maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on May 29, 2020 20:31:49 GMT
Warning alert I received my puzzle order from Zulily today, placed on May 8. I ordered when someone upthread mention Zulily special. The three are absolute junk! Picture is nice, colors are good, but the pieces are the thickness of thin cardstock, and the cuts do not connect. They are all going back. Dang it! I just got mine, but didn't open the boxes yet.
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Post by mnmloveli on May 29, 2020 20:36:13 GMT
Warning alert I received my puzzle order from Zulily today, placed on May 8. I ordered when someone upthread mention Zulily special. The three are absolute junk! Picture is nice, colors are good, but the pieces are the thickness of thin cardstock, and the cuts do not connect. They are all going back. I received a puzzle like that from Amazon. Stupid me didn’t watch the “seller” because I was getting free shipping. Just like yours, thin card stock; that’s why the box it was in was half the size of a regular 1,000 piece box. I have two more coming that I’m sure will go back also. The additional frustrating thing was these were puzzles I’ve seen on other sites but were out-of-stock. Some people are stealing these designs and printing them on card stock. I’ve advised Amazon of the puzzle I just returned. The “seller” turned off their email contact info. I’m pretty sure I’ll be doing the same with the other 2 (different sellers) I’m waiting for. I should have realized since everyone was out-of-stock, something was fishy.
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Post by shelby on May 30, 2020 5:51:08 GMT
Have any one of you dealt with Bits and pieces? I ordered two puzzles from them yesterday. Received conformation that they had my order but stated they did not know when they would be able to ship them. Just wondering if anyone knows how good they are at shipping. Slow? Quickly?
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seaexplore
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Post by seaexplore on May 30, 2020 5:53:54 GMT
Finished Shipwreck Reef from Buffalo Games today. Attachments:
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Post by sueg on May 30, 2020 14:48:09 GMT
This article came up in my news feed today. I thought as we are talking about our puzzles, it might be interesting to some. The Great Jigsaw Revival
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Post by mnmloveli on May 30, 2020 19:18:11 GMT
White Mountain - Red White & Blue Lots of fun !
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Post by moretimeplease on May 31, 2020 1:01:48 GMT
Finished this 550 piece on Thursday. My DH actually helped this time, so that was nice. It’s a White Mountain called Doors of the World.
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Post by gar on May 31, 2020 9:05:49 GMT
This article came up in my news feed today. I thought as we are talking about our puzzles, it might be interesting to some. The Great Jigsaw RevivalThanks for that sueg "Life doesn't normally warrant a 1000 piece puzzle" - how true!
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Post by gar on May 31, 2020 19:32:52 GMT
Done 😊 Really enjoyed that one 🙂
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Post by muggins on Jun 1, 2020 0:43:32 GMT
@gar - that’s a really beautiful puzzle. I may have to get that one when it’s available. All sold out right now:( This was a really quick 500 piece one from Galison called Summer at the Amusement Park.
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Post by jlynnbarth on Jun 1, 2020 6:03:45 GMT
beachgurl[/quote] I never realized you could get Black Friday puzzles that inexpensively. This November I will try to add some to our pandemic emergency food and cleaner stash. We never had so much time at home to do more than a couple a year.[/quote] It was a first for me seeing them on Black Friday . My ds and I only went to Target to get a weighted blanket for my dd. There was a random cardboard rounder stand filled with puzzles in the bedding section. I’d have never have seen them if we didn’t go in the bedding. I’ll definitely look for them again.
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jun 2, 2020 2:00:48 GMT
Done 😊 Really enjoyed that one 🙂 These Eurographics Colours of the World jigsaws are fabulous, I definitely need to get a couple. I have two Ravensburger Disney ones to do first though.
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Post by mnmloveli on Jun 8, 2020 20:26:27 GMT
Such a fun puzzle. Cobble Hill “Hitting the Road”.
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Julie W
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Post by Julie W on Jun 8, 2020 21:27:29 GMT
@gar - that’s a really beautiful puzzle. I may have to get that one when it’s available. All sold out right now:( This was a really quick 500 piece one from Galison called Summer at the Amusement Park. I did this one recently - it's lots of fun. It's a Michael Storrings puzzle, I have quite a few of them!
