that's interesting--I have never noticed that code on the corner before. I glanced at a couple of my current cubes, and didn't see it on any of them. Did I just miss it, i.e. is that code on all cubes, or is that just something added recently? Anyone know if it is indeed a date stamp? seems logical...
As for my Restoration Hardware cubes, all three I picked up read M1005B. Does yours have a B at the end? Is yours breaking in well? I still think this is as good of a new cube out of the box as I've bought [I probably have about 10, so I'm by no means an expert], but that coupled with the ease of trying out multiple cubes and the cool retro logo makes this a decent option imo for anyone who needs to pick up a new cube and can get to one of their stores. I didn't know to look for this code so have no idea if the ones I rejected had different codes. Also, I noticed the code was on different colored corners for each cube [another variability in a mass production process that I wouldn't have expected--I'm the type who would always make sure it was on the same color sticker, and I suspect that's a relativley common trait among cubers, but apparently not among cube manufacturers. obviously, it makes no difference in performance where it is, just seems a little off to me...] regards, Kirk --- In [email protected], christopher_pelley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can you post the manufacture dates (on the inside of one of the > corners-- turn each face 45 degrees to locate it). The good cube that > I got said "M1005" which I take to mean it was just produced in > October of this year. It would be interesting to know whether these > cubes are of higher production standards than earlier batches. > > Speaking of that, is there anyone who can solve the puzzle of how > these cubes are manufactured vs. marketed? In other words, I know > that currently you can get 3x3x3 cubes made by Winning Moves, Hasbro, > or Rubiks.com. However they appear to be the same product from > Kroeger of Canada. Yet they all claim to be Made in China. Are they > made in China, imported by Kroeger, then packaged and sold by Winning > Moves, Hasbro, and Rubiks.com respectively? Does Kroeger just do the > final manufacturing (i.e. assembly and stickers)? > > I'm just trying to understand where the breakdown in quality actually > occurs. It doesn't make sense on the surface that Winning Moves cubes > are superior if they're all made at the same plant in China as the > Hasbro cubes. > > Chris > > > --- In [email protected], kirk83616 > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Just got some new cubes from Restoration hardware. The stickers > > will probably wear out quickly, which is too bad becuase I like the > > retro logo, but new stickers are abundant and inexpensive. But > > right out of the box this one is very smooth and fast. I'm > > optimistic it will turn out to be a great speedcube. > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/MXMplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
