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Title: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Kanped on October 08, 2011, 01:57:08 PM
I was going to make a video but this just seems easier.  Here's all the cards I've got; post yours!

BICYCLE

Standard Blue Rider Back x12 (x7 sealed)
Vision
Black Ghost (2nd Ed.)
Limited Edition Series 1
Limited Edition Series 2
Zippo Deck
Anne Stokes Collection
Shadow masters (1x UV500, 3x Performance (sealed))
Karnival Dead Eyes
Karnival Dose
Karnival Midnight (foil)
Gargoyles
Guardians
Fire Tansducer
Raider (white)
Reversed Back
Alchemy 1977 England
Pirate (black, sealed)

AVIATOR

Bridge Size (2x blue, 2x red)
Pop-Eyed Popper forcing deck (bridge size, red)

ELLUSIONIST

Arcane
Artifice


TALLY-HO

Red Circle back (Cincinnati)
Black Fan Back (Erlanger)

BEE

Club Special (red back) x4
Erdnase Acorn Back x2 (1 ivory, 1 cambric)
Erdnase Smith Back x2 (cambric)

Erdnaseum


THEORY 11

Tally-Ho Titanium red back
Deck One (Industrial)
Bee Stingers red back
Propaganda

OTHER

Texan
Massa
Jack Daniels
Steamboat (red back)
The Jill Deck
David Blaine Transformation Deck
Aristocrat (Erlanger)
Paitnik Movie Posters
De'Vo Blades (1 white, 1 midnight)
Dan and Dave V6 x2 (1 sealed, 1 open)
Dan and Dave Fantastique (1 open, 2 sealed)
Phoenix red back
Phoenix red back Svengali deck
999 Gold Deck
Apex BOM x2 (1 sealed)
If An Octopus Could Palm
Gemaco Alpha x12
Karnival Hornets x3 (2 sealed)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Evan on October 08, 2011, 03:36:39 PM
I have too many decks that I feel like typing. I will make a video soon and share it with you guys.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: loldudex2 on October 08, 2011, 04:46:14 PM
8 Jaqk (1 unsealed)
12 Red Artifice (1 unsealed)
20 v6 (3 signed, 1 open)
3 Red Titanium Bikes (1 open)
3 silver Titanium Bikes (1 open)
a WHOLE bunch of different colored bikes.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 08, 2011, 06:28:50 PM
I'm getting some new decks soon, when I got them I will post a list of my collection ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on October 08, 2011, 07:19:49 PM
I am always adding new decks, but this is what my collection looks like right now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxiGxa6HC48

The opened decks include

Split Spades
1800's deck
centurion
propaganda
watermelons
random colour bicycles
viper tally's
Brown and violet Wynns
1st edition Stinger
White Ghost


Decks I currently use

Red Artifice
White Lion
v6
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: John B. on October 08, 2011, 07:26:30 PM
here is mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrxVnaA8uWw&feature=channel_video_title
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: phantom1412 on October 08, 2011, 08:21:27 PM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 08, 2011, 08:32:55 PM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.

I found a site where you get black centurions for 4,90€ that's about 6,50$ or 4,20£
it's a german site so I don't know what shipping cost they have
here is the link:
http://www.zauberschuppen.de/?site=product&code=2140

there are some other cheaper decks, too
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: phantom1412 on October 08, 2011, 08:34:38 PM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.

I found a site where you get black centurions for 4,90€ that's about 6,50$ or 4,20£
it's a german site so I don't know what shipping cost they have
here is the link:
http://www.zauberschuppen.de/?site=product&code=2140

there are some other cheaper decks, too

Thanks I'll check that out.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 08, 2011, 08:39:04 PM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.

I found a site where you get black centurions for 4,90€ that's about 6,50$ or 4,20£
it's a german site so I don't know what shipping cost they have
here is the link:
http://www.zauberschuppen.de/?site=product&code=2140

there are some other cheaper decks, too

Thanks I'll check that out.

no problem
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on October 08, 2011, 10:17:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlna8A-Sw8E

heres my collection, but ill be updating it soon, because im getting some vortex, 4 727 banknotes, and 8 tallys plus 2 deck for my birthday for free from my seller
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 08, 2011, 10:23:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlna8A-Sw8E

heres my collection, but ill be updating it soon, because im getting some vortex, 4 727 banknotes, and 8 tallys plus 2 deck for my birthday for free from my seller

looks nice ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: phantom1412 on October 08, 2011, 11:35:05 PM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.

I found a site where you get black centurions for 4,90€ that's about 6,50$ or 4,20£
it's a german site so I don't know what shipping cost they have
here is the link:
http://www.zauberschuppen.de/?site=product&code=2140

there are some other cheaper decks, too

Thanks I'll check that out.

no problem

I can't read it. It's German.
But that's okay. I found one shop in Japan now, not cheap but I just want one deck.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Aron Prins on October 09, 2011, 12:31:08 AM
Too much to list, check out my FB: http://facebook.com/arbprins

Hit the photo's and then playing card collection :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on October 09, 2011, 12:36:31 AM
i had tosend you a request though
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: phantom1412 on October 09, 2011, 02:22:51 AM
Too much to list, check out my FB: http://facebook.com/arbprins

Hit the photo's and then playing card collection :)

Can't view that.
Please accept my friend request :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on October 09, 2011, 02:34:24 AM
he has a lot of brick, plus a random hemp deck? but the amount of brick is eye opening
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 09, 2011, 09:26:35 AM
Deck I have for now.

E - all but black ghost v1 (hoping I could get one someday)
D&D - v1,4,5,6, IAOCP (want magic con,v2,v3)
T11 - propaganda, guardian v2, sentinels, deck one v2, black&red stingers,jakq ,(searching for centurions, both black and white)
The crown - all 3 colors
Wynns - all 3 colors
Messa

All of the decks above -- I never pay more than 10$ to get that, because I can't really afford it.
Some are traded for.

I found a site where you get black centurions for 4,90€ that's about 6,50$ or 4,20£
it's a german site so I don't know what shipping cost they have
here is the link:
http://www.zauberschuppen.de/?site=product&code=2140

there are some other cheaper decks, too

Thanks I'll check that out.

no problem

I can't read it. It's German.
But that's okay. I found one shop in Japan now, not cheap but I just want one deck.

You can change the language to english
here is the english version
http://www.zauberschuppen.com/item/it2140-Bicycle-Centurions-Deck.html
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: phantom1412 on October 09, 2011, 11:05:44 AM
Oh thanks for the english link
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: RF on October 09, 2011, 11:10:39 AM
Oh thanks for the english link

no problem, they have some other nice decks like the tattoo deck
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on October 19, 2011, 10:54:39 AM
Looking at all of the long list deck just make me jealous
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Evan on October 19, 2011, 03:20:06 PM
Heres my collection!      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7gZCSubRHk
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: sinsandman on October 19, 2011, 04:12:15 PM
I will list or video my collection as soon as I get all my stuff that is in transit in
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on October 30, 2011, 01:07:51 PM
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/kanped/2011-10-30163834.jpg)

Well, there's some minor omissions but that's pretty much it.  Doesn't look like much when it's all laid together, does it?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on November 01, 2011, 01:58:57 AM
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/kanped/2011-10-30163834.jpg)

Well, there's some minor omissions but that's pretty much it.  Doesn't look like much when it's all laid together, does it?
NICE :D is the zippo lighter good ?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on November 01, 2011, 06:47:08 AM
Yeah; it's a Zippo lighter alright.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on November 01, 2011, 11:01:36 AM
lol that look so nice although i dun really think i will use the lighter
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on November 25, 2011, 06:09:33 PM
Here are some updated pictures of my collection ( minus a bunch of open decks and some sealed RJRTC's )


(http://i.imgur.com/QX3Iel.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/oZN0hl.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/Saydwl.jpg)




Looks like i'll need to build another frame soon!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on November 25, 2011, 06:36:54 PM
did you build those frames? o.O can you email me the blue prints? no i can't wait to move out so i can build these and mount them, but sadly i do not have any decks worthy to go into such a thing (not yet anyway ;) vortex ;)) or i could make them now, and just have them somewhere in my room, but my room is too small. if my mum and dad let me i could make one and put it above my computer
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: loldudex2 on November 25, 2011, 06:46:30 PM
I'm thinking of making frames like this. My dad is a retires wood-shop teacher, and has all the tools we need to make some.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on November 25, 2011, 07:02:56 PM
Depends how nice you want them to be.  I could hammer a couple of nails into a 2x4 and paint it black easy enough.  I might, actually.


Updated my first post.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on November 25, 2011, 07:20:15 PM
did you build those frames? o.O can you email me the blue prints?


Yes, I did build these frames.


I don't have any blueprints for them because what I do is buy the main part of the frame ( Shadow Frame ) and I just add in the shelves with pieces of trim from the hardware store. Then paint them black. To be honest, they look half decent but in reality are not the highest quality thing. Everything is leveled by eye, although I think I did a fairly decent job, but they work well for the effort I put into them.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Aaron on November 25, 2011, 08:02:06 PM
BICYCLE
-15 red 5 sealed
-2 origional red riderbacks 1 sealed
-10 blue
-1 braille deck
-1 prestife
-3 breast cancer awarness decks 1 sealed
-2 black
-2 eco Edition
-1 NHL deck
-1 Team canada deck
-1 tragic rayalty deck
-2 blue 125th aniversary edition
-1 red 125th aniversary edition
-1 euchre deck
-1 pink fashion series
-1 green fashion series
-1silver fashion series
-1 blue mandolin back
-1 limited edition series 2
-1 red jumbo index
 
Ellusionist
-1 red series 1800
-1 blue series 1800
-2 blue masters 1 sealed
-1 red masters
-3 black ghost 2nd edition
-2 shadow masters
-2 black arcane
-1 tally-ho viper circle back
-2 tally ho viper fan back
-1 emerald artifice
-2 blue artifice v2 1 seales
-1 artifice v1
-3 ghost
-2 black tiger red pips
-1 black tiger white pips sealed
-3 white arcane 1 sealed
-3 infinity on the way
-1 Gold Arcane open
 
Theory11
-2 deck one industrial edition
-1 1st edition bee sringers
-1 sentinels
-1 guardians
-1 Centurions
On Way From T11
-1 blue aristocrat
-1 red aristocrat
-1 red bee stingers
-2 monarchs
-1 deck one
-1 deck one uncut sheet
-1 Brown Wynn
-1 Jaqk cellars
-1 Blue tally ho circle back
 
Tally Ho
-2 blue fan back
-1 red fan back
-1 black fan back
 
Big Blind Media
-1 origional Karnival
-1 Karnival Midnight
-1 Karnival Renegades
-1 karnival Dose
 
Bee
-1 red bee
-1 blue bee
-1 blue WPT
-1 Red WPT
 
Aristocart Casino Decks
-2 Tuscan Sands Casino 1 sealed
-1 aria Casino
-1 MGM Grande casino
-1 Tropicana Casino
-1 New York New York Casino
 
Bee casino Decks
-1 Brown Wynn
-2 santa Ysabel casino 1 sealed *This deck handles amazing for a casino deck*
-1 bellagio Casino
-1 Black Wynn bee designed back
-1 Treasure island casino
-2 tropical Casino 1 sealed
 
Gemaco
-1 wynn gemaco deck
 
StreamLine
-2 red
-3 blue
 
Other Decks
-1 David blaine Split Spades blue
-1 White raider
-1 Black Scorpion deck
-1 Crazy Cards 100% Plastic deck
-1 red caravan
-1 Blue caravan
-1 Blue Maverick
-1 Red Jumbo Index Hoyle
 
Souvinir decks
-2 different new york decks
-1 holly wood
-1 grand canyon
-1 las vegas
-1 Huatulco Mexico
-1 Europe Sports Direct
 
also i have a 1 deck set of shakespeare decks not made by uspcc that are very nice
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on November 25, 2011, 08:52:16 PM
did you build those frames? o.O can you email me the blue prints?


Yes, I did build these frames.


I don't have any blueprints for them because what I do is buy the main part of the frame ( Shadow Frame ) and I just add in the shelves with pieces of trim from the hardware store.

whats shadow frame? never heard of it, so really just some nice wood, painted black and nailed/wood glued together?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: xela on November 25, 2011, 08:55:16 PM
I'll be posting my full, updated collection after the Holiday Sale here is over. I am focusing my collection down to vintage decks, favorite decks, and prestige decks (decks that hold a lot of value in the market).

This will allow me to build a vast and strong collection over many years, and will let me disregard junk decks that are released by companies every few months (no matter how good something looks, every few months is too much!)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on November 25, 2011, 09:03:53 PM
whats shadow frame? never heard of it, so really just some nice wood, painted black and nailed/wood glued together?

A shadow frame is basically a picture frame but it has depth to it, allowing room for the decks of cards. But yes, basically the frame consists of wood, glue, nails and paint.

I'll be posting my full, updated collection after the Holiday Sale here is over. I am focusing my collection down to vintage decks, favorite decks, and prestige decks (decks that hold a lot of value in the market).

That is pretty much the way I have been collecting, makes it much easier to decide what decks to get and what not to.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on November 26, 2011, 02:48:00 AM
I'm almost embarrassed to read off my collection.  Way too much stuff.  Most of my decks I have at least two of, one for use and one for backup.  I have everything released by E.  Everything by T11 except for White Cents.  D&D from v5 up.  All the Karnival decks.  All the David Blaine decks except for the Split Spades Lions in the sepia box and the White Lions Series A red (which at those prices I may never own).  An insane amount of odd-n-ends decks.  I've been thinking of inventorying the collection - perhaps soon I will and post it here.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on January 20, 2012, 02:36:23 PM
So, I snapped these pics of my collection.

I have a few other decks, but they are sitting at another location.
Those decks are:
- 6 Bicycle Clots
- LTD
- 2 Infinity
- Black Tiger Gaff
- Ultragaff
- Green Artifice
- Bicycle Mini (Green)
- Black Ghost 1st Edition in a lucite case

Pic 1 = most of my Bicycle Decks

Pic 2 = Other decks & the Bicycles that didn't fit on the table

Pic 3 = All my extras that I will be posting for sale / trade

If you include the decks at the other location... 436 decks total.

( CLICK PICS TO MAKE THEM LARGER )

CBJ
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Frost on January 20, 2012, 02:56:46 PM
dude how much for the 3 split spades ??

Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on January 20, 2012, 03:03:10 PM
I don't have any split spades for sale.  I will be selling / trading the decks in pic 3 starting some time next week

CBJ
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on January 20, 2012, 03:22:21 PM
How much are the 2 red and 2 blue 1800's? and where are they from? i don't want the crappy old version
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Derek on January 20, 2012, 05:16:27 PM
I'm ordering a new deck or 2 every day almost. I feel like I'd vomit if I looked at my bank records. Once I got back into collection, about a month ago, I've gotten addicted haha. I'll post a pic soon.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TigerKnee on January 20, 2012, 05:20:17 PM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Derek on January 23, 2012, 12:55:15 AM
Snapped a quick iphone pic.. My collection since I started about 2 months ago with 10 decks.


(http://i44.tinypic.com/15mjmdy.jpg)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on January 23, 2012, 04:47:46 AM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)

I meant comment on that before but what is there to say?  That collection is... nuts.  Every time I was thinking 'Well, he doesn't have x', cut to the next part and you have 3 bricks of x. It really is just awesome.  Nothing more to say.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TigerKnee on January 23, 2012, 07:52:49 AM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)

I meant comment on that before but what is there to say?  That collection is... nuts.  Every time I was thinking 'Well, he doesn't have x', cut to the next part and you have 3 bricks of x. It really is just awesome.  Nothing more to say.


Well that's all because of my hoarding issue that I've developed.  My new year's resolution is to tone down a bit.  I had a habit of buying a brick of each deck that came out.  But now I'm only going to do two or three.  It doesn't help that the cost of decks are going up to almost $10 nowadays.  That factor seems to be pushing me away from hoarding even more.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on January 23, 2012, 08:38:14 AM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)

I meant comment on that before but what is there to say?  That collection is... nuts.  Every time I was thinking 'Well, he doesn't have x', cut to the next part and you have 3 bricks of x. It really is just awesome.  Nothing more to say.


Well that's all because of my hoarding issue that I've developed.  My new year's resolution is to tone down a bit.  I had a habit of buying a brick of each deck that came out.  But now I'm only going to do two or three.  It doesn't help that the cost of decks are going up to almost $10 nowadays.  That factor seems to be pushing me away from hoarding even more.


I used to think my collection was big.  No more.


You have enough cards to last a casino a lifetime...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Derek on January 23, 2012, 01:07:35 PM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)


Holy mother of God........ you must have thousands of decks.  >:(  All hail the deck king!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Evan on January 23, 2012, 01:17:01 PM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)
What were all of those brick boxes full of?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: dmbaggs on January 23, 2012, 03:12:35 PM
That video is madness!! How many deck is that? I wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't count them all. Do you plan on trading/selling them or do you just want to keep them.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TigerKnee on January 23, 2012, 03:20:56 PM
Long video.


Enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFFsnasJiY)
What were all of those brick boxes full of?


The contents of the bricks are laid out in front of each box in the videos.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TigerKnee on January 23, 2012, 03:24:15 PM
That video is madness!! How many deck is that? I wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't count them all. Do you plan on trading/selling them or do you just want to keep them.


Right now I have almost 3,500 decks.  I've sold exactly TWO decks and I've traded about three bricks.  I don't feel to comfortable parting with them to be honest.  It would have to be a pretty enticing deal to make me budge.  That said, each deck means a lot to me (as absurd as that sounds) and I don't know if I'll ever stop collecting.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Atheosile on February 02, 2012, 07:55:33 AM
Here is a link to my collection. I just added my Lithographs made by Jerry Cestkowski back in 04'. Set 41/100.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307995285904221.70487.100000812574238&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307995285904221.70487.100000812574238&type=3)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: VortexHead on February 04, 2012, 12:45:54 PM
Nice collections guys, I've seen tigerknees before and it looks huge, some decks I would really like to own throughout the different collections.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: hazofhorsham on February 04, 2012, 02:55:56 PM
Seems rather unimportant after that amazing one from Tigerknee (such an awesome collection mate) but here's mine:


Bicycle:
Rider Backs:
Red and blue (one open, one sealed)
Silver and Gold
Orange
Green
Burgundy
Brown
Turqoise
Fuschia
Black
Mulitocolour
Tiedye


Standards:
Red and blue (1x small pipps, 1x colourless joker, 1x colour joker)
Multicoloured


Other Bikes:
Pirate (White and Black)
Harry Potter
Gong Fai
Zodiac
Dragon Backs (Red, Gold, Blue)
Breat Cancer
Tsunami
Eco Deck
Cupid Back vintage deck (Owen Packard from bbm sent to me, so kind)
Heritage series 1 &2
125th Anniversary (Red and Blue)
Pink on Pink Test deck
Green Fashion
Purple Fashion
Stick man
Tragic Royalty
Black on Silver
Silver on Black
Lefty Deck
Election series (democrat and republican, ISO independant)
Deckades (4x party starters)
Secret Weapon Deck - all ace of spades, printed for a war - you know the story.
Anne Stokes Fantasy art
Anne Stokes Alchemist England
DB Split Spades Marked deck
Gargoyle
Templar Knights
Outlaw
Enigma
Raider (white and black)
Apollo Deck (The inspiration for my upcoming deck - oops spoilers ;) )
Samurai Deck
Premier


Magic Makers:
All the Colour decks (Red, Blue, black, Purple, Yellow, Green)
Faded Decks (red and black)
Rainbow Deck
Tetra deck


Big Blind Media
All the Karnivals - except death heads (on the way as we speak)


T11:
Monarchs
Deck 1
Steampunk
Propaganda (original)
Centurions
Guardians
Sentinals en route


Ellusionist
Vintage 1800 (Red and Blue)
Arcane (Black and white)
Black Tiger (Red and white)
Ghost
Black Ghost
Masters (red and blue, uv500)
Shadow Masters


General USPCC Decks:
Sometimes I see a deck put out by the USPCC that I love, but I know would be to toxic to collect, so I just get the real inspiring one and leave it at that. The most notorious case I can think of is the Bee Casino Deck. Since I do gambling cheats and moves, I quickly fell in love with the borderless design, and now have 1 red and 1 blue.


So here is a short list of the general decks:
Bulldog Squeezers (My favourite deck, Red and Blue)
Tally Ho Circle (red and blue)
Tally Ho fan (red and blue)
52 Iraqi most wanted


I think that is all, I may have missed some.


Quick note the only decks I count in the collection are ones I own simply for the collection, all of them are open  as I see cards as art - so I like to examine them, let them run through my fingers. I see no need for duplicates since I dont use the decks they stay perfect - I only left the blue and red original riders in the cellophane because I miss the old boxes, and since thats the main difference between the old riders, and the new standards - I wanted to keep the box nice as well.


That being said, I do keep some duplicates for the decks I perform with, or have to sell - here they are:
3 old rider backs (red and blue and burgundy/berry)
3 standards (red and blue and turqoise)
1 blue bee casino.


SEALED FOR SALES:
6 Bicycle Pirate (3 black, 3 white)
7 Burgundy/Berry Rider backs.


I only count the individual decks, and at last count I had 120 unique decks.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: xZEROx on February 04, 2012, 03:12:01 PM
Apollo Deck (The inspiration for my upcoming deck - oops spoilers ;) )


this caught my attention. a follow-up on roman/greek god series?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: hazofhorsham on February 04, 2012, 03:20:55 PM
@sxjy0109:
Yeah sorta. Having a few designs played about. So many kinks in the actual production - that's why its been kept under wraps, cant use kickstarter as I am british so worried about that but the actual concept and designs I think are good. I call it the Ajax deck, and if you want to try to guess about it, do a quick search on Ajax (sometimes known as the greater) - give me another week or so and Ill start a propper thread in the design and development board :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: dmbaggs on February 04, 2012, 03:35:41 PM
Isn't there a deck already named the Apollo Deck?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: hazofhorsham on February 04, 2012, 03:43:49 PM
Yeah there is, and I have it - the comment was saying it inspired me :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: dmbaggs on February 04, 2012, 03:47:24 PM
Ah I see! I was confused there. Well it sounds like it will be cool. I'm a sucker for mythology and the like! Can't wait for you to start that thread and feed us some awesome info  ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: xZEROx on February 04, 2012, 03:47:51 PM
@sxjy0109:
Yeah sorta. Having a few designs played about. So many kinks in the actual production - that's why its been kept under wraps, cant use kickstarter as I am british so worried about that but the actual concept and designs I think are good. I call it the Ajax deck, and if you want to try to guess about it, do a quick search on Ajax (sometimes known as the greater) - give me another week or so and Ill start a propper thread in the design and development board :)

The only Ajax I know is the football team ><
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: hazofhorsham on February 04, 2012, 03:50:20 PM
Ah basically he was this great warrior - in fact the second greatest ever, second only to his best friend Achilles. He is driven mad and does some pretty crazy things. I really liked the apollo deck - how it took inspiration but wasn't cliche, the Ajax Deck would hopefully be similar ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: dmbaggs on February 04, 2012, 03:50:44 PM
@sxjy0109:
Yeah sorta. Having a few designs played about. So many kinks in the actual production - that's why its been kept under wraps, cant use kickstarter as I am british so worried about that but the actual concept and designs I think are good. I call it the Ajax deck, and if you want to try to guess about it, do a quick search on Ajax (sometimes known as the greater) - give me another week or so and Ill start a propper thread in the design and development board :)

The only Ajax I know is the football team ><

sidenote: Ajex played my local football team last season! It was awesome to see them play live.

I'm going to go do a little search on Ajax/the greater and see what I can find
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 04, 2012, 04:19:28 PM
Hahaa, I knew Ajax as a football team in the Netherlands but haven't known it's also the name of another hero in Greek mythology until did some researches just now. ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: hazofhorsham on February 04, 2012, 04:29:07 PM
Yeah I had the same connection, apparently it is supposed to be pronounced the same as well :L confusing much :L anyway, I like his little portion of Greek Mythology and I thought mixing it with the beloved art form that is cards would be a nice idea - thoughts?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on February 09, 2012, 11:47:26 AM
This is it, the moment many of you have been waiting for...


