Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Everyone who has used these pencils, and even those who research them, will know that the soft cores are prone to breakage usually from handling. 1) Check your packaging! This item was sent to me by Amazon in a box that allowed too much movement inside, and packing material only on the bottom. 2) Check your pencils! I found that 2 of the pencils were not from the set I ordered. They had different foil stamps and a few pencils were shorter ( which means they were Used). Make sure you get what you ordered, (I didn't get any Artstix in my package) It's not a debate about the usability of Artstix --just give me what I paid for! All in all, I felt like someone was trying to pull a fast one at my convenience. At least I only have to wait another week (even though I am a Prime member) and hopefully will get the right item packaged and shipped correctly, new and unused.