The Cubicle vs Speedcubeshop Debate

[Luke Solves Cubes]

Even I live like 5 hours away from SCS, and like 3 days from TheCubicle, the cubicle always has had faster shipping times and fulfillment times.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

Even I live like 5 hours away from SCS, and like 3 days from TheCubicle, the cubicle always has had faster shipping times and fulfillment times.

That’s interesting. It could be just marketing but the history of SCS and other videos I’ve watched recently made it seem like SCS was pretty strict about processing order quickly. I’ve still never placed an order with them except a gift card.

 

[qwr]

I used to think all SCS lubes were the same but the recent introduction of Controlius/Cosmos and Stardust makes me question that... I haven't seen any tests on it and I can't be bothered to buy them and test them myself.

 

[SteelyTheCuber]

Which store is better, The Cubicle, or SpeedCubeShop? Which premium service is better? Who has the most innovation? These questions and more answered by the community here at Speedsolving.com! We have heard many opinions about various cube manufacturers, but how do the 2 biggest retailers of cubes in the US stack up? (There are more cube stores out there but this thread is specifically focused on The Cubicle and SCS)

I like SpeedCubeShop more because for some reason I get my packages quicker from them, for reference I live in KY and many of you may say, "Oh well The Cubicle is closer than SpeedCubeShop" and yes its true but for some reason I get my packages quicker from SpeedCubeShop.

 

[cirnov2]

TC costs more, but it's more fast. SCS costs less but...1 MONTH TO RESTOCK, 3 weeks of shipping (vs 1.5 weeks for TC)

 

[Eli Apperson]

Even I live like 5 hours away from SCS, and like 3 days from TheCubicle, the cubicle always has had faster shipping times and fulfillment times.

The reason for that is that there is no processing center in California. The SCS packages have to get shipped to Tennessee before they go to wherever you live.

 

[cuberswoop]

The reason for that is that there is no processing center in California. The SCS packages have to get shipped to Tennessee before they go to wherever you live.

"Ah, yes let me ship a package to my friend. He lives 1 mile away, but his package will surely want to see the U.S, so I'll ship it to Tennessee, and they can ship it back" - Cameron

 

[qwr]

The reason for that is that there is no processing center in California. The SCS packages have to get shipped to Tennessee before they go to wherever you live.

This makes no sense. There are package sorting facilities in all major (and some minor) cities for all major shipping companies. Anything else would be absurdly inefficient.

 

[Cuber2s]

scs because they are closer. Other than that, they exact same

 

[OtterCuber]

As a beginner cuber, I rely heavily on what people recommend to buy, and while I like SCS, it just seems like TC has a lot more YouTubers promoting and explaining how to mix and match its products.

 

[qwr]

As a beginner cuber, I rely heavily on what people recommend to buy, and while I like SCS, it just seems like TC has a lot more YouTubers promoting and explaining how to mix and match its products.

It depends on which youtubers you watch - if you mainly watch like J perm and SCR and idk Cube Solve Hero I guess you'd be biased towards SCS

 

[Ultimatecuber0814]

I think that The Cubicle ships faster than SCS but otherwise there isn't really a difference between them.

 

[bulkocuber]

Is it faster also for international shipping ?

 

[Eli Apperson]

"Ah, yes let me ship a package to my friend. He lives 1 mile away, but his package will surely want to see the U.S, so I'll ship it to Tennessee, and they can ship it back" - Cameron

It sounds stupid, but If you look it up, you will see why it makes sense.
"It is the busiest cargo airport in the United States, second busiest in the world. Many of the packages go through Memphis because they have the technology/manpower to sort packages there to determine where they go. FedEx has easy access to most of the country with the central location of Memphis TN."

Cameron has no control over what shipping companies do, so it is not his fault if it takes longer than you want.

I think that The Cubicle ships faster than SCS but otherwise there isn't really a difference between them.

Actually SCS has a same day shipping guarantee. Sometimes TC takes 2-3 days.

This makes no sense. There are package sorting facilities in all major (and some minor) cities for all major shipping companies. Anything else would be absurdly inefficient.

If you did some simple research it would make some sense. You are going off of what you think you know instead of facts.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I know TC uses USPS in the usa, but what does SCS use?

 

[Eli Apperson]

I know TC uses USPS in the usa, but what does SCS use?

FedEx and Usps

 

[ender9994]

I know TC uses USPS in the usa, but what does SCS use?

 

[Cuber2s]

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pretty sure they use FedEx(Kinda biased because all my packages from scs come from FedEx)

 

[TheDNAHero]

I get to go to tc warehouse for free and meet famous cubers (I’ve met cubehead and lazermonkey) and get 20% off everything

 

[qwr]

I think both TC and SCS have increased their free shipping minimum. It used to be like $40 or $50.