The Cubicle vs Speedcubeshop Debate

[DuckubingCuber347]

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

 

[Silky]

The real question is Cubezz or Ziicube?

 

[ender9994]

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

Probably just to keep up with increasing shipping prices I would assume. That being said, with the costs for free shipping now being $55 and $60 respectively, I am not sure it will effect most people. Pretty easy to get an order up to that amount nowadays.

 

[qwr]

The real question is Cubezz or Ziicube?

Simple. Cubezz for small orders since shipping is free, Ziicube for bulk orders as shipping becomes worth it.

 

[abunickabhi]

What about people who prefer neither of the stores and rely on cubelelo.com for getting quality cubes and lubes.

 

[Dan the Beginner]

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

For us Aussies, it is often hard to justify the high shipping costs from US shops. I have ordered from SCS before, but I stopped many times when I tried to order from TC, due to its particularly high shipping costs. It's about $30 shipping for even some magnets. TC however does have more variety and hard to find products or accessories, like maglev conversion magnets or core magnet conversion kit, and there are some items you cannot find anywhere else. This is why I was pleasantly surprised recently to note that there is now a cheaper $9 shipping option for small items. With the pandemic and hence more and more online or global shopping, this is good news.

 

[Silky]

Simple. Cubezz for small orders since shipping is free, Ziicube for bulk orders as shipping becomes worth it.

Cubezz goated since it still has Guhong II in Purple, Red, and Blue plastic

 

[Cubing Forever]

What about people who prefer neither of the stores and rely on cubelelo.com for getting quality cubes and lubes.

wish CL actually had more custom options

 

[Thom S.]

What about people who prefer neither of the stores and rely on cubelelo.com for getting quality cubes and lubes.

It's true, that many people rely on shops based more locally in Europe, Asia and Australia. Me included But this is very clearly a SCS vs TC debate.

As for me, I used to use SCS when starting out because it was the only shop I came about. But now I've made an order on TC because they have the best Non-WCA inventory(maybe HKNow has a similarly big inventory but with different puzzles)

 

[OtterCuber]

I noticed that SCS has a much more generous return policy (90 days) than TheCubicle (2 weeks). Does anyone have experience returning products to TheCubicle? Why do you think their policy is so much more restrictive?

 

[Eli Apperson]

I noticed that SCS has a much more generous return policy (90 days) than TheCubicle (2 weeks). Does anyone have experience returning products to TheCubicle? Why do you think their policy is so much more restrictive?

I've always found SCS's customer service to be better. Perhaps they just care more about making the buyer satisfied. This would be my guess, but it could be something else.

 

[qwr]

Cubezz goated since it still has Guhong II in Purple, Red, and Blue plastic

Aren't those just made from the same pieces as stickerless cubes? Since that cube has a split piece design. Well red and blue. Probably not purple.

 

[Bh13]

I haven’t bought from SCS, but when a cube I recently bought from the cubicle had a piece break, they sent me a replacement piece free of charge. Took a little while to get it all sorted out, but I’m grateful I didn’t have to pay anything additional for the replacement.

 

[Tabe]

I noticed that SCS has a much more generous return policy (90 days) than TheCubicle (2 weeks). Does anyone have experience returning products to TheCubicle? Why do you think their policy is so much more restrictive?

I've returned puzzles a couple times to the Cubicle. Never had an issue. Reached out via email, explained the issue, sent photos when needed, got a prepaid mailing label. Piece of cake.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I will be honest, I have noticed better customer service with SCS, not saying that TC's is bad or anything.

 

[OtterCuber]

I've returned puzzles a couple times to the Cubicle. Never had an issue. Reached out via email, explained the issue, sent photos when needed, got a prepaid mailing label. Piece of cake.

Thanks for this. Just wish the grace period was a bit longer.

 

[qwr]

I appreciate SCS's recent series of videos on cube manufacturers and manufacturer history. They also did interviews with GAN and Xman which are always fascinating.

 

[Stock_Fish109]

I think SCS is better, I like their setup service, also cosmic and supernova in my opinion are better, the unicube option is also nice. Overall, I also think shipping and quality is better in SCS. No hate to thecubicle tho.

 

[Soham Penmatsa]

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 have to stay on jperms sid, but i also really like the cubicle for the discounts and stuff

I think SCS is better, I like their setup service, also cosmic and supernova in my opinion are better, the unicube option is also nice. Overall, I also think shipping and quality is better in SCS. No hate to thecubicle tho.

dude your right

 

[Stock_Fish109]

i have to stay on jperms sid, but i also really like the cubicle for the discounts and stuff


dude your right

jperm yes jperm