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mark49152 said:
I hope to test out one of your puzzles at a comp one day. Good luck!
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I got to try a GTS M at the UK Championship this weekend and I have to say, it's fantastic. One of the best innovations in cubing since Dayan. Congratulations on your great work, Chris.

Alex Lau also tried it, and liked it so much that he borrowed and used it for his winning average in the final.
 
Dash Lambda said:
Maybe we read the description...
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Yes, Lambda, I'm well aware of what the "M" in "Valk M" means. I was asking where we can look to see proof that he used the Valk M. Going to the cubicle website doesn't tell me that. So yeah...

But thanks for your cheeky sarcasm. I'm sure that someone out there thinks you're very funny.
 
Dom said:
How do we know Mats was using a magnetic Valk?
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Source: I went on Chris Tran's facebook and Mats said this:

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But I'm not Chris though
 
Dom said:
Yes, Lambda, I'm well aware of what the "M" in "Valk M" means. I was asking where we can look to see proof that he used the Valk M. Going to the cubicle website doesn't tell me that. So yeah...

But thanks for your cheeky sarcasm. I'm sure that someone out there thinks you're very funny.
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??? In the description of the video POSTED BY MATS it says the Valk 3m was used.
 
JaredRB9000 said:
I've been pretty excited for my Valk M to come in, but there's just one thing I don't know. What's the packaging like? Is it just the stock Valk packaging, or is it some discrete little box? Maybe somewhere in the middle. Either way, super excited, even more so that Mats Valk himself beat the WR single and NR average with that very cube, even over the OG, which HE designed!
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We can do either one you prefer if you include it in your order comments :)
Sorry for the delay on Valk Ms, I'm literally making them right now!
 
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Dom said:
Yes, Lambda, I'm well aware of what the "M" in "Valk M" means. I was asking where we can look to see proof that he used the Valk M. Going to the cubicle website doesn't tell me that. So yeah...

But thanks for your cheeky sarcasm. I'm sure that someone out there thinks you're very funny.
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Ah. I thought you were asking where the information came from, not for proof. My apologies.
Though, is there any particular reason you didn't trust the description?
 
4Chan said:
We can do either one you prefer if you include it in your order comments :)
Sorry for the delay on Valk Ms, I'm literally making them right now!
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Since I've already ordered it, can I change or add to the comments? I'd prefer something different, so not the stock Valk box, for a more unique experience.
And not to sound rude, but thank gosh your making them! I'm not being pushy, but I'm just super excited about it!
 
so obviously the cubicle is the only place currently which can do magnetic cubes which im guessing they wont just give away but do you think they will ever reveal theyre secrets?
 
genericcuber666 said:
so obviously the cubicle is the only place currently which can do magnetic cubes which im guessing they wont just give away but do you think they will ever reveal theyre secrets?
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If the Chinese cube manufacturers want to start doing it, they can easily afford to... but they won't be the same standard. At the moment, TheCubicle are putting a lot of individual attention into each Cubicle Labs M cube, hence the price tag. I'm sure they could be mass-produced in China for less, but would you get a devoted cuber painstakingly gluing each magnet in its mathematically ideal position, or would it be done by a machine/low paid worker who doesn't care as much?

I don't think they SHOULD reveal their secrets. They've spent a great deal of time testing different strength, weight, and sized magnets to get the best balance for each different cube. If I were them, I'd guard it like the Colonel's secret blend of herbs and spices!!!
 
pipkiksass said:
I don't think they SHOULD reveal their secrets. They've spent a great deal of time testing different strength, weight, and sized magnets to get the best balance for each different cube. If I were them, I'd guard it like the Colonel's secret blend of herbs and spices!!!
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It's not possible to hide it, all they have to do is buy one and copy it. If there's sufficient demand and they can make it cost effective to scale to mass production, it's only a matter of time before it happens. That's not a bad thing IMHO. It's been good marketing for the Cubicle, they will still offer premium options, but there will be cheaper mass market options for those who don't want to pay the premium price. So everyone wins.
 
mark49152 said:
all they have to do is buy one and copy it
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I'd like to think it's a LITTLE more tricky, but I agree on all points in principal. Just opening up the cube doesn't reveal the strength of the magnets, only the size, and it sounds like it was a tricky process getting the choice of magnets just right. But yes, competition is good in business, and The Cubicle are rightly the first movers. Others will copy, and may even improve, but Mats Valk did them a rather large favour setting a World Record with the Valk 3 M this weekend. I hope they sell a bucket load, and can buy themselves a few mojitos.
biscuit said:
I'm assuming that's a regional thing?
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Yup, and its delicious.
 
As much as I don't want a company to knock off their product, you guys are assuming it would be way harder to copy their product then it would in reality.

- determining magnetic strength is pretty
simple
-magnet position can easily be seen
-the magnets are being placed by hand, not some "high tech laser guided machine" . (No offense to cubicle labs or anything they have done, but sometimes with the way they talk, they could make using a spoon sound like rocket science)

Also keep in mind, being simpler to produce than most people think is not a negative. They only cost $50 each...thats not much at all. once you factor in material and overhead cost, their isn't much left for labor costs in order for them to make a profit.
 
ender9994 said:
Also keep in mind, being simpler to produce than most people think is not a negative. They only cost $50 each...thats not much at all. once you factor in material and overhead cost, their isn't much left for labor costs in order for them to make a profit.
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okay ive heard this before what does that mean i can buy 50 neodymium 2x4mm magnets anywhere for less than $15 thats only $30 for the cube and thats for expensive magnets...

could you please explain to me what material and overhead they are paying if over head means

(of a cost or expense) incurred in the upkeep or running of a plant, premises, or business and not attributable to individual products or items.

that surely cant be much right?
 
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