rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) So...I want to buy some C-Rods for the kids and I'm checking Amazon and come across this: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisenaire-Rods-Fractions-Wood-Grades/dp/B000FFWCOW Woah...anyone need cheap c-rods for a group??? LOL. 90% off, woot! I'm new to c-rods...and while I'm *pretty sure* I don't need *12 trays* of them LOL...my main question is this: Is there a difference in "C-Rods for Fractions" and just regular c-rods? Will I eventually need a different set for when I teach fractions? Thanks!! EDIT TO ADD: DON'T DO IT!!! LOL...IT'S ONLY ONE SET! (Unless you really only want one set, of course :) Edited July 27, 2012 by rachelpants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my2boysteacher Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That would be an awesome deal. Do you think it is accurate, or a misprint? Eta: I would guess they would be the usual c-rods, but it probably includes some teacher notes on how to use them for fractions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 and..... purchased. The co-op is gonna love me..... And I am really curious as to what is WRONG with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I don't know if it is a misprint, but for 15 bucks, i'll find out and tell you. LOL I can use them as building blocks, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hoooray for the building blocks! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do you think it's maybe just the tray? Like the plastic?? LOL. That wouldn't have been 150 originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 That would be an awesome deal. Do you think it is accurate, or a misprint?Eta: I would guess they would be the usual c-rods, but it probably includes some teacher notes on how to use them for fractions? So...I don't need to buy "regular" c-rods and "fractions" c-rods. LOL...I'm new. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do you think it's maybe just the tray? Like the plastic?? LOL. That wouldn't have been 150 originally. Tooo funny. I would think that if the original price was $150...that it also includes the rods. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Tooo funny. I would think that if the original price was $150...that it also includes the rods. LOL. I'm gonna find out I think! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do you think it's maybe just the tray? Like the plastic?? LOL. That wouldn't have been 150 originally. On second thought...um, look at the shipping weight 0.65 pounds :lol:.....so, you let us all know how it turns out. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 This is like the sale that Cuisenare/ETA ran last year where the rods were SUPER cheap. I'd take advantage while you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 LOL and... CANCEL the order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 HAHAHA, I really want to- but the .65 think has me thrown. I cancelled it because it's a pain in the butt to return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm trying it! I have been wanting to switch over to wooden rods. We have 2 155 rod buckets of plastic, and I didn't want to eat the cost of 2 new sets. This is a good compromise, if it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 HAHAHA, I really want to- but the .65 think has me thrown. I cancelled it because it's a pain in the butt to return! It says they are wood in the description! Maybe they are wood trays...LOL. I don't think you should cancel. I bet the shipping weight is just for one tray...and they didn't update for the case or whatever. The seller is "ToysNGamesETC". I bet they are just getting rid of them because nobody thinks c-rods are "toys" or "games" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 This is a good compromise, if it works! If not then I apologize that you are out $15 bucks....:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofpumpkins Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 It's showing a shipping weight of 1.9 lb when I look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If not then I apologize that you are out $15 bucks....:auto: I won't hold you accountable, I promise. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Okay- after running the item numbers in the learning resources- THIS on the listing: Specifications for this item Brand Name ETA Hand2Mind Part Number 010516 Number of Items 1 Catalog Number LER7501 EAN 0765023075014 Item Weight 0.65 pounds Describes ONE tray of wooden rods- while the title says it is a case of 12. Scrolling down lower, it says set sold as 1 each. I think the title is wrong, and the rest of the listing is correct. My bet is you place the order and you'll get one set. Is anyone going to gamble on that? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Look at Amazon's description below. It says shipping weight 1.9 lbs. I bet the original price is a mistype. Also amazon's return policy is stellar..especially if they had faulty or confusing information on the description. I would order but I already stocked up on EAI's sale last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Okay- after running the item numbers in the learning resources-THIS on the listing: Specifications for this item Brand Name ETA Hand2Mind Part Number 010516 Number of Items 1 Catalog Number LER7501 EAN 0765023075014 Item Weight 0.65 pounds Describes ONE tray of wooden rods- while the title says it is a case of 12. Scrolling down lower, it says set sold as 1 each. I think the title is wrong, and the rest of the listing is correct. My bet is you place the order and you'll get one set. Is anyone going to gamble on that? :lol: I did. Amazon will take them back if it's not as listed. The Amazon listing for $121 takes you to the same page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Ok, Ok, I ordered it again. After canceling. Amazon is going to think I am insane. Whatev! Things always take longer to get to me, when y'all get your order, return and report!