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Julie W
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Post by Julie W on Jun 8, 2020 21:28:19 GMT
Michael Storrings Cuba - loved it - so fun. I have almost all his puzzles. I did do his Paris before and gave it away but now I think I will have to buy it again and keep it.
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Julie W
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Post by Julie W on Jun 8, 2020 21:30:33 GMT
This was our most recent. The biggest puzzle we've done to date. 🧩 2000 piece with a watercolor vibe. Pretty cool. 🏙🚕🗽 I have this one too - the 2000 pieces has given me pause. Someday!
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Post by marianne on Jun 9, 2020 2:27:06 GMT
DH and I finished this fun one last week. It's "Board Games" by Springbok.
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seaexplore
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 9, 2020 2:36:07 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help!
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 9, 2020 2:44:27 GMT
Michael Storrings Cuba - loved it - so fun. I have almost all his puzzles. I just googled him, and his puzzles are fabulous! I think the Cuba one is my favourite. I wish he did some Australian puzzles.
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Post by mnmloveli on Jun 9, 2020 2:44:46 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help! Try White Mountain, Puzzle Warehouse & Springbok. They seem to have quite a few available.
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Post by Sarah*H on Jun 9, 2020 2:49:29 GMT
Re. Zulily - I ordered puzzles from so many places that I had to go look to confirm but I did receive them a couple weeks ago. I ordered two Pomegranate Puzzles from th
I've been spending so much time outside and the rest of the time reading on the porch that I haven't touched a puzzle in weeks. I feel bad about it. I also hate the puzzle I'm working on so maybe I'll put this one away and get out a different one. I've never been one to work on a puzzle every single day, I like to have it out to work on when I'm in the mood but the mere sight of this one irritates me enough into staying out of the room altogether.
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Julie W
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Post by Julie W on Jun 9, 2020 11:23:09 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help! You will find a lot of puzzles on eBay! Good luck!
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Post by gar on Jun 9, 2020 14:30:48 GMT
Julie W - that’s a great puzzle 😊 This is what I’ve just started and i’m finding it hard! Not my normal choice of image but a neighbour lent it to me so...😁
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jun 9, 2020 14:43:12 GMT
gar, and other UK Peas, I recently discovered a new source for jigsaws and they have a huge range. It’s Barney's News Box who are based in Grasmere. Like most places, their stock is somewhat depleted compared to normal, but they still have lots. I got a White Mountain one in the post this morning - £10 cheaper than Amazon.
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Post by gar on Jun 9, 2020 14:46:02 GMT
Ooh thanks lesley - off to check that out 😊 I’m quite tempted by the sheep! 😀
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Post by snyder on Jun 9, 2020 14:52:30 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help! This is a local game store here in my city. They started selling online to keep afloat while having to be closed during stay at home orders. Son has done work for the owner at conventions and he loves the guy. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them. The problem is, he doesn't have a lot of photo of the puzzles, but maybe a google could help you out if the name of the puzzle intrigues you.
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 9, 2020 16:17:00 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help! This is a local game store here in my city. They started selling online to keep afloat while having to be closed during stay at home orders. Son has done work for the owner at conventions and he loves the guy. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them. The problem is, he doesn't have a lot of photo of the puzzles, but maybe a google could help you out if the name of the puzzle intrigues you.
There are quite a few pictures! The 9,000 piece one! Omg!
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Post by Gingergirl on Jun 9, 2020 16:49:13 GMT
I did this one this week. I didn’t realize it was oversized pieces when I bought it. But I loved the the bright colors.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Jun 9, 2020 18:23:17 GMT
I have 1 puzzle left to do! Can’t find any under about $20 that aren’t Christmas! Help! I have bought quite a few puzzles on Mercari too.
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Post by Rhondito on Jun 9, 2020 18:46:34 GMT
Michael Storrings Cuba - loved it - so fun. I have almost all his puzzles. I did do his Paris before and gave it away but now I think I will have to buy it again and keep it. I love his puzzles. His Bethesda Fountain is my unicorn. Can't find it anywhere.
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