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Gamematz Pro Matz review - Karpav1 - 09-19-2017
As promised here's an update on my map purchase with a few pictures.
There were a lot of nice and colorful designs to choose from, but since this was the first map for me, I opted for a 6'x4' eclectic star field as my first go to map to order.
There's a $3.00 USD surcharge for a custom hex or grid overlay.
Shipping was free for me (within "48 adjoining U.S. States" & $99.00 purchase) at the time I ordered. They do not ship internationally at the time I ordered. I was also offered a 15% off coupon, which dropped the order below the free shipping limit, so I added a set of dice and I was set.
Email communication was excellent, they provided me with a proof to check out and I had them flip the grain on the hexes, they sent a new proof and bingo! A tracking number was sent within the next few days. And not long after that- she arrived:
![[Image: szYDyQQ.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/szYDyQQ.jpg)
The edge retained a slight curl that went away after a quick counter-curl and brief rest of about a minute.
![[Image: 2R3oJPY.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/2R3oJPY.jpg)
The backing rubber has a firm, dense feel with excellent grip and unlike a floppy neoprene, has a more of stiff feel to it. The map easily stands up under its own material strength when rolled up without even a hint of a buckle. It just comes off as a durable mat. That's the feature I would say is its most unique immediate takeaway.
![[Image: nlVCksR.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/nlVCksR.jpg)
I was curious as to what the manufacturer meant exactly by 'felt like' surface. That really is the best way to describe it though.
![[Image: 5npJeOs.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/5npJeOs.jpg)
Here's a pic of the logo: Small and unobtrusive. The hex grid itself is also subtle. The flash of my camera makes it stand out a tad bit more than it seems when looking at it.
I had a bag from a lawn chair that works perfectly to sling it over the shoulder with...
![[Image: b3Vv4e4.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/b3Vv4e4.jpg)
I'm very pleased with this brand hex mat and will probably snag another with some nebula colors within the next year.
I hope you found the review helpful and informative. Any other questions just ask. Disclosure: I was not approached by anyone, asked to review, offered compensation, or anything of the sort for this write-up. This is a voluntary review. If you decide to purchase through Gamematz, using my referral code http://rwrd.io/qsqzvty will earn me some points/cash off towards my next purchase, so there's that... but I really just wanted to offer some insight since few manufacturers/reviewers show what their mats look like with a grid printed on them.
Gamematz website: http://www.gamematz.com/
RE: Gamematz Pro Matz review - Lance Electra - 01-16-2018
I looked into these guys...
my problems with them are:
1) Everything is in U.S. prices so automatically I pay about 30% MORE because I live in CAN. Our dollar is about 30% less than US. (5 year average)
2) They charge FAR FAR FAR FAR too much for shipping.
The "Pro" matt was expensive in the first place, but then they wanted $70 to ship to Canada!!!! That's just ridiculous!
3) contacted them about my concerns and they basically told me to go fly a kite!
So no, they won't be getting my business.
RE: Gamematz Pro Matz review - Karelian Suomi - 01-16-2018
(01-16-2018, 11:05 AM)Lance Electra Wrote: I looked into these guys...
my problems with them are:
1) Everything is in U.S. prices so automatically I pay about 30% MORE because I live in CAN. Our dollar is about 30% less than US. (5 year average)
2) They charge FAR FAR FAR FAR too much for shipping.
The "Pro" matt was expensive in the first place, but then they wanted $70 to ship to Canada!!!! That's just ridiculous!
3) contacted them about my concerns and they basically told me to go fly a kite!
So no, they won't be getting my business.
<sigh> I feel your pain on this, but unfortunately, shipping costs have become ridiculous in many cases. That being said, have you investigated EBay? Here's what I found after a quick search of Ebay Canada:
Game mat via EBay Canada
And Another....
RE: Gamematz Pro Matz review - Lance Electra - 01-17-2018
Cool find for sure!
I ended up just going to my local game shop and I bought a generic hex matt, for 1/4 the price that the gamematz guys wanted, and I didn't have to pay shipping PLUS I supported a local business....So it's a win all around!
RE: Gamematz Pro Matz review - Karelian Suomi - 01-18-2018
(01-17-2018, 03:11 AM)Lance Electra Wrote: Cool find for sure!
I ended up just going to my local game shop and I bought a generic hex matt, for 1/4 the price that the gamematz guys wanted, and I didn't have to pay shipping PLUS I supported a local business....So it's a win all around!
Yup. Supporting the FLGS is definitely a win in my book, and if you do so and save money at the same time (which you can splurge on other useful goodies!), then all the better...
