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Hi, this is going to be a long thread that will tell you about some stores that exist. Since I failed my last thread, I made another revised one. I can credit daniel0731ex for the idea of the title of this thread (The cube identification thread) IF you know a store that I have not added, please PM or post on this thread so I can edit it. So here it goes!
CubeForYou
Website link: www.cubeforyou.com
Location (of shipping): China
Basic items in the store (and approx. price): Contains almost all puzzles, although the prices aren't that cheap.
Reliability: I guess they are reliable. I ordered from them twice, and both times, their processing was fast. If they do not have the item in stock, it will take longer.
Shipping (how long, where to, prices): UPS - Very fast. I'm in Florida, and it came in 3 days. Airmail - Said to be slow, but I have NOT personally experienced it. I always take the fast shipping. UPS shipping varies by weight. The heavier it is, the price goes up a lot.
Services: I heard the customer service was very good.
Personal Overall Score: 7/10
Comments: Although there are a lot of varieties of puzzles in the store, the shipping is absurdly expensive, and the prices of the puzzles are not that cheap.
Popbuying
Website link: www.popbuying.com
Location (of shipping): China
Basic items in the store (and approx. price): Also contains almost all the cubes, plus it has many other variety of stuff.
Reliability: Very realiable. I easily contacted the customer service and had a friendly chat with her.
Shipping (how long, where to, prices): Around 2 weeks (14 days). There is a chance that there aren't any in stock. In this case, popbuying does not contact you and it will take long to process. (from what I heard) They ship for free all around the world! If it is not over $15, it will cost you 2 dollars to get a tracking number. They provide a free tracking number (if over 15 USD), but is practically useless because it updated after arriving at my houseThey have EMS, although it costs 23 dollars. The good thing is that the price doesn't change even if you put many items.
Services: Excellent services as I mentioned.
Overall Score: 9/10 One of the top 5 shops that cubers buy from. It is cheap, and reliable.
Cubefans
This shop is the same shop as Cubeforyou (same sellers). The shipping is expensive. Just look at Cubeforyou section.
HKNowstore
Website link: http://www.hknowstore.com
Location (of shipping): Hong Kong
Basic items in the store (and approx. price): A lot of cubes. Some interesting brands include, Ming Ho, and type G (supposedly 'Old' Type A I).
Reliability: I have not bought from this store. But many people say the customer service is good.
Shipping (how long, where to, prices): Ships to anywhere. Free shipping items are included.
Services: From what I here, Calvin has wonderful customer serivce.
Overall Score: 8.5/10 Mostly anonymous (to me), but I have seen a lot of youtubers that get their cubes from HKNowstore.
Dealextreme
Basically, it is very similar to Popbuying. It has a lot cubes and has free shipping. Just take a look at the Popbuying section.
Tribox
Website link: http://store.tribox.jp/USD/Home.html (English)
http://tribox.cart.fc2.com/ (Japanese)
Location of shipping: Japan
Basic items : Also has a lot of cubes. It had the Joy cube. It has the Edison White cube (black is currently out of stock). The Edison is a bit expensive due to it's inaccessibility.
Shipping : I'm not sure about this. Check the website. I heard the shipping was alright.
Services: - I believe it has good customer service, but I am not entirely sure.
Overall Score : 8/10 Mixed feelings about this store. I have it a 8 because the store sold rare cubes. Joy and Edisons.
Mefferts
Website link : http://www.mefferts.com/
Location of shipping: China
Basic items: Has the Original Mefferts 4x4 and 5x5, and many other cubes. They sell Famwealth cubes also. They are famous for their 4x4's. Although the cubes themselves are a bit pricey ($18 for 4x4), their shipping is free.
Shipping - It is said the shipping good, although it comes from China. Because of the free shipping, it will take +1 week.
Services - I have no idea. Sorry
Overall Score - 9/10 Good store in general. Although some cubes are out of stock, their 4x4's are really good.
CubeTalk's Magical Store
Website link: http://thetalkingcube.weebly.com/my-puzzle-shop.html
Location of shipping: In America
Basic items : Has 2 items. A Floppy cube and a rare Edison cube ($23). The prices are high due to the inaccessibility.
Shipping - Generally fast because of the location of shipping but I have heard a negative comment. (took 1.5 weeks)
Services- Said to be fast in replying emails.
Overall Score - 8.5/10 I gave it a 8.5 since it sold Edison cubes, but the cubes were too expensive. In Korea, Edison cubes are about $6.5 each.
Cube Depot
Website link: http://www.cubingstore.webs.com/
Location of shipping; Astoria, New York, USA.
Basic items : QJ 4x4 parts, Clown Cube (?), Ghost hand I and II, LanLan 2x2, etc. The prices are pretty good, but the shipping is $3. Expanded to Alpha cubes (I, II, III (out of stock), IV, V, Haiyan, Haiyan Memory).
Shipping - As I mentioned before, $3. It should be fast shipping if you live in the states. Ship by USPS priority mail. There is a small amount of tax, Ships worldwide. It just expanded, so you should be glad.
Services - The customer service would probably be excellent.
