(11-29-2012, 12:48 AM)larry marak Wrote: I'm beginning to suspect that die-cutting DAMAGES the cardboard, leading to eventual fraying and separation, while laser cutting seals in all the juicy goodness of a counter. The tactile feel is definitely that of a wooden tile, not compressed paper.
I actually had a couple of pieces in a recent VPG purchase (Darkest Night, I believe) where the laser didn't quite go all the way through for whatever reason and I had some flash on the counters. That's the 1st time I've seen it with the laser cuts. As for the long-term holding up, we'll have to see. I don't know if laser cutting "cauterizes" the counters or not.
