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[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Alright, got the money in from MAGevo, didn't make a ton because eBay takes a chunk of profit and I also had to decrease the price for someone to buy it. Overall, I made $42 on the sale, and then had to spend $6 on shipping, leaving me with $36

 

[sDLfj]

Alright, got the money in from MAGevo, didn't make a ton because eBay takes a chunk of profit and I also had to decrease the price for someone to buy it. Overall, I made $42 on the sale, and then had to spend $6 on shipping, leaving me with $36

What was your cost for making the cube?

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

What was your cost for making the cube?

Roughly $30, I can't really remember.
Once the sale ends on SCS for the EVO V1 I will have to raise the cube price by $5 to be able to make any profit.

 

[sDLfj]

Roughly $30, I can't really remember.
Once the sale ends on SCS for the EVO V1 I will have to raise the cube price by $5 to be able to make any profit.

I think you should use a different cube. Most people don't know much about the EVO 1, and it's not a widely popular cube. At that price point I would try to modify some of the moyu's (RS3M 2020, YS3m, V9). Maybe make them maglev, magnetic core, change the magnet strength (making them stronger is super easy), etc. You don't have to stop making the MAGevo, but I think you'll find better sales and profits from some more popular cubes.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

I thought about it, but, each of those cubes has maglev and magnetic core options (rs3m magnetic core kit)
At this point I don't think I will change my path unless a better option crosses my mind, but look at the site, there are the QiYi M Pro cubes that I will start making soon

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Still waiting for the Pokemon cards and DoaWP books to sell. once they do, I can buy up to $400 of puzzles and other things
this would be huge
I can test the new product ideas if I can get as much as I think I will

 

[Sion]

Idea for you:

You could totally make a dollar by designing and 3d printing alternative foot structures for existing speedcubes. changing the foot structure can and will change a Cube's performance.

Imagine making a thick foot mod for the ys3. You might be able to make it perform like a valk!

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Idea for you:

You could totally make a dollar by designing and 3d printing alternative foot structures for existing speedcubes. changing the foot structure can and will change a Cube's performance.

Imagine making a thick foot mod for the ys3. You might be able to make it perform like a valk!

i could try, but I need to spend some time at my public linrary to print them
yes my lib has some printers

 

[Dan the Beginner]

I think you should use a different cube. Most people don't know much about the EVO 1, and it's not a widely popular cube. At that price point I would try to modify some of the moyu's (RS3M 2020, YS3m, V9). Maybe make them maglev, magnetic core, change the magnet strength (making them stronger is super easy), etc. You don't have to stop making the MAGevo, but I think you'll find better sales and profits from some more popular cubes.

Great idea. 3D printing performance parts! For example the corner twisting problem in Moyu's V9 can be fixed by a slightly changed shape of its corner pieces (more pointed in that corner nearest to the centre cap). The great Tornado V3 Flagship's flimsy axles can be fixed by thicker replacement ones. You don't have to sell these popular models, unlike the EVOs. Dyeing cube pieces black is a service that I like to see. I like to put my own stickers on and give my favourite cubes the traditional look. I also have many other ideas, but don't have the skills or energy. If I was to start a cube business, it will be to customise, mod or "hot rod" high end cubes.

If people are ready to buy Gan cubes at their prices, they would be willing to pay also to get cheaper top models upgraded, I think.

 

[artless1der]

What types of mods should I try for big cubes?

5×5

 

[artless1der]

What types of mods should I try for big cubes?

4×4 and 6×6

 

[artless1der]

4×4 and 6×6

Lai S did say in regards to choosing the Shadow v2 over the Aoshi WRM (his main still today) that it was basically because he only has one AOSHI WRM and had 2 Shadow v2s so he was more willing to lose one of his Shadow v2s if there was some kind of unexpected accident when we went to core-corner magnetize a 6×6 for the first time.
Plus, unlike the AuChuang WRM 5×5, even-layer cubes have more internal pieces and a different core and setup whereas the 5×5 is basically built around a standard 3×3 core

 

[TheSpeedSkewber]

I was surprised that your first choice as a selling platform was a website or eBay.

I would consider using Etsy, as it is specifically for handmade, modified or small niches. They take less money than eBay and your listing are more likely to be seen.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

I was surprised that your first choice as a selling platform was a website or eBay.

I would consider using Etsy, as it is specifically for handmade, modified or small niches. They take less money than eBay and your listing are more likely to be seen.

The main reason I use eBay is because I already have an account through them and my parents have full control over my email address and other stuff. Though I would like to EXPAND and sell on Etsy, it will probably be a little while before I do so

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Alright, Yj Mini 4x4 will be added to the site. Maybe the Mini 5x5 ( back me up if it's good ) and then gonna put together the puzzles I need to order to male the prototypes

As for 3d printing, I am gonna go check with the local library here and see how much it costs to print stuff

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

4x4 page is added, gonna start actually looking into the cost of the first few prototypes. I still have to do research on the core dimensions (unless someone happens to have them or where I can find a 3d file for one) to figure out which magnets to buy and how to make them fit into the core and corners perfectly. Probably gonna make new corner stalks and a new core designed for the magnets of a specific size.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Guys SCS just lost $10,000 because of USPS
I guess its for the best I didn't sell through them

 

[artless1der]

Guys SCS just lost $10,000 because of USPS
I guess its for the best I didn't sell through them

wha... how the heck did that happen?

[edit:] side note, they're in Vegas now, so maybe it's s just a cover-story to hide their gambling addiction

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

wha... how the heck did that happen?

[edit:] side note, they're in Vegas now, so maybe it's s just a cover-story to hide their gambling addiction

idk lol
watch the vid

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

oof yikes. what about retrofitting older cubes like the Valk, GTS3 or gan X v2 with core magnets? I would love a core magnetized gan x