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Need cubes in budget

Hi, I am planning to buy some cubes, but I can't seem to find any in my budget. Can someone possibly list a few options?
3x3: <$6.50
4x4: <$7.50
5x5: <$12.50
7x7: <$15.00 (hopefully 68-69mm)
Skewb: <$5.00

Thanks in advance for your replies.
 
noodlez said:
Hi, I am planning to buy some cubes, but I can't seem to find any in my budget. Can someone possibly list a few options?
3x3: <$6.50
4x4: <$7.50
5x5: <$12.50
7x7: <$15.00 (hopefully 68-69mm)
Skewb: <$5.00

Thanks in advance for your replies.
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the best I can reccomed are:

guanlong
shengshou
shengshou/cyclone boys if you can spend 50 cents
7x7 idk
skewb idk
 
noodlez said:
Hi, I am planning to buy some cubes, but I can't seem to find any in my budget. Can someone possibly list a few options?
3x3: <$6.50
4x4: <$7.50
5x5: <$12.50
7x7: <$15.00 (hopefully 68-69mm)
Skewb: <$5.00

Thanks in advance for your replies.
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Shengshou 7x7 is ~$20 on Amazon.
 
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Favorite cube types?

I'm a relatively new cuber. I already own a zhanchi (3x3), moyu lingpo (2x2), and a moyu pyramix. I also have a yuxin 4x4 and a Calvin's 3x3x5 cuboid coming in the mail. I don't really like my 2x2 because I just don't find it challenging (but that's a different thread altogether). I was wondering what would be some types of cubes that are more fun or challenging than a 3x3. They don't necessarily have to be wca events (such as 5x5, 6x6 etc.) In fact, I like the idea of unique puzzles such as shape shifting cuboids :)

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noodlez said:
Hi, I am planning to buy some cubes, but I can't seem to find any in my budget. Can someone possibly list a few options?
3x3: <$6.50
4x4: <$7.50
5x5: <$12.50
7x7: <$15.00 (hopefully 68-69mm)
Skewb: <$5.00

Thanks in advance for your replies.
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The QiYi Thunderclap is $6 on ChampionsCubeStore with free shipping. You could also get the Yuxin for just $7. They're definitely the best bang for your buck. They are both very comparable to other top speedcubes and are definitely on another level compared to cheap YJ cubes like the Guanlong, Sulong and Chilong. I wouldn't recommend YJ cubes unless you're happy with a mediocre speedcube.
 
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dovshmuel said:
I'm a relatively new cuber. I already own a zhanchi (3x3), moyu lingpo (2x2), and a moyu pyramix. I also have a yuxin 4x4 and a Calvin's 3x3x5 cuboid coming in the mail. I don't really like my 2x2 because I just don't find it challenging (but that's a different thread altogether). I was wondering what would be some types of cubes that are more fun or challenging than a 3x3. They don't necessarily have to be wca events (such as 5x5, 6x6 etc.) In fact, I like the idea of unique puzzles such as shape shifting cuboids :)

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Try doing blind solving. Multi blind and big blind can be challenging
 
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dovshmuel said:
I'm a relatively new cuber. I already own a zhanchi (3x3), moyu lingpo (2x2), and a moyu pyramix. I also have a yuxin 4x4 and a Calvin's 3x3x5 cuboid coming in the mail. I don't really like my 2x2 because I just don't find it challenging (but that's a different thread altogether). I was wondering what would be some types of cubes that are more fun or challenging than a 3x3. They don't necessarily have to be wca events (such as 5x5, 6x6 etc.) In fact, I like the idea of unique puzzles such as shape shifting cuboids :)

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There are tons of 3x3 shape mods that you could check out. Not really that much more challenging, but are lots of fun.
 
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dovshmuel said:
I'm a relatively new cuber. I already own a zhanchi (3x3), moyu lingpo (2x2), and a moyu pyramix. I also have a yuxin 4x4 and a Calvin's 3x3x5 cuboid coming in the mail. I don't really like my 2x2 because I just don't find it challenging (but that's a different thread altogether). I was wondering what would be some types of cubes that are more fun or challenging than a 3x3. They don't necessarily have to be wca events (such as 5x5, 6x6 etc.) In fact, I like the idea of unique puzzles such as shape shifting cuboids :)

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Try skewb. It's easy to get good at yet fun!
 
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noodlez said:
Hi, I am planning to buy some cubes, but I can't seem to find any in my budget. Can someone possibly list a few options?
3x3: <$6.50
4x4: <$7.50
5x5: <$12.50
7x7: <$15.00 (hopefully 68-69mm)
Skewb: <$5.00
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I would get with your budget,
3x3 = MFG Thunder bolt (Qiyi ThunderClap)
4x4 = YJ Yusu
5x5 = Cyclone boys
7x7 = none that I know of.
I would order from cubezz.com or lightake.com. Cubezz has free shipping, and lightake has very cheap shipping (but not free anymore)
 
Would this be a good 2x2-5x5 set? It's cheap but I question the quality of the cubes. What about this?
 
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noodlez said:
Would this be a good 2x2-5x5 set? It's cheap but I question the quality of the cubes. What about this?
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the 2x2 in that bundle is a bit outdated cause it's the older original model that they made. But otherwise SS makes some good decent quality cubes. IMO the set is outdated for speedcubers cause companies like Moyu and Cyclone boys has made better cubes that work better than the Shengshou cubes.
 
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