Why are V-Cubes so expensive! (Looking for a 5x5)

[Chapuunka]

I know V-Cube 5x5s are the best but they're so expensive...

So is there a middle-of-the-ground 5x5 you guys would suggest? If that means something like an eastsheen, then so be it (or are v-cubes worth it? I can't tell what shipping would be to midwest). Also, where would be the best place to get it? I may be placing an order on C4Y soon, so if it's there that would be just great.

 

[CubesOfTheWorld]

they are cheap, but then you also have the shipping and handling costs. thats why it is so good to buy the set, so there is just one shipping cost, in steat of 3

 

[MichaelP.]

I know V-Cube 5x5s are the best but they're so expensive...

So is there a middle-of-the-ground 5x5 you guys would suggest? If that means something like an eastsheen, then so be it (or are v-cubes worth it? I can't tell what shipping would be to midwest). Also, where would be the best place to get it? I may be placing an order on C4Y soon, so if it's there that would be just great.

My v-cube 5 is my child. You can't put a price on that. Her name is Samantha.

 

[JeffDelucia]

I would say the v cubes are worth the price but if you want the second best get a qj.

 

[Chapuunka]

My v-cube 5 is my child. You can't put a price on that. Her name is Samantha.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who names my cubes.

So it turns out I'm more broke than I thought. Is there a decent 5x5 at a low price that'd be suggested? If not, I guess I'm willing to pay obnoxious amounts of money for this obsession.

 

[masterofthebass]

remember people... no knockoffs.

that being said. V5s are the best thing out there. There's a reason why the WR average dropped from 1:35 to 1:16 in 6 months.

 

[iSpinz]

I forgot....

 

[DavidSanders]

If you want an eastsheen, I could sell you one for 10 or so dollars.

 

[Chapuunka]

So on the V5, does anyone know what shipping costs are like to the US? Specifically MO.

 

[Chapuunka]

If you want an eastsheen, I could sell you one for 10 or so dollars.

(I think we posted at the same time.) I might wanna look into that. Is it relatively new/good quality? Preferably pics?

 

[bwatkins]

So on the V5, does anyone know what shipping costs are like to the US? Specifically MO.

Just create a V-cube account and do everything like your going to purchase the cube...it will give you all the information you need. Just don't pay.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

I got my V5 in a week for $35, including S&H.
It came in the headlight position in OLL.

 

[DavidSanders]

It is practically brand new. My friend never used it. He got his v-cube and then he got this, but I will post pictures prob sometime tomorrow of it.

 

[ChrisBird]

In my opinion, the Meffert's 5x5 and V-Cube 5x5 are the only ones worth the shipping cost. And really it is only the V-Cube, but the Meffert's are half decent.

Eastsheen, Rubik's and YJ are all terrible for speedsolving (in my opinion)

 

[(R)]

I didn't know people were interested in es 5x5s, I Have one that I never use, perfect condition. I'll give to someone if they are willing to drive somewhere to get it. This is not official, just expressing my interest

 

[koreancuber]

I got my V5 in a week for $35, including S&H.
It came in the headlight position in OLL.

Did you get it from www.v-cubes.com?

 

[Chapuunka]

Honestly, I'm not too concerned with it being speedsolve-able. If you haven't noticed from my times (especially 4x4) I don't practice getting fast too much, or else I wouldn't be so slow. I cube mostly to waste time.

So in a 5x5 I mostly just want something that doesn't lock up much so it's not a pain to solve, like the Diansheng 4x4. My friend has an ES 5x5 and it's pretty nice. I like how small it is.

 

[TemurAmir]

remember people... no knockoffs.

that being said. V5s are the best thing out there. There's a reason why the WR average dropped from 1:35 to 1:16 in 6 months.

What's the rule for knockoffs now?

 

[Jake Gouldon]

I'm pretty sure we can't discuss them at all... we are turning into twistypuzzles.

I think this rule should only apply to certain situations, not like the YJ 4x4 (v-cubes doesn't have a 4x4 out yet, so I don't see why discussion of it is banned).

 

[TemurAmir]

I'm pretty sure we can't discuss them at all... we are turning into twistypuzzles.

I think this rule should only apply to certain situations, not like the YJ 4x4 (v-cubes doesn't have a 4x4 out yet, so I don't see why discussion of it is banned).

Yeah, I thought I saw a thread where Dan said something about KO's (i think it was daniel's). I'd hate to see this become twisty puzzles