When you make your decision to invest in a set of Staunton chessmen, you have a decision to make. Are you looking for a set which is the most collectible, or one which is the most playable? If you intend to use the chess set occasionally for play, then you probably do not want an ivory set. Also, you probably want a set with a 4” or larger King. If you are looking for collectability and investment growth potential, then you want a very early Club size wooden set or an ivory set. Ivory sets prices increase exponentially with size. A good rule-of-thumb to follow when collecting for value rather than utility is larger is better than smaller, older is better than newer.