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China, Beijing
1 Level
706 Review
43 Karma

Review on Portable Puzzle Board Storage Table by Mason Gordon

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not ready to use out of the box as advertised; poor quality and finish

The finish of this item is poor. When opened, the surface of the puzzle deformed relative to the frame. The photo shows that one corner is completely torn off. On the opposite longitudinal edge, the puzzle mat is not attached to the frame for almost 3/4 of the side length. A major problem seems to be that the staples used to hold the surface of the puzzle don't penetrate deep enough into the material to hold it in place. In addition, no adhesive was used to reinforce the mechanical attachment of the brackets. Pros: Good size for large puzzles. (This was a size I wanted to make myself, but decided to purchase this item instead based on reviews of the original puzzle board size.) Con's puzzle board is not immediately usable due to poor workmanship and quality. - The boxes do not stay in place when the "portable" puzzle board is moved. This is a large board that will not fit under the average sofa. And it's heavy, but that's to be expected given its size. Don't be fooled by this brand's reviews as this is the highest quality puzzle board on the market. While I haven't bought any other boards the other products must be really terrible if this is indeed the best available. However, I don't get my board back because the cat immediately tried to use the felt surface of the puzzle board as a scratching toy. I cannot in good conscience recommend this product unless you are willing to fix it on arrival. This means gluing and clamping along each of the edges of the puzzle board surface to properly glue the top. It's becoming increasingly frustrating to read "verified" reviews that don't reflect my experience with the products I buy from Revain. That is why I am writing this long and accurate review with photos of my experience to better inform other potential buyers about this product.

Pros
  • Very impressive
Cons
  • Some imperfections