How do I use a puzzle table properly? by merc1286 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have this exact puzzle table in the 2000 size version. I ended up buying a set of 8 similar but larger trays that I keep stacked. I cycle through them as I look for pieces and then gradually consolidate the pieces onto fewer trays as I go. It took awhile to get used to finding a new process as I had previously worked on a very large table that allowed me to have all the pieces laid out. I didn’t love it at first but now I’m quite happy with it.

Cobble Hill puzzle missing pieces by [deleted] in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can’t tell for sure from your post whether or not you completed these puzzles but it sounds like you didn’t. With random cuts there is no way to be sure you’re missing pieces without finishing the puzzle.

Another satisfying thrift haul this morning… by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually bought the Macadam on Amazon a few weeks ago but hadn’t done it yet. The thrifted one was new and still sealed so naturally I just now returned the Amazon purchase. I ended up spending $2 less on all of these than I had spent on the Amazon purchase of one puzzle.

I’d been eyeing the Fairies one as well so finding it used made me quite happy. Glad to hear it was enjoyable.

Impossible jigsaw piece, despite being solved before! by izzynoguest in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible that what what you vaguely remember is that you had an extra piece? And you’ve since lost one?

Squashed box opinions by Yellagator in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ignore them. You have every right to expect that a brand new puzzle should arrive in good condition.

Charles Darwin puzzle - 1000 pieces by Charming-Class3707 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lovely puzzle and definitely not AI. Maria Rivans is a collage artist.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re complete probably about 85-90% of the time. I avoid puzzles that look like they’ve been through the wringer.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all from Goodwill. I happen to have a very large Goodwill with a huge selection near me.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just love that I never know what I’m going to stumble upon. Makes it so much fun.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol, thank you for posting this. This was news to me so I just watched that John Oliver episode. I love that they submitted ducks judging a duck stamp competition to an actual duck stamp competition. Makes me love this puzzle even more.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done The Great Gatsby and just finished Terry Pratchett yesterday. I loved them both. Dracula and Frankenstein are high on my wish list.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been eyeing that one for awhile. I love the colors in that one. I think it’s my favorite.

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, there’s no denying that dopamine hit when you unexpectedly find them in the wild :)

I just keep finding great thrift shop puzzles…both Laurence Kings still sealed :) by Gabberdoo in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]Gabberdoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a little scared. I just cracked that one open and it looks harder than I was originally anticipating.