Well said
@cooey, agree with you
I was going to post my thoughts as I opened mine today too but you pretty much covered it lol (along with others before us). Anyhow, here's the cut-down version with just the few points I wish to add/emphasize..
First off, I received box #156/500 (Order #1140).
I immediately noticed the internal dimensions of the box itself are too big for the slips
Even when sealed, there was substantial movement inside which didn't seem right. Now unsealed, mine slide out way too easily if I'm not careful. I would prefer a more snug finish and made-to-measure fit. Seems a bit amateurish with such movement and space inside..
Slips themselves are good in terms of finish/bossing/spot gloss etc but are of the "skinny" variety which don't really float my boat
As cooey said, the Lenti is truly abysmal. And I mean.. shockingly bad!
I was browsing for Fathers Day cards just yesterday and saw several that had amazing lenti effects and depth that blows this release lol. Go figure
We're in the wrong market
Not much more to say on that one apart from the back is great
Fortunately I received all 3x numbered cards with the same number but it still annoys me the metal card was pulled so late on as that was a selling point for me to begin with when I placed my order.
Steel is nice (and the first I own for SOTD!
) but would greatly benefit from a splash of gloss to make the colour POP! a bit more IMO. That said, mine appear mint so I'll just be happy with that given they weren't even sealed..
All in all, not bad but better luck next time EB. This hasn't been a smooth ride to say the least and it's a shame you're now avoiding HDN and your customers. Just happy I received my order now and hope everyone else who's still waiting receives theirs soon (or at least a dispatch note!).
For anyone who's interested in seeing the Blu Box's finish again, I took some pics earlier