Bits and Pieces - Detailed Mosaic Secret Puzzle Box - 7 Step Solution - Wooden Money Box Brainteaser - Secret Compartment Brain Game

The product is not stunning wood quality but for twenty dollars I think it is fair that a bunch of specifically cut wooden pieces that form a pretty descent puzzle is valued at that. I would think if you wanted to give a gift but wanted to have something cool to put it in or maybe a letter or something. I found it challenging to put back together more then to open. It is not complicated. But maybe that is a good thing especially if you give it to a child. I wished that there were more things like this. Maybe there are but I haven't discovered them.

The concept is really good. Bought one to give to my nephew but the product is very flimsy. The box inside is very small and can hardly fit a bill. I tried to fold the money multiple times to fit it inside. This is good if you are puttting coins inside or small jewelry.

The movements are not as smooth as I would like but it opens as it should. A bit harder to close, but that makes it a bit more fun to figure out.

I have a few of these Yusegi boxes (also known as Kiyusegi) and the oldest along with several others were crafted in Japan. The Japanese crafted ones are so well made it is difficult to see the seems, joints fit tight and some have paintings on the surfaces vs. mosaic patterns. However this inexpensive one I bought is still worth what I paid for it. It is still fun.Not only did I note the differences in quality between this one and the original Yusegi I have from Japan; as I held it in my hand this Yusegi box brought back some memories.My grandfather gave my first Yusegi about 45 years ago. He said he got it about 25 or so years after he was discharged from the army. Grandpa referenced a lot of things to how long it was before or after the war. That would be the great war . . . the war to end all wars . . . World War One. Grandpa was a Scottish Highlander. He got it from my dad when when my dad was discharged from the US army after returning from Japan. Dad was in Japan 'collecting' weapons (vs. dodging bullets) after the bomb was dropped.Later in life my dad befriended and worked with a former Japanese soldier who was amused by the Yusegi and opened it immediately. Dad said the Japanese were fine craftsmen (and formidable warriors). Judging by the quality of the Yusegi box I have from Japan I would have to agree. However as I said this one is still well made enough to be well worth what it costs.

I'm not sure if the retailers started using a different manufacturer, because this thing is such bad quality, that I don't understand how it has any good reviews. My husband and I almost broke it, trying to make it work (all the joints wobble disturbingly). It is NOT worth $20.