I've been looking through Ebay, and I'm amazed how expensive the 60s sets are! But then again, I can't be too surprised considering everyone says that was their best run. Ideally, I would like to get one from each decade and compare them all.

Yeah, the ones online are quite pricey... I think those who don't realize what they're worth tend to just send them to their local thrift store and they're sold for like $5. I have been thrilled each of the few times I've found one.

@@annaleahfranklin9781 I'm really gonna keep my eyes peeled when I check out the thrift store again!

😁I must be one with my puzzle! I can't help it LOL. I'm happy to know that so many enjoy my puzzle roleplay/stories. It really is my thought process when I'm shopping and deciding which puzzles to get. The connection is very important to me. I love radishes! That will have to make the list of ones to plant first when I finish my backyard. Thank you!

I do like to make the best out of any puzzle experience, whether the quality is good or bad. I did still really enjoy it, but I just love that image. Nothing better than escaping into a puzzle...except maybe an actual vacation 🤣 That's also my concern with starting speed puzzling. I like to take the puzzle image in as I'm completing it.

I'd love to pick up a set from the 60s and see what they were like. It's sad to hear from so many others how the quality has changed so much over the years. I need to look up Tuco puzzles now, that sounds interesting. Oooo I love all those veggies! I'm thinking about trying out tomatoes and zucchini first. I'm in northeast PA, and I think they all grow really well here as well.

I agree with everything you stated. What you said was exactly what was happening to me! The trying to wiggle to fit it in was a lot, almost as if it was the wrong piece, but it wasn't. It does stand up well once its been completed, but you'd never think it would whilst you were trying to complete it. Just felt like it couldn't fit in. Like you, I always make the best of it and enjoy the process, no matter the quality situation. But yes, it does make you reconsider certain brands when you're shopping for new sets.

I'm just so bad trying to figure out the edge with my fingers. Sometimes those curves are so slight that I just can't get it. I really did love the fun shapes as it threw in that challenge. Regarding humidity, I'd be curious to see how my next puzzle feels. I didn't think of that.

I do plan to try a few more before I finalize my overall opinion of the brand. I can be very particular with my images. If I can transport myself into the image, then I know it's a go. Like you, I also much prefer artists paintings.

I was told to look into the early 60s Springbok sets, as that's when they were at their best. This set was produced in 2022, so I have a lot of years to track back on LOL. I have actually seen "My Haven" puzzles at my favorite puzzle shop, and I nearly bought it! It's so awesome, and definitely a series I want to start collecting, because you are right, that's so me in that image. I think it was in my very first "Puzzle Shop With Me" video where I spotted it. May very well be my next purchase when I head back there! Happy you enjoyed visiting my farm 😁Hope my chickens didn't pester you too much!

@@thepuzzledmandy And don't forget Amazon Prime Day is next month. I'm holding off on any more puzzle purchases until then. I, like you, love me a good sale.

@@JessCatlessi Oh man...I'm in trouble now! I didn't realize it was coming up already. I'm not ready!

Very interesting, thank you for sharing! I do really love this image, and I've seen so many other sets that I'd love to complete, but durability is something to think about when puzzle shopping.

I did absolutely loved the image and the piece shapes/size. And honestly, I'm looking forward to trying out my other set and seeing if there's any differences. I'm not solidifying my entire opinion on Springbok based on this one set, the adventure is not over! 😁

I did like how it held tight in many areas of the puzzle, even when it didn't look like it would. This for sure stays together when you hold it up too, which is great. I do plan to put this one together again, as I did still enjoyed the process and of course the image! I don't usually buy 500 piece sets, mostly because I like to get as much puzzle time as I can from a purchase. But you're right, 500 pieces is fantastic when you want to get a quick puzzle fix, and this was great for that. And honestly, I'm looking forward to trying out my other Springbok set and seeing if there's any differences. My full opinion of this brand is not set in stone until I try out more from them! The adventure continues! Ooo I do love Buffalo sets! I really need to get started on another one soon.

Thank you for watching and joining! Those edges were super tricky at times. I couldn't believe how many I had mixed up lol.