These are all the SINGLE DECKS in my collection.  Playing cards only, no gaff decks, and no duplicates.  To include them would take too much time!  But I can show you the whole collection in storage, when I have it set up.


Part 1 of 4
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on February 09, 2012, 11:49:09 AM
See, I had so many, I had to use two beds.  One queen size (with pillows) wasn't enough!  And I still have more decks on the way...


Part 2 of 4
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on February 09, 2012, 11:50:52 AM
Part 3 of 4 - enjoying it so far?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on February 09, 2012, 11:52:44 AM
...and lastly, part 4 of 4.  If you happened to notice a little gap for a deck of cards in the middle of the big bed, I forgot to slip in a deck of USPC Guardians.  Gotta dig those up in the reorganization.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on February 09, 2012, 11:59:36 AM
Wow, I'm surprised some of those airline decks look really, really cool.  It's an amazing collection but given your depth of knowledge and how long you've been going, I expected nothing less.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Collector on February 09, 2012, 12:50:55 PM
1, 2, 3... fight!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be) [just joking] Nice collection.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 09, 2012, 01:09:07 PM
1, 2, 3... fight!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be) [just joking] Nice collection.
Great collection, but he video screen is shaking all the way...
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Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 01:49:55 PM
...and lastly, part 4 of 4.  If you happened to notice a little gap for a deck of cards in the middle of the big bed, I forgot to slip in a deck of USPC Guardians.  Gotta dig those up in the reorganization.
That's it? Just joking! Wow, nice collection. I can only afford about 5 decks/month, and at that speed, it would take me centuries to get nearly as many decks as you. Or vjose32 (collector)!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 01:50:46 PM
1, 2, 3... fight!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be) [just joking] Nice collection.
Great collection, but he video screen is shaking all the way, do you have Parkinson's Disease? [joking too] :P
 
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Not funny lol. My grandma has it. but watch him have it!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 01:55:15 PM
Here is what my deck collection used to look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diVtArBiJyI
I will post an update soon as I have much more decks.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 09, 2012, 01:57:49 PM
@Nathan, sorry to hear that. I modified my post.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 02:06:09 PM
@Nathan, sorry to hear that. I modified my post.
Hey, no worries, it's ok, you dont need to modify your post. It's all right for you to joke around, no offense taken!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Collector on February 09, 2012, 02:47:42 PM
@digipunk, @Nathan I am not vjose32 (vmagic on UC) :) 
A referees try to avoid fighting. Don't you know that? ;)
@Nathan, nice collection.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 03:35:15 PM
@digipunk, @Nathan I am not vjose32 (vmagic on UC) :) 
A referees try to avoid fighting. Don't you know that? ;)
@Nathan, nice collection.
If you aren't vjose32, then how come your collection was shown on Vjose32's youtube account? Who are you then?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 09, 2012, 03:51:59 PM
@Collector, don't you know vmagic is my idol? >:(
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: xZEROx on February 09, 2012, 04:01:06 PM
@Collector, don't you know vmagic is my idol? >:(

Lol are you being sarcastic here?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 04:08:00 PM
@Collector, don't you know vmagic is my idol? >:(

Lol are you being sarcastic here?
No, he seems pretty serious! LOL
@digipunk - wait, why so?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 09, 2012, 04:29:31 PM
@Collector, don't you know vmagic is my idol? >:(

Lol are you being sarcastic here?
No, he seems pretty serious! LOL
@digipunk - wait, why so?
I told many friends that the guy is funny. Perhaps I am not so serious about what he said on the forum, but I know he always has different thoughts from normal people and of course his posts often make me laugh (though some of them are ridiculous). Look at these advantages, why shouldn't he be my idol?! >:(
(sarcastic... maybe a little :-X )
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
@Collector, don't you know vmagic is my idol? >:(

Lol are you being sarcastic here?
No, he seems pretty serious! LOL
@digipunk - wait, why so?
I told many friends that the guy is funny. Perhaps I am not so serious about what he said on the forum, but I know he always has different thoughts from normal people and of course his posts often make me laugh (though some of them are ridiculous). Look at these advantages, why shouldn't he be my idol?! >:(
(sarcastic... maybe a little :-X )
Well, I guess there's no reason why he can't be your idol, but usually an idol is someone we look up to much more and for greater reasons. I don't know. Just my opinion.  :-X
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 09, 2012, 05:02:34 PM
Well, I guess there's no reason why he can't be your idol, but usually an idol is someone we look up to much more and for greater reasons. I don't know. Just my opinion.  :-X
hahaha...soulds like we have slightly different definitions of "idol"  ;)
 
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Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 09, 2012, 05:17:35 PM
Well, I guess there's no reason why he can't be your idol, but usually an idol is someone we look up to much more and for greater reasons. I don't know. Just my opinion.  :-X
hahaha...soulds like we have slightly different definitions of "idol"  ;)
 
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Hehe, yup. Mine is more philosophical than yours :P
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Collector on February 14, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
1, 2, 3... fight!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xenrpwzIg0&feature=youtu.be) [just joking] Nice collection.
That is vjose32's collection. And "nice collection" was about Don's collection. Vjose32's collection is nice too.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on February 14, 2012, 05:38:13 PM
Here is what my deck collection used to look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diVtArBiJyI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diVtArBiJyI)
I will post an update soon as I have much more decks.


A little info to help your collecting.

The Titanium Edition Tally Ho deck only comes in circle back, not fan back.

The Bee Stingers are now in red, but the one release prior to it was in BLACK.  There's no blue.  The black is tough to get - not a lot of them offered from eBay or resellers these days, and they're a little expensive.  I think I paid about $25-30 for mine.

@Collector - thanks, bro.  I'm rather proud of it.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on February 14, 2012, 05:49:49 PM
Here is what my deck collection used to look like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diVtArBiJyI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diVtArBiJyI)
I will post an update soon as I have much more decks.


A little info to help your collecting.

The Titanium Edition Tally Ho deck only comes in circle back, not fan back.

The Bee Stingers are now in red, but the one release prior to it was in BLACK.  There's no blue.  The black is tough to get - not a lot of them offered from eBay or resellers these days, and they're a little expensive.  I think I paid about $25-30 for mine.

@Collector - thanks, bro.  I'm rather proud of it.
Thx. Back then I didn't know either one. And before you posted this comment, I still didn't know that about the Bee Stingers. I knew they had come out in Black, but didn't know that release was prior to the red one.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: digipunk on February 14, 2012, 05:50:37 PM
@Don, haha, black Stinger is my favorite deck -- though I know this should be posted in another thread :P :P
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: runIt on March 26, 2012, 02:25:41 AM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on March 26, 2012, 02:48:25 AM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)

What a beautiful collection! It's not the biggest collection but man you definitely have some sweet decks. If you just added more vintage decks in there, that would probably be my dream collection.


I briefly posted this in another thread, but here it is again. This is the new way I will be keeping an updated photo inventory of my collection, minus duplicates and opened.

http://cardcollection.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: runIt on March 26, 2012, 02:52:18 AM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)

What a beautiful collection! It's not the biggest collection but man you definitely have some sweet decks. If you just added more vintage decks in there, that would probably be my dream collection.


I briefly posted this in another thread, but here it is again. This is the new way I will be keeping an updated photo inventory of my collection, minus duplicates and opened.

http://cardcollection.tumblr.com/

Thanks Curt! I'm currently focusing on Vintage Decks particularly some Golden Nuggets. Bookmarked your tumblr account!  :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on March 26, 2012, 03:09:37 AM

Thx. Back then I didn't know either one. And before you posted this comment, I still didn't know that about the Bee Stingers. I knew they had come out in Black, but didn't know that release was prior to the red one.

@Don, haha, black Stinger is my favorite deck -- though I know this should be posted in another thread :P :P

Don't know if either of you knew this, but I just discovered this weekend that there's at least TWO printings of the Black Stingers.  The first was done in Ohio, and the box paper is smooth, while the second was done in Kentucky, and the box finish is textured, like an air cushion playing card.  I have a pair of Kentucky decks, (c) 2009, making them as possibly being made around the transition period and certainly into the shakedown period of the new plant.  There's a new topic on this if you want to join the discussion:

http://aethercards.com/discourse/index.php?topic=2166.0
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on March 26, 2012, 10:53:10 AM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)
Wow! I wish I had all those rare decks! I also like the way you set them up to take pictures of them!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on March 26, 2012, 12:59:21 PM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)

Jed, I've always liked your collection! 

What's next on your want list???

Jay
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: runIt on March 26, 2012, 10:53:30 PM
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)
Wow! I wish I had all those rare decks! I also like the way you set them up to take pictures of them!

Thanks bud!
Here's mine though it's not much:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.140577895956190.26827.100000119425748&type=3)

This would be the first time I've posted my collection in a forum.

 :)

Jed, I've always liked your collection! 

What's next on your want list???

Jay

I got tons of decks I really want to have:
BICYCLE OriginalFake 4th Anniversary Edition
Golden Nuggets (Blue, Orange)
BICYCLE 'Grand Opening Day'
Aristocrats 727 High Finish
Silver Slippers Casino Playing Cards
Dunes
24k GOLD Plated Playing Cards
Stainless Steel Playing Cards
Desert Inn Casino
Sahara Tahoe Casino
Rivierra Casino
MGM Casino
Friar's Club
Frontier Hotel and Casino

 :-[
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on May 12, 2012, 12:36:48 PM
Got around to getting an updated photo of my collection, Here it is

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403399_10150874336258647_830880199_n.jpg)

and as always, a more detailed view of my collection can be seen on my tumblr account: http://cardcollection.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on May 12, 2012, 12:43:34 PM
nice collection man .. btw why did you not put the seasons together ?? btw what is the display on the table and bottom of the middle shelf
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on May 12, 2012, 01:00:21 PM
nice collection man .. btw why did you not put the seasons together ?? btw what is the display on the table and bottom of the middle shelf


Thanks!

The Seasons decks are separated because the display fits 7 decks across and me being somewhat OCD, I didn't want to lose the symmetry that I have going on in that frame. The other display was originally for holding brochures and stuff, but it works perfectly to display cards, its made out of acrylic. The bottom row of the middle wall display is an area that I can store extra decks if I put them in horizontally and stack them, but for now I just have some ad cards tucked in there to display the backs, I think it looks kind of cool that way though.   
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 12, 2012, 07:39:18 PM
First of all, great collection. Lot's of rare decks there! Second of all, did you cut up your uncuts to make them look like that on the bottom of your middle shelf? And finally, what happened to the spots for the Vortex deck?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Evan on May 12, 2012, 09:15:59 PM
Awesome collection and beautiful displays! Where did you get the wall displays?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: jmrock on May 12, 2012, 10:24:27 PM
@Curt... The Secret Weapon Deck... Desert Shield, right?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on May 12, 2012, 10:33:22 PM
@ Nathan

Thanks! The bottom row in the middle shelf is just ad card from the various decks that have been bent into shape a so they fit like that. Nothing too fancy. I was running out of space, so I needed to use it to display decks I currently have. I am planning on adding another frame or two fairly soon, so I should have plenty of room when my Vortex decks arrive.

@ Evan

Thanks! The displays were originally normal shadow frames ( picture frames with depth ) that had glass on the front. I removed the glass and added the individual shelves with trim that I bought from the hardware store, then painted everything black.

@ Jonathan

Unfortunately, yes.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on May 13, 2012, 12:15:57 AM
nice collection man .. btw why did you not put the seasons together ?? btw what is the display on the table and bottom of the middle shelf


Thanks!

The Seasons decks are separated because the display fits 7 decks across and me being somewhat OCD, I didn't want to lose the symmetry that I have going on in that frame. The other display was originally for holding brochures and stuff, but it works perfectly to display cards, its made out of acrylic. The bottom row of the middle wall display is an area that I can store extra decks if I put them in horizontally and stack them, but for now I just have some ad cards tucked in there to display the backs, I think it looks kind of cool that way though.   
are you joking ?? they kind of look cool ??? THEY LOOK SUPER COOL!! it look like a uncut sheet roll up
Title: 500 deck collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 06:32:21 PM
Hey guys, if anyone's interested, here's my card collection :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnIx2qt_Shg

Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: Evan on May 14, 2012, 06:48:51 PM
Welcome to the discourse!

Very impressive collection you have there! I've got about half as many decks as you  :P
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: KPopFever605 on May 14, 2012, 06:52:05 PM
Very nice collection! - I wonder if anyone else possibly hs enough as you. Don - CBJ - care to chime in?
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: Billywiz on May 14, 2012, 07:01:45 PM
Wow really nice collection seb, I have alot of the same decks, but not nearly the quantity.
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 14, 2012, 07:03:34 PM
First of all, awesome collection! Also let me welcome you to the forums. I hope you'll enjoy it here. Finally, it seems like some of those crown decks are 1st editions... nice! BTW do you speak french? How long have you been collecting?

@Kpop - I believe very few people in these forums have as much cards. I know Don, Alex, and TigerKnee do, and I own almost 400 without counting duplicates.
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: Dudeee on May 14, 2012, 07:19:08 PM
Awesome collection, bravo!!!

Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
Welcome to the discourse!

Very impressive collection you have there! I've got about half as many decks as you  :P

No need to brag Evan ;) I'm all about quality, not quantity :)
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 09:00:36 PM
Very nice collection! - I wonder if anyone else possibly hs enough as you. Don - CBJ - care to chime in?

Thx KPop! I'm trying to be a bit more reasonnable and not buy as many decks as I used to though... ;)
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 09:01:37 PM
Wow really nice collection seb, I have alot of the same decks, but not nearly the quantity.

Well, quality IS everything, isnt it? ;)
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 09:03:54 PM
First of all, awesome collection! Also let me welcome you to the forums. I hope you'll enjoy it here. Finally, it seems like some of those crown decks are 1st editions... nice! BTW do you speak french? How long have you been collecting?

@Kpop - I believe very few people in these forums have as much cards. I know Don, Alex, and TigerKnee do, and I own almost 400 without counting duplicates.

Yes Nathan, I speak french, I'm from Montreal.. I looove the Crowns. They handle beautifully :)
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: CBJ on May 14, 2012, 09:40:13 PM
Very nice collection! - I wonder if anyone else possibly hs enough as you. Don - CBJ - care to chime in?

I haven't done a count in a while.  But I do know I have over 300 different decks, and another 130+ extras.

I'm probably sitting around 450.

I'll do a count/pics sometime this week.

CBJ
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: CBJ on May 14, 2012, 09:42:58 PM
First of all, awesome collection! Also let me welcome you to the forums. I hope you'll enjoy it here. Finally, it seems like some of those crown decks are 1st editions... nice! BTW do you speak french? How long have you been collecting?

@Kpop - I believe very few people in these forums have as much cards. I know Don, Alex, and TigerKnee do, and I own almost 400 without counting duplicates.

Yes Nathan, I speak french, I'm from Montreal.. I looove the Crowns. They handle beautifully :)

Seb, Awesome collection!

I didn't know you were from Montreal!  It's a beautiful city!

Have you ever eaten at Mr.Steer downtown?  They have amazing burgers!

Anyway.. back on topic.

Great collection, I'll try to post some pics of mine by the weekend.

CBJ
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 09:45:53 PM
Haha yes I love Mr. Steer! Great burgers indeed! Where are u from? I'd love to see your collection as well :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on May 14, 2012, 10:08:02 PM
I'm from Oshawa Ontario, around 4hrs from you.

You can see pics of some of my collection on my Facebook Account... we're already friends there.  I'm Bicycle Cards

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.136077266486694.30152.100002532642947&type=3

Newer pics are at the bottom.. but I really need to take more recent pics

CBJ
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: seb on May 14, 2012, 10:57:53 PM
Very nice, a lot of nice cards in there. And if you ever come to Montreal and you wanna eat some tasty burgers at Mr Steer, lemme know!
Title: Re: 500 deck collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 15, 2012, 12:19:29 AM
First of all, awesome collection! Also let me welcome you to the forums. I hope you'll enjoy it here. Finally, it seems like some of those crown decks are 1st editions... nice! BTW do you speak french? How long have you been collecting?

@Kpop - I believe very few people in these forums have as much cards. I know Don, Alex, and TigerKnee do, and I own almost 400 without counting duplicates.

Yes Nathan, I speak french, I'm from Montreal.. I looove the Crowns. They handle beautifully :)
I do too! I'm actually originally french, from a french mom (2 french grandparents), and a french dad (born in France from a Spanish and an Italian, already french citizens). I love the crowns as well. What I really like about your collection is that there is some variety but there is also a lot of the good decks... You know what I mean. ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: seb on May 15, 2012, 09:03:55 AM
I actually do try to buy only the decks I might use; I wont buy any new thing (or old) just for the sake of having them... Some cards on the market are completely useless, let's face it, and I'm filling my cabinets with good quality cards only ;) I have made a few mistakes in the past, though :) But everything is quite relative and one man's ugly deck may be another's treasure ;)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 15, 2012, 11:36:26 AM
I actually do try to buy only the decks I might use; I wont buy any new thing (or old) just for the sake of having them... Some cards on the market are completely useless, let's face it, and I'm filling my cabinets with good quality cards only ;) I have made a few mistakes in the past, though :) But everything is quite relative and one man's ugly deck may be another's treasure ;)
Sometimes making mistakes may a fun "rupture" <--- that's french, and you know what I mean ;)
How come you don't own more Seasons deck since you like the way they handle so much?
And how come you don't own the Americana, Brimstone and Revision 1 decks? They handle very well and also look very nice!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: seb on May 15, 2012, 04:29:35 PM
The reason why I dont have more Seasons and why I didnt buy the latest cards is simply because Im trying to be reasonable and dont spend so much money in cards :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 15, 2012, 08:16:13 PM
Here is my collection...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 15, 2012, 08:16:46 PM
And the last pic.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 15, 2012, 08:20:39 PM
That is massive and very impressive! Would you be able to make a video of it by any chance? WOW!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on May 15, 2012, 08:38:04 PM
And the last pic.

SWEET JESUS!!!  That's insane! 

Are you a hoarder, or a re-seller??

LOL
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Curt on May 15, 2012, 08:42:51 PM
And the last pic.

Let me just pick my jaw back up from off the floor.










Ok, got it. That is an awesome collection man, nicely displayed as well!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Aaron on May 15, 2012, 08:45:53 PM
Holy Crap!! That is a beautiful collection :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: seb on May 16, 2012, 01:26:56 AM
Whoa. That is gigantic.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Siegismyname on May 16, 2012, 03:19:19 AM
And the last pic.
@knobz1 for the good of your shelf, pls sell some off to me at a nice price so as the relief the strain of the glass shelves :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on May 16, 2012, 06:30:48 AM
Shit i just jizz in my pants !!

Btw Are your fournier signed by lee asher ??
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Collector on May 16, 2012, 10:00:55 AM
Here is my collection...
Now we know why modern limited decks get a “sold out” status so quickly :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 16, 2012, 12:19:43 PM
@ NathanCanadas - Thanks.  I think it definitely would be cool if I did a video.  Only problem is I gotta find time too.  I work two jobs, go to school and whatever free time I have my gf wants.  lol  So we will see.
 
@ CBJ - Definitely not a reseller.  Actually, I have never sold any of my decks but Im considering doing so now.  Like maybe most of us, when I started collecting playing cards all I did was buy, buy, and buy.  I had this mentatlity that I was going to own every deck out there.  Then I took a step back and realized how broke I would be and how stupid that would be to do that.  So now I only collect cards that I enjoy and like vs trying to own everything.  That being said..............I have quite a few decks that I wouldnt mind shrinking to a smaller amount  :)
 
@ Siegismyname - I might just have too!  Thanks for looking out for the strain of my shelf.
 
@ Jin Jian - Yes, the fourniers are signed by Lee Asher.
 
@ Collector - I dont know about that. lol  Im just a normal guy like the rest of you trying to get my hands on limited cards.  Im definitely not a reseller.
 
Thanks everyone for the comments on my card collection!  It means alot.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on May 16, 2012, 12:25:43 PM
Knobz if you ever decide to get rid of some of your decks, please PM me. I would love to trade with you.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 16, 2012, 12:35:28 PM
Knobz if you ever decide to get rid of some of your decks, please PM me. I would love to trade with you.
Not a problem buddy.  I will let you know when Im ready.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Paul Carpenter on May 16, 2012, 12:54:32 PM
I'm pretty sure that you are lying to us Knobz, and you actually run a secret playing card shop. There is no other reason you'd need like 50 of every darn deck. LOL.

:) Very nice collection. I think every deck I own would take up about 1/8 of one of your shelves.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Adam on May 16, 2012, 04:49:31 PM
would you consider selling a doctor leon deck? if so let me know
I live in ireland btw
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kanped on May 16, 2012, 06:20:23 PM
would you consider selling a doctor leon deck? if so let me know
I live in ireland btw

http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecards4magic%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2f&WD=leon&PN=copy_of_xUSPCC_American_Regular_Packs%2ehtml%23a8425#a8425

You can pick them up there, pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 17, 2012, 12:31:10 AM
I'm pretty sure that you are lying to us Knobz, and you actually run a secret playing card shop. There is no other reason you'd need like 50 of every darn deck. LOL.

 :) Very nice collection. I think every deck I own would take up about 1/8 of one of your shelves.
So, your telling me you wouldn't want 50 Smoke & Mirror V1's???  LOL  Thanks for the compliment man.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Siegismyname on May 17, 2012, 01:04:03 AM
I'm pretty sure that you are lying to us Knobz, and you actually run a secret playing card shop. There is no other reason you'd need like 50 of every darn deck. LOL.

 :) Very nice collection. I think every deck I own would take up about 1/8 of one of your shelves.
So, your telling me you wouldn't want 50 Smoke & Mirror V1's???  LOL  Thanks for the compliment man.
I would want one set of v1 pls. Haha. Would the new magic con decks interest u?

Btw what's on the right of the karnival dose?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Jin Jian on May 17, 2012, 06:19:13 AM
@ NathanCanadas - Thanks.  I think it definitely would be cool if I did a video.  Only problem is I gotta find time too.  I work two jobs, go to school and whatever free time I have my gf wants.  lol  So we will see.
 
@ CBJ - Definitely not a reseller.  Actually, I have never sold any of my decks but Im considering doing so now.  Like maybe most of us, when I started collecting playing cards all I did was buy, buy, and buy.  I had this mentatlity that I was going to own every deck out there.  Then I took a step back and realized how broke I would be and how stupid that would be to do that.  So now I only collect cards that I enjoy and like vs trying to own everything.  That being said..............I have quite a few decks that I wouldnt mind shrinking to a smaller amount  :)
 
@ Siegismyname - I might just have too!  Thanks for looking out for the strain of my shelf.
 
@ Jin Jian - Yes, the fourniers are signed by Lee Asher.
 
@ Collector - I dont know about that. lol  Im just a normal guy like the rest of you trying to get my hands on limited cards.  Im definitely not a reseller.
 
Thanks everyone for the comments on my card collection!  It means alot.
how did you get signed fournier ?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on May 17, 2012, 02:50:10 PM
I'm from Oshawa Ontario, around 4hrs from you.

CBJ


I'll be in Toronto for the Memorial Day weekend!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on May 17, 2012, 05:42:29 PM
I'm pretty sure that you are lying to us Knobz, and you actually run a secret playing card shop. There is no other reason you'd need like 50 of every darn deck. LOL.

 :) Very nice collection. I think every deck I own would take up about 1/8 of one of your shelves.
So, your telling me you wouldn't want 50 Smoke & Mirror V1's???  LOL  Thanks for the compliment man.
I would want one set of v1 pls. Haha. Would the new magic con decks interest u?

Btw what's on the right of the karnival dose?
I already have a brick of the Magic Con 2012 playing cards.  One deck is signed by Dan, Dave and Syd.  The cards to the right of the Karnival Dose are Bee Watermelon RJRTC Playing Cards.  They come as a set which includes a red deck, a blue deck and a set of dice.


