Quality issues + other questions

[SaberSlash49]

Well, here's my first post. I'm a newbie, I've finally ordered some stuff online, and all of them haven't been shipped quite yet, but I had some questions. I've ordered..

-SpeedStack Timer
-DIY Rubik's Cube (from rubiks.com)
-Mini Cube (from rubiks.com)
-Smooth Tiles
-Stickers for miscellaneous reasons
-Scrape-rite blade (this and the two above from cubesmith.com)

Now, since it was a bit pricy for all of this, and to make sure the 70+ dollars I spent on this didn't go to waste, the above things I ordered are at least decently good quality, right?

Also, what brands of DIY kits/Stickers/Tiles/Silicone Lubricants do you recommend?

I've come up with the following..

- Cube4you [black] Type D 3x3
- Cubesmith stickers
- Cubesmith Tiles
- Shine-Up (lubricant that comes with Rubik's DIY kits)/Jig-a-loo (slightly dangerous)/CRC Heavy Duty (recommended the most)


Also...

- Are the Megaminx from Cube4You any good?
- I've heard the colored Type D 3x3's are bigger. Is this true, and is it noticeable?
- Which is overall better: DIY Limited Edition Sky Blue Type A (I believe) 3x3 or Black Type D?
- On the Type D at cube4you, are the center caps removable without the need of extreme measures (this means, can I use my fingers to pry them off?)

Thanks for the answers. (man, I need to lurk more.)

 

[4Chan]

I can answer some of your questions:

The cheapest minx, is good, the pvc one.

NEVER BUY THE ONE WITH THIN TILES, ITS HORRIBLE.

I'd say the type A, however, i know some people who are quite fast with type Ds.

and yes, the caps on the Type D are easily removable and stay in snugly.

 

[SaberSlash49]

Thank you very much, I've seen the cheapest minx. I've been looking at the White Megaminx, looks much "compact" than the black one, since it the white lines makes it look a bit more appealing to the eyes. Also, I've heard the Type A have very big issues with popping?

 

[4Chan]

Not at all, well, it is possible.

It all depends on your luck and if you get a good one.
I've noticed that theres variation in type As.

Also your style and tension preferences.
Mine dont pop, and ive had quite a few over the years.

EDIT: I think youll prefer the rubiks DIY over the type A, ive played with one from 2006, and another more recent one, and they're nicer than type As in my opinion.

 

[rahulkadukar]

W
-Stickers for miscellaneous reasons

What do you need them for

 

[SaberSlash49]

@Cubes=Life - Thanks a bunch for the tips.

@rahulkadukar - Tilted Twister, and 2x2.

 

[JTW2007]

Thanks for the answers. (man, I need to lurk more.)

Don't worry, that was a good first post as first posts go. As for what 3x3 I recommend, it's all personal preference. Some good ones to try out are A, C, D, E, F, Rubik's DIY, storebought, and Edison. Just try whatever you want and figure out what suits you the best. I personally use a Type C lubed with CRC.

 

[SaberSlash49]

Type C lubed with CRC? I'm ordering a Rubik's DIY, I've got a store-bought, Edison I heard comes from Korea (shipping would be 1-3 months iirc and most likely expensive), and I'm looking through A, C, and D. Thanks for the compliment.

I think I've taken Type A out of the hat due to the quality of the corner cubies, and I'm still deciding between C and D.

I'll probably go with a Type D.

 

[JTW2007]

I like both C and D way better than A. The C will feel more like the Rubik's DIY than anything else. The D will be more "crispy," and the C more "choppy."

 

[SaberSlash49]

Once again, that helped a bunch JTW2007. Thanks. I'm for sure going with Type D, since I'm getting a Rubik's DIY anyway, might hybrid them since I heard some people do that. I'm also considering a plain Cube4You Speedcube that's assembled, lubed, and stuff.

 

[jacob15728]

Once again, that helped a bunch JTW2007. Thanks. I'm for sure going with Type D, since I'm getting a Rubik's DIY anyway, might hybrid them since I heard some people do that. I'm also considering a plain Cube4You Speedcube that's assembled, lubed, and stuff.

From what I've heard, most people prefer C4you cubes to type d. I haven't personally tried either though so I wouldn't know. However, I wouldn't get a ton of 3x3x3's before you have anything else. I'd rather have a 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, megaminx, pyraminx and square-1 than 6 3x3's...

 

[JTW2007]

From what I've heard, most people prefer C4you cubes to type d.

Yeah, but most people prefer Type A to Type C. Just figure out what suits you best.

 

[SaberSlash49]

Edit: Thanks for your help, I've decided what I'm getitng , wooo. (FINALLY)

Also, are the stickers on Cube4You/Cubefans any good? Comparable to cubesmith or store-bought?

 

[mazei]

An old Type A is IMO the essentials of a DIY. It is simple and something good to start with. My first DIY was a type A and I still keep it until now. Its doing good as another cube that I might use.

As for about other DIYs, check this thread. According to that thread my cube is a Type A New model 2 but I bought it as a New model 3. But its a good thread to find out the types of DIYs.

From my experiences, a type C is nice as well as a Type A(most models). Joy cubes and Edisons are a good choice as well. Haven't tried a Rubik's DIY so I can't say. A JSK(Japanese Speedcubing Kit) is also something good but for its price, I think you should buy it once you have others and just want to have it. Type Fs are not bad too.

But most important of all, its the cuber, not so much of the cube. If you didn't know this, the World Championships 07 was won with just a storebought.

 

[JTW2007]

Also, no offense to anybody, but please don't give me any "it's your decision", because to be honest, I'm asking people to pick for me, essentially.

Congratulations for picking Type C.

 

[GermanCube]

Congratulations for picking Type C.

Type C's are really really nice!
Cubes I could also recommend, are the Type F and the C4U DIY.

But finally its all just a matter of personal preference!

Alex

 

[SaberSlash49]

Mmm, Type C? I heard they're like 5 dollars. Are Cube4You assemble/lube services any good? I'm probably going to do it manually, but has anyone tried them?

Also, I finally made up my mind. -pulls out list-

I'll get.

Type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, AND ....... Z.

On a more serious note, I'm gonna get a Type D with the Revenge and Megaminx, then after a while (since the Type D would be my 3rd cube) I'll get the Type C. I'm probably just going to keep my 3 cubes (Type D, Rubik, and storebought) for a while, since I'm not very picky.