Where to buy ?

Valuezone

An online discount store offering a variety of goods including carrom boards and accessories. Four carrom boards in different sizes are on offer, each complete with a set of wooden carrom men, striker, powder and a rule book. In addition, all accessories can be purchased individually as well. Orders can be placed using the store’s shopping basket. Card payments are accepted with a secure server, and one can also make payment by Nochex, Paypal, cheque or bank transfer. Shipping charges for next day delivery within the United Kingdom are quite reasonable, but international shipping, especially for the boards, is proportionately higher.

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Karum

A specialist site offering a choice of various ‘karom’ boards (their own version of carrom boards) in addition to stands, stools, accessories and books. Interestingly, each ‘karom’ board is available in different centre designs that can be viewed and selected online. Orders are accepted through an online order form, which is simple but not secure, but credit card payments are subject to a £ 4.00 surcharge. The store charges £14.95 per board for mainland United Kingdom deliveries but international shipping charges need to be requested.

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Carrom Board Centre

A dedicated carrom shop offering a selected range of carrom boards and accessories. Moreover, the site also has a lot of useful information about the game and its rules. Carrom Board Centre is equipped with a secure online ordering and payment system, but payments can only be made by credit or debit cards. UK shipping charges for accessories and boards work out to about £ 3.00 and £ 7.00 respectively, and overseas shipping can also be determined online.

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OK Carrom

Ireland based distributors of carrom boards, who also sell their carrom boards direct. The site also highlights upcoming carrom events and brief rules of different versions of the game. Apparently, they stock only one kind of carrom board, but no information other than a picture and a price is provided. Since online ordering is unavailable, one can call direct to place an order. The total shipping charge for a carrom board with a set of carrommen and striker works out to € 19.00 in Ireland, but international shipping is not specified.

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Eastern Importers

Importers of carrom boards and ethnic merchandise from the Indian subcontinent, offering a choice of two different boards, each complete with carrom men, rule book and powder. Their ‘Calcutta’ model features the regular playing area, while the ‘Bombay Tournament’ is a larger version. Orders can be placed online, with payment details being held in a secure system. Alternatively, one can place an order over the phone as well. There is a reasonable fixed shipping charge per order for three day delivery within the United Kingdom, and overseas delivery charges are available on request.

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