@ Jin Jian - I signed up for Lee Asher's newsletter a while ago and he sent an email out at one time saying he would be at his warehouse for a few days.  So if you ordered anything from his website he would go ahead and sign your items for you if you wanted.  So I ordered 4 fournier decks and had him sign all four.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MSimonart on June 22, 2012, 11:22:37 AM
So here's my collection. I have a few more uncut sheets (I think: Plaid (both colours), bee erdnaseum, chinatown, fantastique). It's not super extraordinary, but I'm proud of it. If anybody knows a Belgian Collector, Could you tell me, i'd appreciate

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/232/dsc05393j.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/232/dsc05393j.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/dsc05394q.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/dsc05394q.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/dsc05395dm.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/dsc05395dm.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/dsc05396v.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/dsc05396v.jpg/)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/dsc05397sw.jpg/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/dsc05397sw.jpg/)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MSimonart on June 22, 2012, 02:19:26 PM
Anyone? A comment? An Opinion? :D
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on June 22, 2012, 02:23:51 PM
Usually people aren't here on these forums around this time. They usually arrive 9-10 hours later in big groups ;)
I saw the pics. They look very nice. That's a lot of decks you have there! I have a question. How come you have so many duplicates? Do you like having them, or do you use decks really quickly?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MSimonart on June 22, 2012, 02:33:13 PM
Well, for the Sentinels and Monarchs, I did win them in a SNC from theory11. For the rest, I did think chinatown would be sold out fast and their value would raise, so I bought 6, but I got it wrong. For the other decks: Having one deck shipped to Belgium, that's like paying 10 dollars for one bicycle deck. So I do always count how much each individual deck costs with shipping costs, and having them in bigger quantities are better to resale later and not having to put up high price to have minimal profit. I will be selling my duplicates soon, cause I run out of money fast. These will look expensive for US residents, but I will be targeting guys from Europe. I want to have a small profit out of these, and the only way to do that, is to have a higher price than retail. Normally these will be like 3-4 dollars more per deck. I know it could sound alot, but I have to. I'll start selling them when I'm done with my finals. :) And I don't use decks fast at all. I still have opened only about 10 decks of cards (3 of them just to check them out, not to play with) and I'm in magic since 2009. So no, but I just like to watch big quantities of cards. It always looks nicer... :D
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on June 23, 2012, 01:13:27 AM
Simonart, check out the Coupon Codes topic.  There's a member here who opened an EU-based operation which I think is based in France, and there's two different links - one in French and one in English - to enter his store.  On top of that, he left a discount code for Discourse members.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MSimonart on June 23, 2012, 03:57:07 AM
I know the site you mean. But I'm sure that even with high shipping costs, I pay less than his shop. And that's normal I think. He also had to have these imported, so it's normal it's a bit higher. But I'm not complaining so... :) I was just looking for someone who collected cards like me, who lived in Belgium, cause I'd be really interested in having a chat with him/her :)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Siegismyname on September 02, 2012, 09:48:15 AM
I recently took a photo of my collection so I have decided to revive this thread and share the picture of my collection :)

http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/321b8a80f02411e1ae5f12313804f9a9_7.jpg
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on September 02, 2012, 01:04:52 PM
I recently took a photo of my collection so I have decided to revive this thread and share the picture of my collection :)

http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/321b8a80f02411e1ae5f12313804f9a9_7.jpg (http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/321b8a80f02411e1ae5f12313804f9a9_7.jpg)
Nice collection man.  How do you store your playing cards?  Do you have them up against the wall stacked on top of each other?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: KPopFever605 on September 02, 2012, 04:12:44 PM
I should be filming/uploading my collection today. I'll edit this post when it's done.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Knobz1 on September 02, 2012, 04:15:16 PM
I should be filming/uploading my collection today. I'll edit this post when it's done.
Awesome.  I will be looking forward to that.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Evan on September 02, 2012, 07:16:35 PM
Here is my latest Deck Collection Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swXU7C7KXyg



Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Siegismyname on September 02, 2012, 08:24:07 PM
I recently took a photo of my collection so I have decided to revive this thread and share the picture of my collection :)

http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/321b8a80f02411e1ae5f12313804f9a9_7.jpg (http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/321b8a80f02411e1ae5f12313804f9a9_7.jpg)
Nice collection man.  How do you store your playing cards?  Do you have them up against the wall stacked on top of each other?
Some of them are lying down on a shelf while some are stacked on top of one another against the wall on the same shelf.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: NathanCanadas on September 03, 2012, 10:31:09 AM
If I have time I might also post photos of my collection today. It's grown a bit lately.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: jmrock on September 04, 2012, 12:26:29 AM
Great post Nathan... We're all looking forward to that...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: KPopFever605 on September 07, 2012, 02:26:20 AM
Finally got my collection up before the end of the day!

See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ivYqLXyiY
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: jmrock on September 07, 2012, 02:33:08 AM
Kpop... I don't know what to say other than the great collection was overshadowed by that incredibly loud bedspread... We need to get the waterwings off alot of these baby birds...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on September 07, 2012, 05:34:21 AM
Kpop... I don't know what to say other than the great collection was overshadowed by that incredibly loud bedspread... We need to get the waterwings off alot of these baby birds...

Don't dis his bedspread, it's awesome! (don't listen to him Kpop, he's nuts)

I shall film my deck collection this weekend! :D
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Kenneth on September 07, 2012, 09:24:02 AM
My Collection still got a whole lot of pictures to take though so yeah the album is incomplete

https://picasaweb.google.com/117868386827354506649/PlayingCardCollection?authuser=0&feat=directlink (https://picasaweb.google.com/117868386827354506649/PlayingCardCollection?authuser=0&feat=directlink)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: KPopFever605 on September 08, 2012, 01:16:21 PM
Kpop... I don't know what to say other than the great collection was overshadowed by that incredibly loud bedspread... We need to get the waterwings off alot of these baby birds...

Translation?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: loldudex2 on September 08, 2012, 01:28:34 PM
Kpop... I don't know what to say other than the great collection was overshadowed by that incredibly loud bedspread... We need to get the waterwings off alot of these baby birds...

Translation?

He was saying your bedspread distracted him while he was watching your video.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: KPopFever605 on September 08, 2012, 03:49:26 PM
Kpop... I don't know what to say other than the great collection was overshadowed by that incredibly loud bedspread... We need to get the waterwings off alot of these baby birds...

Translation?

He was saying your bedspread distracted him while he was watching your video.

If your thinking that now, think about what I feel going to sleep!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: jmrock on September 09, 2012, 09:48:51 PM
Kpop... That's my point... Forgo a few decks and invest in a new sheet set... Try and stay at least 600 thread count... Hahaha... Not only will you sleep better, but your collection will look more impressive as well...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: zaganh on September 10, 2012, 11:17:50 AM
heres mine in the skulkor case is
1 blue jerrys nugget
2 ace fultons strippers brown and orange
a midnight fuel deck sighned personally to me
8 more ace fultons 4 brown 4 orange

second skulkor box
1 absolute vodka
2 white monarchs
1 normal monarch
3 iaocp
5 magic con v2

on shelf i have

4 gold gilded hornet one open
1 brick of pr1me 6 red 6 blue 3 of each misprints
30 vaudvile
29 plaid a brick of each in the custom brick 3 red loose and 2 blue loose
2 white lions v1
1 smoke and mirror v5
16 v6 12 in custom brick box
a brick of ace fultons sealed in brick box as well as the 11 in the skulkor case
another4 magic con v2
21 style decks
a few bricks of skulkor over 2 i think
30 chinatown
a brick of tendril some sighned
8 fantastiqe
3 americana
13 vortex
1 pro cardistry
a couple smooth aladan
1 a bandit
24 noc
15 fultons clip joints 12 sealed in the custom brick sighned by dan and dave
some stud
and a loade of random decks like artifice arcane beee aristcrat gardiens arrco

i think thats everything ^^
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: SeanWhelan on October 30, 2012, 08:14:37 PM
Hey guys,
First time doing so pretty excited to show you my collection:
- roughly 280 decks
- most are first editions
- half unopened due to value
- first edition artifact coins (one gold)
- uncut sheets of my Galvanic deck
- complete set of printing plates (8 in total) of the Galvanic print

Would love to hear what you guys think! I will be uploading pictures later of my uncut sheet frame, printing plates and a very special one of a kind frame I have never seen done before by this community : D

Thanks!
Sean Whelan
3D Artist
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: SeanWhelan on October 30, 2012, 08:15:13 PM
My beautiful uncut sheet frame displaying my Bicycle deck : D
My girlfriend gave this to my for my birthday this past saturday. She is truly amazing!!

Also a box filled with uncut sheets! Anyone want any?? : P
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: SeanWhelan on October 30, 2012, 08:16:00 PM
8 printing plates: 4 of the faces and 4 of the backs. (Black, cyan, magenta and yellow)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: SeanWhelan on October 30, 2012, 08:17:53 PM
And last but not least: a beautiful display frame that is practically invisible!!
Yup my girlfriend did this for me too for my birthday : )
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: DC on November 15, 2012, 09:39:46 PM
These are my collections since mid August,2012.


Thank you for the following people and companies, my collection is growing everyday :)

Discourse members: Angel_magic, Sammyho888, Joshua Robinson, Danktrees and Wilko

Ebayers: pokerstud52, mythicbrew, ,fullboatdealer, alvinmechanic, ace-king-1, nukraze, superbearman, happgillyfromphilly, the.card.collectors, suz84042 and tradeplanet_1st

Card Companies: Ellusionist.com, TheBlueCrown.com, SeasonsPlayingCards.com, houseofplayingcards.com, davidblaine.com, dananddave.com, shuffleanddeal.com.au, coterie1902.com, leeasher.com and dealingdeuces.com
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on November 15, 2012, 11:13:10 PM
These are my collections since mid August,2012.


Thank you for the following people and companies, my collection is growing everyday :)

Discourse members: Angel_magic, Sammyho888, Joshua Robinson, Danktrees and Wilko

Ebayers: pokerstud52, mythicbrew, ,fullboatdealer, alvinmechanic, ace-king-1, nukraze, superbearman, happgillyfromphilly, the.card.collectors, suz84042 and tradeplanet_1st

Card Companies: Ellusionist.com, TheBlueCrown.com, SeasonsPlayingCards.com, houseofplayingcards.com, davidblaine.com, dananddave.com, shuffleanddeal.com.au, coterie1902.com, leeasher.com and dealingdeuces.com


Keep that up and your collection will exceed mine very quickly!


BTW: ace-king-1 operates the website acekingplayingcards.com - and we have a coupon code for his shop at the bottom of the New Deck Report!  If you spot something you like on his eBay account, contact him at his website and ask about ordering it - or if it's already there, place the order and use the coupon code.  It's for 10% off.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: john on November 15, 2012, 11:14:46 PM

And where are the pics of your collection Mr. Boyer?
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on November 15, 2012, 11:47:42 PM


And where are the pics of your collection Mr. Boyer?


Looks like you were sleeping in class...


Re: Post your full collection (http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/post-your-full-collection/msg28152/#msg28152)


That's the first of four consecutive posts showing off my collection from some months back.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: john on November 15, 2012, 11:54:35 PM
That's the first of four consecutive posts showing off my collection from some months back.

I meant current pics and or video :P
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on November 16, 2012, 12:09:24 PM
That's the first of four consecutive posts showing off my collection from some months back.

I meant current pics and or video :P


Well, imagine that, but bigger!  :))


I'll show you mine if you show me yours...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MrMollusk on November 16, 2012, 03:18:58 PM
EDIT: Deleted all that lame text and finally took pictures.
(http://imgur.com/vH94UfM.jpeg)

(http://imgur.com/hcz9kQd.jpeg)

(http://imgur.com/JvJXMLy.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: john on November 16, 2012, 09:48:24 PM
That's the first of four consecutive posts showing off my collection from some months back.

I meant current pics and or video :P


Well, imagine that, but bigger!  :))


I'll show you mine if you show me yours...

Only if you show yours first...
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on November 17, 2012, 12:51:00 AM
That's the first of four consecutive posts showing off my collection from some months back.

I meant current pics and or video :P


Well, imagine that, but bigger!  :))


I'll show you mine if you show me yours...

Only if you show yours first...

Fine, ya blaggard!  I've been meaning to do a little inventorying, so no time like tomorrow.

But then you show me yours!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: john on November 17, 2012, 08:32:47 AM
Fine, ya blaggard!  I've been meaning to do a little inventorying, so no time like tomorrow.

But then you show me yours!

Alright! And make a video if you can, looking at those sideway pics aren't easy.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Joshua Robinson on November 17, 2012, 04:18:05 PM
I have to make a new video soon. So I know what I have. I am hoping to add 2 sets of the S&M Series. open one set and then frame the rest :P
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TheDespotes on April 08, 2013, 03:01:03 PM
Just let me now what you guys think of it, this is my collection after being 7 months into magic and cardistry. But I was kinda stupid when I bought 5 smoke and mirror v5 decks for 100 euros :-[ But they're my best handling decks!  :karrit:
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: CBJ on April 08, 2013, 08:37:23 PM
I'm still working on scanning all my decks to make one giant deck stitch...
Here's 300 of my Bicycle decks in a stitch.. all different


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/boom_zps3c100435.jpg)


I still have to scan the rest of them.  It's a long process.

You can see a MUCH larger version of that pic here:
http://www.closr.it/show/KMJR5sXcn0l

Then you need to go full screen, let it load, and then you can zoom in

What do you guys think?

CBJ

Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on April 08, 2013, 08:53:28 PM
Just let me now what you guys think of it, this is my collection after being 7 months into magic and cardistry. But I was kinda stupid when I bought 5 smoke and mirror v5 decks for 100 euros :-[ But they're my best handling decks!  :karrit:

Assuming you're talking about the originals, the price you paid isn't outrageous for buying them in Europe.  It's actually not too far off what you'd pay here.  But if they're the ones with the deck seals - the reprints from Smoke & Mirrors v7 - you definitely overpaid.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MrMollusk on April 08, 2013, 08:57:37 PM
Just let me now what you guys think of it, this is my collection after being 7 months into magic and cardistry. But I was kinda stupid when I bought 5 smoke and mirror v5 decks for 100 euros :-[ But they're my best handling decks!  :karrit:

Assuming you're talking about the originals, the price you paid isn't outrageous for buying them in Europe.  It's actually not too far off what you'd pay here.  But if they're the ones with the deck seals - the reprints from Smoke & Mirrors v7 - you definitely overpaid.

I think he means the V3 Mirror reprints, just from looking at the picture. That shiny ink and matte box is a dead giveaway.
He overpaid.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Don Boyer on April 08, 2013, 09:03:15 PM
Just let me now what you guys think of it, this is my collection after being 7 months into magic and cardistry. But I was kinda stupid when I bought 5 smoke and mirror v5 decks for 100 euros :-[ But they're my best handling decks!  :karrit:

Assuming you're talking about the originals, the price you paid isn't outrageous for buying them in Europe.  It's actually not too far off what you'd pay here.  But if they're the ones with the deck seals - the reprints from Smoke & Mirrors v7 - you definitely overpaid.

I think he means the V3 Mirror reprints, just from looking at the picture. That shiny ink and matte box is a dead giveaway.
He overpaid.

In the lower left of the picture, at the front of the drawer, there's five decks of what appears to be S&M v5.  He has other S&M decks there, but none in the same quantity.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MrMollusk on April 08, 2013, 09:37:26 PM
Just let me now what you guys think of it, this is my collection after being 7 months into magic and cardistry. But I was kinda stupid when I bought 5 smoke and mirror v5 decks for 100 euros :-[ But they're my best handling decks!  :karrit:

Assuming you're talking about the originals, the price you paid isn't outrageous for buying them in Europe.  It's actually not too far off what you'd pay here.  But if they're the ones with the deck seals - the reprints from Smoke & Mirrors v7 - you definitely overpaid.

I think he means the V3 Mirror reprints, just from looking at the picture. That shiny ink and matte box is a dead giveaway.
He overpaid.

In the lower left of the picture, at the front of the drawer, there's five decks of what appears to be S&M v5.  He has other S&M decks there, but none in the same quantity.
Ooooooh. You're right. They definitely looked like the Mirrors. I forgot they didn't have any blue/grey on the side.
They look more grey.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: TheDespotes on April 09, 2013, 01:45:38 PM
Those blue decks are indeed the real smoke and mirrors v5s, not the reprints. If only I could buy some v6s, because the color blue itself is becoming boring, because I can't switch colors like my other tally hos and bikes. The decks I also really want are the fontaine deck and the virts deck, those look really cool!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Robert Adams on April 27, 2013, 09:25:07 AM
Is this allowed?

So it's not quite my full collection but rather than lining up all my duplicates on the floor I thought it would be better to show you how I keep my cards- part formal display and part lived-in mess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CdrNU20fA&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Michael on April 27, 2013, 12:52:55 PM
Is this allowed?

So it's not quite my full collection but rather than lining up all my duplicates on the floor I thought it would be better to show you how I keep my cards- part formal display and part lived-in mess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CdrNU20fA&feature=youtu.be

Don't see why this isn't allowed! I love how it's almost fully integrated into your study. I never have the time or motivation to do so but I like the idea that it's not separate from everything in a display case or packed in boxes in a closet. Very nice! The place where you have your NOCs is just brilliant! :))
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Robert Adams on April 28, 2013, 04:56:47 PM
Thanks!

I love being surrounded by cards but it's really not the best way to keep them. I've lost a few collectables to spilt drinks and it leaves little room for anything else!
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: MrMollusk on April 28, 2013, 06:45:08 PM
Is this allowed?

So it's not quite my full collection but rather than lining up all my duplicates on the floor I thought it would be better to show you how I keep my cards- part formal display and part lived-in mess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CdrNU20fA&feature=youtu.be

Woah. That's a cool deck collection video! Love the music and the lay out of the cards.
Title: Re: Post your full collection
Post by: Nurul on September 23, 2013, 09:59:48 AM
Here's my collection, more to come :)
Title: My new 52!
Post by: kdklown on September 26, 2013, 10:38:31 PM
Ok people, feel free to load this thread up with pics every time you empty your mailbox!  Show off and flex your collecting muscles.  Comment on other member's hauls.  Or just scroll through and drool.  Aaaand go!

Don, please merge this if a topic already exists but I had no idea what title to search for!

EDIT: Here are a couple new scores for me lately.

(http://i.imgur.com/Z1kQ9kYl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/zpMPXcRl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/M4jHMctl.jpg)
Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: Anthony on September 27, 2013, 01:06:02 AM
We have a thread like this on the Zippo Board I belong to, very cool to see what others are picking up. These showed up over the last few days...and so it begins, lol
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O0M-9Mk7psM/UkURqQHVTWI/AAAAAAAAANQ/mbwv_KzEDaU/w700-h263-no/IMG_0081.JPG)
Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: RandyButterfield on September 27, 2013, 01:35:05 AM
Here's a few Decks that's probably not thought of much by the diehard collectors, but I like each for there own reasons. The Russian Czars Deck is a bridge-sized Deck I found on eBay. The courts are Czars from Imperial Russia. It was a cool one to get as I was working on my Imperial Deck.

The WWII Posters Deck is something I picked up at the gift shop when my 3 year old son and I went up to the top of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Indianapolis. Anytime we go downtown he talks about going up in the "spikey building" with daddy!

The Sons of Anarchy Deck is just because I'm a big fan of the show. I saw it when we were at the mall one day and picked it up.

Thanks, Randy

Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: Anthony on September 27, 2013, 01:48:47 AM
Very nice decks Randy! Really like the Russian Czars Deck, Gratz!
Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: ronyo_faukx on September 27, 2013, 04:29:35 AM
The Russian Czars Deck is a bridge-sized Deck I found on eBay. The courts are Czars from Imperial Russia. It was a cool one to get as I was working on my Imperial Deck.

I was looking at those cards. What do you think of them. I was a little worried that they would be cheap and nasty crap, partially because the pictures were quite bad.
Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: kdklown on September 27, 2013, 06:33:08 AM
Love those WWII posters Randy.  Very nice. 
Lovely haul Sparkz. 
Title: Re: My new 52!
Post by: Nurul on September 27, 2013, 07:05:19 AM
You can post full collection here http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/post-your-full-collection/msg79693/#msg79693
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 27, 2013, 08:26:43 AM
Not only did I merge it, I retitled it and made it sticky.  Have at it, people.  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on September 30, 2013, 10:27:22 PM
A few more, love both of these decks. Great Tuck Box on the Deck One and fantastic overall art on the Curator deck! Picked up a couple of each.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okgbiXXI_-M/UkoyJQtWeSI/AAAAAAAAAOI/W69P0JEcRrA/w500-h571-no/Curator.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-70jgao40Rc8/UkoyJXv_xHI/AAAAAAAAAOM/YdasXGfzvsg/w500-h571-no/DeckOne.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on September 30, 2013, 10:35:43 PM
Hey Sparkz, nice acquisitions there.  Thats a neat little deck stand.  Is it custom made or some sort of repurposing?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on September 30, 2013, 11:04:51 PM
Hey Sparkz, nice acquisitions there.  That's a neat little deck stand.  Is it custom made or some sort of repurposing?

Thanks kdklown, I had been looking for a stand for pics to no avail, then came across this plate stand at Michael's , it's this item (See Link Below) but turned upside down, the opening is a bit larger than a deck, but flipping it over and pinching the ends together a bit made a perfect "Nest" for the deck, works great for pics and displaying, not to mention inexpensive.

http://www.simsupply.com/Tripar-3-Black-Wire-Stand/dp/B0050O9JLM?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle&catargetid=120012830000022534&cadevice={device}&gclid=CMmj2NvR9LkCFbFDMgodT0kALQ (http://www.simsupply.com/Tripar-3-Black-Wire-Stand/dp/B0050O9JLM?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle&catargetid=120012830000022534&cadevice={device}&gclid=CMmj2NvR9LkCFbFDMgodT0kALQ)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 01, 2013, 12:09:36 PM
A friend in Taiwan sent me a little bday gift a few weeks back. Came through the post today, I been wanting a few of these for ages :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 01, 2013, 12:14:24 PM
Nice Birthday Gift!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 01, 2013, 12:29:30 PM
A friend in Taiwan sent me a little bday gift a few weeks back. Came through the post today, I been wanting a few of these for ages :)

WOW! Very nice, Gratz! I see a few in there I wouldnt mind having, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 01, 2013, 12:46:10 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 01, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)

Nice brick - but what's a football top?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 01, 2013, 07:39:20 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)

Nice brick - but what's a football top?

Oh my bad, you'll know it as a soccer jersey :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 01, 2013, 08:50:40 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)

Nice brick - but what's a football top?

You know Don, you grab the football like a pineapple and chop the top....leaving the football top...... :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 01, 2013, 08:55:16 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)

Nice brick - but what's a football top?

Oh my bad, you'll know it as a soccer jersey :)

And here I was picturing a a little spinning toy in the shape of a rugby ball...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on October 02, 2013, 07:00:47 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/CPR3mNB.jpg)

Just got a few decks from D&D, mainly because I was curious about the deck stay, and didn't want to throw down 5 bucks on principle.
Must say, it's actually pretty low quality. The edges are rough, and the metal seems flimsy. Glad it was free.
Oh, and they made the Smoke's box darker. It just has this weird beige color now.

Also got a package from Angel_Magic. The luxury crown decks. They're both awesome!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 02, 2013, 07:44:20 PM
Yeah, was pretty sweet of him. Wasn't expecting a brick though. He's a big Manchester United fan so I sent him a signed football top for his birthday last year, guess this is his way of saying thank you :)

Nice brick - but what's a football top?

Oh my bad, you'll know it as a soccer jersey :)

And here I was picturing a a little spinning toy in the shape of a rugby ball...

Why a rugby ball? Lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 02, 2013, 07:47:58 PM
Very nice haul Mr. M...Got a few more myself.
Was at Walgreens with my daughter and found these Dragon Backs in a discount bin for a $1.00 also picked up a couple Vaudeville decks  :)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NUvMQzuCA-k/UkywDMUwNkI/AAAAAAAAAO8/_U9sUkI-4y0/w400-h457-no/DBR.jpg) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T152U9db1Ww/UkywDHwm6kI/AAAAAAAAAPA/XIU-6UeHJAA/w400-h457-no/Vaudville.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 02, 2013, 07:49:24 PM
Ahh I love the vaudeville decks :) I just find them very classy :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on October 02, 2013, 08:00:28 PM
Very nice haul Mr. M...Got a few more myself.
Was at Walgreens with my daughter and found these Dragon Backs in a discount bin for a $1.00 also picked up a couple Vaudeville decks  :)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NUvMQzuCA-k/UkywDMUwNkI/AAAAAAAAAO8/_U9sUkI-4y0/w400-h457-no/DBR.jpg) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T152U9db1Ww/UkywDHwm6kI/AAAAAAAAAPA/XIU-6UeHJAA/w400-h457-no/Vaudville.jpg)

Nice!

