MikeFromRetroboxed

Just a small update from my clients

 

10 hours ago, cartman said:

The same manufacturer you use yes? I think i've heard somewhere about the framing business that many times when something is claimed to be UV resistant in reality it actually isn't, or maybe only to some small extent. Maybe that applies in this business aswell. It would be good to know for certain whether it is or isn't.

But yeah i'd really like some type of almost flat and thin "box" that is made just to fit an A4 paper inside whether by a slide opening on one of the sides or that you lift the whole face off of it, like opening a lid type of system.

It would also be nice to have acrylic cases for some of the advertising signs - not those those big, bulky fiberoptic/neon types but the different plastic ones. But i'm not sure whether that would have to run many 100$ i imagine it would.

Thanks for the input! Yes i use this manufacturer (Original Pexiglas) and they have all type of technical datasheets on their website - i will try to lookup more closely and find uv resistance data.

I will try to do that box and post some photos!

59 minutes ago, joshdose said:

Dude... I appreciate the service you are offering, but please don’t belittle CGA cases in the process. They most certainly do offer ultra high quality acrylic cases of any custom size with a sliding bottom so that you can remove the game. I have purchased many custom made acrylic cases from DIYers and the quality was just never quite as good as CGA. I may also purchase some from you in the future, because your pricing seems fair. That’s a huge advantage you have in the acrylic market since CGA custom cases are very expensive.

How can you describe this (the cracked, bubbled edges in attached photo). I mean no disrespect, just saying what i see.

If their boxes look different now i take back everything what i said.

You can read about extruded acrylic cracking here, it's very common and that is why i use cast acrylic only.

https://old.artifacturestudios.com/archives/317/

Again, no disrespect, just wan't everyone to be aware of the problem.

Nevertheless, thank you for pointing out, i will focus on my boxes in the future and let their quality to speak by itself. Thanks!

2 hours ago, cartman said:

I wasn't actually thinking about hanging just a box that would be more or less flat for holding an A4 paper. When it comes to hanging though, not a fan of a hole of that type. I think it would be better with some kind of tab solution like for some action figures.

Are you able to do sunlight protection stuff too with the materials you make?

According to Plexiglas manufacturer in Germany, this acrylic has UV resistance capabilities: https://www.plexiglas.de/en/products/plexiglas/plexiglas-gs-xt

As for some prototype, i will be able to do it after weekend - and will post results on social media channels, so please follow up closely

14 hours ago, Gloves said:

Can you PM me some closeup images of your cases;

Here you go, few quick shots. 

1 hour ago, cartman said:

You'd make it acrylic too?

Yes, transparent acrylic + a litte hole in the back for hanging on wall. That was my initial idea.
You can see this hole for hanging on a picture below (i made it for one box, that owner wanted to hang):
 

2 hours ago, cartman said:

Is there anything you can make for an A4 paper meaning a thinner type of almost flat case?

I have an idea of a4 protector for my old games magazines from 80-90s, but didn't cut them yet.

My laser has a 30x50 cm work area, so its doable i think - can try and put some photos online after Christmas. 

8 minutes ago, Gloves said:

Oh yeah, still pricy. Just sharing the requested info.

Can you PM me some closeup images of your cases; specifically the edges and seams? I don't wanna be super anal about my tiny one-box purchase, but for ~$50 CAD I also don't wanna get it, go "meh" and chuck it.

And can you confirm - you engrave the publisher's logo on the top?

I will, i am super picky sbout edges of my boxes so you wont be dissapointed.

I'm in the middle of Christmas dinner, will do it tomorrow, ok?

Engraving is my specialty!

7 minutes ago, Gloves said:

Sorry I C+P'd the wrong link; this was the one I meant to: https://cgagrading.com/OnlineStore/CustomCase.aspx

I think the other link was grading.

Still, $40 for a standard big box case (8.26x10x1.6 inch) without uv resistance

Not to mention 3-4 weeks wait time

4 minutes ago, Gloves said:

They do: https://cgagrading.com/toygrader/submission_packagedpricing.aspx

The prices uhmmm... And additional +15 for uv-resistant acrylic

12 minutes ago, Gloves said:

@MikeFromRetroboxed Any clue what a single Game Boy sized case would be, shipped to Canada?

I around $20 for box +$16 for shipping (usd)

13 minutes ago, Friendsfa35 said:

sure, the graded stuff might be in cases that you need to break open if you wanted to, but the normal buyable CGA acrylic cases have a slide on the bottom, otherwise how would you even put your game in?

Ah yes, do they do custom sizes tho?

7 hours ago, Code Monkey said:

How are you joining the separate pieces together?

Every case is glued with transparent glue. It makes a strong bond like everything was made from one piece.

Guys, thank you so much! 
Any box size can be done, i just need measures (preferred in milimeters) and you pretty boxes will be well protected, and will look super nice!

As for VGA/CGA acrylic boxes - well they have a different purpose that what i'm offering. They seal the game, and you can't get it out. Besides, CGA makes their boxes with extruded acrylic, which leave pretty bad cracks and marks on gluing surface. Its much cheaper, but i made many tests on them, and finally decided to go with the best acrylic i can get.

I'm preparing a sale after Christmas, so be sure to check my social channels for updates.

Once again, thanks for your kind words - means a world to me...

Hello fellow collectors! My name is Mike and i'm new here
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