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The Cubicle vs Speedcubeshop Debate

Which cube store do you prefer?

  • TheCubicle

    Votes: 141 68.4%
  • Speedcubeshop

    Votes: 65 31.6%

  • Total voters
    206
The Cubicle‘s reward system makes more sense to me. You basically get 5% back in rewards. I think Speed Cube Shop‘s reward system is more based on social media, which if you’re into that that’s great (I’m not though).

I keep an eye on both stores, and generally order only the things that are on sale (I know, I’m cheap). So far I’ve only ordered from the Cubicle, though I think I’ll order from SCS as soon as they have something on sale that I like. (Probably around Christmas time this year....)

I wish both of them success. Heaven knows we need more good businesses in this world!
 
I thinkTC's youtube channel is better than SCS, although I prefer watching youtubers sponsored by SCS.

I have never ordered from either of them, but TC's multiple custom options definitely appeal more to me, and I have actually heard of staff working at TC.

Let's be real, most people only know Cameron at SCS
and kian
 
I am biased towards The Cubicle because I heard of them first from watching CrazyBadCuber (rip) and JRCuber. Those are their biggest sponsored Youtubers. But SCS really got good exposure from sponsoring JPerm early, whose channel has grown extremely quickly. I would bet if you counted all the discount codes people used, his is more than half of them.
 
JPerm Stan?
im not mad he passed jr at all nope no siree

If you're looking to get improve in any way, JPerm's channel is infinitely more useful. I don't think JRCuber even did tutorials or tips videos. I do prefer JRCuber's reviews though in terms of polish and video quality, and his competition vlogs are always fun. It's super impressive to see that he started off as a kid filming in his room and now he has a full fledged studio space.
 
If you're looking to get improve in any way, JPerm's channel is infinitely more useful. I don't think JRCuber even did tutorials or tips videos. I do prefer JRCuber's reviews though in terms of polish and video quality, and his competition vlogs are always fun. It's super impressive to see that he started off as a kid filming in his room and now he has a full fledged studio space.
JRCuber hasn't done any recently but he has done lots of tutorials.
 
Is Cubastic sponsored by TC now? His latest videos have mentioned them.
 
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Here is my take on SCS vs. TheCubicle.

Overall Vibes
The Cubicle gives off more of an original and robust feel. Its the same kind of feel when you eat comfort food. Everything there just feels a little more "comfortable." The customer service is friendly (I've had many-a-conversation with Jules) and their site is a little more playful in almost every way.

SCS gives off a much much more industrial or proper vibe. Their webstore and actual store seems really well put together and everything seems insanely perfectionist. I have to admit, SCS's customer service may be a teensy tiny bit more direct, but they get to the point faster, which is imo better customer service.

Winner: TheCubicle

Premium Cubes
-Lube services
The SCS 5$ dollar service and the Cubicle Pro Shop Lube Service is literally the exact same thing. Down to cost and quality. I personally think that SCS has a better simple lube service, considering that when it comes to big cubes, this service is like no other. CPS Lube Service adds a touch of smoothness and controllability to your puzzle, and I like that they're premade so processing time is the same as a normal cube
-Premium Services
-TheCubicle
I don't love The Cubicle premium service. Yes, their puzzles are absolutely through the roof, as my 4x4 and 5x5 main are Mystic and Angstrom respectively. My problem is that there isn't any sort of feeling of customization to it, which is 100% not the point of Cubicle Premium. But when you're looking for just a good puzzle overall thats that way right out of the box, get CP.

Side Note: Cubicle Custom: If a custom WCA cube is what you want, then that's what you get. Getting the choice of a lubricant combo, (including core lubes) Elasticity for cubes that have them, and stickers of you want them sound like a pretty good deal to me! Getting a Cubicle Custom Puzzle leaves a feeling that you created this cube from the bottom up, and a professional speedcuber will set it up for you. It's truly a surreal experience. My problem that I have with Cubicle Custom, is a lack of magnet choice. Most cubes don't come in a a non magnetic variant, but they could at LEAST offer it for the YLM, The Valk 3, or the RS3. Yeah sure it will hike up the price, but there are a lot of people who don't care. I would kill for the ability to order a Valk M with lite magnets, without having to shoot TheCubicle an email.

-SCS
Supernova cubes are what you should get if you need a lubed puzzle, but you don't want to pay a whole bunch. They are a little cheaper than Cubicle Premium cubes and they are imop better quality. Yes you don't get as much choice, but it's still good nonetheless. Also, You still don't get the choice for setup, but being able to get a stickered Nova cube makes up for that fact.

Cosmic Cubes are Supernova Cubes taken up to 11. SCS takes the time to find the perfect lube combo for your cube and lubes it accordingly. Cosmic truly dives into each and every cube order to make sure their clients are not dissapointed. You don't have the choice of lubricant, but imo Cosmic will almost surpass any Cubicle Premium or Custom Cube! Plus i think the Cosmic Logo looks better lmao, but not better than the Cubicle Labs logo. Nothing Surpasses the Cubicle Labs logo.(Also, when I purchase premium cubes, Cosmic is usually my personal go-to)

Side Note: UniCube
From the extremely limited information I know about it, its SCS's version of Cubicle Custom, but its soooooo much better. You get the choice of Piece Lube, Track Lube, which i think is insane how you get to choose where the lube goes. Tensions, Magnets :D, and stickers!

Winner: SCS by far


EDIT: SCS changed the cosmic logo and now it sucks
 
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i genreally like TC more becuase it has better prices and good cubes, with alot of stock of them.
SCS is fine but it doesnt have that premium feel like TC does
i feel like TC just has better cubes and prices.
 
I think the CUbicle is more creative, in terms of their events and cubicle only items(lubes, bags). SCS is also nice, but they only have PVC and some other seasonal lubes, which are nice, but worse than TC imo. I like both shops, and like the look of sCs logos more.
 
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