It is very interesting, and more interesting that they end up going downhill. But like you said, it may very well be cost, which usually tends to be the number one deciding factor in most companies. Wow, that's a very pricey puzzle! That would be a splurge to me. I tend to feel like just because something cost more, it doesn't always mean it'll be the best thing ever. Different aspects in quality can be an issue to some, while others won't even take notice to it. Everyone has different preferences. But I'd be really curious to pick one up myself just to see what I think to it. I'm gonna look into it. For that price, my experience better be perfect or extremely close to it 🤣

Nothing better than good sales!! The garage sales in my area are so bad. The only puzzles I've found where small clunky wooden puzzles for toddlers...I'm quite past that difficulty level 🤣🤣Hoping to check out a couple of flea markets in my area and crossing my fingers that they got some good stuff. Happy you're enjoying my videos!

Wow, thank you for sharing this! This is very interesting. This makes me want to visit a puzzle factory one day and learn about the entire process.

I knew I was most likely off in my assumption...but wow I was way off 🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking of dyes as in colors. Hey, I never said I knew much about puzzles 🤣 Thank you for letting me know! I love how I keep learning so much from everyone.

Hope you had a good lunch today! You've made me remember my lunch while I was at work today...it was hot soup whilst sat in my sweltering car during a hot/humid day...my car air conditioning is broken 😭 I ran out of bread to make my usual sandwich, probably will be hot soup again tomorrow...sorry for the random info, just felt like sharing that🤣 What is the image of your Springbok? I still enjoyed putting it together, but I wasn't really into the overall quality. Maybe your experience will be different 🤞

@@thepuzzledmandy the Springbok was thrifted for $1.99 1000 piece Snack Treats... looks like a white mountain...thrifting around here has been good lately ... Im sorry you had to work on a Sunday....and out of bread , what a sucky day!!! I wont ask what you do for privacy reasons... I have heard you mention puzzling lowers your anxiety.. I pray you get to puzzle soon... advantage of the wooden ones is they are challenging but small.. I had a thrifted picture frame 14x16 - took out the picture and put in white foam board but left the glass in and made a mini puzzle table/tray- so I can even sit in bed and work on it.. I watch very little tv maybe one show a week if that much... puzzling is my time to unwind at the end of a day..as puzzling is a way for you to unwind also.... .I am retired ....good luck to you and I . Hope tomorrow is a better day!!! don't forget to pick up bread lol lol

@@kathylynn1375 I just looked up Snack Treats and I love it! I'm sure it'll be fun either way. That's a great idea with the thrifted puzzle frame though. I'll keep that in mind when I finally work on a wooden puzzle. Yea, Sunday is actually the start of my work week. I'm in hospitality so that pretty much runs 24/7. It's gotten a lot busier now with the summer season, so lots of work hours coming in. Takes away from puzzle time, but I can't complain, the money helps. I also watch very little tv, and when I do its actually KZfaq videos lol. By the way, I had spaghetti and meatballs for lunch today and sat in an air conditioned office...much better than yesterday LOL.

@@thepuzzledmandy I can see you in hospitality.. you are very outgoing, witty, I'm sure you are very well liked and good at your job... I was old enough to retire when covid hit, we were layed off and I never went back...and I have not had a day off since..lol like today I was busy all day didnt have dinner till 8 pm..in the summer my puzzle time is evening till I cant hold my eyes open...lol I look forward to winter for more puzzle time.... it has really become an addition lately... I stopped again today at our Good will picked up Dowdle Noah's Ark under the Sea. $2.99 I like that brand dont remember if you have done that brand.... my daughter now picks them up for me in Illinois she recently bought me Hay in a needle Stack...she got it as a joke but I really think Im going to do it... . she found a Christian thrift store that all puzzles are $1.00.. so now when we go visit she has 17 for me already... I really like your attitude and channel I watch others but connect to yours the most.. I like the hunt and the find and the good bargain.. I dont feel guilty doing a puzzle once then giving it away if I paid less than $3.00.. I got my 3 bucks worth of entertainment...havent got my new wooden ones yet, will let ya know how I like them... glad your lunch was better,,, may this week be a good one!!!

Word of the day: dissectologist. Definition: a person who enjoys jigsaw puzzle assembly. who knew.... picked up guinness world records 2023 today at the library... .. they have two pages devoted to jigsaw puzzles lots of fun facts.... Karens puzzles is in there... also does your local library loan puzzles.. lots do.... my local one does not but a friend an hour away,, everything is an hour away from me... her library does... would be nice for anyone on a budget... enjoy the day

Oh boy...yea I was way off with my die assumption 🤣 Thank you for the info! I never knew that's what they refer to it as. I was always one to just put puzzles together, never really looked into it more throughout the years. It's wonderful how I've learned so much from everyone here!

