(Part 2) Top products from r/mtgcube

I seed my cube, so... packs are nice. I used to do like you said, and that's definitely fun, but I also like taking the opportunity to ensure packs are populated in a certain manner (no clumping of "stuff", whether by color, CMC, or whatever). There's still an element of randomness to it, but with some preventative measures taken. For example, there will never be more than one planeswalker in any given pack. I know that, before we start, colors are (more or less) evenly distributed. It's not exactly evenly distributed, but there is enough control that, if you get hosed, it's because of the way people picked and not necessarily because of the pack.

When we're done playing, I ask players to sort the cards by color. Then, later, I seed the packs again. This is also the perfect opportunity to make changes. I actually use one of the cubeamajig packs to hold cards-that-want-to-go-into-the-cube. I will put them in after the next time it is played.

They do take management, though. If you're frequently drafting or traveling with the cube a lot, I could see how someone might feel that the packs are tedious.

I also have a Kamigawa block cube and they are absolutely fantastic for that... because packs are seeded to emulate a normal draft.

I don't think they're necessary, but I like them.

I've also used plastic bags and thought they were neat, too. You get that sense of opening something to start each round. They can be re-used, too, as long as you're gentle with them but then they're also cheap and easy to replace if you're not. Less bulky and easier to manage than cubeamajig but with less of the novelty.

I have a 630 cube, and I'm currently using The Big Black Metal Box made by CardKingPro. They're available on Amazon among other places:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072J3KNKP/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I really like this case. I think it was originally designed to hold Cards Against Humanity cards, but it works really well for MTG cards, and I would assume for other TCG's in general. For size reference, my 630 cube is double sleeved and does not even occupy the entirety of the inner 3 columns of the box. I would definitely have room to spare even if I increased my cube size to 720. The outer 2 columns are wider than then inner columns by a few millimeters - enough such that you can fit standard Ultra Pro or Ultimate Guard style deckboxes in them (which I use to hold my lands and tokens separately). The inner columns are not wide enough to hold deckboxes, but I prefer this such that my cube cards don't shift around appreciably during transport. They are wide enough to comfortably hold things like the Cardamajigs Cubeamajigs packs, if you use them, which are wider than the width of a standard sleeved MTG card by a minuscule amount. The inner lining of the columns are also a velvet-like material, which also helps to keep the contents from moving around while not being abrasive to the cards. The case itself is quite strong and sturdy, although I worry that the handle may snap off one day if I'm too rough with it. I usually just stick the entire case into my (standard sized) backpack for transport anyway, so this is probably a moot point and not really worth worrying about.

In the end, while it may not necessarily be the most aesthetically pleasing way to house your cube, I think that this case is a fantastic practical and affordable solution. If nothing else, I think this is certainly leagues better than then CUB3. I highly recommend it!

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EDIT - For clarity.

Cool, thanks. I see Amazon has a wide array of cheaper versions too if folks want to go this route but don’t want to spend $$$$. My big outstanding issue would turn just be weight, but I guess that’s the cost of a sturdy case.

Here’s the cheaper version if people want to see it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JVA7RNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wHQlDbPD2XADV

The youtuber "the Professor" reccomends KMC Hyper Matte's and double sleeving with them.

The below links lead to amazon bundles of them at a pretty great price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VCQXQAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are like the cellophane that cards come in from tcgplayer. Im sure you can get a couple uses feom these until the sticky wears off.

UNIQUEPACKING 100 Pcs 3x4 Crystal Clear Resealable Recloseable Cello/Cellophane Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RZDZOPG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lP7wDb895RAJF

I did a bit of research a couple years back and Quiver cases are really great for holding and traveling with cubes. Comes in multiple colors. You can use the velcro dividers that come with it to make a compartment for dice

https://www.amazon.com/Quiver-Portable-Carrying-Exterior-Compatible/dp/B076CJYF87/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Quiver+case&qid=1557415037&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-3

I use one of these
I did modify it a little by removing the insert and making my own divider. Now it fits my 450 card cube double sleeved with lands perfectly.

A wine box from Amazon holds my 360 cube + 32 of each land (520 cards) nicely. It could probably do a 450 cube + land (610 cards.)
http://imgur.com/6BwOIIg
http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Gift-Box-Set-Innovations/dp/B00JWSH0WW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410037255&sr=8-2&keywords=wine+box

Kind of like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Schaffer-Publications-Carson-Dellosa-1564516458/dp/1564516458

Or these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ILU8L66/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_229_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41e8Y9AditL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C99_&psc=1&refRID=YS5GZDNDC25PN2M5G8TF

KMC Hyper Mattes are what I swear by, and I was a staunch supporter of Dragon Shields for years.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HT93W3W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 some colors cheaper on amazon.

You could cut out small pieces of cardstock or buy these and give your players pens/pencils to make their own tokens, that become part of the charm of your cube. all the different artworks people come up with for tokens.

It is These and These.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033UNSSK

http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Contour-Rotary-Cutter-195210-1001/dp/B000B7M8WU/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1452886752&sr=1-4&keywords=rotary+cutter

Or scalpel/knife and self-healing board.

I use money straps

They are these which I suppose are KMCs. What issue do you have?

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2

A Crown Royal bag...I just dump the contents out and grab what I need. You dang ol kids with your new fangled deck boxxy's with compartments for dice...back in my day we used rubberbands dagnabbit!

edit: to add a viable alternative try this?