I enjoy watching your journey into speed puzzling. I would love to be a speed puzzler but I'm a beginner. All the puzzles you showed look challenging. I'm excited that you and Russell are going to Spain next year. 🎉 😊 Thanks for sharing your puzzling adventures! Happy Puzzling! ❤
Terrific video, as always. You can tell the effort that goes into getting out the most information possible in the least amount of time without it feeling rushed. Thanks for that effort.
Your videos are a great introduction to this speed puzzling hobby. I have worked puzzles off and on through my life. I grew up in a home that always had a 1000 piece puzzle on a card table to enjoy and for family members to gather around. Puzzling as competition is a new idea. Your experiences and goals are interesting to me. I like your steady approach. I am in my mid 70's now and can't hope to reach competition speeds. But like you I would enjoy getting better at puzzling and seeing how well I can do in comparison to the speedsters! My problem at the moment is getting a proper height for the puzzle table and for my chair. Either the table is too low, or too high, or maybe my chair is too low. I find myself standing up too much and that is hard on my back. Maybe the problem is the lighting also. Avoiding glare is tricky, particularly for those who wear glasses. i wonder what is considered the proper table height and chair height for the puzzle contests. Can small people bring a cushion to sit on?? I am looking forward to you coming videos.
I agree with you, the proper height of the table and chair does make a big difference for posture. I'm not sure what is the proper height but I too notice a difference when I puzzle at my dinning room table. I usually end up standing after awhile and then that causes my back to ache because I'm leaning over the table. In regards to the cushion, I would think that it would be okay but it would be best to verify that with the speed puzzling competition. Thanks for wathcing.
Great video! I really enjoyed this format: cosy and very informative! I'm interested in your speed puzzling journey. I'm glad you picked the 260pc puzzles (the others looked very challenging) to try to improve your PPM rate. Good luck!
Yes that busy image in the pairs round was very difficult. I would not even know where to begin with that one but you are right, I need to practice those busy images also.
I have two large lights I use for my youtube videos and I have used them for puzzling also. They have come in handy many times but with the Victoria France puzzle that artificial light still is hard to see very small details that can distinguish the pieces. That is why I have found natural light works best for this one particular artist. All other puzzles I have used extra lighting and it has helped. Thank you for the suggestion.
Nice mini puzzle haul, Sandra. Are you planning on participating at the jigsaw world puzzle championship in Spain next year? By the way, I purchased 10 puzzles from my Goodwill with the $22 challenge. Brands ranged from Buffalo, Galison, and a few ceaco puzzles. It was fun!
Yes, I am planning to go to Spain next year with Russell from puzzlingin2worlds, if all goes well. Can't say I will be as fast as some of those champion puzzlers but I just would like to experience the event. 10 puzzles for $22 is fantastic. That is quite the deal.
very nice video...its nice to share a common interest....... lol my speed puzzling is lower than the bottom its underground.. you have interesting choices of puzzles all look challenging.....have fun!!!
That jigsaw with the girl with the rose in her mouth is absolutely stunning. I bought the London puzzle for my MIL last Xmas. I might have to see if I can borrow it to practice on. I’ve just started speed puzzling and have done 2 this week, I’m very slow, first was 2 hours 40 and the second was 2 hours 11. Over here I sell on fb for £4 per puzzle who’s is around $6 Canadian. Like you said though, prices have dropped a bit because of the amount on the market.
Yes, that image is stunning. It's called Dark Rose by artist Victoria Frances from Heye Puzzles. Personally, I find the Victoria France images very challenging so I would never speed puzzle them myself. But if you decide to give it a go, let me know how you do timing wise. There are probably many puzzlers out there that could speed puzzle that image with ease but that puzzler is definitely not me.
I have been trying to sell parts in my puzzle collection and it is definitely slow. I only saw my puzzles for usually between four and $10 each and still not many takers. I have a rare white mountain. What’s the temperature on eBay for three months now and no bites, so you are not alone
I've done that one a few years ago and then sold it on ebay. Even though that one is hard to find puzzle it didn't sell as well as my other rare White Mountain puzzles. I don't think the demand is as high for that one. Mine only sold for $73 Canadian which is about $50 US. The last two What's The Temperature puzzles listed on ebay sold for $75 US.
