Puzzle Chat
The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were founded by Jodi Jill, a professional puzzle maker and lifelong puzzle enthusiast. Her love for puzzles inspired her to share the joy of puzzling with people around the world.
For over 30 years, Puzzle Day has been a day to honor puzzles of all kinds, and Puzzle Month takes it a step further - encouraging puzzle fans to enjoy puzzles for the entire month of January! Denice and Jeff want to share that love of puzzles with the world!
Puzzle Chat
Thrift Store Jigsaw Puzzles: How to Spot a Great Deal and What to Avoid
Love the thrill of finding a hidden gem at the thrift store? 🧩 Before you grab that secondhand jigsaw puzzle, there are a few things you must check first! In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we dive into the dos and don’ts of buying used jigsaw puzzles - from avoiding missing pieces to spotting puzzle mites (yes, it’s a thing!), and dealing with smoky or musty puzzles.
You'll learn:
- How to tell if a thrifted puzzle is a great find or a frustrating mess
- The sneaky signs of false fits, warped pieces, and puzzle dust
- Pro tips for refreshing and restoring secondhand puzzles
- Whether "complete" really means complete when buying used
If you're a puzzle lover looking to save money, discover rare finds, and avoid disappointing surprises, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play and level up your thrift store puzzle-hunting skills as you listen to our latest episode