You're going to love the Vaudevilles. Awesome decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 02, 2013, 08:19:23 PM

Just got a few decks from D&D, mainly because I was curious about the deck stay, and didn't want to throw down 5 bucks on principle.
Must say, it's actually pretty low quality. The edges are rough, and the metal seems flimsy. Glad it was free.
Oh, and they made the Smoke's box darker. It just has this weird beige color now.

Also got a package from Angel_Magic. The luxury crown decks. They're both awesome!

Nice to know about those stays.  I never thought they were a good idea to start with.  Not that I've been shy about it or anything...  :))


And here I was picturing a a little spinning toy in the shape of a rugby ball...

Why a rugby ball? Lol

Strange things lurk between these ears...like ear hairs and wax, for example...  :))


Very nice haul Mr. M...Got a few more myself.
Was at Walgreens with my daughter and found these Dragon Backs in a discount bin for a $1.00 also picked up a couple Vaudeville decks  :)

Nice haul.  Look closely at the double backer in the Vaudeville deck...  Hint: the backs are NOT identical...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 02, 2013, 08:54:25 PM
Quote
Nice haul.  Look closely at the double backer in the Vaudeville deck...  Hint: the backs are NOT identical...
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/273ac9009b2018ee372d966a5c125088/tumblr_mslzatNqvY1s28u3vo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 03, 2013, 07:35:23 AM
Quote
Nice haul.  Look closely at the double backer in the Vaudeville deck...  Hint: the backs are NOT identical...
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/273ac9009b2018ee372d966a5c125088/tumblr_mslzatNqvY1s28u3vo1_500.gif)

There's a reason why they're called gaff cards, y'know...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 03, 2013, 12:24:25 PM
Quote
You're going to love the Vaudevilles. Awesome decks.

Yes indeed, nice Tuck Box and deck....I really like the courts too.

Quote
There's a reason why they're called gaff cards, y'know...

I'm still learning Master Yoda, lol. I didn't realize a double backer would have additional uses beyond...well, being two sided. If the difference is what I think it is......very subtle indeed.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 08, 2013, 02:37:59 AM
Todays acquisitions!

(http://i.imgur.com/7vuuUAel.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 08, 2013, 05:17:29 AM
Very very nice kd .. R those the sample decks?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 08, 2013, 06:53:01 AM
Very very nice kd .. R those the sample decks?

Top row: promotional deck that USPC Custom gives away to potential clients.

Second row: Bicycle "Tall Stacks" - commemorates something to do with ye olde steamships...

Third row: all four test versions of the David Blaine Bicycle magic decks - they're all non-standard gaffed decks, either stripper, Svengali or marked.

Fourth row: the new Fulton's October deck.  Would have preferred Oktoberfest, but you take what you can get.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 08, 2013, 07:15:53 AM
Very nice additions there kd, Gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 08, 2013, 09:23:24 AM
Thanks Guys, in the future I'll try to remember to list the decks for your perusal.  Dons list is correct though. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on October 13, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
5 vintage decks. At least one of them printed in Denmark, but all of them are most likely printed in Denmark, I guess. Two of the 5 decks have tuck boxes. Now, I'm not experienced with vintage decks and I'm not at all experienced when it comes to dating the decks... but the Plastic Coated Vienna Playing Cards has a tax stamp on top. I did some research and found out, that the stamp used was used in 1949-1963. There's no text on the jokers or the AoS to help clarify the year of production.

The other deck with box is called Holmblades Billeder or maybe just Holmblades No. 121. Found these on this website: http://www.wopc.co.uk/waddingtons/holmblads-121.html but there are some stuff, that is not consistens between the websites description and my deck. First of, the Jack of Clubs does not have the text "S. Salomon & Co., Copenhagen - Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning" but simply "Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning".
Second, the tuck box does not say anything on the side about being made in England. Both sides are identical and says "Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning (S. Salomon & C9) Kjøbenhavn". Makes me wonder if these cards was made in Denmark or England at the time.
But I'm pleased about these decks, gotta say  :D

If anyone's interested, then I got some pictures of the cards here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110292178922219408904/VintagePlayingCards?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 13, 2013, 05:58:26 PM
Pics look pretty awesome.  Classic stuff you picked up there.  Nice work!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 13, 2013, 06:04:29 PM
Very nice BastionBJ, nice pics too. I'm still in the research stage of "Vintage" cards. I would love to add some to my collection in time.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 13, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
5 vintage decks. At least one of them printed in Denmark, but all of them are most likely printed in Denmark, I guess. Two of the 5 decks have tuck boxes. Now, I'm not experienced with vintage decks and I'm not at all experienced when it comes to dating the decks... but the Plastic Coated Vienna Playing Cards has a tax stamp on top. I did some research and found out, that the stamp used was used in 1949-1963. There's no text on the jokers or the AoS to help clarify the year of production.

The other deck with box is called Holmblades Billeder or maybe just Holmblades No. 121. Found these on this website: http://www.wopc.co.uk/waddingtons/holmblads-121.html but there are some stuff, that is not consistens between the websites description and my deck. First of, the Jack of Clubs does not have the text "S. Salomon & Co., Copenhagen - Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning" but simply "Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning".
Second, the tuck box does not say anything on the side about being made in England. Both sides are identical and says "Holmblads Spillekort-Forretning (S. Salomon & C9) Kjøbenhavn". Makes me wonder if these cards was made in Denmark or England at the time.
But I'm pleased about these decks, gotta say  :D

If anyone's interested, then I got some pictures of the cards here: https://picasaweb.google.com/110292178922219408904/VintagePlayingCards?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Just judging from the style of the pips, I'd say none of the decks are English - the pips are "Parisian" in style rather than "Rouen", and it was the Rouen style that the British cribbed from to create what's now known as "Anglo-American" style playing cards.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 14, 2013, 08:43:17 AM
I've been a little quiet due to working 15 hrs a day for the past week, I've only just opened some of my packages. Anyway, here's some decks to ponder at :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 14, 2013, 09:54:29 AM
Great haul there Nurul. I've never seen that MMD deck before..........off to do some research, lol

Gratz on your additions!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 14, 2013, 10:40:08 AM
That's the MMD #2 deck, I have the first edition too. Ima comic book nerd too so I'm loving this series
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 16, 2013, 09:42:00 AM
That's the MMD #2 deck, I have the first edition too. Ima comic book nerd too so I'm loving this series

Ah comic books, we seem to have something else in common, lol I'm a Michael Turner geek, love his work.

Any who, I had these a little lower on my list, I'm trying to pick up some specific decks as best I can right out of the gate, but I got a great price on them so I couldn't resist.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZgdlSb-HysI/Ul6W5uGXtCI/AAAAAAAAAS0/6FyCUQ8pP1g/w500-h266-no/IMG_0127.jpg)
Slowly but surely the collection grows, trying to avoid the impulse purchases, it's only been a month but I already find myself asking why I bought a couple things, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: nosejam on October 17, 2013, 02:17:05 PM
My additions over the past few weeks  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 17, 2013, 02:22:54 PM
Nice additions nosejam, I added that Charity deck to my list just recently  :) ...you know, that list that never seems to shrink  :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 18, 2013, 12:24:11 AM
Nice additions nosejam, I added that Charity deck to my list just recently  :) ...you know, that list that never seems to shrink  :P

The list would be much shorter if you just wrote down what you DON'T want, right?  :))  We know...we know...

BTW: It's called the Charity: Water deck from Theory11.  The back is very interesting, consisting of a bunch of cute yellow jerry cans in neat little diagonal rows...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 18, 2013, 12:46:56 AM
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The list would be much shorter if you just wrote down what you DON'T want, right?
Probably very true at the moment Don, but it's tapering off a bit...for now, lol

I just picked these up today, just phenominal cards, I love everything about them, the Tuck, Courts, Back, their just beautiful.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TA4i-K-Ft04/UmC8sY32eAI/AAAAAAAAAUc/BqJnFfyuUp0/w500-h266-no/IMG_0159.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gVXh1Qqoa4c/UmC8sQ9D9JI/AAAAAAAAAUY/Dr5SyHMwp54/w500-h266-no/IMG_0161.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6IwNBs0aTYg/UmC8sfgiIEI/AAAAAAAAAUg/z3N_cYCZwno/w500-h266-no/IMG_0162.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 18, 2013, 12:57:58 AM
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The list would be much shorter if you just wrote down what you DON'T want, right?
Probably very true at the moment Don, but it's tapering off a bit...for now, lol

I just picked these up today, just phenominal cards, I love everything about them, the Tuck, Courts, Back, their just beautiful.

They are.  It's become the stuff of legends and fairy tales that there's supposed to be a new deck collaboration from Alex Chin (this deck's designer) and Ellusionist, but that's been in the rumor mill for months - I think it was ground up by the mill and converted to pixie dust by now...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 18, 2013, 02:05:48 PM
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The list would be much shorter if you just wrote down what you DON'T want, right?
Probably very true at the moment Don, but it's tapering off a bit...for now, lol

I just picked these up today, just phenominal cards, I love everything about them, the Tuck, Courts, Back, their just beautiful.

They are.  It's become the stuff of legends and fairy tales that there's supposed to be a new deck collaboration from Alex Chin (this deck's designer) and Ellusionist, but that's been in the rumor mill for months - I think it was ground up by the mill and converted to pixie dust by now...

That would be very cool! You know what they say Don....when you least expect it  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 21, 2013, 08:02:41 PM
New deck came today.

(http://i.imgur.com/TByNYsll.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 21, 2013, 08:14:32 PM
That's awsome kd, Gratz!

I would love to see the cards  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 21, 2013, 08:52:05 PM
Thanks Sparkz.  I hope this link will suffice.  I don't open my decks so no actual pic forthcoming from me.   :(

http://www.card-shark.de/bilder/JillDeckCards.gif
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 22, 2013, 12:51:50 AM
I have the Jill Deck, ordered from the artist's website - they're getting tougher to find.  Card Shark sold out of it a while back, never made more.

It's a shame you're not going to open it - while the performance of the finish isn't the greatest, it is one of the more attractive MARKED decks out there...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 22, 2013, 09:20:54 AM
Yep the link is just fine thanks. Very unique deck  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 22, 2013, 11:23:08 PM
Got some goodies today, Thanks Alex.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 23, 2013, 01:33:50 AM
Nice Grabs there Sparkz.  All classics you snagged.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 23, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Ta da .. New stuff to ponder at

EDIT: the 12 decks before the Love Me decks are taken from the D&D V1 variety box
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 23, 2013, 11:26:06 AM
Nice score Brown!  Those first three in the second row, I don't recognize that design.  What deck is that?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 11:27:35 AM
Nice score Brown!  Those first three in the second row, I don't recognize that design.  What deck is that?

You beat me to the question kd, lol

Very nice additions Nurul, gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 23, 2013, 11:34:00 AM
Those r the boss playing cards. It's a KS project which was actually for a piece of software on "how to draw like a boss", a beginners guide to drawing.

You can check it out http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/(sort-of-ks)-boss-deck-of-playing-cards/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 11:48:16 AM
Those r the boss playing cards. It's a KS project which was actually for a piece of software on "how to draw like a boss", a beginners guide to drawing.

You can check it out http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/(sort-of-ks)-boss-deck-of-playing-cards/

Those are very cool, I love the court design. Nice pickup my friend ;)  Did you back the software or find the decks on their own?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 23, 2013, 11:56:17 AM
There was a tier to back the cards itself :) the project itself looks real cool tho
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 10:32:00 PM
A few more I was looking forward to, really like both. The JAQK Tuck box is fabulous.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on October 23, 2013, 11:29:44 PM
Sparkz, It's probably a good thing you decided to collect cards and not cars. Have you hired a contractor to add on the Card room yet?  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 11:49:37 PM
Sparkz, It's probably a good thing you decided to collect cards and not cars. Have you hired a contractor to add on the Card room yet?  :)
No, I'm doing the work myself. I'll be posting pics when it's done ;)
Rob, I've been able to wheel and deal on these so It's hard to pass when the price is right.....besides, the "Collection Fund" is gonna need to re-coop soon, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 24, 2013, 07:59:30 AM
Sparkz, It's probably a good thing you decided to collect cards and not cars. Have you hired a contractor to add on the Card room yet?  :)
No, I'm doing the work myself. I'll be posting pics when it's done ;)
Rob, I've been able to wheel and deal on these so It's hard to pass when the price is right.....besides, the "Collection Fund" is gonna need to re-coop soon, lol

'Cause the money flew the coop?  :))

Let's hope your fund recoups soon...it'll be nice to see your storage option choices.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 24, 2013, 08:30:07 AM
LOL.....right now we're in negotiations with the boss.....I mean wife  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 24, 2013, 09:29:26 AM
LOL.....right now we're in negotiations with the boss.....I mean wife  :)

No, you had it right the first time!  :))

I keep forgetting to mention the furniture idea.  Its primary drawback is that the furniture has to be larger than what you're storing in it - this doesn't always work in a small apartment.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on October 24, 2013, 01:59:57 PM
Let's see here:
THEORY11

White Artisans
Players by Daniel Madison
SteamPunk Gold
Black Ghosts 1st Edition (unopened)
JAQK Blue (unopened)


SPLIT SPADES

1st Edition Lions - Brown (unopened)

ELLUSIONIST

Red Masters
Fathom
White Ghosts
Blue Artifice v1 (unopened)
Blue Artifice v2 (unopened)

DAN AND DAVE
Rogue
v7 Carbon
Denim (unopened)
Mirrors reprint (unopened)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on October 24, 2013, 02:47:32 PM
I was fortunate enough to make a trade with Jackson recently and add 5 more of these beauties to my collection

(http://i.imgur.com/Gn5Nanp.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 24, 2013, 03:01:35 PM
Very nice Curt! if you ever want to part with one let me know.....Jackson's not returning my PM's  :(
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 25, 2013, 09:40:55 AM
Couple recents here...
First pic are Maeda Red and Light Blue
Second pic is a deck of Silver Monarchs made for the restaurant Eleven Madison Park in NYC.

(http://i.imgur.com/V2ZkOyhl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fGCTQw5l.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on October 25, 2013, 10:25:53 AM
Couple recents here...
First pic are Maeda Red and Light Blue
Second pic is a deck of Silver Monarchs made for the restaurant Eleven Madison Park in NYC.

(http://i.imgur.com/V2ZkOyhl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fGCTQw5l.jpg)

Is there any special besides that tuckbox for the Silver Monarchs for Eleven Madison Park?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 25, 2013, 10:34:23 AM
Nope, standard issue aside from the tuck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 25, 2013, 04:13:43 PM
Very nice addition there kd, Gratz!

...where did you come across those Monarchs?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on October 25, 2013, 05:55:43 PM
Some cards arrived in the mail today:
Whispering Imps (Black and Red Edition)
Artifice v2 (blue and green) Infinity (v1 tuckbox)
Federal 52 and Federal 52 gold certificate, both branded and unbranded (this arrived a bit ago but though I'd share)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 25, 2013, 06:03:16 PM
Nice load Bhong.  Those Imps are awesome.  I can't wait for them to arrive.  Actually I should go check the mailbox right now!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 25, 2013, 06:32:17 PM
No Whispering Imps for me just yet.  This will have to do for now.  Sorry for the double post.

(http://i.imgur.com/fzJtq0Ll.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 25, 2013, 06:45:39 PM
Haha I was about to send you a message and offer you these since I couldn't offer you a carnival deck lol neat little purchase ( or trade) :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: john on October 25, 2013, 09:53:56 PM
Couple recents here...
First pic are Maeda Red and Light Blue
Second pic is a deck of Silver Monarchs made for the restaurant Eleven Madison Park in NYC.


Pics dont work for me. Halp :(
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 25, 2013, 11:16:50 PM
Couple recents here...
First pic are Maeda Red and Light Blue
Second pic is a deck of Silver Monarchs made for the restaurant Eleven Madison Park in NYC.


Pics dont work for me. Halp :(

You can't see them?  I'm getting them clearly on my Mac at home and my PC at work.  Did you play with your settings?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: john on October 25, 2013, 11:51:19 PM
You can't see them?  I'm getting them clearly on my Mac at home and my PC at work.  Did you play with your settings?

Nope! I get the typical. "This image is either no longer avalible or has been removed by the user" message
http://imgur.com/Oy6Z6nS

If I did play with my settings I certainly don't remember it... Has the NSA been through my things again...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 26, 2013, 12:17:30 AM
You can't see them?  I'm getting them clearly on my Mac at home and my PC at work.  Did you play with your settings?

Nope! I get the typical. "This image is either no longer avalible or has been removed by the user" message
http://imgur.com/Oy6Z6nS

If I did play with my settings I certainly don't remember it... Has the NSA been through my things again...

Here's a recopy of one of the images - you can't see this?

(http://i.imgur.com/fzJtq0Ll.jpg)

The only other possible answer I can come up with is that for some reason, the pathway between your ISP's servers and those used by imgur.com has been interrupted to the point that it's become unreachable.  But since the Internet uses zillions of pathways to move data around, the odds of that aren't good.  When it was still the ARPAnet and funded by DARPA (and later, ARPA), the Internet was built in a way so that if a full third of the network was somehow destroyed, the remaining connections would continue to function normally.  It was intended by the military to survive the nuclear destruction of a nice-sized chunk of the country - and that was BEFORE the 'net grew to become a global network and not simply a national one.  Today, you could probably destroy a few nations and it wouldn't even add up to a speed bump on the Information Superhighway (how long's it been since you heard THAT old moniker?  :))  ).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Ben Taylor on October 26, 2013, 02:05:01 AM
I think he's referring to this post:
http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/post-your-full-collection/msg81901/#msg81901 (http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/post-your-full-collection/msg81901/#msg81901)
It looks like the photos got deleted after they were posted.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on October 26, 2013, 04:54:00 AM
Oops.  I did delete some stuff off my imgur account yesterday.  I'll fix it this evening.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 26, 2013, 08:48:45 PM
Some cards arrived in the mail today:
Whispering Imps (Black and Red Edition)
Artifice v2 (blue and green) Infinity (v1 tuckbox)
Federal 52 and Federal 52 gold certificate, both branded and unbranded (this arrived a bit ago but though I'd share)

Nice stash there bhong! Love the Imps......so many cards, so little money, LOL
.........nice Fake N Genius also kd!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on October 26, 2013, 09:15:12 PM
Some cards arrived in the mail today:
Whispering Imps (Black and Red Edition)
Artifice v2 (blue and green) Infinity (v1 tuckbox)
Federal 52 and Federal 52 gold certificate, both branded and unbranded (this arrived a bit ago but though I'd share)

Nice stash there bhong! Love the Imps......so many cards, so little money, LOL
.........nice Fake N Genius also kd!

"so many cards, so little money." ... ah, you said it best right there, Sparkz. The only good things about Kickstarter decks is that I've paid for them awhile ago so I keep forgetting the price so it feels a bit better, which sounds really delusional  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 01, 2013, 06:19:09 PM
A few more, thanks again bhong  ;)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i0fI4P8KehI/UnQonaiqc8I/AAAAAAAAAWs/SgkIJBVs4vE/w700-h350-no/IMG_0291.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 02, 2013, 12:27:50 PM
Few new additions...

(http://i.imgur.com/Zc6JW95l.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OlbX2BWl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SFgQrAFl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 02, 2013, 01:16:23 PM
Nice haul KD, those imps look so good man
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on November 02, 2013, 01:23:15 PM
hey kdklown,

What's the red deck in the Rounders photo and most important, how do I get one?  :)

But amazing haul.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 02, 2013, 01:32:06 PM
hey kdklown,

What's the red deck in the Rounders photo and most important, how do I get one?  :)

But amazing haul.

Thanks.

That red one is the University of Chicago deck.  It's designed by Philip Cheaney, the same guy who did the Amazing deck.  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/220588101/an-honest-liar-the-amazing-randi-story?ref=live

You can reach out to the U of C Magazine online and they will send you one but you will have to make a "Donation".

Here are some pics of the courts. 

(http://i.imgur.com/bcE32GPl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 02, 2013, 02:22:02 PM
Very nice additions there kd, love that UC Deck and the Amazing Deck is pretty sweet also since you mentioned it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 03, 2013, 01:00:06 AM

That red one is the University of Chicago deck.  It's designed by Philip Cheaney, the same guy who did the Amazing deck.  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/220588101/an-honest-liar-the-amazing-randi-story?ref=live

You can reach out to the U of C Magazine online and they will send you one but you will have to make a "Donation".

Now that's a really sweet-looking deck.  Nice.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 03, 2013, 08:44:23 PM

That red one is the University of Chicago deck.  It's designed by Philip Cheaney, the same guy who did the Amazing deck.  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/220588101/an-honest-liar-the-amazing-randi-story?ref=live

You can reach out to the U of C Magazine online and they will send you one but you will have to make a "Donation".

Now that's a really sweet-looking deck.  Nice.

Glad you like it Don.  It is a lovely deck. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on November 04, 2013, 07:05:15 AM
Finally got my new Deco playing cards! One of each  :karrit:

https://plus.google.com/photos/110292178922219408904/albums/5933145963509134929/5942372716689488130?hl=da&partnerid=gplp0&pid=5942372716689488130&oid=110292178922219408904
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 04, 2013, 07:59:20 PM
Gratz on your Deco's Bastion, really nice additions.

I'm almost done for the month, I have one more batch coming in after this one and it's a freeze until December.........unless they come along for my birthday  ;)

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on November 08, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
Posted this already on another forum.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img13/3130/3chh.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img62/466/opqh.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 08, 2013, 09:41:43 AM
Nice haul there verloren, Gratz! A few that are still on my list  :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 09, 2013, 06:07:57 PM
Todays Mailbox Fodder!

(http://i.imgur.com/HJdIddsl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 09, 2013, 06:09:56 PM
Nice additions there kd.....especially like that Zippo Deck  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 09, 2013, 06:57:44 PM
Thanks Sparkz.  Thought you might dig that one!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 10, 2013, 02:28:19 PM
Some newish stuff ...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 10, 2013, 02:47:49 PM
Very nice Nurul, you've been busy knockin' down that list of yours, lol...........Gratz
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 10, 2013, 03:24:52 PM
Lol I've had these for a good few weeks. From my list, there's only a couple there I got .. Th rest r just for the sake of collecting lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 11, 2013, 12:15:37 AM
After a six-month hiatus, my wife decided to treat me.  I did some things for her and she lost a bet...  :))

In the next few days, I'm getting...

From CardExperiment:
2 Utopia (pre-order)
2 Bicycle Asura (metallic blue)

From BBM:
2 Bicycle Karnival (gold)
2 Bicycle Karnival Delirium (pre-order)

From Ellusionist:
3 Republic No. 02
2 Ignite
3 Madison Rounders (brown)
1 Arcane red (freebie!)

