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> 
> > ishius@holonet.net writes:
> > > Yes, these are on sale for $20 plus S/H.  However, I must say that as they
> > > are difficult to manufacture, the mechanism is not as smooth as I would
> > > prefer, the center cube faces sometimes need to be reglued, and the stickers
> > > sometimes slide.
> > 
> > 	With regard to the stickers (as far as I can tell just the orange
> > side has problems) I had good luck following the suggetions that came with
> > mine (written up by Christoph Bandelow).  They recommend placing a piece of
> > paper over the cube and ironing (not too hot).  This melts the glue and the
> > stickers get a better grip.  I've not had any problems since.
> > 
> > 	Dave Litwin
> > 
> I believe the poster is referring to the fact that the plastic faces fall
> off, revealing a screw inside, not the stickers (which are well done).
> Super-glue solved my problem easily.  One more thing:  the mechanism gets
> smoother after repeated use.
> 
> 
>