Possible store in USA

[joey]

It's hard to say whether the Maru4 infringes the V-Cube patent.

I want to hear it from someone with actual knowledge on the subject.

 

[DaBear]

if it did then they wouldn't have been able to make it....v-cube holds the international patent in taiwan if im not mistaken, and marus are made in taiwan

 

[radmin]

if it did then they wouldn't have been able to make it....v-cube holds the international patent in taiwan if im not mistaken, and marus are made in taiwan

maru 4x4 are made in Taiwan. At least that is what is says on certain cubies.

 

[masterofthebass]

Maru 4x4s probably do infringe on the patent of a v-cube, but its different enough that it doesn't matter imo. As for clocks, they have been discontinued in production, and the patent is close to being expired either way. I'm looking forward to not having to pay shipping anymore

 

[puzzlemaster]

Alright guys. I can get a hold of a GuHong for about 13 bucks. It'll be a DIY kit though. It'll probably be around 5 dollar shipping.

 

[Forte]

I'd be interested in a knockoff Clock

 

[puzzlemaster]

I'd be interested in a knockoff Clock

I should actually have them in the next 2 days or so. The rest of my products should get here in the next few weeks.

 

[Forte]

Just out of curiosity, does the clock look like the one on the right here?

 

[puzzlemaster]

Just out of curiosity, does the clock look like the one on the right here?

It looks similar. It's not made by Rubik's so it's not exactly identical. However I will make sure that they're of good quality before selling them.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Do you have the link to your store yet.

 

[puzzlemaster]

I'm creating it right now. I'll post a link but as my products have not arrived yet, please do not order any products.

my website is: freewebstore.org/SpeedcubeUSA

I still have yet to put up pictures etc. But I'm getting started on it.


EDIT: Any other products that you want? Feel free to tell me and I'll do my best to get them. So far, the items on my website right now are the ones that I will start with.

 

[chumblaka]

Please please please sell V-Cube 6x6 replacements pieces, buy one cube and disassemble and sell for parts.

 

[cincyaviation]

Please please please sell V-Cube 6x6 replacements pieces, buy one cube and disassemble and sell for parts.

Here's an idea, since you came up with this great idea, why don't you do it!

 

[chumblaka]

Cus If if I had the money to buy a new 6x6 I would just buy it and not worry about finding a spare part.

 

[cincyaviation]

Cus If if I had the money to buy a new 6x6 I would just buy it and not worry about finding a spare part.

Well if they sell it at $5 a part (which people won't pay) and get 8 people (which they won't get) then they may be able to make a profit on it. But i either suggest that you get some money or wait quietly and see if they take your suggestion.

 

[chumblaka]

I'll wait quietly now just letting puzzlemaster know since I haven't asked him.

Also, at five dollars a part, I'm pretty sure there will be buyers, maybe even price adjustment if you buy more than one piece so it would be cheaper.

Five dollars would still be cheaper than buying the whole cube again, just my opinion and the reason why I would pay that much.

I'll be quiet now and wait.

 

[FatBoyXPC]

All of the "Speedcube" and "USA" in the various speedcube stores online are starting to blend together, to me. I wish people would name them something unique; popbuying is rather unique iCubik is unique, 9spuzzles is unique, etc.

There are at least three other "speedcube" stores in the US :/

I'm also curious why the need for the free websites, if it's an actual store why not get an actual domain and hosting?

I'm not attempting to hijack, so I'll go ahead and say:

I'd be very interested in the clock.
I'd be very interested in free shipping (I don't care how long I wait from popbuying, 3 weeks is fine for me for free shipping).

The only way your store can be really successful is to offer puzzles the other US stores don't offer, or offer them for a better price + shipping and have faster shipping. The less hassle people put up with, the happier they are.

 

[puzzlemaster]

All of the "Speedcube" and "USA" in the various speedcube stores online are starting to blend together, to me. I wish people would name them something unique; popbuying is rather unique iCubik is unique, 9spuzzles is unique, etc.

There are at least three other "speedcube" stores in the US :/

I'm also curious why the need for the free websites, if it's an actual store why not get an actual domain and hosting?

I'm not attempting to hijack, so I'll go ahead and say:

I'd be very interested in the clock.
I'd be very interested in free shipping (I don't care how long I wait from popbuying, 3 weeks is fine for me for free shipping).

The only way your store can be really successful is to offer puzzles the other US stores don't offer, or offer them for a better price + shipping and have faster shipping. The less hassle people put up with, the happier they are.

I can guarantee you that my prices will be reasonable. The Clock itself for example will be around $13. I'm doing my best to find a fast way of shipping. At the moment I am considering the flat rate boxes as they are easy and ship quickly. However the shipping price will be rather expensive. So I am trying to find a better shipping method.

 

[chumblaka]

Maybe you can go to the post office or call USPS to see if you can work out some sort of deal since you are going to be shipping often with them.

 

[puzzlemaster]

Shipping has been worked out. Anything up to 370 grams will be 3.26. Anything up to 540 grams will be 6.52. If 540 grams worth of cubes are bought I can ship them as 2 separate packages or can ship them together for a bit more. Store should open within the next few weeks. Feel free to tell me products that you want to see and I will do my best to get them.