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Ghumbs
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I just won these tonight and was wondering if anyone has these or has seen them in person. Excited to get them for my PC.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370584115647?ss ... l2649#shId
UPDATE: REVIEW 2/22
The boxes arrived yesterday. They're constructed of plywood with nice grain that has been glued together and finished with a sealant or light stain. Right out of the box they look nice. I think for the price (works out to about $12 each including shipping) they are a really good alternative to cardboard boxes. The seller usually sells in lots of three for the ones I got, which fit toploaders or screw cases, and lots of 2 for the ones which fit graded cards. Half of what you'll end up paying is shipping costs.
The proportions of the boxes are great for cased cards. I know some people in this thread have concerns with regards to the width, as they store their toploaders in team bags. I do that to. Well, as it turns out, the width is perfect for this method of storage, or at least I think so. If you line up "raw" toploaders, they move freely and are easy to dig through. However, if you store them in team bags, the sides of the boxes lightly grip the sides of the bag, so you never have to worry about cards falling over. Some might find this annoying if they don't like the bags scraping against the walls, but I find it to be a much better solution than having my cases falling over all of the time unless the box is full.
While I find the inside dimensions to be spot on, there is one issue I have with the outside. For some reason, the builder chose to use a knob on the lid which sticks up higher than the side walls. This can be a problem if you plan to stack them. If the knob was recessed just 1/8" it would retain the functionality while allowing you to stack the boxes. The knob is screwed in, so I haven't yet decided if I'll just replace it with something else or simply file it down.
One other improvement I'd recommend is the wood be sanded down a little smoother. I'd liken the outside of the box to a vintage cheese box. It's a little picky and I know finish work demands a higher price, but if I'm willing to spend $12 on wooden boxes for my cards, I might be persuaded to spend an extra $5-10 if it were nicely sanded and stained. However, he's churned out a lot of these things and is getting great feedback as is, so maybe that's a job for someone else.
If you're tired of their cardboard boxes getting dirty and bent up, or if you just want a nicer aesthetic for your personal collection, you may want to consider these durable, relatively inexpensive boxes. iwtgr on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370584115647?ss ... l2649#shId
UPDATE: REVIEW 2/22
The boxes arrived yesterday. They're constructed of plywood with nice grain that has been glued together and finished with a sealant or light stain. Right out of the box they look nice. I think for the price (works out to about $12 each including shipping) they are a really good alternative to cardboard boxes. The seller usually sells in lots of three for the ones I got, which fit toploaders or screw cases, and lots of 2 for the ones which fit graded cards. Half of what you'll end up paying is shipping costs.
The proportions of the boxes are great for cased cards. I know some people in this thread have concerns with regards to the width, as they store their toploaders in team bags. I do that to. Well, as it turns out, the width is perfect for this method of storage, or at least I think so. If you line up "raw" toploaders, they move freely and are easy to dig through. However, if you store them in team bags, the sides of the boxes lightly grip the sides of the bag, so you never have to worry about cards falling over. Some might find this annoying if they don't like the bags scraping against the walls, but I find it to be a much better solution than having my cases falling over all of the time unless the box is full.
While I find the inside dimensions to be spot on, there is one issue I have with the outside. For some reason, the builder chose to use a knob on the lid which sticks up higher than the side walls. This can be a problem if you plan to stack them. If the knob was recessed just 1/8" it would retain the functionality while allowing you to stack the boxes. The knob is screwed in, so I haven't yet decided if I'll just replace it with something else or simply file it down.
One other improvement I'd recommend is the wood be sanded down a little smoother. I'd liken the outside of the box to a vintage cheese box. It's a little picky and I know finish work demands a higher price, but if I'm willing to spend $12 on wooden boxes for my cards, I might be persuaded to spend an extra $5-10 if it were nicely sanded and stained. However, he's churned out a lot of these things and is getting great feedback as is, so maybe that's a job for someone else.
If you're tired of their cardboard boxes getting dirty and bent up, or if you just want a nicer aesthetic for your personal collection, you may want to consider these durable, relatively inexpensive boxes. iwtgr on eBay
