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In the US? If so, I couldn't find any information on it on your website.","author_name":"M Patel","votes":2,"created_at":"2024-02-22T21:48:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-277034","answers":[]},{"id":321922,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:321922","question":"Hello, have a few questions: 1. Understand the Form C is unavailable at the moment, but could you provide revenue, expenses, margins, and net profit over the last 2–3 years? 2. What has been your customer return rates? 3. What differentiates Slabmags long-term from competitors? 4. What is the timeline and strategy for Amazon/major marketplace distribution, and what costs are involved? 5. What’s the realistic path to liquidity? 6. What are the acquisition interest in similar niches? Thank you!","author_name":"Michael Lee","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-12-28T04:33:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-321922","answers":[]},{"id":309542,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:309542","question":"Does the Slab Mag team anticipating to grow into the numismatics market?","author_name":"Brent James Knapp","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-06-11T15:10:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-309542","answers":[]},{"id":277759,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:277759","question":"Hi, I just invested in Slabmags during the recent funding campaign, but I’m located in Canada. Is that an issue? I’m supposed to receive slabmags with my investment, but you guys don’t ship to Canada. Thanks!","author_name":"Anthony Dupéré","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-03-01T23:10:21Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-277759","answers":[]},{"id":275508,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:275508","question":"Hi there, a) What is your most recent monthly burn rate? b) What is your most recent monthly cash on hand? c) Are you raising a parallel angel or VC round simultaneously? If yes, who is investing in this round?","author_name":"Teddy Lyons","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-02-05T23:52:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-275508","answers":[]},{"id":273816,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:273816","question":"What is the price of each share of Slabmags???","author_name":"George Simons","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-01-13T01:41:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-273816","answers":[]},{"id":273031,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:273031","question":"I've some questions on the details and numbers to inquire. 1) The profit margin from 2022 looks to be 245K revenue and the profit is rather low, is there a reason for that? 2) And as for the inventory cost, what % of previous year revenue would be projected for upcoming year sales? 3) The current marketing tactic is organically through network, to scale towards web-marketing, what percent of the expenses would be used from the money raised for this? 4) Are there some newer numbers for 2023 to gauge traction and projected growth for 2024 (and beyond)? ----- Now beyond the investment questions, I really like the product and it's filling a gap that TCG and sports cards collections need, gone will be the days where we wrap graded slabs with bubblewraps and then putting the individual bubble wrapped slabs into a bigger bubble wraps for sets, then into a box. Product wise, beyond slab protectors, how about a slabmags desgin box to keep the slagmags protected slabs? Disclaimer: I really like the product, after receiving a couple of them in my first order, I came here immediately to asks the questions and put in even more on the right \"INVEST\" box =)","author_name":"Liling Tan","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-01-04T00:59:16Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-273031","answers":[{"id":273080,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:273080","answer":"Hello Liling! Thank you for your ongoing support and belief in Slabmags. Currently, we are preoccupied with catching up on holiday sales and restocking new inventory for the upcoming year. (We had to temporarily close our website to prevent further backlog). However, I wanted to promptly acknowledge your message as it is important that we address your questions. Can we take the time to craft a well-thought-out response to your question after addressing some immediate company needs? Your understanding is greatly appreciated, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.","author_name":"Albert Young","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-01-04T15:57:48Z"}]},{"id":316860,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:316860","question":"HI, based on 2024 financials, you had over a million in sales and still not break-even. What's your break-even point and plans to create value for investors? do you plan to expand into miniature models protecting frames too or you will remain focus on cards only?","author_name":"Mirko Turrina","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-10-13T09:56:20Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/mags2026#question-316860","answers":[]}],"faq":[{"question":"I've some questions on the details and numbers to inquire. 1) The profit margin from 2022 looks to be 245K revenue and the profit is rather low, is there a reason for that? 2) And as for the inventory cost, what % of previous year revenue would be projected for upcoming year s...","answer":"Hello Liling! Thank you for your ongoing support and belief in Slabmags. Currently, we are preoccupied with catching up on holiday sales and restocking new inventory for the upcoming year. (We had to temporarily close our website to prevent further backlog). However, I wanted to promptly acknowledge your message as it is important that we address your questions. Can we take the time to craft a well-thought-out response to your question after addressing some immediate company needs? Your under..."}]}}}