From T11:
3 Red Monarchs

From ???
??? (It's not from my wife - you'll know more when I'm allowed to say more...)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 11, 2013, 12:39:47 AM
Very nice Don, Gratz.............do I dare ask what the bet was, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 11, 2013, 01:40:53 AM
Very nice Don, Gratz.............do I dare ask what the bet was, lol

Nothing major.  I was prepping for a medical procedure and my wife was under the mistaken impression that I wasn't allowed to have any fluids at a given point in the preparations.  So I bet her she was wrong and asked the doctor about it the next day.  I won the bet.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 11, 2013, 01:42:37 AM
Sweet, we need to savor those moments, cause god know we don't get them often, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on November 11, 2013, 01:47:40 AM
Very nice acquisitions Don. I, myself just ordered the Karnival Delirium deck. I'm excited to see them. Also ordered the Ultimate Deck by Dan and Dave. Those cards seem beautiful. Unfortunately couldn't afford two decks so I am in between keeping them sealed or just opening them and looking at how beautiful they are.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 11, 2013, 01:53:59 AM
Got these and S&M Smoke, Mirror, Eco and Denim Reprints this past week.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 11, 2013, 01:59:46 AM
Sweet, we need to savor those moments, cause god know we don't get them often, lol

Hmm...  I dunno...  I end up prepping for medical procedures often enough these days...  :))  I have yet to ever hear of anyone getting younger, y'know what I mean?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 11, 2013, 02:05:31 AM
Sweet, we need to savor those moments, cause god know we don't get them often, lol

Hmm...  I dunno...  I end up prepping for medical procedures often enough these days...  :))  I have yet to ever hear of anyone getting younger, y'know what I mean?
Unfortunately I do my friend..........ringing up another year in 8 days.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on November 12, 2013, 03:39:28 PM
I know it is something most of you probably already have but my Ultimate Deck by Dan & Dave finally came in today. One of the most beautiful things I have seen haha I am torn between opening it and not opening it. I may have to wait until the holidays and buy another just so I can open it and see how amazing the cards are themselves. Hopefully the wow factor of the box is enough to keep me waiting =p
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 12, 2013, 07:04:09 PM
I know it is something most of you probably already have but my Ultimate Deck by Dan & Dave finally came in today. One of the most beautiful things I have seen haha I am torn between opening it and not opening it. I may have to wait until the holidays and buy another just so I can open it and see how amazing the cards are themselves. Hopefully the wow factor of the box is enough to keep me waiting =p

Actually, you'd be surprised how many people DIDN'T buy that deck.  It's not a bad deck per se, but it wasn't terribly practical as a pack of cards and was really more of an art deck.  There's some great art in there, and the packaging is very impressive.  But for a lot of people, the $25 price tag for a new deck was too steep.  I wasn't fond of it, so I didn't get one - by my personal tastes are hardly the ruler by which all decks should be measured!  As long as it makes you happy, that's great.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 13, 2013, 03:04:26 PM
Some goodies :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 13, 2013, 03:15:54 PM
Goodies.....? That's an understatement, lol

Gratz my friend, very nice additions!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 14, 2013, 02:52:09 PM
Thanks Mail lady!  One of our members here assisted me with two of these ISO's!  What a family we have here! 
 :D

(http://i.imgur.com/RBjUO6kl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on November 15, 2013, 05:56:32 PM
New vintage bee deck I added to my collection

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/370c4e66b57ed7a5a21b11b25a42418e/tumblr_mwbu922QT51rrmkkio1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 15, 2013, 09:34:03 PM
New vintage bee deck I added to my collection

Sweet!  Do you have an approximate age?  That tax stamp was in use between 1940 and 1965.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on November 15, 2013, 11:04:53 PM
New vintage bee deck I added to my collection

Sweet!  Do you have an approximate age?  That tax stamp was in use between 1940 and 1965.

I knew about the tax stamp being used during that time. But I am not anywhere near an expert in the vintage area. I'll do some digging and see if I can find any more info, see if I can get a more precise date from any indications on the tuck
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 15, 2013, 11:19:27 PM
That's very cool Curt, Gratz! I gotta learn a bit more about vintage decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 16, 2013, 12:16:42 AM
New vintage bee deck I added to my collection

Sweet!  Do you have an approximate age?  That tax stamp was in use between 1940 and 1965.

I knew about the tax stamp being used during that time. But I am not anywhere near an expert in the vintage area. I'll do some digging and see if I can find any more info, see if I can get a more precise date from any indications on the tuck

You can tell from subtle differences in box designs over the years, and possibly from the cancellation on the stamp itself, if it's clear enough to read.  There's a woman in 52+Joker who could write the book on the subject of playing card tax stamps (in fact, I think she DID write a book on it)!

That's very cool Curt, Gratz! I gotta learn a bit more about vintage decks.

52 Plus Joker is an excellent place to start.  They have a quarterly journal called "Clear the Decks" that's a wealth of information on anything playing cards, most of it being vintage until recently.  They're making efforts to expand the membership and reach out to younger collectors who are following the current custom deck wave.  It's $25/year - 52plusjoker.org is their site.

CtD is also available as part of CARC's Ask Alexander database, but membership there is a bit more costly and aimed more at the professional magician or cardist.  It does, however, entitle you to all the member discounts and getting first crack at CARC releases.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 16, 2013, 06:01:19 AM
A package from a certain clown :) plus a vintage deck from jmrock :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 16, 2013, 06:10:11 AM
A package from a certain clown :) plus a vintage deck from jmrock :)

Oh, so it was you who got that League Back!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 16, 2013, 07:30:34 AM
Yes I am the guilty one :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 16, 2013, 08:17:21 AM
Early Xmas for you Nurul, lol? Nice little haul there, well done  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 18, 2013, 07:18:23 PM
Was very happy to land a single digit number on the Deco collectors ed.  No. 7/100

FYI, Nurul's League Back was at my house for a couple day as I was an intermediary so he could save on shipping.  It almost didn't make the trip across the pond.    ;)  That freaking deck was in PERFECT condition.  Great get for him!


(http://i.imgur.com/RLZhBafl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 18, 2013, 08:50:43 PM
Very nice kd, gratz.......are those the backs of the Deco's just to the right of them?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 18, 2013, 08:58:42 PM
That is the back of the tuck but the regular Decos don't have that numbered seal or Paul's signature.  Hope that makes sense.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 18, 2013, 09:03:36 PM
That is the back of the tuck but the regular Decos don't have that numbered seal or Paul's signature.  Hope that makes sense.

Yep, I got it, pretty sweet dude!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on November 20, 2013, 02:36:16 PM
I was sorting through my collection a couple of days ago, sorting out all of my duplicates.

Here area couple of photos I took


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3231_zps9f0349d2.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3232_zps3c308077.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3233_zpsc7bfb6a6.jpg)




And I scan all the fronts of my decks.  Here is a deck-stitch I made with the scans.
Here are most of the different decks in my collection (not including minis or bridge size)


(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_653e076783_b.jpg)


You can see a larger version here that you can zoom in on:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_0db304410f_k.jpg


You can see the full size version here that you can zoom in on

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_a657ce9ae3_o.jpg



Enjoy!

CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: blastercast on November 20, 2013, 03:16:37 PM
Newest Acquisitions:
At MCM comic con I met Ann stokes so picked up a deck and had it signed :)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f8e4z3ve538ukty/20131120_195045.jpg
Unfortunately didn't have much cash so only got one! Plus was in a German Greatcoat so was so hot :')

-Benny
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 21, 2013, 06:51:14 AM
I was sorting through my collection a couple of days ago, sorting out all of my duplicates.
---
And I scan all the fronts of my decks.  Here is a deck-stitch I made with the scans.
Here are most of the different decks in my collection (not including minis or bridge size)
---
Enjoy!

CBJ

Damn - that's a lot of cards.  You'd better not let the gang here know where you live...  :))

Seriously, do you know how many decks total and how many different deck designs (including color and version variants)?

Newest Acquisitions:
At MCM comic con I met Ann stokes so picked up a deck and had it signed :)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f8e4z3ve538ukty/20131120_195045.jpg
Unfortunately didn't have much cash so only got one! Plus was in a German Greatcoat so was so hot :')

Very nice - but why no picture with Anne herself?  :))  Sounds like you had a golden opportunity.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jonathan on November 21, 2013, 08:15:38 AM
I was sorting through my collection a couple of days ago, sorting out all of my duplicates.

Here area couple of photos I took


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3231_zps9f0349d2.jpg)

Enjoy!

CBJ

Ho. ly. Sh. %&...
Lol wow by my count that slab look to be 792 decks
Wonder if they're all unique XD.
That's definitely a damn impressive collection, no chance you run a playing card museum or anything do you? :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: John B. on November 21, 2013, 08:31:27 AM
over 800, 10 per stack, 11 stacks in one row, 8 rows.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 21, 2013, 09:56:18 AM
over 800, 10 per stack, 11 stacks in one row, 8 rows.

That's 880, assuming all the packs are the same size.

I'm surprised the table doesn't collapse under the weight - those legs look skinny...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on November 21, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
over 800, 10 per stack, 11 stacks in one row, 8 rows.

That's 880, assuming all the packs are the same size.

I'm surprised the table doesn't collapse under the weight - those legs look skinny...

Don't forget the one all by itself on the top right hand side of the picture. Therefore 881 =p
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: nosejam on November 21, 2013, 02:59:58 PM

And I scan all the fronts of my decks.  Here is a deck-stitch I made with the scans.
Here are most of the different decks in my collection (not including minis or bridge size)


(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_653e076783_b.jpg)


You can see a larger version here that you can zoom in on:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_0db304410f_k.jpg


You can see the full size version here that you can zoom in on

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/10353711484_a657ce9ae3_o.jpg

Enjoy!

CBJ

Thing of beauty that deck stitch.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 21, 2013, 10:48:48 PM
Hey Jay, I think I've said it before but you should get that stitch made into a wall mural. 

I almost forgot I ordered these...


(http://i.imgur.com/KtBFiD6l.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on November 22, 2013, 12:01:05 AM
Don....You were asking about the 9 card sleeves I use.  Was putting away the Creative Card deck that just came in from Europe last week in sleeves so I thought I would post a few pics example
Keep in mind these are bridge size cards  so they do not fill the sleeve as good as larger card

(http://netthreshold.com/dis2.jpg)

(http://netthreshold.com/dis3.jpg)

I can fit 17 full decks in one 3 D Ring binder as shown here

(http://netthreshold.com/dis1.jpg)

In the end I will display only custom decks and normal decks like Bicycle Rider backs  I usually don't put in sleeves
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 22, 2013, 12:13:06 AM
That's a great idea badpete, those are the regular baseball card type sleeves, right? They are great because they wont damage the cards, archival quality.

My BDay was this week and got a few decks, happy, happy, joy, joy  :D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXMYphz8zao/Uo7nRM5JSDI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/rBlzT2vTqWU/w940-h500-no/IMG_0234.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on November 22, 2013, 12:28:37 AM
I used to have those, then switched over to Ultra Pro deck protectors for my no-longer collectible cards.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 22, 2013, 04:15:39 PM
That's a great idea badpete, those are the regular baseball card type sleeves, right? They are great because they wont damage the cards, archival quality.

My BDay was this week and got a few decks, happy, happy, joy, joy  :D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXMYphz8zao/Uo7nRM5JSDI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/rBlzT2vTqWU/w940-h500-no/IMG_0234.jpg)

Those imp <3 happy bday btw tony :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 22, 2013, 05:12:55 PM
Thanks Nurul
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on November 23, 2013, 06:40:57 AM
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/556/9dte.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: nosejam on November 24, 2013, 01:01:45 PM
The joys of ordering cards from a lingerie company, much more fun to unwrap!  Pity the handling of the cards isn't up to the same level.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 24, 2013, 08:47:32 PM
The joys of ordering cards from a lingerie company, much more fun to unwrap!  Pity the handling of the cards isn't up to the same level.

It's still a great find!  Where are they from?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: nosejam on November 25, 2013, 01:54:54 PM
The joys of ordering cards from a lingerie company, much more fun to unwrap!  Pity the handling of the cards isn't up to the same level.

It's still a great find!  Where are they from?

They're from a company called Lascivious based here in the UK.  The decks are art decks, each card has been designed by a different artist (nearly, some artists have a couple of cards in one of the decks, forget which one)  I asked them for some details about the cards as well:

Quote
In terms of the playing cards, they were manufactured in the UK by Cartimundi . The erotic deck was printed in 2006 - it originally came in tin packaging (still available to buy) and then some were repacked into cardboard boxes (as you have) when our second 'love' deck was created in September 2008. There were 1000 printed of each.

On a side note, as I have been getting so jealous of seeing everyone receiving their Whispering Imps I've ordered a couple of those for myself :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on November 25, 2013, 04:26:04 PM
Lot from overseas came in  just now

(http://netthreshold.com/alot.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on November 25, 2013, 05:52:16 PM
Got my self a couple of these in a trade
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 26, 2013, 12:15:30 AM
Lot from overseas came in  just now


Nice haul!

Nurul - that's not easily found outside of the Philippines; good show!

I have a little something to reveal soon...later tonight...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on November 27, 2013, 04:02:48 PM
Been a while since I posted here.

(http://i.imgur.com/5aQ8BqM.jpg)

The Whispering Imps and Deco decks are brilliant.

The one in the lower right corner is actually a deck I picked up from a Hang Zhou hotel when I was in China.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: John B. on November 27, 2013, 08:15:24 PM
Recently got these. So far I like them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on November 28, 2013, 12:55:01 AM
Scored these today via D&D Deck of the Month Club.  Nice, one Holiday release off the list with zero effort.

(http://i.imgur.com/bzHKd1Bl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sher143 on November 28, 2013, 01:26:44 AM
Got my self a couple of these in a trade

Ohhhh, I would love to have a pair of these! O.O
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 28, 2013, 12:05:57 PM
I got these yesterday.  The one with the autograph is the prize for this contest (http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/10-000-000th-page-view-contest!-prize-red-exquisites-signed-by-bill-kalush!/) - a sealed pack of Exquisites autographed by Bill Kalush.  Good luck to all the contestants!

I think Bill might have been right - the Exquisites are just a tiny bit better in the finish department than the v2 Legends, which are pretty impressive in the first place.  It's a good time to be a card collector...

EDIT: finally got the blasted third image to show itself!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 28, 2013, 12:10:31 PM
That's great Don, thanks for the additional sneak peak and info on the handling.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on November 30, 2013, 03:51:33 AM
Received via Royal Air Mail.  Pretty damn fast IMO, and wishing I had bought more than just the one now.  Not sure if I should open it or not...

(http://images107.fotki.com/v70/photos/5/201355/12485342/20131130_004003-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: blastercast on November 30, 2013, 07:53:53 AM
Quote
Very nice - but why no picture with Anne herself?  :))  Sounds like you had a golden opportunity.
I really don't know why I didn't!
Then again I was dressed like this:
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1383683_617213115002152_897052875_n.jpg)
Took ages to get off so I probably decided to give it a miss :')
-Benny
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on November 30, 2013, 10:10:06 AM
Took ages to get off so I probably decided to give it a miss :')
-Benny

Next time, go with something that's more of a quick-change outfit.  Or at the least, something with a removable mask and/or helmet.  In a worst case scenario, bring the cosplay equivalent of a pit crew!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 02, 2013, 07:15:22 PM
Looks like I was one of the lucky ones to get in on the first shipment from UUSI.  These guys sure do know how to run a KS campaign.   The cards are absolutely magnificent.

(http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photos/5/201355/12485342/BBRedux-vi.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: John B. on December 02, 2013, 07:41:58 PM
The escape deck, you can kinda see the map.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 02, 2013, 08:45:15 PM
That's actually pretty cool John, I've seen the decks, but never laid out like that. Gratz!

I love when my postman brings me stuff, it was a good day  ;)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WJnpGNflLH8/Up03EHQX4RI/AAAAAAAAAbE/pAqMXi6wRFs/w940-h500-no/IMG_0090.jpg)

....now we wait for T11  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 02, 2013, 09:07:37 PM
Sparkz, what deck is the solid black box with the green border around the edge about 1/4 inch inwards? I believe it says Rarebit?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 02, 2013, 09:19:57 PM
Not Sparkz, but that'd be the Rarebit deck.  Very limited release from T11 a few months back, buy $50 or something like that and receive a deck, or you can still get them using points.  Alternatively you can go to the Rarebit restaurant in Charleston, rack up a $100 tab and have the option to get a deck from them.  Or buy one for $$ on eBay if you can find a listing.

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/rarebit-playing-cards-!!!-next-theory11-deck/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on December 02, 2013, 09:23:50 PM
Not Sparkz, but that'd be the Rarebit deck.  Very limited release from T11 a few months back, buy $50 or something like that and receive a deck, or you can still get them using points.  Alternatively you can go to the Rarebit restaurant in Charleston, rack up a $100 tab and have the option to get a deck from them.  Or buy one for $$ on eBay if you can find a listing.

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/rarebit-playing-cards-!!!-next-theory11-deck/

I was going to post a link to the Rarebits in the Archive at T 11 so Speedy could get a better look.  Seems they're no longer available.  Seems like a lot of items are gone since the last time I was there.  I would imagine they are still going for big bucks on ebay.

EDIT: Yup, looks like the cheapest buy it now on ebay is $90 + $7 S&H.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on December 02, 2013, 09:53:33 PM
Not really an acquisition, but I wanted to show you guys the cases my dad and I made over the weekend. Ignore the lame wallpaper.

I made them so the fronts come off and you can take each deck out individually and replace it with another instead of stacking them all atop one another. And used some door trim to make the decks lean back a little instead of stand flat against the back.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on December 02, 2013, 09:59:53 PM
Not really an acquisition, but I wanted to show you guys the cases my dad and I made over the weekend. Ignore the lame wallpaper.

I made them so the fronts come off and you can take each deck out individually and replace it with another instead of stacking them all atop one another. And used some door trim to make the decks lean back a little instead of stand flat against the back.

Those are great!  I'm counting 84 decks per.  Looks excellent.  Just don't leave that door open too long.  Salt air could mess your decks up!   :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 02, 2013, 10:02:13 PM
Well Speedy you got your answer on the deck, lol, so no need to go into that.........

10of clubs, those are indeed great displays, job well done my friend. Nothing like having your collection right there to look at whenever you walk in. Kudos!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Phegget on December 02, 2013, 10:13:03 PM
10ofclubs,

That's an incredible collection. Very jealous (:

PS: You really do need to do something with that wallpaper though.. hahaha
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 03, 2013, 01:18:44 AM
The displays are nice, but that mural looked like it was so much cooler!   :(
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 03, 2013, 05:54:42 PM
Let's see here:
THEORY11

White Artisans
Players by Daniel Madison
SteamPunk Gold
Black Ghosts 1st Edition (unopened)
JAQK Blue (unopened)


SPLIT SPADES

1st Edition Lions - Brown (unopened)

ELLUSIONIST

Red Masters
Fathom
White Ghosts
Blue Artifice v1 (unopened)
Blue Artifice v2 (unopened)

DAN AND DAVE
Rogue
v7 Carbon
Denim (unopened)
Mirrors reprint (unopened)

New additions
THEORY 11
JAQK Black (unopened)

ELLUSIONIST
White LTD (unopened)
Red LTD (unopened)
Gold Arcane (unopened)
Madison's Players Brown
Shadow Masters
Several Blue and Red Masters w/ and w/o UV 500 finish
Tally Ho Viper Circle Back UV 500

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 03, 2013, 08:58:03 PM

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys

Please let us know what you got - we've been debating the value of this year's offerings.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 03, 2013, 09:09:23 PM

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys

Please let us know what you got - we've been debating the value of this year's offerings.

Yes please let us know. I told asked my mother to pick me up a couple for Christmas. I'll let you know how I fare.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on December 03, 2013, 11:39:38 PM
Something Santa dropped off today-  Shadow seems to like them.

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7f/0d/e8/7f0de85702d7e2248d2daec097ac69e6.jpg)


........and something he dropped of a few weeks ago

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/8d/52/03/8d52036a17763d41ea752b41df266387.jpg)


........and a few more

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c5/fc/b7/c5fcb7971be1e699fccbcc5853c2e0bb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 04, 2013, 12:04:20 AM
Very nice Rob, gotta love Santa stopping by early, lol

Question, what are the very last decks? The ones to the right of the Club 808 deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on December 04, 2013, 12:17:42 AM
Very nice Rob, gotta love Santa stopping by early, lol

Question, what are the very last decks? The ones to the right of the Club 808 deck?

Vict Playing Cards (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victplayingcards/vict-playing-cards-0)

This was actually one of the first decks I backed on KS. He had a problem with the printer, and had to have them reprinted, so ended up not getting them until Oct. I emailed back and fourth with the guy about his project, and design. He was really nice- gave me some ideas about what I want to do. In the end, he got so frustrated by the printer, how the decks turned out, and I believe lost money. He decided to not design anymore decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 04, 2013, 12:31:51 AM
Something Santa dropped off today-  Shadow seems to like them.

There must be ruts in your roof from all the sleigh tracks and reindeer hooves...  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 04, 2013, 11:28:53 AM

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys

Please let us know what you got - we've been debating the value of this year's offerings.

Will do!  Do you have a link to the thread with the debate per chance?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 04, 2013, 12:16:47 PM
Very nice Rob, gotta love Santa stopping by early, lol

Question, what are the very last decks? The ones to the right of the Club 808 deck?

Vict Playing Cards (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victplayingcards/vict-playing-cards-0)

This was actually one of the first decks I backed on KS. He had a problem with the printer, and had to have them reprinted, so ended up not getting them until Oct. I emailed back and fourth with the guy about his project, and design. He was really nice- gave me some ideas about what I want to do. In the end, he got so frustrated by the printer, how the decks turned out, and I believe lost money. He decided to not design anymore decks.

Thanks Rob, Ya, I can see a KS project really takeing it's toll on some, jut looking at it from the outside gives me a headache. It seems even if their campaign is fully thought out there are always those intangibles.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 04, 2013, 12:17:41 PM

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys

Please let us know what you got - we've been debating the value of this year's offerings.

Will do!  Do you have a link to the thread with the debate per chance?

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/dan-and-dave-mystery-deck-v2/msg84673/#msg84673

There you are :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on December 04, 2013, 07:40:37 PM
It's been a while ...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 04, 2013, 08:29:56 PM
A few of the decks that came in these past few days

(http://netthreshold.com/new12.jpg)

(http://netthreshold.com/new13.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on December 05, 2013, 12:09:05 PM
While waiting for my Black Friday stuff to reach me here across the ocean, I managed to get some decks today from two local sellers.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 05, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
Wow, nice haul there Nurul, Badpete and Firdawesome, well done guys  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Barry Hurton on December 05, 2013, 12:34:07 PM
Nice score on the DB gear.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 05, 2013, 07:43:41 PM
The post office was very kind to me today.

(http://images53.fotki.com/v1502/photos/5/201355/12485342/20131205_162739-vi.jpg)

A sampling of what's inside, not disappointed by any of them.

(http://images116.fotki.com/v700/photos/5/201355/12485342/20131205_163915-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on December 06, 2013, 12:41:04 AM
Wow, nice haul there Nurul, Badpete and Firdawesome, well done guys  8)

Nice score on the DB gear.

Thanks guys! I've been eyeing the DB variety box but the prices on eBay are a bit high for me. Finally got a great deal from a nice chap selling off all his decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on December 06, 2013, 02:25:18 AM
More packages today?  :D

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7b/7a/9a/7b7a9ae8201b8670abf941bf8243a0ca.jpg)


t11 in the house!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bc/02/65/bc0265edaf407e00004a94e65ff83884.jpg)


Off to Venice!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/76/aa/ea76aaea9518c13da819a90ecef2ed74.jpg)



Khloe approves!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b6/2b/be/b62bbe27c6a85b18fdecdf07f3b9ddb5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lotrek on December 06, 2013, 03:18:45 AM
Wow! Great picture of the Venexiana! Thanks  ;)

Khloe is adorable.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 06, 2013, 06:20:02 AM
Gratz Rob!! I'm gonna start calling your cat Vanna  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 06, 2013, 03:40:30 PM

DAN AND DAVE
6x Mystery decks...can't wait to get these guys

Please let us know what you got - we've been debating the value of this year's offerings.

Yes please let us know. I told asked my mother to pick me up a couple for Christmas. I'll let you know how I fare.

Punch to the gut, Denim - Eco - 2 Smoke Reprints - Bruce Lees - Fulton's Clip Joints...couldn't be much worse. oh wait, several of the boxes arrived damaged and I'm pretty sure I can't return them.
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/b9az6qlxhhke2jxemiof_part-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 06, 2013, 04:49:56 PM
Chin up bukaroo, you tried and now you got it out of your system so to speak. Experiment didn't go as planned, no need to repeat it next year  :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on December 06, 2013, 05:57:31 PM
Some recent packages. It's been a good week. I actually got the Streamlines at Walmart. Only a buck a piece!

(http://i.imgur.com/n8XDAu8.jpg)

The bottom row is from from Fanofyankees13. Awesome seller!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 06, 2013, 06:14:56 PM

Punch to the gut, Denim - Eco - 2 Smoke Reprints - Bruce Lees - Fulton's Clip Joints...couldn't be much worse. oh wait, several of the boxes arrived damaged and I'm pretty sure I can't return them.

Pretty much as a predicted, but it's more of a worst-case version.

