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Wasted $60 on a deluxe insert for Terraforming Mars that didn't fit right
Bought that fancy wooden insert from Etsy because I was tired of baggies, but the card slots were too tight and I actually ripped a card trying to get it out. Has anyone else had luck just sticking with zip bags or found a better solution that won't ruin your game?
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murphy.aaron1mo ago
...yeah I used to be the same way, kept buying all these expensive aftermarket organizers thinking they'd be the answer to my game storage problems. But after a few bad experiences with ones that didn't fit right or actually damaged components I've totally changed my mind. I just use the original box insert if it's decent and supplement with a few small craft store organizers for tokens and cards. Works way better honestly, and I don't have to worry about tearing cards or spending a bunch of money on something that might not even work.
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ellis.faith1mo ago
oh man @murphy.aaron you are SPEAKING my language now. i remember buying this super expensive wooden organizer for a game i loved and it literally didnt fit because the box was like 2mm too small. had to return it and pay shipping both ways, what a joke. now i just use baggies and some cheap plastic containers from the dollar store and honestly its been way better. plus when i want to trade a game away i dont feel bad about losing the custom insert i paid 40 bucks for. sometimes the most expensive solution isnt the best one, just the one someone convinced you that you NEEDED.
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tara6421mo ago
Oh man this hits way too close to home. I once spent like 50 bucks on a foam core insert for a game and then realized I had put it together upside down. Just sat there staring at it for ten minutes wondering why nothing fit. Ended up trashing it and now I use old mint tins and ziploc bags like a normal person. The best part is when your friend asks about your fancy storage and you just pull out a crumpled bag of tokens from a takeout container. Makes me feel like a real professional game organizer honestly. Still cheaper than therapy though so I'll take it.
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