Penguino138
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I know this sounds silly, but my parents won't let me buy a 4x4 or 5x5. I only have a 2x2 and 3x3, and they won't let me buy anymore because "I don't need anymore". Suggestions?
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How to convince parents to let you buy cubes?
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ben1996123
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"Can I buy a new cube"
"Sure"
@"I don't need anymore", tell them its not the same as any that you already have.
"Sure"
@"I don't need anymore", tell them its not the same as any that you already have.
Penguino138
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Ok, will do, give me a couple more suggestions in case if that doesn't work. That way, I have a few backups. (please)
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-Tell them you want to order things that have a grand total of twice your real order.
-When they say no, act really upset and say you could sacrifice some things to shrink the cost down to ___.
-If that doesn't work, offer to pay half of that cost.
-If that doesn't work, pay for the whole thing. xD
I paid for my 2x2 and 4x4, not my dad. ;_;
I'll probably have to pay for my Square-1 and Pyraminx, too. >__>
-When they say no, act really upset and say you could sacrifice some things to shrink the cost down to ___.
-If that doesn't work, offer to pay half of that cost.
-If that doesn't work, pay for the whole thing. xD
I paid for my 2x2 and 4x4, not my dad. ;_;
I'll probably have to pay for my Square-1 and Pyraminx, too. >__>
Penguino138
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Oh sorry, I think I didn't really explain this. I have tons of money. I actually have 160 US dollars sitting here. All i want to buy is a Shengshou v3 4x4, Shengshou 5x5, and a QJ tiled pyraminx. Which after taxes comes to about 30 dollars. So i can definitely pay for it
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Early birthday gift, christmas gift.
"The last time I bought was last christmas!" ---works for me because it's true.
Physically show them the money in your hand. Lets say it cost $30 total. Show them a 20 and a 10 you've been saving up, give it to them, and ask to order online. It makes it look like less.
Tell them you're bored with the 3x3, and you want a "bigger challenge" or something. Also, when they come out with an even better cube, say it's out-dated, and use an analogy, like out-dated care from 90's vs today car or something.
"The last time I bought was last christmas!" ---works for me because it's true.
Physically show them the money in your hand. Lets say it cost $30 total. Show them a 20 and a 10 you've been saving up, give it to them, and ask to order online. It makes it look like less.
Tell them you're bored with the 3x3, and you want a "bigger challenge" or something. Also, when they come out with an even better cube, say it's out-dated, and use an analogy, like out-dated care from 90's vs today car or something.
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Take the "R" word out of your post please.
Its very offensive.
Its very offensive.
Jokerman5656
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pay them. if you want 30 dollars worth, give them 2 twenty's and say that the extra 10 is for them, if they are good parents they will give you the 10 back 
If your parents have the some sorts of values as my parents, tell them that cubing is a hobby, just as music or sports are. My parents are very strict, and put academics first and musical success almost as high, but they understand that cubing is something that I enjoy, albeit a bit unusual. If your parents are willing to pay money for other interests that you may have, such as music or sports, then there is no reason why they shouldn't allow you to spend your own money on something else that you are passionate about.
Penguino138
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I'm digging your idea or the bigger challenge thing, cause that is actually a true reason of wanting it. I'll have to try some of these. I think one of the biggest reasons they don't want me to get any new ones is because I'm always cubing in the basement alone for hours on end.
Penguino138
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I really like your idea as well, because my parents sound very similar to yours and are also very strict. I'll try yours first.
Penguino138
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Ok i just got done talking. They said we'll see how I "behave" for a while. Apparently they take it offensively that I spend too much time with my cubes and not enough time with them. My only problem is that I'm the world's most impatient person.......
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With a knife.
...Not really. Just ask nicely.
...Not really. Just ask nicely.
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Then you'll be okay. Cool, you'll get your cubes now, probably in a week or two of little reminders. (that response usually means they're going to get them for you, as long as you don't do anything major to mess things up)
I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD IN MY WHOLE LIFE
Why is it offensive?
ZamHalen
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Do what I did buy it behind their backs.
Go to a store that sells amazon gift cards for anything (music,books, you can buy whatever with it either way), or money pack etc.
Go home get on your computer and add to x balance on whatever site.
Buy your puzzles.
Get them in the mail.
Open the package.
Remove your puzzles from the packaging.
Then have fun.
Go to a store that sells amazon gift cards for anything (music,books, you can buy whatever with it either way), or money pack etc.
Go home get on your computer and add to x balance on whatever site.
Buy your puzzles.
Get them in the mail.
Open the package.
Remove your puzzles from the packaging.
Then have fun.
collinbxyz
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What I do is put in a nice 1-3 month barrier between my last order, pay my mom the amount (maybe an extra dollar or so...or less), then give her a 20 minute massage
It works every time! Just be very polite and nice, and spend time with them for a day or two.
It works every time! Just be very polite and nice, and spend time with them for a day or two.
wontolla
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They don't want you to get more cubes because they think: "More puzzles, more time playing with them".
Show them that you can manage your time wisely (school, family time, etc) and their worries will be gone.
Show them that you can manage your time wisely (school, family time, etc) and their worries will be gone.
Penguino138
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haha! There's no way they're going to buy them. I'd rather buy them myself too. As weird as that sounds.
fastcubesolver
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Take them to a competition, so they see how amazing and epic cubing is, and have them watch the 4x4 an 5x5 event, so they will be convinced that you should get the new cubes.
P.S. When you do get them, get ShengShous from icubemart.
P.S. When you do get them, get ShengShous from icubemart.
CubeLTD
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Hmm. I just go to Walgreens and buy prepaid debit cards and ship cubes to my sister at college and have them bring it home during one of their break.
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