Accidents happen in many forms. Fire, flood, pets and much more could affect a cherished set such that it loses it's former glory. The set may not have been a cheap chess set. Relax. We have unique relationships with craftsmen that mean a ChessBaron set can be restored. We sell cheap chess sets, but not cheap in the pejorative sense. These are high quality but excellent economical prices. However your purchase may have been special and you may prefer a restoration. Therefore this might be the case with other sets not purchased from us. No problem. The set won't have to be shipped outside the country - it can be restored with dedication, love and skill so that your cherished set looks just like new again, not just a cheap chess set.