Overall Score - 9/10 One of the stores I think I will be buying from. The prices are cheap and it is a recently opened store. Try it out! (bigbee99's store)
Specialty Speedcubes
Website link:http://specialtyspeedcubes.webs.com/apps/webstore/
Location of shipping : Probably America
Basic items : HAD the Edison, Will HAVE the Joy, and HAS the Eastsheen.
The prices are very good for a Edison cube. ($15!! no wonder it is out of stock) The Joy is expected to be 15 dollars also.
Shipping - I believe the shipping is pretty fast since it is in America.
Overall Score - 8/10. The problem with the store is that it doesn't have the rare cubes. If the cubes were in stock, it would probably be a 10/10.
High Quality Speedcubes for Sale
Website link:http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/
Location of shipping: The USA
Basic items : LanLan 2x2, Type C I and II, YJ 3x3, Mini QJ (out of stock) and many other items. Check the store out. Prices are alright.
Shipping - FREE shipping! That makes the prices very very cheap. I believe he ships internationally.
Services - I heard camcuber/cameron's customer service was excellent. I recommend this store since it has a lot of products, it's cheap, and it is located in the USA.
Overall Score - 9.5/10 As I mentioned before, FREE shipping, very cheap and fast shipping.
Opticubes
Website link: http://www.opticubes.com/store/
Temporarily closed.
Cubecity
Website link: http://cubecity.weebly.com/
I haven't heard any testemonials or comments about the store. If anyone has comments or testimonials, please PM or post a message on this thread.
Cfoping
Website link : http://www.cfoping.com/
Also have not heard anything about this store.
Cubenjoy
Website link: http://cubenjoy.com/
Location of shipping: From Korea to Korea ONLY (I know it sucks)
Shipping: In Korea, shipping will take 1 day MAX. (order the morning will probably get to your house (in Korea) by the evening.
Basic products: Has limited amounts of Joy cubes (since the production has stopped, or I heard it has). Has Edison cubes in many different colors. (about $6.50 dollars each). It also sells V-cubes (5,6,7), 2nd gen stack mat timer, and some Type A cubes.
Services - I do not like the service at all because I emailed them twice and they haven't replied to me once.
Overall Score - 9/10 9 since it sells rare cubes and they are cheap (Joy cubes are about $11). -1 because they only ship domestically and their customer service is weird.
Cubing Weekly
Website link- http://cubingweekly.com/store.php
Location of shipping - Canada (?)
Basic products - there are 2 products and 2 colors each. They are the Maru 2x2 and the Maru 3x3. The prices are moderate.
Shipping - I heard good comments about this store, if you want a moderately good 2x2 (Maru) buy it from him.
Overall Score - 8/10 -2 because of the lack of variety of cubes in the store, but I heard they will be expanding very soon. (Caedus's store)
Euro Speedcubes Online Shop
Website link - http://www.groovycart.co.uk/cart.php?c=1266
Location of shipping - Europe to Europe only
Basic products - Has 1 LanLan 2x2 product with 2 colors (black/white). The prices are around 8.5 USD.
Shipping - Free shipping, otherwise I have no knowledge of this store. I hope it expands also.
Overall Score - 7/10. Lack of variety of cubes.
Kcobe
Website link: http://kcobe.com/
Location of shipping - I believe it is in Malaysia.
Basic products - The store has a lot of products with good prices. They even have a mysterious 7x7. You should check the store out.
Shipping - No info
Overall Score - Due to the variety of cubes a 8.5/10 will fit the store.
SpeedCube Uk Online Store
Link: http://speedcubeuk.webs.com/apps/webstore/
Location of shipping : Manchester, England
Basic products - the F I and II, Floppy cube, stickers, and New Type A IIIs.
Shipping - Just expanded to Worldwide shipping. The shipping varies.
Service - Moderately good. I haven't ordered from him, but he constantly is on speedsolving.com
Overall Score - 9/10 For a new store, pretty good prices and products in general. (andyt1992's store).
Speedcubing store
Link: http://speedcubingstore.webs.com/
Location of shipping : Illinois, America
Basic products - The Type C II, Taiyan II, 2x3x3, etc. Prices are good.
Shipping - Probably fast and cheap shipping.
Service - iSpinz is constantly on speedsolving.com, so I believe the services wouldn't let anyone down.
ediCubes
Link - http://edicubes.com/index.php?route=common/home
Location of shipping : unknown
Basic products - all Edison cubes (5x5, 2x2, 3x3)
Shipping - Very fast, according to ZB FTW. (came in 2 days)
Service - No idea
Overall score - Since they sell rare Edison cubes, a 8/10, but a -2 because the prices are very, very high.
Help Cube
Link - http://helpcube.webs.com/
Location of shipping - unknown (if you know please let me know)
Basic products - The store has one good product. The Edison 3x3. Although it costs 23 dollars, it seems alright to me. Has assembly service and tension service IF you pay them more.
Shipping -
Service -
Overall score - 8.5/10 Edison cubes makes a 8.5 score. That's all.
Finally! Thanks for reading this post, I hope it didn't irritate you (it was long). Well, good luck cubing! <>< - Koreancuber
It's amazing! I will use this instead of the shop section that I have!
It is the mini A-V. It is not memory because the corners are very angular.
i never said it was the memory, but it even says in the title it is not an A5