If you receive decks in damaged condition, regardless of whether they were mystery decks or known up front, you should be entitled to replacements of the same decks.  So you should contact them - unless you don't care and plan to use the decks for practice or something like that, in which case, what the box looks like won't matter so much.  It's not exactly like it would be a problem for them to produce - every single deck you got is their own product and still in stock.

The plus is that of those six decks, only the Fulton's Clip Joint is a bit lagging in the performance department - the other five would likely be excellent to work with.  I keep semi-junky, "bang-around" decks in my pocket all the time - when I perform in public, I don't get heartbroken if they get trashed by a spectator.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on December 06, 2013, 07:51:45 PM
HandSkillz, just be glad you didn't get stuck with all the same deck. Last year, of the brick I bought, 4 were Ask Alexander decks. I found out I hate them.
The S&M reprints are actually pretty nice cards. I really enjoy practicing with them and my spectators love the way they look. Wouldn't pay ten bucks for one, but close.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on December 07, 2013, 12:43:35 AM
Some recent packages. It's been a good week. I actually got the Streamlines at Walmart. Only a buck a piece!

(http://i.imgur.com/n8XDAu8.jpg)

The bottom row is from from Fanofyankees13. Awesome seller!

How are the Empire? I'm still waiting for mine, but I hope the registration on the cards came out really good.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 07, 2013, 12:51:22 AM

Some recent packages. It's been a good week. I actually got the Streamlines at Walmart. Only a buck a piece!

Damn.  Last WalMart I checked, they were out of stock on Streamlines.  Those are American-made ones, right?  Some recent older models were made in China, and before that some were made in Spain, most likely by Fournier.  The Chinese ones are TERRIBLE - making an Erdnase Exchange with them is a test of patience.

I might have to offer you a trade for some in the future, if your shop has more!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 07, 2013, 01:40:54 AM

Punch to the gut, Denim - Eco - 2 Smoke Reprints - Bruce Lees - Fulton's Clip Joints...couldn't be much worse. oh wait, several of the boxes arrived damaged and I'm pretty sure I can't return them.

Pretty much as a predicted, but it's more of a worst-case version.

If you receive decks in damaged condition, regardless of whether they were mystery decks or known up front, you should be entitled to replacements of the same decks.  So you should contact them - unless you don't care and plan to use the decks for practice or something like that, in which case, what the box looks like won't matter so much.  It's not exactly like it would be a problem for them to produce - every single deck you got is their own product and still in stock.

The plus is that of those six decks, only the Fulton's Clip Joint is a bit lagging in the performance department - the other five would likely be excellent to work with.  I keep semi-junky, "bang-around" decks in my pocket all the time - when I perform in public, I don't get heartbroken if they get trashed by a spectator.

Yeah, if they don't do a return I'm pretty excited to at least try the Bruce Lee Deck, I've heard that they handle quite well from a friend of mine that got a pack yesterday.  The clip joints don't handle well? - too bad.  Maybe I'll trade the rest of the S&M decks for duplicates other people got haha.  Who wouldn't want a smoke, denim, and eco for a vintage plaid, fulton's october, and a deck to be named later? fml

Side question Don: if someone said you could only use one deck for the rest of your life, for practice AND (feel free to answer or too) performance, which deck(s) would it be?

-B
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 07, 2013, 02:04:47 AM

Yeah, if they don't do a return I'm pretty excited to at least try the Bruce Lee Deck, I've heard that they handle quite well from a friend of mine that got a pack yesterday.  The clip joints don't handle well? - too bad.  Maybe I'll trade the rest of the S&M decks for duplicates other people got haha.  Who wouldn't want a smoke, denim, and eco for a vintage plaid, fulton's october, and a deck to be named later? fml

Side question Don: if someone said you could only use one deck for the rest of your life, for practice AND (feel free to answer or too) performance, which deck(s) would it be?

-B

That's a tough one, and I think we've had a topic along those lines before.  I'm going to start a fresh topic for it.

The Fulton's Clip Joint decks were a nice design with nice stock, but something about the finish caused it to wear out quickly.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on December 07, 2013, 02:54:02 AM
Some recent packages. It's been a good week. I actually got the Streamlines at Walmart. Only a buck a piece!

The bottom row is from from Fanofyankees13. Awesome seller!

How are the Empire? I'm still waiting for mine, but I hope the registration on the cards came out really good.

They're AWESOME. The USPCC really nailed the registration. Perfectly even.

(http://i.imgur.com/AtF0zpc.jpg)

The only problem I have with it is that the inside of the box was scuffed up pretty bad. Hope it's just that deck.

(http://i.imgur.com/WcHCpqq.jpg)


Some recent packages. It's been a good week. I actually got the Streamlines at Walmart. Only a buck a piece!

Damn.  Last WalMart I checked, they were out of stock on Streamlines.  Those are American-made ones, right?  Some recent older models were made in China, and before that some were made in Spain, most likely by Fournier.  The Chinese ones are TERRIBLE - making an Erdnase Exchange with them is a test of patience.

I might have to offer you a trade for some in the future, if your shop has more!

Yup! I was ecstatic when I saw them. Walmart had a rip-off of the Streamlines about a month ago, but these are the real deal!

(http://i.imgur.com/U697ARS.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ttV5j4v.jpg)

My camera isn't good enough to get a picture of the bottom of the box, so here's the USPCC seal.

(http://i.imgur.com/X4ojGJR.jpg)

I'll swing by Walmart tomorrow. If there's still some left, I'll clean them out and tell you.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 07, 2013, 02:58:00 AM
More packages today?  :D

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7b/7a/9a/7b7a9ae8201b8670abf941bf8243a0ca.jpg)


t11 in the house!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bc/02/65/bc0265edaf407e00004a94e65ff83884.jpg)


Off to Venice!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/76/aa/ea76aaea9518c13da819a90ecef2ed74.jpg)



Khloe approves!

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b6/2b/be/b62bbe27c6a85b18fdecdf07f3b9ddb5.jpg)

How are the exquisites? I'm thinking of picking up the red/blue combo.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 07, 2013, 06:05:47 AM

How are the exquisites? I'm thinking of picking up the red/blue combo.

They're absolutely fantastic.  Vintage faces, thin but firm stock and a fantastic coating and finish.  Fresh out of the box, they perform like a broken-in pack of Legends v1.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 08, 2013, 01:23:47 AM
Some new acquisitions.  Probably the best Black Friday deal I got in on, mystery brick from Sharpie on UC.

(http://images9.fotki.com/v120/photos/5/201355/12485342/20131207_215825-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jonathan on December 08, 2013, 09:47:34 AM
Hey guys,
I just got back from Hong Kong where I went a bit crazy buying decks because they can't be found in Australia.
Here's a picture of each unique deck in my haul (I also got duplicates of some that I didn't include in the picture).
What do you guys think?
I can't even say which one of those decks was the best find (Note: the jerry's in the photo aren't real, the shop keeper was upfront about that - I just bought one to feel what the handling of fake jerry's are like then I remembered I've never handled real Jerry's so... I can't compare XD. But scarily enough they handle well, they fan like crap but riffle beautifully.)

This image is a compressed one because the full one kept giving me an error :S
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 08, 2013, 10:02:26 AM
Nice stash there MrMollusk, chach  and Jonathan you did go crazy, lol. Nice additions everyone, Gratrz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Paul Carpenter on December 08, 2013, 02:39:25 PM
Hey guys,
I just got back from Hong Kong where I went a bit crazy buying decks because they can't be found in Australia.
Here's a picture of each unique deck in my haul (I also got duplicates of some that I didn't include in the picture).
What do you guys think?

Finding a Tendril deck in a store is quite a rarity. I constantly have people asking me where to get one and there's usually only 1-2 on eBay. Nice haul!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on December 09, 2013, 12:27:27 AM
Nice stash there MrMollusk, chach  and Jonathan you did go crazy, lol. Nice additions everyone, Gratrz!

Thanks! I'm still waiting on 3 packages, tho. I guess the sellers have been really bogged down with orders.


Also, I decided to hit Walmart up to see if they had more Streamlines, Don. They only had 3 blue and 2 red left, though,

Evidently, they weren't even supposed to have them. I asked the clerk why they were all mixed in with the Mavericks, and she said it was because the Streamlines and Mavericks were cross-referenced. They only had 2 bricks of them, due to a shipping error. I'm lucky i was able to snag some.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on December 09, 2013, 02:14:18 AM
Hey guys,
I just got back from Hong Kong where I went a bit crazy buying decks because they can't be found in Australia.
Here's a picture of each unique deck in my haul (I also got duplicates of some that I didn't include in the picture).
What do you guys think?

Finding a Tendril deck in a store is quite a rarity. I constantly have people asking me where to get one and there's usually only 1-2 on eBay. Nice haul!
I'm still hunting for another Tendril deck in HK. Guess Jonathan found one!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jonathan on December 09, 2013, 02:33:12 AM
Hey Paul and verloren,
Yeah I was so stoked about finding a tendril deck!!!
Verloren I found the tendril in the magicpro shop on the 2nd level of 188. I think they still have one in stock but I think you have to specially ask for it.
Also Paul, I love the encarded decks dunno if you noticed I also picked up an aurum deck that box is just so amazing. I realised I made a mistake when I backed your deck project; I stupidly only backed for one pair XD. Now that they're here in Australia I can't bring myself to open them they're that beautiful haha.
Also Paul, I think it's even rare to see a tendril on eBay!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on December 09, 2013, 03:50:46 AM
Just got the Blue Bloods Redux in my mail.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on December 09, 2013, 03:32:25 PM
Some new tasty treats I just added to my collection. Big thanks to Bill Kalush for a sweet care package he sent me.

(http://www.kingswildproject.com/images/deckcollection.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Barry Hurton on December 09, 2013, 07:22:32 PM
Are those J nugs real?!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on December 09, 2013, 07:28:31 PM
Are those J nugs real?!

Yep, the Lee Asher Certificate is just above them. But those aren't even close to being the most valuable decks out there. Don't be distracted by the Nugs star dust.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Barry Hurton on December 09, 2013, 07:38:16 PM
It is a nice haul :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on December 09, 2013, 08:14:39 PM
Some new tasty treats I just added to my collection. Big thanks to Bill Kalush for a sweet care package he sent me.

You just made me extremely jealous. Sick collection you got going there Jackson!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on December 09, 2013, 09:33:25 PM
I second that jealous ... extremely jealous!  ;) But what are the decks to the extreme top of the photo and the deck to the left of the 505s?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jonathan on December 09, 2013, 11:01:45 PM
Wow yeah that is a very impressive haul indeed!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 09, 2013, 11:40:45 PM
Speechless..................Gratz Jackson!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 09, 2013, 11:50:10 PM
Are those J nugs real?!

Yep, the Lee Asher Certificate is just above them. But those aren't even close to being the most valuable decks out there. Don't be distracted by the Nugs star dust.

Pardon my ignorance, but what decks out there are more valuable..I want to take a look!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on December 10, 2013, 12:14:20 AM
Are those J nugs real?!

Yep, the Lee Asher Certificate is just above them. But those aren't even close to being the most valuable decks out there. Don't be distracted by the Nugs star dust.

Pardon my ignorance, but what decks out there are more valuable..I want to take a look!

I don't know my decks as well, but the 2 decks to the right of the Legends V2 and 3 decks at the very top look like some nice vintage deck. I'm guessing 70-100 yrs old. I think a lot of current collectors are so obsessed with the Jerry's Nuggets that they overlook a lot of other cool decks. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on December 10, 2013, 12:46:35 AM
Are those J nugs real?!

Yep, the Lee Asher Certificate is just above them. But those aren't even close to being the most valuable decks out there. Don't be distracted by the Nugs star dust.

Pardon my ignorance, but what decks out there are more valuable..I want to take a look!

Don't let the Jerry's fool you my friend. I could list hundreds of decks that are worth more than the nugs. Nugs aren't that rare they are just marketed like ninjas.
There are about 5 or six deck in my above picture that are more valuable than Jerry's Nugs.

There is an incredible world of amazingly beautiful playing cards out there.

Here is a great place to start.
http://www.wopc.co.uk/usa/uspcc/

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 10, 2013, 12:51:53 AM
Some new tasty treats I just added to my collection. Big thanks to Bill Kalush for a sweet care package he sent me.


Sweet care package?  It's more of a "I care enough to send you two lovely ladies for a menage-a-trois" package!  Bill's a really nice guy when it comes to things like that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on December 10, 2013, 06:03:03 AM
How old is that red Bicycle deck next to the Steamboat?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 10, 2013, 08:43:56 AM
Not even close to matching Jackson's haul, but I did come across these helping a friend clean out his folks garage. Hadn't seen these Racer Backs before. I know there are 2 versions, but the dating of these decks still seems a bit confusing. I'm guessing not very old, but cool non the less.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2SJQqgJEEM/UqcZX-fJO-I/AAAAAAAAAdU/H3S5mZ06QuE/w940-h500-no/IMG_0122.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OTpPGlWQs3w/UqcZX1v6GcI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/2dYDcpeLhDI/w800-h285-no/Untitled-1.jpg)

Also picked up a buddy for my White deck......
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TLSfBRMuFQ0/UqcaS4oE8LI/AAAAAAAAAdg/ttgZbVLQ1I0/w940-h500-no/IMG_0120.JPG)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on December 10, 2013, 08:45:36 AM
How old is that red Bicycle deck next to the Steamboat?

It is US6 Congress #606 from R&M, 1881

Dawson, Tom & Judy: The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards, U.S. Games Systems Inc., 2000 p86
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on December 10, 2013, 05:25:22 PM
Not even close to matching Jackson's haul, but I did come across these helping a friend clean out his folks garage. Hadn't seen these Racer Backs before. I know there are 2 versions, but the dating of these decks still seems a bit confusing. I'm guessing not very old, but cool non the less.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t2SJQqgJEEM/UqcZX-fJO-I/AAAAAAAAAdU/H3S5mZ06QuE/w940-h500-no/IMG_0122.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OTpPGlWQs3w/UqcZX1v6GcI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/2dYDcpeLhDI/w800-h285-no/Untitled-1.jpg)

Also picked up a buddy for my White deck......
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TLSfBRMuFQ0/UqcaS4oE8LI/AAAAAAAAAdg/ttgZbVLQ1I0/w940-h500-no/IMG_0120.JPG)

See the attached link.  Those should be from 1984 or 2004.  If there's no tax stamp then they shouldn't be earlier than that.  Use the chart in the link provided and match it to the first letter on your AOS.  If you want to dig a little deeper you should be able to find the different time periods that racer backs were printed.  I'd guess these to be 1984 not 2004 but it's just a guess.  Fun game this card collecting.  Nice find regardless!

http://www.cypressfilms.com/Bicycle/USPC_Dates/USPC_Dating_Codes.html
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on December 10, 2013, 06:22:45 PM
Sorry for the double post.  The first pic is from Sharpie's cleaning out the closet sale over at UC.  Best black friday deal there was.  Bakers dozen for $25 shipping included.  I did't think my odds were good but did manage to have 1 deck in there that I don't own.  Some other nice scores in that brick as well.  Well done Sharpie!  The second pic is almost everything else I picked up around black friday including some KS deliveries.  The bottom of that pic are the 3 D&D Mystery decks. 

(http://i.imgur.com/za9DsKsl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZjfIpXbl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 10, 2013, 06:23:32 PM
Thanks kd, I was actually using the same chart. So F has multiple dates and yes, the non-tax stamp rules out the earlier dates. But can you pin point it more accuratley? I assume the chart means that with the letter "F" it was printed between 1984 and 2004....is that correct? Not that it's that important with this deck, just trying to understand how to date things a little better.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 10, 2013, 06:25:34 PM
Very nice assortment there kd, looks like you had quite the Black Friday weekend  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on December 10, 2013, 06:29:38 PM
Thanks kd, I was actually using the same chart. So F has multiple dates and yes, the non-tax stamp rules out the earlier dates. But can you pin point it more accuratley? I assume the chart means that with the letter "F" it was printed between 1984 and 2004....is that correct? Not that it's that important with this deck, just trying to understand how to date things a little better.

No, it goes in a rotation so you would read that chart as narrowing it down to 1984 OR 2004 as opposed 1984-2004.  For instance, a deck printed in 1985 would have a G, 86 an H etc.  Gives them a 20+ year rotation. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 10, 2013, 06:40:51 PM
Thanks kd, I was actually using the same chart. So F has multiple dates and yes, the non-tax stamp rules out the earlier dates. But can you pin point it more accuratley? I assume the chart means that with the letter "F" it was printed between 1984 and 2004....is that correct? Not that it's that important with this deck, just trying to understand how to date things a little better.

No, it goes in a rotation so you would read that chart as narrowing it down to 1984 OR 2004 as opposed 1984-2004.  For instance, a deck printed in 1985 would have a G, 86 an H etc.  Gives them a 20+ year rotation.

Ah, I got it, I can see how it's set up now. You think I would have noticed the dates between 84 & 04 were there on the chart also, lol............Thank you!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Siegismyname on December 10, 2013, 08:15:04 PM
Thought I would join in the fun. Got these in a trade with Shade a few weeks ago an awaiting my CARC Black Friday haul.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on December 10, 2013, 08:48:37 PM
One of my Black Friday orders arrived today :)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/ac58153f267f73eb3f9d47fb0491769a/tumblr_mxmcwgAZ5M1rrmkkio1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Barry Hurton on December 10, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
I'm waiting for my packages! I got an a few treats ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 11, 2013, 12:41:14 AM
Thanks kd, I was actually using the same chart. So F has multiple dates and yes, the non-tax stamp rules out the earlier dates. But can you pin point it more accuratley? I assume the chart means that with the letter "F" it was printed between 1984 and 2004....is that correct? Not that it's that important with this deck, just trying to understand how to date things a little better.

No, it goes in a rotation so you would read that chart as narrowing it down to 1984 OR 2004 as opposed 1984-2004.  For instance, a deck printed in 1985 would have a G, 86 an H etc.  Gives them a 20+ year rotation.

Ah, I got it, I can see how it's set up now. You think I would have noticed the dates between 84 & 04 were there on the chart also, lol............Thank you!

Here's a more up-to-date chart that I helped Lee Asher with:
http://www.leeasher.com/playground/articles/how_to_date_a_deck_of_cards.html

There's a number of clues that point to this deck being from 1984.

First of all, it couldn't be earlier than 1965 - it's not just because of the lack of a tax stamp, but also due to the presence of a bar code on the box's bottom.  UPC (Universal Product Code) bar codes we're used at USPC until around the early 1980s.

I didn't see if the deck had a sticker seal or a stamp seal that has to be moistened before application, but no bother.  They transitioned to sticker seals some time around the time they started using the bar codes.

The AoS letter code is simple - the letter followed by four numbers.  The codes became more complicated over time.  I'm reasonably sure that by 2004, they'd already added a second letter to the end of the code, and your code lacks this.

The most modern codes make the job of dating the deck a lot simpler - they're preceded by a four-digit number and a hyphen.  The first two digits are the week of the year it was made, the last two digits are the last two digits of that year.  For example: say you have a deck with an AoS code of "1113-S4835N".  You know without even checking the letter that this deck was made in the 11th week of 2013 - mid-March of that year.  For older codes such as yours, a little more investigation is needed to be conclusive about the year.

There are many other clues one can look for - tax stamps and their cancellations, face designs (particularly the courts), box design, etc.  And bear in mind the majority of all this applies to USPC decks, and all of it applies only to decks of US manufacture made for sale in the US market.  (Some of it might also hold true for the International Playing Card Company - it started as a Canadian subsidiary of USPC complete with its own presses, but eventually the presses were sold and today the company is only a marketing firm for USPC brands in Canada.)

But I'm rambling again...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on December 11, 2013, 07:15:29 AM
Thanks Don. I didn't know that little tidbit about the bar codes. So did they use stamp seals from 1966 (no more tax stamps) to the 80s (sticker seals)? And do you know a good reference page for box designs? I have a few sealed vintage decks that I'd like to know more about.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 11, 2013, 07:28:56 AM
Thanks Don, very helpful. My ultimate goal is to add some vintage decks to my collection, but really want to have a good idea of what I'm looking at before venturing down that road.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 11, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
Thanks Don. I didn't know that little tidbit about the bar codes. So did they use stamp seals from 1966 (no more tax stamps) to the 80s (sticker seals)? And do you know a good reference page for box designs? I have a few sealed vintage decks that I'd like to know more about.

There's some good info at that Cypress Films website.

It was actually in late-1965 that the manufacturer stamp seals came into being - the law was repealed sometime in the fall if I remember correctly, maybe in October.  The bar codes seems to have come surprisingly late, but not when you consider that UPC codes were originally developed by a consortium of grocers in concert with IBM.  The first item ever scanned was in 1974, and it was a ten-pack case of packets of Wrigley's Gum - and that item now sits on display in the Smithsonian Institute.  It apparently wasn't until some years later that the coding system was expanded to cover other retail goods.

(Trivia - there are 1,000,000,000,000 possible combinations of UPC codes.  Yes, that's one trillion.  But for the Europeans, that wasn't enough - they use a modified version of UPC codes with an extra digit, creating 10,000,000,000,000 (ten trillion) possible combinations.  Wait, do the Brits still call a trillion a "million billion"?

For box designs...that's a bit trickier.  Not as many databases exist for them.  There are some cues, particularly if the box is still factory-sealed.  For example, it wasn't until some time in the 1950s that playing card tuck boxes got cellophane wrapped after being sealed with their tax stamp.  Find a pack with the factory wrapper still on it, it's going to be a "post-war" pack, post-war being defined as after World War Two.

I am hardly the authority on this sort of thing.  Check with some of our vintage deck collectors.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Barry Hurton on December 11, 2013, 08:32:47 PM
Wait, do the Brits still call a trillion a "million billion"?

Nah... We switched to base 1,000 for big numbers instead of base 1,000,000 so to us a billion is (1,000)^3 and a trillion is (1,000)^4 which is 1,000,000,000,000... It does make so much more sense the way we used to do it :(

A million billion, or ((1,000)^2)*(1,000)^3))=(1,000)^5 which we would actually call a quadtrillion.
 We officially switched in 1974.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on December 12, 2013, 10:30:07 AM
Black Friday goodies plus others
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 12, 2013, 03:14:39 PM
Got my 2 replacement Mystery Decks and landed a deck I've wanted to buy for a while - IMPS.  Also, does anyone know why the Clip Joint stock handles so poorly?  I love the design, jokers, aces, etc., but the cards fall to pieces on me.
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/b1xj9wpzslrefdhrek7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 12, 2013, 10:08:23 PM
Got my 2 replacement Mystery Decks and landed a deck I've wanted to buy for a while - IMPS.  Also, does anyone know why the Clip Joint stock handles so poorly?  I love the design, jokers, aces, etc., but the cards fall to pieces on me.

Fulton's Clip Joints are notorious for their handling - they had no stamina whatsoever.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Ben Taylor on December 13, 2013, 10:25:49 AM
Got these from Sharpie's Black Friday deal.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/SuperBen_2006/Playing%20Cards/IMG_9032.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 13, 2013, 08:37:43 PM

How are the exquisites? I'm thinking of picking up the red/blue combo.

They're absolutely fantastic.  Vintage faces, thin but firm stock and a fantastic coating and finish.  Fresh out of the box, they perform like a broken-in pack of Legends v1.

You convinced me Don :)
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/tttmyn9agl2yfi3gn53.jpg)

Trying to improve my fanning, not 100% Anyone see anything they have technique to improve
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/rd4keawm7yjonqh4ikgv.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 13, 2013, 09:30:21 PM

You convinced me Don :)

Trying to improve my fanning, not 100% Anyone see anything they have technique to improve

So, are you enjoying them?  They really are good decks,
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 13, 2013, 11:10:49 PM

You convinced me Don :)

Trying to improve my fanning, not 100% Anyone see anything they have technique to improve

So, are you enjoying them?  They really are good decks,

Absolutely love them, excellent suggestion Don!!!!  I love how they already feel broken in but have excellent stock.  Easily my new favorite deck.  What should I get next? haha
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 14, 2013, 12:44:07 AM

You convinced me Don :)

Trying to improve my fanning, not 100% Anyone see anything they have technique to improve

So, are you enjoying them?  They really are good decks,

Absolutely love them, excellent suggestion Don!!!!  I love how they already feel broken in but have excellent stock.  Easily my new favorite deck.  What should I get next? haha

Legends, either version 1 or version 2.  Version 2 has a cool-looking box while version 1 is marked, has two one-way marking systems (one for the faces, one for the backs) AND two or three card reveals in the tuck box.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on December 16, 2013, 01:19:06 AM
Received my 4 Empire decks today.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on December 16, 2013, 01:42:34 AM
Got my order from theory 11 in. Two Black Jaqk and a Medallion. I hate the packing peanuts they used, left a bunch of small specs of foam all over my decks. Came clean when I blew on them.... but made a mess. Oh well, at least they arrived in perfect condition.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 16, 2013, 03:03:27 AM
All of my stuff was packaged the same way Curt. I was worried at first when I saw it but then saw how easily the specs came, I relaxed a bit. Just a quick wipe down and they looked wonderful =) I was excited to finally get my cards from Theory 11.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 16, 2013, 09:35:47 AM
Got my order from theory 11 in. Two Black Jaqk and a Medallion. I hate the packing peanuts they used, left a bunch of small specs of foam all over my decks. Came clean when I blew on them.... but made a mess. Oh well, at least they arrived in perfect condition.