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If you're nervous, get a screen shot of the product page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNadine Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Amazon says this is the item that I ordered earlier this year and it was only one set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yup, if you look up the item number (LER7501) it's just one item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 It must just be mislabeled :iagree: When you need an answer, the easiest thing to do is to email the seller. I did and this was the response: It was an Amazon error on the listing page, so it should only be set. We apologize for this error on Amazon's behalf. We are working with them to get this listing corrected. Yep.....to good to be true. (we have lost so many cuisenaire rods over the yrs that that would have been a great supply for it not to matter. :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePW Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 According to Amazon, I bought that set earlier this year. It was just the single set as pictured. It must just be mislabeled and you'll probably get the denied email. Me too, I ordered this a few months ago, the seller was different though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 This one looks like a lot more rods for only a buck more: http://www.amazon.com/CUISENAIRE-RODS-SMALL-GROUP-155/dp/B001AZ6W7E/ref=pd_sbs_indust_1 Anything wrong with this set? Liz There's nothing wrong with that set, but they are plastic which don't work well for multiplication and division. The wood ones work better for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Under Product features it says: set sold as one each. What a weird way to list something. A couple a months ago I purchased a book and received the wrong edition of the book listed on their site. Edited July 27, 2012 by MyLittleBears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I jumped on this too. I can always use more rods. LOL I already have 72 X 2 & 155 X 2 LOL. Why not hope for 72 X 12 more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orozco Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Maybe the weight is refering to each individual box. The product clearly says it is for a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orozco Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I should have read through all the pages before posting. Thank you so much for contacting amazon and saving us the hassle of returning. :iagree: When you need an answer, the easiest thing to do is to email the seller. I did and this was the response: Yep.....to good to be true. (we have lost so many cuisenaire rods over the yrs that that would have been a great supply for it not to matter. :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ....Really? Or is this a Hive joke? :001_huh: Not a joke. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I emailed as well, and was told it's only one set. I must say, this has been! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not a joke. :) precisely why I wanted to switch from plastic to wood. Not lining up neatly BUGS me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I found this listing elsewhere http://www.teacherstorehouse.com/product2.asp?product_key=59943&order_key=&goto=product_search.asp%3Fterm%3D [by LEARNING RESOURCES, Item #LER7501, Barcode/UPC: 0765023075014] Item Description: Cuisenaire Rods Introductory Set - Wood Rods - "Contains 74 rods (enough for two students working together), tray with lid and Activity Guide. Set includes: 22 white, 12 red, 10 light green, six purple, and four each of the yellow, dark green, black, brown, blue, and orange rods. Use with 2-3 students." They're selling for $16.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 There's nothing wrong with that set, but they are plastic which don't work well for multiplication and division. The wood ones work better for that! We have that set and they work just fine for multiplication and division. Is there a reason you think only wood can work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 *places bag over head* :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 We have that set and they work just fine for multiplication and division. Is there a reason you think only wood can work? If you watch Rosie's video Kristina linked, you can see that the plastic bubble out so they don't line up very well for showing that, for example 7 3's is the same as 3 7's. We have the wood and the thing that drives me nuts is that despite the fact that I bought them as part of a single set, they're clearly from two different batches and the greens are very different. So I have four shades of green and the darker 3 rods are actually closer in tone to the lighter 6 rods than to the lighter 3 rods. I thought maybe switching to plastic would fix that, but in another thread here awhile back, someone said they had issues like that with the plastic ones as well. Boo. Oh well, I guess it's a small price to pay for a great manipulative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 We have that set and they work just fine for multiplication and division. Is there a reason you think only wood can work? Maybe I should have clarified better. They don't work for LARGE multiplication and division done the way Crewton Ramone (and I think also MUS?) teaches. They can be used for smaller multiplication and division as shown in Miquon. But they really are a great tool for teaching the multiplication algorithm and long division! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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