I use Canadian online stores frequently. However, there are certain Ravensburger images that are only available to Europe and others that are available to North America. Many of the ones I purchased I could not find at Canadian online stores like Puzzles Canada and Jigsaw Jungle. Sometimes you can find them on Amazon USA or Canada but they usually are imports so then you end up paying shipping and duties anyway for just one puzzle.
Good haul there and some interesting images. I had done the cat that got the cream myself some while ago and enjoyed it. Unfortunately puzzles can be expensive to buy from abroad due to the postage costs. I have bought jigsaws from jigsaw puzzle co as they have a good range of puzzles. You mentioned puzzle piece per minute and I would like to know how to calculate that please? I don't really speed puzzle but make the exception for the BOTYP challenges as it is for fun. I think the next one is in January next year but not sure. DonnaLouise from For the Love of Puzzles organises this. Look forward to your next video whenever that is.
Thank you. I have seen the BOTYP challenges but I have not participated yet. Pieces per minute is calculated as follows: # of pieces completed divided by total minutes it takes to complete the puzzle. For example, If I take 1hr and 44 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle the calculation would be 500 divided by 104 minutes which would equal 4.81 pieces per minutes.
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I enjoyed watching your video. Good variety of everything!
Thank you.
I believe the dandelion puzzle was done last year at the world championships in Spain so if you check back you’ll be able to get the finish times.
Thanks for that information. I'll check the times.
I enjoy watching your journey into speed puzzling. I would love to be a speed puzzler but I'm a beginner.
All the puzzles you showed look challenging.
I'm excited that you and Russell are going to Spain next year. 🎉 😊
Thanks for sharing your puzzling adventures! Happy Puzzling! ❤
Thank you.
Terrific video, as always. You can tell the effort that goes into getting out the most information possible in the least amount of time without it feeling rushed. Thanks for that effort.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
Your videos are a great introduction to this speed puzzling hobby. I have worked puzzles off and on through my life. I grew up in a home that always had a 1000 piece puzzle on a card table to enjoy and for family members to gather around. Puzzling as competition is a new idea. Your experiences and goals are interesting to me. I like your steady approach. I am in my mid 70's now and can't hope to reach competition speeds. But like you I would enjoy getting better at puzzling and seeing how well I can do in comparison to the speedsters!
My problem at the moment is getting a proper height for the puzzle table and for my chair. Either the table is too low, or too high, or maybe my chair is too low. I find myself standing up too much and that is hard on my back. Maybe the problem is the lighting also. Avoiding glare is tricky, particularly for those who wear glasses.
i wonder what is considered the proper table height and chair height for the puzzle contests. Can small people bring a cushion to sit on??
I am looking forward to you coming videos.
I agree with you, the proper height of the table and chair does make a big difference for posture. I'm not sure what is the proper height but I too notice a difference when I puzzle at my dinning room table. I usually end up standing after awhile and then that causes my back to ache because I'm leaning over the table. In regards to the cushion, I would think that it would be okay but it would be best to verify that with the speed puzzling competition. Thanks for wathcing.
Great video! I really enjoyed this format: cosy and very informative! I'm interested in your speed puzzling journey. I'm glad you picked the 260pc puzzles (the others looked very challenging) to try to improve your PPM rate. Good luck!
Thank you for your encourgament and feedback. It's much appreciated.
I'm excited to see you try different speed techniques and get faster! 😊
I hope I get faster. Only time will tell.
now you need something with a very busy image like they had in the pairs rounds during the world championship - those were pretty hard IMO
Yes that busy image in the pairs round was very difficult. I would not even know where to begin with that one but you are right, I need to practice those busy images also.
In my area you can find lot of puzzles for $5 - ravensburgers and cobble hills go for a bit more
That's a reasonable price.
For lighting issues I solved it by purchasing an ott light. Got mine at Costco. Not too expensive and I can charge my phone on the base.
I have two large lights I use for my youtube videos and I have used them for puzzling also. They have come in handy many times but with the Victoria France puzzle that artificial light still is hard to see very small details that can distinguish the pieces. That is why I have found natural light works best for this one particular artist. All other puzzles I have used extra lighting and it has helped. Thank you for the suggestion.