Similar issue for me with the packing peanuts when I got my Black JAQKs..Also - did it say on your receipt that there was a 'medallions sticker' in the box, yet there was no sticker? lol.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: atsquare on December 16, 2013, 11:11:27 AM
Got my order from theory 11 in. Two Black Jaqk and a Medallion. I hate the packing peanuts they used, left a bunch of small specs of foam all over my decks. Came clean when I blew on them.... but made a mess. Oh well, at least they arrived in perfect condition.

Similar issue for me with the packing peanuts when I got my Black JAQKs..Also - did it say on your receipt that there was a 'medallions sticker' in the box, yet there was no sticker? lol.

That happened to me as well. No big deal though since I don't know where to stick the stickers anyway.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on December 16, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
Similar issue for me with the packing peanuts when I got my Black JAQKs..Also - did it say on your receipt that there was a 'medallions sticker' in the box, yet there was no sticker? lol.

Yes, same here. Never really been a big sticker fan anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. I did dig around through the box to look for it though.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 16, 2013, 11:32:11 AM
Similar issue for me with the packing peanuts when I got my Black JAQKs..Also - did it say on your receipt that there was a 'medallions sticker' in the box, yet there was no sticker? lol.

Yes, same here. Never really been a big sticker fan anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. I did dig around through the box to look for it though.

Ditto.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 16, 2013, 12:14:56 PM
Odd, I didn't check my receipt, but I did get 2 stickers............a Medalion AoS sticker and a T11 logo sticker, I just tossed them in with my other random pieces of paper.......havn't looked at them since I got my package (week ago or so)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on December 16, 2013, 12:55:15 PM
My haul over the past few weeks.  Still waiting on the mailman for a few more decks.

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/cards_2013_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 16, 2013, 01:13:12 PM
My haul over the past few weeks.  Still waiting on the mailman for a few more decks.

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/cards_2013_12.jpg)

Exceptional haul, what decks are you waiting on?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on December 16, 2013, 01:54:01 PM
Still waiting for Calaveras, University of Chicago (gargoyles), Red Arcane, Pressers, and Federal 52 Part 2.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on December 16, 2013, 07:05:33 PM
What is the coin next to the Empire coin?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on December 16, 2013, 08:06:53 PM
What is the coin next to the Empire coin?

Looks like the Venexiana coin.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/789/202/b88ca163d552e97ef354a39734291b71_large.JPG?1375201817)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on December 17, 2013, 12:20:23 PM
Yep, it's the Half Moon coin.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on December 18, 2013, 02:34:08 AM
What's the 1st deck beside venexiana and the Bicycle deck beside rarebit? (I remember seeing this but i can't remb where?)

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/cards_2013_12.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on December 18, 2013, 05:44:51 AM
What's the 1st deck beside venexiana and the Bicycle deck beside rarebit? (I remember seeing this but i can't remb where?)

The one beside Venexiana is the Fire & Brimstone deck (you can get it at http://molaxproductions.com/store/?page/130771/playing-cards (http://molaxproductions.com/store/?page/130771/playing-cards)).

The other one is the Brosmind deck (http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/bicycle-brosmind/ (http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/bicycle-brosmind/)).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on December 18, 2013, 08:59:30 AM
New decks arrived! Two decks without boxes, but they came in a nice wooden box! They're from Austria :)
I haven't had the chance to take a look at when they were printed yet :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 18, 2013, 01:52:57 PM
Beautiful set.  I love Piatnik decks, some cool artwork in their stuff.  I have one on display from early 20th century under glass on my coffee table.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 18, 2013, 08:48:59 PM
Beautiful set.  I love Piatnik decks, some cool artwork in their stuff.  I have one on display from early 20th century under glass on my coffee table.

Agreed - they just don't make deck sets that beautiful anymore, or at least not at prices that mortals can afford.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 19, 2013, 08:18:06 PM
Just got this in

(http://netthreshold.com/cal.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 19, 2013, 10:29:37 PM
Just got this in


Now that's a deck I regret missing.  Can only buy so many, though, unless I want to live in a deck fort somewhere...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 19, 2013, 11:45:48 PM
We did the Oracle Backerkit this week (Chris second project) and I picked up an extra calaveras deck in the survey so that I can open and display  it.  He did some very nice decks so far and coins
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on December 20, 2013, 11:53:19 AM
Just got this in

(http://netthreshold.com/cal.jpg)

*drool*  Still anxiously waiting for mine.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 20, 2013, 05:53:39 PM
Finally put all of my cards from the holidays together :) my collection is slowly growing :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 20, 2013, 06:22:54 PM
Finally put all of my cards from the holidays together :) my collection is slowly growing :D

I thought you were supposed to buy gifts for OTHER people...  :))

Seriously, nice haul.  Open the Exquisites yet?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: RandyButterfield on December 20, 2013, 07:21:07 PM
It's not Playing Card related, but it's a pretty cool item. One of our best clients during my day job is Absolut Vodka. They sent over an early Christmas gift with a second, engraved logo on the back of a regular bottle. ABSOLUT BUTTERFIELD!

I'll probably put it on display somewhere with my Absolut Deck.

Thanks, Randy
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on December 20, 2013, 07:25:19 PM
A few new additions today, it's pretty easy  to choose which one is my favorite...the question becomes do I save it, or do I open it!!!  Special thanks goes out to Jackson Robinson, you are a badass.
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/oeoyunihaw1cd66mjv9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 20, 2013, 07:32:00 PM
It's not Playing Card related, but it's a pretty cool item. One of our best clients during my day job is Absolut Vodka. They sent over an early Christmas gift with a second, engraved logo on the back of a regular bottle. ABSOLUT BUTTERFIELD!

I'll probably put it on display somewhere with my Absolut Deck.

Thanks, Randy

LOL, that's a pretty unique gift there Randy, Gratz!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 20, 2013, 10:48:09 PM
Finally put all of my cards from the holidays together :) my collection is slowly growing :D

I thought you were supposed to buy gifts for OTHER people...  :))

Seriously, nice haul.  Open the Exquisites yet?

Haha well most of these were purchased as advanced Christmas presents from family members so I already received them :p the Gold Arcanes and the Whispering Imps I believe are the only exceptions. I am extremely happy with what I have gotten.

No I haven't had the time to open the Exquisites yet unfortunately. I am finally finished with finals and have a couple days of work ahead of me this weekend but I plan on spending some time checking them out mid-next week. I am very excited to see them. I have heard nothing but amazing comments on them. Since I don't have much money to spare on cards, I normally only buy one of each deck to collect but I ended up splurging on the Exquisites to actually check out how they feel. I will finally lay my hands on an amazing deck. I still don't know what that feels like since I am nowhere near considered a cardist haha this is the beginning of my experience of the feeling of cards and what is good or bad.

It's not Playing Card related, but it's a pretty cool item. One of our best clients during my day job is Absolut Vodka. They sent over an early Christmas gift with a second, engraved logo on the back of a regular bottle. ABSOLUT BUTTERFIELD!

I'll probably put it on display somewhere with my Absolut Deck.

Thanks, Randy


That is an amazing bottle Randy. Congrats :D Absolute are definitely one of my more favorite bottles. As most college students do, I collected the first bottle of each different brand of spirits I drank my freshman year. Through the year I came across a bottle of Absolute and it is easily on of my favorites. It is a nice, simple bottle, but has such a classy look to it. When it comes to vodka, it is a close race between Absolute and Ciroc. I think what they did to the bottle for you is absolutely amazing though. Certainly something worth keeping around for a forseeable future. 

A few new additions today, it's pretty easy  to choose which one is my favorite...the question becomes do I save it, or do I open it!!!  Special thanks goes out to Jackson Robinson, you are a badass.
(http://www.imageurlhost.com/images/oeoyunihaw1cd66mjv9.jpg)

The Black Bicycle Branded Reserve Note looks amazing. I am certainly disappointed that I missed out on such a great couple of decks from the Fed 52 series but I know I can't get them all. Jackson Robinson is one hell of a guy. I have been checking out the new stuff he has been posting here in the forum and I am mind blown with every picture he posts. He is just unbelievably gifted and dedicated to his work. Obviously I don't know the guy but am extremely impressed by him. From the picture they look amazing… especially next to the Gold Arcanes and Red LTD's. I managed to get my hands on a Gold Arcanes as well which was slightly exciting for me. Congratulations on that haul :D definitely a nice couple of pick ups
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on December 21, 2013, 12:42:03 AM
Butterfield Vodka, so cool!

This week's haul.

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/cardhaul2.jpg)

Still waiting on Calaveras.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 21, 2013, 12:49:31 AM
It's not Playing Card related, but it's a pretty cool item. One of our best clients during my day job is Absolut Vodka. They sent over an early Christmas gift with a second, engraved logo on the back of a regular bottle. ABSOLUT BUTTERFIELD!

I'll probably put it on display somewhere with my Absolut Deck.

Thanks, Randy

The bigger question remains: are you going to drink it?!  :))

That's a sweet, sweet gift and very thoughtful.  They must like you!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on December 22, 2013, 01:26:05 AM
Just got some tasty treats from Jrock!

(http://www.kingswildproject.com/images/leagueb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on December 23, 2013, 03:15:15 AM
Here is my collection so far sans duplicates and a handful of bikes that I don't really value as collectors pieces.
My newest deck was the Blue Crown that came with a Porper Clip I got off eBay.
Sadly I just found out my Whispering Imps decks got shipped to the wrong place =.(
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 23, 2013, 03:46:55 AM
Here is my collection so far sans duplicates and a handful of bikes that I don't really value as collectors pieces.
My newest deck was the Blue Crown that came with a Porper Clip I got off eBay.
Sadly I just found out my Whispering Imps decks got shipped to the wrong place =.(

I recognize most of the cards.  Which is the black one - top row, third deck?  And what's the story on the two larger decks to the right?  The top is a tarot deck, but is that other one also?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on December 23, 2013, 06:56:56 AM
Here is my collection so far sans duplicates and a handful of bikes that I don't really value as collectors pieces.
My newest deck was the Blue Crown that came with a Porper Clip I got off eBay.
Sadly I just found out my Whispering Imps decks got shipped to the wrong place =.(

I recognize most of the cards.  Which is the black one - top row, third deck?  And what's the story on the two larger decks to the right?  The top is a tarot deck, but is that other one also?

I believe the third deck is the espionage deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on December 23, 2013, 08:05:12 AM
Here is my collection so far sans duplicates and a handful of bikes that I don't really value as collectors pieces.
My newest deck was the Blue Crown that came with a Porper Clip I got off eBay.
Sadly I just found out my Whispering Imps decks got shipped to the wrong place =.(

I recognize most of the cards.  Which is the black one - top row, third deck?  And what's the story on the two larger decks to the right?  The top is a tarot deck, but is that other one also?

The tarot deck on the top right came with the Special Edition of Dishonored (one of the best games released last year, in my humble opinion).

You can see the images here: http://dishonored.wikia.com/wiki/Dishonored_Tarot_Deck (http://dishonored.wikia.com/wiki/Dishonored_Tarot_Deck)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 23, 2013, 09:31:45 AM
This came in yesterday

(http://netthreshold.com/kings.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on December 23, 2013, 11:34:55 AM
I recognize most of the cards.  Which is the black one - top row, third deck?  And what's the story on the two larger decks to the right?  The top is a tarot deck, but is that other one also?

The black deck is indeed the Espionage deck, It doesn't show well in the photo.
The second larger deck is also tarot cards, but not a full deck, just a few of the major cards illustrated by one of my favorite artists, Akihiko Yoshida.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on December 23, 2013, 11:36:37 AM
This came in yesterday

(http://netthreshold.com/kings.jpg)

Was this a kickstarter deck? Do they have a website?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on December 23, 2013, 12:31:39 PM
This came in yesterday

(http://netthreshold.com/kings.jpg)

Was this a kickstarter deck? Do they have a website?

Yup, its a kickstarter deck from the same guy who did genesis and allure.

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/king-of-kings-playing-cards-tpx-designs-%28ks%29/msg76077/#msg76077

Not too sure if he has a website. The website provided on the creator's KS profile seem to be a dead link
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 23, 2013, 01:54:30 PM
His latest project was the meridian deck

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/603154302/meridian-bicycle-playing-cards (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/603154302/meridian-bicycle-playing-cards)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: speedyy400 on December 23, 2013, 06:50:02 PM
Justin O: What is the deck to the right of the Blue Jaqk Cellars? I can't read the name of it =(
Edit: nevermind I didn't read through all the comments. Question was answered =p

Also I was looking at one of my new decks, the White Artisans and I saw that they were marked. It wasn't large but noticeable. They are still sealed and I haven't really moved them since taking them from the box. Do you think if I contact Theory 11, would they possible send me a new deck in exchange for the ones I have? I have attached a picture of it. It isn't bad, but it is something that will bother me now that I know it is there.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on December 23, 2013, 08:26:50 PM
Mailbox was full this afternoon.  Got the beautiful Fed 52 Part 2... I do not think any more comments are required for those gorgeous decks

Also got my evolution and mazing decks

(http://netthreshold.com/evo.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: RandyButterfield on December 24, 2013, 01:17:53 AM

I received a package with three new Decks today. The White Luxury and Imperials look great together!!  ;)

Thanks, Randy

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 24, 2013, 03:41:02 AM

Also I was looking at one of my new decks, the White Artisans and I saw that they were marked. It wasn't large but noticeable. They are still sealed and I haven't really moved them since taking them from the box. Do you think if I contact Theory 11, would they possible send me a new deck in exchange for the ones I have? I have attached a picture of it. It isn't bad, but it is something that will bother me now that I know it is there.

That looks kind of minor, really.  Try emailing T11 and see what they say.  Worse that will happen is that they say no, it's too minor to warrant replacement, leaving you no worse off than you are now.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on December 24, 2013, 03:49:26 AM
2x Bike branded Calaveras arrived today.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 24, 2013, 04:24:47 PM
Got my Fed 52 Part II in today. Beautiful cards, and I really can't add anything to what's already been said about them.  Really they are incredible.  But I do have one thing that's bugging me and wondering if it happened to anyone else, my LE edition cards, they aren't sequential. Received #'s 430 & 432 but otherwise, magnificent cards.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 24, 2013, 11:58:17 PM
Got my Fed 52 Part II in today. Beautiful cards, and I really can't add anything to what's already been said about them.  Really they are incredible.  But I do have one thing that's bugging me and wondering if it happened to anyone else, my LE edition cards, they aren't sequential. Received #'s 430 & 432 but otherwise, magnificent cards.

I rarely end up with sequential decks when getting numbered decks.  I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on December 26, 2013, 10:49:41 PM
I picked up 2 decks of Bees from the local Walgreens, 1 red and 1 blue. They were on the same hanger one right in front of the other but when I opened them, the 2 jokers & guarantee card for the red deck are marked Cincinnati OH while the blue deck has only 1 joker and guarantee card marked Made in USA & Erlanger KY.  Both boxes are also marked the same with Cincinnati OH on the side.

Nothing major I know, but I found it interesting. Especially since its kinda hard to find Bees where I live.  As an aside, I'd say the blue deck marked Erlanger handles better.  >:(
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on December 31, 2013, 07:31:45 AM
I had some goodies come through today :) aurum decks I've been wanting for a good while, my ever so loving gf surprised me with them :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 31, 2013, 09:35:16 AM
I picked up 2 decks of Bees from the local Walgreens, 1 red and 1 blue. They were on the same hanger one right in front of the other but when I opened them, the 2 jokers & guarantee card for the red deck are marked Cincinnati OH while the blue deck has only 1 joker and guarantee card marked Made in USA & Erlanger KY.  Both boxes are also marked the same with Cincinnati OH on the side.

Nothing major I know, but I found it interesting. Especially since its kinda hard to find Bees where I live.  As an aside, I'd say the blue deck marked Erlanger handles better.  >:(

During the transition period from Cincinnati to Erlanger, many unused Cincinnati deck boxes were filled with Erlanger cards.  You got lucky on the quality - some decks didn't come through as well until the "shakedown" at the Erlanger plant ended roughly a year after they moved in.  Though now that I think if it, I remember only seeing Bicycle (standard and custom) and Tally Ho as being affected - I don't recall anyone complaining about the Bees during that time.

A good rule of thumb - if a recent deck in a Cincinnati box has a black deck seal, there's a strong chance (a near-certainty) that the deck was made in Erlanger and not Cincinnati.  Blue or red seals mean the deck is a Cincinnati deck, but you won't find them on the new Bicycle Standard boxes, at least not yet.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on January 01, 2014, 04:12:38 AM


A good rule of thumb - if a recent deck in a Cincinnati box has a black deck seal, there's a strong chance (a near-certainty) that the deck was made in Erlanger and not Cincinnati.  Blue or red seals mean the deck is a Cincinnati deck, but you won't find them on the new Bicycle Standard boxes, at least not yet.

Thanks for the info Don, that's exactly how these two were sealed, Cinci w/ Blue, Erlanger with Black.  Will have to head back there and see how the other one is sealed.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on January 01, 2014, 08:56:45 AM
A good rule of thumb - if a recent deck in a Cincinnati box has a black deck seal, there's a strong chance (a near-certainty) that the deck was made in Erlanger and not Cincinnati.  Blue or red seals mean the deck is a Cincinnati deck, but you won't find them on the new Bicycle Standard boxes, at least not yet.

Hey Don,

Thanks a lot for that excellent piece of info!

I purchased a few standard Bee decks around 6 months ago, and I was stunned at how badly they handled. I opened two of the 6 decks, and because they were both equally bad, I figured that the remaining 4 were going to be of little use to me, and so I gave them away as freebies for anyone who purchased a deck which I'd listed on eBay.

I was surprised because I'd always heard that Ohio made decks had superior quality... yet the ones I used absolutely sucked.

After reading the posts by yourself and Chach (by the way, thanks for spotting the issue!), I pulled out the Bee deck again, and the cards were indeed Erlanger made, and the tuck box had a black sticker!

I actually feel happier now that I know why the cards were sub-par. Thanks a lot guys!

Whilst I'm at it, here is a photo of my December receivings:

-- 2 bricks of Black Legends
-- 3 x Red Exquisite
-- 10 x V2 Pack Jackets
-- 3 x Richard Turner's Gamblers

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on January 01, 2014, 12:22:43 PM
HolyJJ, why so many Black Legends? Are you a performer or do you just have TONS of neighborhood poker tournaments?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on January 01, 2014, 12:36:23 PM
HolyJJ, why so many Black Legends? Are you a performer or do you just have TONS of neighborhood poker tournaments?

Hey man!

I'm not a performer (yet!)... but I do practice a lot (sometimes 2 hours a day), and so I go through decks relatively fast!

I've spent the past 3 months trying to perfect my bottom deal so that there's no noticeable knuckle flash underneath the deck, or any finger flash on the side of the deck after the card is extracted... and I find the latest USPCC decks tend to be way too slippery, and so I often end up either not being able to extract the bottom card, or have an extra card come out for the ride!

And so despite fact that the Legends are a bordered deck, I personally find that the coating on the cards are pretty much perfect for my bottom deals -- I get the perfect balance of slip, and tackiness to extract a card cleanly.

So currently, the Legends and the Exquisite deck (which I think handles even better!) are my favourite recent releases to practice with. Other decks that I love to practice with (which are no longer produced) are the Richard Turner Gamblers and the Richard Turner Bee decks... but seeing as they difficult to find these days, I'm stocking up on Legends and Exquisites.

Once my bottom deal and diagonal palm shift become world class, I might just end up having a ton of neighbourhood poker tournaments. Lol.

Thanks for asking brother :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 10ofclubs on January 01, 2014, 03:11:21 PM
HolyJJ, why so many Black Legends? Are you a performer or do you just have TONS of neighborhood poker tournaments?

Hey man!

I'm not a performer (yet!)... but I do practice a lot (sometimes 2 hours a day), and so I go through decks relatively fast!

I've spent the past 3 months trying to perfect my bottom deal so that there's no noticeable knuckle flash underneath the deck, or any finger flash on the side of the deck after the card is extracted... and I find the latest USPCC decks tend to be way too slippery, and so I often end up either not being able to extract the bottom card, or have an extra card come out for the ride!

And so despite fact that the Legends are a bordered deck, I personally find that the coating on the cards are pretty much perfect for my bottom deals -- I get the perfect balance of slip, and tackiness to extract a card cleanly.

So currently, the Legends and the Exquisite deck (which I think handles even better!) are my favourite recent releases to practice with. Other decks that I love to practice with (which are no longer produced) are the Richard Turner Gamblers and the Richard Turner Bee decks... but seeing as they difficult to find these days, I'm stocking up on Legends and Exquisites.

Once my bottom deal and diagonal palm shift become world class, I might just end up having a ton of neighbourhood poker tournaments. Lol.

Thanks for asking brother :D

Weird that you say that because I started really dedicating time everyday to my bottom deal around the same time. Odd coincidence.
Without getting too off topic here, I actually find Bicycle stock MUCH easier to do bottom deals with. Bee stock is too stiff and really hurts my fingers. I also really don't like the finish on the Legends or Exquisites. I can't get over the plastic-like feel and smell of the cards. But hey, if it works for you and gets the job done, go with it.
And those knuckle flashes are a real bitch to get rid of, but good luck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 01, 2014, 04:40:31 PM
A good rule of thumb - if a recent deck in a Cincinnati box has a black deck seal, there's a strong chance (a near-certainty) that the deck was made in Erlanger and not Cincinnati.  Blue or red seals mean the deck is a Cincinnati deck, but you won't find them on the new Bicycle Standard boxes, at least not yet.

Hey Don,

Thanks a lot for that excellent piece of info!

I purchased a few standard Bee decks around 6 months ago, and I was stunned at how badly they handled. I opened two of the 6 decks, and because they were both equally bad, I figured that the remaining 4 were going to be of little use to me, and so I gave them away as freebies for anyone who purchased a deck which I'd listed on eBay.

I was surprised because I'd always heard that Ohio made decks had superior quality... yet the ones I used absolutely sucked.

After reading the posts by yourself and Chach (by the way, thanks for spotting the issue!), I pulled out the Bee deck again, and the cards were indeed Erlanger made, and the tuck box had a black sticker!

I actually feel happier now that I know why the cards were sub-par. Thanks a lot guys!

No sweat.  Bear in mind that any more recently made decks are far better out of Erlanger - superior to the Cincinnati output towards the end.  Except perhaps the Bicycles - they're using a different stock "recipe" for the Bike Standards and it's not as good.

I've spent the past 3 months trying to perfect my bottom deal so that there's no noticeable knuckle flash underneath the deck, or any finger flash on the side of the deck after the card is extracted... and I find the latest USPCC decks tend to be way too slippery, and so I often end up either not being able to extract the bottom card, or have an extra card come out for the ride!

And so despite fact that the Legends are a bordered deck, I personally find that the coating on the cards are pretty much perfect for my bottom deals -- I get the perfect balance of slip, and tackiness to extract a card cleanly.

So currently, the Legends and the Exquisite deck (which I think handles even better!) are my favourite recent releases to practice with. Other decks that I love to practice with (which are no longer produced) are the Richard Turner Gamblers and the Richard Turner Bee decks... but seeing as they difficult to find these days, I'm stocking up on Legends and Exquisites.


