MAGIKONVintage-Style Chinese Wooden Abacus, Chinese Lucky Calculator

I bought this expecting to use it, and wasn't too concerned about the decorative aspect. It was a pleasant surprise to receive such an attractive and well made abacus. The beads are milled well and comfortable to touch. They're not as light as I expected, being plastic, and that's helpful. I like the clicking sound they make because it helps me keep track of what beads I've moved in the moment. It didn't ship with an instruction manual. Online videos have been more helpful than reading about this device so that's no problem. It's amazing all the history that created this little thing. Another review mentioned the black beads were very shiny and hard to see. They are shiny but it's not uncomfortable to look at them, and easy to see them in general. I had the same concern about the beads because they're all the same color but it's fine.

I did not expect to get much for what this item was listing at. Possibly just a decorative "feng shui" piece. However, I received an item which could very well have been intended for daily use! I have used this item along with my children with surprising accuracy and it has held up!This is a fantastic item to learn math on. My kids think of it as a toy of sorts, and after explaining the "rules" to them, they thought of it more like a game than actual math. My 8 year old was performing quadruple number additions within 15 minutes after "learning" the rules. Scary thing was, she was faster and even more accurate than I was... Oof.For those who are curious, the abacus was an ancient "calculator." Its applications are still valid today (you can find Youtube videos on its applications). It doesn't need electricity to work, so your businesses can run even when the power is out! It is a nice thing to learn and a cool skill to have. Also, it could be looked at like a fidget toy, except this one is significantly more substantial and worthy!Highly recommend!

It's generally sturdy, but detailed craftsmanship is a little lacking. If you look closely, much of the wood (frame and rods) are slightly bent or warped.

It looks just like traditional abacus -it is well made and I use it as a stress reliever. The texture and sound it makes is quite calming. The price is good and the quality is outstanding

This abacus is large enough to use with ease. It looks cool and authentic. It's a fun gift. You can look on YouTube how do you use an abacus. It's fascinating

easy broken,looks good

I'm one of those homeschoolers who likes to show "Old" ways and where we came from. Got this for my son and showed a few videos of people still using them today. He was excited and started to play while learning. I had him help me with some numbers I needed to be crunched (Yes I could mental math them but this allowed him to "Help") Great way to show older ways to the next generation.

What am I about to disclose may have both positive and negative feedback. First of all, I had one similar when I was a youngster, didn't know what it was or how to use it. It did not have any instructions, I did realize later on that it is a calculator (no problem). Is there an instruction manual for this model? I have viewed some Youtube videos and saw some instruction but not sure how and why they number the beads. Their demo has one "heavenly" side and mine has two. For instance their heavenly side is equivalent to 5, mine are 5 and 10 respectively. It is worth keeping for the nostalgia if nothing else. I saw a video on a much simpler child size or child usable and is quite simpler to use.