they need to be replaced.
I've looked on Amazon and found dozens of tiles under £5 but even looking at the 5 star ones they get conflicting reviews.
Has anyone experience of buying these to recommend a supplier?
I'm looking for replacement tiles for a very old scrabble de luxe board - the non folding kind with raised ridges around each letter square to prevent tiles moving. Even has integral turn table on base.
I help at an 'old folks' club where they play scrabble and we had the constant problem of tiles moving when the board was turned round. This old set completely solved the problem, but the cream plastic tiles are worn and grubby. No amount of cleaning helps and they need to be replaced.
I've looked on Amazon and found dozens of tiles under £5 but even looking at the 5 star ones they get conflicting reviews.
Has anyone experience of buying these to recommend a supplier?
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Travel-Scrabble-De-Luxe-Hard-Case-Version-Spears-Games-1988-Never-Used/402032405479?hash=item5d9affabe7:g:FpoAAOSwE3peGGez
Looks to be a few on ebay at the moment
Problem is that the tiles have to be exact size to fit in the boxed squares. Modern tiles are slightly too wide, but older tiles do fit.
Plenty of choice on Amazon, but was hoping someone could recommend a reputable supplier.
Yes. That's the one. All in good condition except for the tiles - they have had too much wear, they're in use for a couple of hours two days a week.
I'm going to look through Amazon offers and see if any give tile measurements - I think there were some, and then hope for the best when they arrive.
They may well be able to help if you explain to them what issues you are having.
Yours
Calley x
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin
Thanks will try this as a last resort - think the makers of Scrabble have changed since 50 years ago, but will try if all else fails.
I'm sending off today for set from Amazon and will see what happens.