Buying helper
Compare sets
Choose up to three curated buyable tile sets from the live catalog. Inquire / zero-price customs never appear in the picker — no fake Add to cart here. Specs are honest: tile format, theme boards, packaging as named in the title, and price. Racks, mats, and NMJL cards stay sold separately — this is not a “complete set” builder. On a PDP, cart lines cap at 10 per line (no extra online stock tracked). PayPal when checkout is enabled. Standard free from $150.00.
Step 1
Pick 2–3 sets
Select two or three cards below. Keyboard: Space toggles a card; Escape clears the selection.
Step 2
Side by side
Same rows for every pick — open a PDP for weight, SKU detail, gallery, and Add to cart (max 10 per line). Nothing
below invents racks or mats, and compare never adds to bag. Share uses ?a=&b=&c=
in the address bar (page-level OG; #hash is on-page only).
Do your sets include racks and a mat?
No — unless a title and pack shot clearly say otherwise. Our themed sets are sold as tiles (and any packaging named in the title). Acrylic racks with pushers, table mats, card holders, dice, and travel bags are listed separately so we never invent “complete” bundles. Shop Table essentials · racks, mat, and the mat & racks guide. Decision help: how to choose · wipe: FAQ · tile care.
Acrylic vs bone-and-bamboo — which should I buy?
Modern boutique American sets on Ersashopline are usually acrylic (sometimes called lucite): durable, colorful, and easy to wipe. Vintage bone-and-bamboo sets are collectible but different to maintain — we do not invent bone SKUs or “ivory” claims without real pack shots. Choose acrylic for themed gifts and everyday ladies’ night; read each product title for material and what is included. See how to choose · material and theme, the gift chooser (prefer guide hashes — bare /gift drops the hash on redirect), catalog search, and compare sets. Wipe care: FAQ · tile care · Accessories · care.
How many tiles are in an American Mahjong set?
A standard American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) set has about 166 tiles, including jokers used for NMJL-style hands. That differs from many Chinese sets (often ~144) and Japanese riichi sets. Read each listing for American format when you play with a yearly NMJL card. See how to choose · 166 vs 144, the NMJL cards guide, and the beginner starter.
How many American Mahjong sets can I compare?
Two or three curated sets at a time. Share the URL (?a=&b=&c=) to reopen the same picks. For shopping order across travel, gift, or accessories-only paths, use the buy-path table on How to choose. More on the site FAQ · catalog search.
Are compared sets real catalog products?
Yes. Every card is a live buyable Ersashopline catalog SKU with honest tiles-only titles. Inquire / zero-price customs are excluded from this picker (a shared ?a=&b=&c= slug that is inquire-only shows as not found). No fake Add to cart, ratings, complete-with-racks bundles, or placeholder products. More on the site FAQ · catalog search.
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