I'm in Alberta... we have snow on the ground now.. so Winter themed puzzles are punting the Autumn puzzles out!
You probably have the fall leaves mixed in with the snow. Someone should design an image depicting that scene.
Nice mini puzzle haul, Sandra. Are you planning on participating at the jigsaw world puzzle championship in Spain next year? By the way, I purchased 10 puzzles from my Goodwill with the $22 challenge. Brands ranged from Buffalo, Galison, and a few ceaco puzzles. It was fun!
Yes, I am planning to go to Spain next year with Russell from puzzlingin2worlds, if all goes well. Can't say I will be as fast as some of those champion puzzlers but I just would like to experience the event. 10 puzzles for $22 is fantastic. That is quite the deal.
@@thepuzzlingcanadian That is cool that you are practicing speed puzzling. I wish you and your teammate the best at the competition in Spain Sandra :)
very nice video...its nice to share a common interest....... lol my speed puzzling is lower than the bottom its underground.. you have interesting choices of puzzles all look challenging.....have fun!!!
Thank you.
That jigsaw with the girl with the rose in her mouth is absolutely stunning.
I bought the London puzzle for my MIL last Xmas. I might have to see if I can borrow it to practice on. I’ve just started speed puzzling and have done 2 this week, I’m very slow, first was 2 hours 40 and the second was 2 hours 11.
Over here I sell on fb for £4 per puzzle who’s is around $6 Canadian. Like you said though, prices have dropped a bit because of the amount on the market.
Yes, that image is stunning. It's called Dark Rose by artist Victoria Frances from Heye Puzzles. Personally, I find the Victoria France images very challenging so I would never speed puzzle them myself. But if you decide to give it a go, let me know how you do timing wise. There are probably many puzzlers out there that could speed puzzle that image with ease but that puzzler is definitely not me.
@@thepuzzlingcanadian I don’t think it would be a speed puzzling puzzle, there is too many dark colours. I meant the London image. 😁
I have been trying to sell parts in my puzzle collection and it is definitely slow. I only saw my puzzles for usually between four and $10 each and still not many takers. I have a rare white mountain. What’s the temperature on eBay for three months now and no bites, so you are not alone
I've done that one a few years ago and then sold it on ebay. Even though that one is hard to find puzzle it didn't sell as well as my other rare White Mountain puzzles. I don't think the demand is as high for that one. Mine only sold for $73 Canadian which is about $50 US. The last two What's The Temperature puzzles listed on ebay sold for $75 US.
Enjoyed your video and appreciate you effort to expand your puzzling types. Wondering why you don't use the Canadian on line stores
I use Canadian online stores frequently. However, there are certain Ravensburger images that are only available to Europe and others that are available to North America. Many of the ones I purchased I could not find at Canadian online stores like Puzzles Canada and Jigsaw Jungle. Sometimes you can find them on Amazon USA or Canada but they usually are imports so then you end up paying shipping and duties anyway for just one puzzle.
@@thepuzzlingcanadian I am a newbie puzzler doing 300 and 500 piece puzzles and trying all sorts of brands and themes. Appreciate the info
From which site did you buy From?
I purchased from Jigsaw Puzzle UK. The link is in the description.
Good haul there and some interesting images. I had done the cat that got the cream myself some while ago and enjoyed it. Unfortunately puzzles can be expensive to buy from abroad due to the postage costs. I have bought jigsaws from jigsaw puzzle co as they have a good range of puzzles. You mentioned puzzle piece per minute and I would like to know how to calculate that please? I don't really speed puzzle but make the exception for the BOTYP challenges as it is for fun. I think the next one is in January next year but not sure. DonnaLouise from For the Love of Puzzles organises this. Look forward to your next video whenever that is.
Thank you. I have seen the BOTYP challenges but I have not participated yet. Pieces per minute is calculated as follows: # of pieces completed divided by total minutes it takes to complete the puzzle. For example, If I take 1hr and 44 minutes to complete a 500 piece puzzle the calculation would be 500 divided by 104 minutes which would equal 4.81 pieces per minutes.
@@thepuzzlingcanadian Thank you for the pieces per minute information. I have copied it so that I can refer to it in the future. 😊
@@puzzlepiece9509 you're welcome.