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Wasted $25 on a janky set of colored pencils off Amazon
Honestly, I thought I was being smart grabbing a 72 pack for 25 bucks. Opened them up and half were broken inside the box and the colors were so waxy they wouldn't blend no matter what. Ended up throwing most of them in the trash after two sketches. Has anyone else fallen for those cheap pencil sets with the flashy listing photos?
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lucas1653d agoMost Upvoted
Those cheap sets are a total scam, I learned that lesson the hard way too. Ended up switching to Prismacolor when they were on sale, but only buying the small 12 or 24 packs so the quality was consistent. Another thing that helped was checking reviews specifically for blending and breakage before buying. Stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby usually have better quality for the same price if you catch a sale. Ever tried looking for artist grade pencils on clearance at those stores? They last way longer and don't feel like you're coloring with crayons.
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robert2753d ago
Honestly, have you ever tried those "student grade" pencils from actual art supply companies instead of the generic brands?
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