After some consultation with jeanspearly, I wanted to revisit 3X3X3, learn different solving methods and speed-cubing.
I finally bought a YJ 3x3x3 glowing cube II, paid jeanspearly and item was delivered to my doorstep less than 24 hours, that's what I called service with a
The cube is smooth out from the box, no lubing required, quite sturdy with enough tension strength....exactly what I wanted.

Thanks and do continue to bring us great cubes!