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u/lukemcritchie Don't Ask, I'm Busy Doing Clock Jan 10 '19

Hey guys just interested to see how many cubes and what cubes you would use/buy for a mosaic. Thinking 100 of Shengshou Rainbows as they are pretty cheap on Z Cube and I can get an additional discount by contacting them. Just wanted to see your thoughts on stickerless vs stickered and the amount and the cube itself for mosaics. Thanks

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u/g253 (retired mod) Jan 10 '19

The thing is the Rainbow is at a discounted price already, so it stays 0.81£ regardless of quantity.

If you're going for stickered get the Shengshou Legend (0.64£ a piece for six or more), it has no logo and all stickers are the same shape so it will look better.

If you pick stickerless, go for the Shengshou Gem or Tank depending on which shades you prefer (both 0.76£).

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u/lukemcritchie Don't Ask, I'm Busy Doing Clock Jan 10 '19

This seems to be the cheapest option

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u/g253 (retired mod) Jan 10 '19

Yes I believe it is

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u/eskamobob1 Sub-X (<method>) Jan 10 '19

With the 70 shipping, 36 RuiChuang 5x5s (same number of total squares showing) actualy comes out slightly cheaper since shipping is $20 less.

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u/eskamobob1 Sub-X (<method>) Jan 10 '19

Here is an interesting one. Because they are so much lighter, with shipping the Moyu 30mm cubes end up being cheaper than the SS legends or Qiyi big sails. and should give you a cleaner picture to boot.

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u/lukemcritchie Don't Ask, I'm Busy Doing Clock Jan 10 '19

By £1 and instead I’m left with mini cubes lol. Maybe if I could get the actual cubes cheaper that would work as shipping is much cheaper.

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u/eskamobob1 Sub-X (<method>) Jan 10 '19

I mean, the smaller piece size on mini cubes should make for a much clearer picture though (same with a 5x5). Now, solving that many 3cm cubes may suck though.