And what a difference! And even one from 1967 is way better than one from 1972!

The more I hear this, the more I feel like I need to find some vintage sets fast, and do the comparison! I'd love to experience them.

Wow, they were around in the 60s?! I need to start researching!

Springbok started in 1963 and sold out to Hallmark in 1967. I have one from 1966 that is amazingly thick and clean cut. I have one from 1972 that is similar to current ones. I would look for ones before 1967.

@@allisongerfin7804 Oh wow, thank you for giving me some direction! I didn't really know what years to look out for more.

Glare can very much be a matter of the angle of the lighting. Sometimes I have to shift the way I'm sitting in order take it away from one area. But some jigsaws have a higher gloss finish than others. Not really sure what that residue feeling was though, it was weird lol. Pintoo is also my favorite brand so far out of all that I've tried.

@@thepuzzledmandy That makes sense. Once ive moved, i'll buy a couple of Pintoo jigsaws. I already have ever so slightly over extended with the things i have bought and the amount of room it has taken up lol As it stands, i need a 5 bedroom house.....and by the looks i'll need a games room, or a 6 bedroom house once i move. Gawd help me lol

@@erniesulovic4734 Wow Ernie, it sounds like you're gonna have to rent a separate storage unit if you can't fit everything in 🤣It all sounds like it's going to be quite a bit to pack and ship too!

@@thepuzzledmandy Ahhhhhh it's about 1-2 m3 extra and I'm paying $750 per cubic meter to send my boxes via ship, and I still think it is cheaper this way than to buy over here....yet maybe not. Either way, I'm going in, fully prepped and ready to go and enjoy our new lives together lol Unless you, Mandy, have a spare camel that can walk on water, that I can use instead LOL

@@erniesulovic4734 Oh wow, that sounds super expensive. I don't even remember how much if cost for my husband to ship all his things over when he moved here years ago. It may have been pretty close to what you'll have to spend. Moving is not fun, but if its for the right person, its worth it!

Not yet! I actually haven't looked in awhile, but I'm gonna have to get back to the search!

I do love the shape variety, there were a lot of crazy ones in there. I did a Masterpieces review way back (Hershey's Candy Shop), and if I remember correctly, I had some of the same issues, some damaged pieces too I think. Still very much enjoyed it because I loved the image. I really need to do another Masterpieces set as its been a long while since. 🤣Sorry about the dusty bag dump! Honestly, the only reason why I keep doing it is because I love the sound it makes when the pieces scatter on it, and I like the contrast against the lighter background. But I do spend quite a bit of time brushing off some of the dust after I'm done with completion LOL. I think the only time I dumped it in the box was for my first Ravensburger set, because I immediately noticed how much excessive dust was in that bag before I dumped it. But cat hair is a tough one though LOL.

@@thepuzzledmandy Ravensburger does seem the worst when it comes to dust. I get liking the sound, I just can't do it, lol. This Mater Pieces isn't the first brand I've done with questionable fit. I've gotten to where I go over the completed puzzle with a rolling pin before I glue. It makes sure the pieces are all together flat. I get a puzzle because I like the picture. We just have to take our chances on quality sometimes.

@@pannalover326 I've always went with just getting puzzles based on the images, but I've become curious over time about the different brands and quality levels. It's been quite an interesting journey so far, and I'm learning a lot as I go. Using a rolling pin is a great idea to get that puzzle real flat. I'll try to remember that when I finally try to glue one of my sets!

I love zucchini, so I don't mind if it yields me tons of them! 😁Sounds like a great one to start with.

@thepuzzledmandy I am growing less this year, because I ate way too much zucchini bread. I also put zucchini in my lasagna.

@@laurapayeur9751 Ooo I didn't think to use it in lasagna. That sounds so good!

Overall, I wouldn't say their quality is superb for the price, but they have a lot of beautiful images to try.

Iv got a sring box puzzle comeing to day

@@jassminhope4723 Nice! Hope you have fun with it, and feel free to let me know which set it is and if you enjoyed it 😃

I'm not too sure if I'm that great at raising animals either 🤣

@@thepuzzledmandy oh no haha 🤣😂

Yes, a lot of people feel the same way. I need to look for an older puzzle to see how much better they used to be.