Bear in mind, those Legends and Exquisites are more likely to get BETTER with age, rather than worse.  It's been my experience with other decks from the same printer.  They really take a licking and keep on ticking.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 02, 2014, 05:06:55 PM
Haven't bothered to post anything in here, but this was a grab I am pretty pleased with. Found a poorly listed ebay auction, and was able to get these fellas for $170.
Which, interestingly enough, seems to have been sold by an Ellusionist employee's female mate.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 02, 2014, 06:32:52 PM
Haven't bothered to post anything in here, but this was a grab I am pretty pleased with. Found a poorly listed ebay auction, and was able to get these fellas for $170.
Which, interestingly enough, seems to have been sold by an Ellusionist employee's female mate.

All I can say is, "Whoa."
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 02, 2014, 07:20:27 PM
Well damn, if that aint the deal of the century, lol Gratz!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 02, 2014, 07:55:15 PM
Thanks guy, and needless to say, I was blown away when the bidding didn't go higher. It was one of those auctions you bid on KNOWING you won't win because the expected price is more than you are willing to pay. Kind of like asking your wife for some action in the back row of the theater; you know the outcome, but you're compelled to try.

The listing was titled "Rare Deck Lot", and that was it. I don't even recall how I found it, as it wasn't showing up in any of my 24 saved searches. Then part of me wasn't expecting the deal to be legit, because it almost seemed too good to be true. Regardless, I've now got a few items that I am hoping to trade for an Unbranded Black Reserve Note (fingers crossed...)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 02, 2014, 08:14:25 PM
Quote
I've now got a few items that I am hoping to trade for an Unbranded Black Reserve Note (fingers crossed...)

PM sent  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 03, 2014, 11:13:12 PM
It was a good day for the postman.........and me  :)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cTGAIPdW_-k/UseJ_ypgE1I/AAAAAAAAAho/eGXS6UFsQzY/w940-h500-no/IMG_0241.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 04, 2014, 11:23:29 AM
The latest addition to the Asher collection:

Steamboat No. 999
(http://www.605s.com/forum/steamboat.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 04, 2014, 11:45:59 AM
Very cool Lee, my spring/summer goal when I start hitting the antique malls again........looking for some vintage decks
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 04, 2014, 11:48:25 AM
Very cool Lee, my spring/summer goal when I start hitting the antique malls again........looking for some vintage decks

That's a great place to find cards...Good luck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Paul.Middleton on January 04, 2014, 12:15:50 PM
The latest addition to the Asher collection:

Steamboat No. 999
(http://www.605s.com/forum/steamboat.jpg)

Curious about that label that appears to say 'rank', everything and 'little' is that a random label attached (presumably) from the retailer that originally sold it, or something else? My first guess is it looked gambling related.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 04, 2014, 12:32:29 PM
Curious about that label that appears to say 'rank', everything and 'little' is that a random label attached (presumably) from the retailer that originally sold it, or something else? My first guess is it looked gambling related.

Good eye. Yes, I believe it's a random label attached from the retailer. Maybe a piece of advertising?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on January 05, 2014, 06:56:25 PM
Haven't bothered to post anything in here, but this was a grab I am pretty pleased with. Found a poorly listed ebay auction, and was able to get these fellas for $170.
Which, interestingly enough, seems to have been sold by an Ellusionist employee's female mate.

Darn!! So you're the one that beat me in that auction.  The scarlet rounders are the ones I really wanted.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: DJT on January 05, 2014, 08:22:33 PM
Had a few new things come in, was a good Holidays I think.

The uncuts are Legends V1 & V2.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jonathan on January 06, 2014, 11:00:49 AM
Haven't bothered to post anything in here, but this was a grab I am pretty pleased with. Found a poorly listed ebay auction, and was able to get these fellas for $170.
Which, interestingly enough, seems to have been sold by an Ellusionist employee's female mate.

Darn!! So you're the one that beat me in that auction.  The scarlet rounders are the ones I really wanted.

Scarlet rounders seem to be going for around $30-40 on ebay at the moment because of the recent cyber monday/black friday sales flooding the market :P. So they should be cheapest to pick up around this time. That said I don't think you'll ever beat THAT lot of rare decks - that's a bargain :D.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on January 06, 2014, 04:09:02 PM
Some decks I've received recently


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3379_zpsc5c3909a.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3388_zps122e5c5a.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_3393_zpsd02eebb2.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on January 06, 2014, 04:30:27 PM
Jay.  You have some more coming in today from overseas hehehe
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on January 06, 2014, 04:35:37 PM
Jay.  You have some more coming in today from overseas hehehe

Oh do i?

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on January 06, 2014, 04:42:57 PM
Yep  the brosmind, Rilakkuma and chinese opera decks are coming in today per the tracking number
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 06, 2014, 07:24:33 PM
Haven't bothered to post anything in here, but this was a grab I am pretty pleased with. Found a poorly listed ebay auction, and was able to get these fellas for $170.
Which, interestingly enough, seems to have been sold by an Ellusionist employee's female mate.

Darn!! So you're the one that beat me in that auction.  The scarlet rounders are the ones I really wanted.

Haha you were the other bidder? It's a small internet after all. Shoot me a list of anything you would be willing to trade, let's see if we can work something out! I've got half of that haul up in the STISO for trade towards an Unbranded LE Reserve Note, but am not opposed to letting part of it go.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on January 06, 2014, 08:01:16 PM
Jay.  You have some more coming in today from overseas hehehe

Oh do i?

Here they are

(http://netthreshold.com/med.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on January 07, 2014, 01:43:54 AM
Was a busy day for my mail carrier.  They're all nice decks except for the War of Kings, which has nice art just horrible printing and packaging.  I couldn't examine it too much because the off-gassing of the cards was unbearable.  Not like the sweet smell of a new deck from USPCC or some of the Asian printing companies at all. 

(http://images19.fotki.com/v285/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140106_223524-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Paul.Middleton on January 07, 2014, 11:01:40 AM

Here they are

(http://netthreshold.com/med.jpg)

Pete, what do you think of the Chinese Opera?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Paul.Middleton on January 07, 2014, 11:03:02 AM
Curious about that label that appears to say 'rank', everything and 'little' is that a random label attached (presumably) from the retailer that originally sold it, or something else? My first guess is it looked gambling related.

Good eye. Yes, I believe it's a random label attached from the retailer. Maybe a piece of advertising?

Looks that way, just curious whether it could have been part of a promo.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: badpete69 on January 07, 2014, 01:10:17 PM
JP

The chinese opera deck is not bad..  As you know I collect more for the look of the decks and the customized art not for the handling and such.  I wish the courts would have been customized as I love the back of the cards. The ace of spades is nice, love the tuck box, overall another cool deck in the collection
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 07, 2014, 11:18:03 PM
Well, thanks to the T11 Prize wheel the White/Gold Monarchs got to join the family portrait
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on January 09, 2014, 12:28:42 PM
Not quite playing cards I've gotten here, but something for my cards though :P

Now I'm note sure of the correct English word for this thing, but it's kinda like one large binder with two smaller binders inside of it - and each of the small binders fit 8 decks, so the binder fits a total of 16 decks! It's a pretty nice way of storing cards :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 09, 2014, 12:49:32 PM
Bastian, it's my requirement that a post containing something as awesome as those binders MUST have a link to the product included. Those are niiice.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 09, 2014, 03:42:56 PM
Not quite playing cards I've gotten here, but something for my cards though :P

Now I'm note sure of the correct English word for this thing, but it's kinda like one large binder with two smaller binders inside of it - and each of the small binders fit 8 decks, so the binder fits a total of 16 decks! It's a pretty nice way of storing cards :)
That's petty cool Bastion....I second the Link request  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on January 09, 2014, 05:18:04 PM
They look like a portfolio / archive storage box a photographer would use to store prints to showcase their work.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on January 09, 2014, 06:12:02 PM
Bastian, it's my requirement that a post containing something as awesome as those binders MUST have a link to the product included. Those are niiice.

That's petty cool Bastion....I second the Link request  :)

Thanks guys! It's actually from IKEA, Århus in Denmark :P
I did some research - here's the link for the US: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90246154/
And for the UK: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90246154/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 09, 2014, 08:16:04 PM
One could actually use the large box separately from the two smaller ones.  8 decks per small box, at least 16 in the big one, possibly more.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 09, 2014, 10:26:10 PM
WOW. Those are a lot cheaper than I was expecting. Oh man, I heart Ikea, I've got a few of their display cabinets to house my other hobby, they're grrrreat!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 09, 2014, 11:30:42 PM
$5.00 average per deck...........I love bargains!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dBQEq2rvsOk/Us92_MvoKkI/AAAAAAAAAjs/gBTC39DGJGM/w940-h500-no/IMG_0279.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on January 10, 2014, 07:51:21 AM
One could actually use the large box separately from the two smaller ones.  8 decks per small box, at least 16 in the big one, possibly more.

Don, you are a genius! I just tried it out, I can fit 27 decks in the large box by it self.. and then I got the two smaller boxes for themselves, that's another 16 deck storage available, a total of 43 deck storage, if you use the large box separately from the smaller ones!

EDIT:
If you fill the large binder with cards they are able to move around inside of the binders when you move it around, they are not sitting tight in there :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Paul.Middleton on January 10, 2014, 08:30:16 AM
Picked up a Tally Pinochle on eBay for some research. :)

(http://s30.postimg.org/fcczqaeb5/Screen_Shot_2014_01_10_at_13_15_58.png) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on January 10, 2014, 11:58:26 AM
I think you better add IKEA consultant to your signature now Don. :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 10, 2014, 01:31:46 PM
One could actually use the large box separately from the two smaller ones.  8 decks per small box, at least 16 in the big one, possibly more.

Don, you are a genius! I just tried it out, I can fit 27 decks in the large box by it self.. and then I got the two smaller boxes for themselves, that's another 16 deck storage available, a total of 43 deck storage, if you use the large box separately from the smaller ones!

EDIT:
If you fill the large binder with cards they are able to move around inside of the binders when you move it around, they are not sitting tight in there :)

A bit of foam padding can solve the problem with decks shifting around in the big box.  Pad the walls of the box just enough to keep the decks from moving when placed inside.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on January 11, 2014, 06:34:37 AM
Got these decks locally from three different guys, two of 'em registered on this forum. Thanks Siegismyname and Amoszyk!

I paid around the same price for the Ohio-printed Tally-Ho brick + five miscellaneous decks as I did for the Exquisite and Black Legends. 8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 11, 2014, 09:09:01 AM
Nice haul there Firdawesome, Gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 11, 2014, 01:03:56 PM
Got these decks locally from three different guys, two of 'em registered on this forum. Thanks Siegismyname and Amoszyk!

I paid around the same price for the Ohio-printed Tally-Ho brick + five miscellaneous decks as I did for the Exquisite and Black Legends. 8)

The big question on everyone's minds is: Circle Back, Fan Back or both?  :))  I didn't see any reds there - are there any?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on January 11, 2014, 09:36:46 PM
Got these decks locally from three different guys, two of 'em registered on this forum. Thanks Siegismyname and Amoszyk!

I paid around the same price for the Ohio-printed Tally-Ho brick + five miscellaneous decks as I did for the Exquisite and Black Legends. 8)

The big question on everyone's minds is: Circle Back, Fan Back or both?  :))  I didn't see any reds there - are there any?

There's only one red in the brick and they're all Circle Backs, Don. Would have loved to get my hands on some Fan Backs. I just love Tally-Hos, really!

Thanks Sparkz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BirdOPrey5 on January 11, 2014, 10:31:12 PM
Hello all-

These are 4 decks i saved from the landfill, were going to be tossed after the original owner had passed.

Been googling for info and values...

These are all "adult" playing cards- the naughty stuff I obscured in this image, hope there is no problem posting it.

Note- these links show the full cards so don't click on them if you are offended by such things, but I'm pretty sure these are more "art" than anything else.

The "Can Can" cards - http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/philibert/cancan.html

And Le Florentine - http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/philibert/le-florentin.html
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on January 11, 2014, 10:55:37 PM
Hello all-

These are 4 decks i saved from the landfill, were going to be tossed after the original owner had passed.

Been googling for info and values...

These are all "adult" playing cards- the naughty stuff I obscured in this image, hope there is no problem posting it.

Note- these links show the full cards so don't click on them if you are offended by such things, but I'm pretty sure these are more "art" than anything else.

The "Can Can" cards - http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/philibert/cancan.html

And Le Florentine - http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/philibert/le-florentin.html

Wow! Very nice cards. I love the luxurious look.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 11, 2014, 11:37:58 PM
Got these decks locally from three different guys, two of 'em registered on this forum. Thanks Siegismyname and Amoszyk!

I paid around the same price for the Ohio-printed Tally-Ho brick + five miscellaneous decks as I did for the Exquisite and Black Legends. 8)

The big question on everyone's minds is: Circle Back, Fan Back or both?  :))  I didn't see any reds there - are there any?

There's only one red in the brick and they're all Circle Backs, Don. Would have loved to get my hands on some Fan Backs. I just love Tally-Hos, really!

Thanks Sparkz!

There's a shop near my house - actually, it's more of a farmer's market - that sells Tally Ho at $3 a pack.  They're boxed as Cincinnati decks but they have black seals and I've always found Erlanger markings on the cards themselves.  I suspect they're dealing with old new-condition stock, since those boxes should have been used up by about 2010, maybe 2011 on the outside.

They get the mixed bricks: 3 each of the four standard back/color combinations still in print.  And I've only seen one place that sells Tally Ho at anything near that price, and that is T11, when you buy in bulk.  They start at $2.95 and go as low as $2.60 if you buy a dozen or more.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BirdOPrey5 on January 12, 2014, 08:58:51 AM
This was the only non-risque deck... two packs still new in the wrapping with tax stamps. I need to figure out who L G D is.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on January 12, 2014, 10:06:39 AM
If they're all in caps and written in script then they seem more like SJD to me.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BirdOPrey5 on January 12, 2014, 11:53:29 AM
If they're all in caps and written in script then they seem more like SJD to me.

You are right... That does look like an SJD to me, or possibly SGD.

SJD would be interesting... it may well be Salvador Jacinto Dalí.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 12, 2014, 01:24:20 PM
If they're all in caps and written in script then they seem more like SJD to me.

You are right... That does look like an SJD to me, or possibly SGD.

SJD would be interesting... it may well be Salvador Jacinto Dalí.

It's more like S I D - I posted about it in your Introduce Yourself topic, comparing it to a few sample script fonts.  It appears to be a good match for S I D.  In those fonts, the I curls up the bottom left corner but stops short of crossing the vertical mid-line, while the J does the same but crosses the mid-line.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BirdOPrey5 on January 12, 2014, 01:34:20 PM
I bet "SID" is indeed the correct version because a lot of people called him "Sid" so it makes perfect sense. Can't believe it wasn't obvious.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on January 12, 2014, 02:08:55 PM
Hello all-

These are 4 decks i saved from the landfill, were going to be tossed after the original owner had passed.

Been googling for info and values...

These are all "adult" playing cards- the naughty stuff I obscured in this image, hope there is no problem posting it.

Note- these links show the full cards so don't click on them if you are offended by such things, but I'm pretty sure these are more "art" than anything else.

These cards are from France, by the well known publisher Philibert, in the 1950's and 1960's. They are also very collectible because the designers like Becat and Albarran did them. The Casanova in particular draws buyers as every card has a different design. Certainly in the area of playing card collectors, these are not porno, slightly risque, but art. Your rescue effort save $6-800 from the landfill!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on January 12, 2014, 02:18:29 PM
This was the only non-risque deck... two packs still new in the wrapping with tax stamps. I need to figure out who L G D is.
I wouldn't spend too much time on the initials. They look like regular Congress deck which could be order through Jewelers, Stationers, etc. with your initials on them for your home bridge games in the 1950's - 1960's. If done for a famous person I think they would have had special commemorative box, some gold printing on the box, etc.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BirdOPrey5 on January 12, 2014, 03:08:06 PM
Hello all-

These are 4 decks i saved from the landfill, were going to be tossed after the original owner had passed.

Been googling for info and values...

These are all "adult" playing cards- the naughty stuff I obscured in this image, hope there is no problem posting it.

Note- these links show the full cards so don't click on them if you are offended by such things, but I'm pretty sure these are more "art" than anything else.

These cards are from France, by the well known publisher Philibert, in the 1950's and 1960's. They are also very collectible because the designers like Becat and Albarran did them. The Casanova in particular draws buyers as every card has a different design. Certainly in the area of playing card collectors, these are not porno, slightly risque, but art. Your rescue effort save $6-800 from the landfill!

Thank you. I managed to find info (with pictures) of the full deck here - http://www.wopc.co.uk/france/philibert/casanova.html

And to your next post, yes, it seems they were cards he or someone just ordered for him for his bridge games. Still interested for me I had never seen a tax stamp before.

Seems a Casanova deck sold for $585 on ebay last month- nice! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Memoires-de-Casanova-playing-cards-1960-Philibert-EXTREMELY-RARE-/151174216430
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 13, 2014, 03:21:12 PM
My first trade came in thanks to Mydnyghte (http://aethercards.com/discourse/profile/Mydnyghte/), and I'm now the proud owner of 2 brand new Voyager Decks.  :D

(http://www.605s.com/forum/voyager.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 14, 2014, 08:56:29 PM
This guy ^^^^ is, as the kids say, the hotness.

He provided me my first vintage deck, then threw it's brother in along for the ride. Needless to say I was pretty blown away, and the whole deal has done NOTHING to abate my desire for more vintage decks. Well, decks in general. Here's to you Lee, gentleman, purveyor, enabler!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 14, 2014, 11:09:19 PM
This guy ^^^^ is, as the kids say, the hotness.

He provided me my first vintage deck, then threw it's brother in along for the ride. Needless to say I was pretty blown away, and the whole deal has done NOTHING to abate my desire for more vintage decks. Well, decks in general. Here's to you Lee, gentleman, purveyor, enabler!

You should post that in the "Cellar" version of this topic...y'know, the one that's exclusively vintage and antique decks and stuff?  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 16, 2014, 08:09:30 PM
Some pretty fast shipping from CARC, also got a Fraggle that showed up today
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2d9MsGvjYIo/UtiBtTld8sI/AAAAAAAAAkc/bRaNikQjZQo/w940-h500-no/CRW_0070.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 18, 2014, 04:24:33 PM
You should post that in the "Cellar" version of this topic...y'know, the one that's exclusively vintage and antique decks and stuff?  :))

You sir, are correct. I got excited and in the heat of the moment, well, we were all teenagers at one point in time..

Good looking cards there Sparkz, I am still waiting on my order. Funny thing about the Fraggle Rock cards, I found them still in stock at the Jim Henson website.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on January 18, 2014, 04:37:28 PM
You should post that in the "Cellar" version of this topic...y'know, the one that's exclusively vintage and antique decks and stuff?  :))

You sir, are correct. I got excited and in the heat of the moment, well, we were all teenagers at one point in time..

Good looking cards there Sparkz, I am still waiting on my order. Funny thing about the Fraggle Rock cards, I found them still in stock at the Jim Henson website.

Link please :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 18, 2014, 04:45:56 PM
You should post that in the "Cellar" version of this topic...y'know, the one that's exclusively vintage and antique decks and stuff?  :))

You sir, are correct. I got excited and in the heat of the moment, well, we were all teenagers at one point in time..

Good looking cards there Sparkz, I am still waiting on my order. Funny thing about the Fraggle Rock cards, I found them still in stock at the Jim Henson website.

Link please :)

Handskills, if you were referring to the Fraggle Rock decks, I got them from The Spare Room website http://shop.spareroomhollywood.com/products/fraggle-cards (http://shop.spareroomhollywood.com/products/fraggle-cards)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 18, 2014, 05:26:27 PM
From Japan...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/tricky.jpg)

Arigatou gozaimasu!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on January 18, 2014, 05:38:41 PM
You should post that in the "Cellar" version of this topic...y'know, the one that's exclusively vintage and antique decks and stuff?  :))

You sir, are correct. I got excited and in the heat of the moment, well, we were all teenagers at one point in time..

Good looking cards there Sparkz, I am still waiting on my order. Funny thing about the Fraggle Rock cards, I found them still in stock at the Jim Henson website.

Link please :)

Handskills, if you were referring to the Fraggle Rock decks, I got them from The Spare Room website http://shop.spareroomhollywood.com/products/fraggle-cards (http://shop.spareroomhollywood.com/products/fraggle-cards)

Yah that place. Not Jim Henson. As I was typing that I knew it wasn't right, but was too lazy to remember correctly.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on January 18, 2014, 05:55:35 PM
From Japan...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/tricky.jpg)

Arigatou gozaimasu!

Hey Lee

That looks pretty cool. Unless it just says "trick" for fun, what kind of trick deck is it?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on January 19, 2014, 01:29:10 AM
From Japan...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/tricky.jpg)

Arigatou gozaimasu!

Hey Lee

That looks pretty cool. Unless it just says "trick" for fun, what kind of trick deck is it?

From the best of my knowledge, "Trick (with the inverted K)" is a Japanese drama serial about solving what is known to be illusion/supernatural mysteries. It is shown quite some time ago, and the female figure on the box is portraying the female lead "solver" in the drama serial. I used to catch a few episodes on TV previously but can't seem to find it anywhere else recently.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-27IWhkE-8EU/TxODndmsViI/AAAAAAAAAKo/t7K-pEc5xks/s1600/Trick3.jpg)

That being said, any idea where i can get a deck of these?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Siegismyname on January 19, 2014, 06:49:30 AM
Well, thanks to the T11 Prize wheel the White/Gold Monarchs got to join the family portrait
Hey Sparkz, what kind of monarchs u got there? The 3 that are lying down. Black box with silver foil?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 19, 2014, 08:42:35 AM
LOL, no, no.......just some creative license with the pic. I had just gotten the White/Gold from T11's Holiday wheel and wanted to add a pic of all of them to my Monarch's page on my site. Those are the Blue, Silver and Red, just desaturated.

You didn't miss out on a super secret deck, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 19, 2014, 08:52:21 AM
Well, thanks to the T11 Prize wheel the White/Gold Monarchs got to join the family portrait
Hey Sparkz, what kind of monarchs u got there? The 3 that are lying down. Black box with silver foil?

And the stickers don't look the right color.  What up wi'dat?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Siegismyname on January 19, 2014, 08:53:17 AM
Well, thanks to the T11 Prize wheel the White/Gold Monarchs got to join the family portrait
Hey Sparkz, what kind of monarchs u got there? The 3 that are lying down. Black box with silver foil?

And the stickers don't look the right color.  What up wi'dat?
Guess I was too excited.

Guessed as much. Congrats on your white monarch win black/blue with silver would look cool though.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 19, 2014, 01:16:24 PM

From the best of my knowledge, "Trick (with the inverted K)" is a Japanese drama serial about solving what is known to be illusion/supernatural mysteries. It is shown quite some time ago, and the female figure on the box is portraying the female lead "solver" in the drama serial. I used to catch a few episodes on TV previously but can't seem to find it anywhere else recently.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-27IWhkE-8EU/TxODndmsViI/AAAAAAAAAKo/t7K-pEc5xks/s1600/Trick3.jpg)

Great info! Thanks for sharing...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on January 19, 2014, 03:59:34 PM
I have this deck.  I bought it from here:
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/m-gaming/m_tk2/


(http://image.rakuten.co.jp/m-gaming/cabinet/00670595/img56680336.jpg)


(http://image.rakuten.co.jp/m-gaming/cabinet/00670595/img56680333.jpg)


(http://image.rakuten.co.jp/m-gaming/cabinet/00670595/img56680334.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Bicycle-Tric-K_zps35eac79b.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on January 20, 2014, 06:44:27 AM
I finally received all the Fed 52 decks. Wish I'd bought 2 brick boxes instead, the one that I have isn't enough to store everything! :-[

Received some stuff from Ellusionist as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on January 20, 2014, 11:25:35 AM
I finally received all the Fed 52 decks. Wish I'd bought 2 brick boxes instead, the one that I have isn't enough to store everything! :-[
Received mine as well. Wish I had ordered more of the black Reserve Notes though. The tuck is amazing.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 21, 2014, 04:53:58 PM
Some newcomers to my collection:

(http://www.605s.com/forum/bohemia1.jpg)

Thanks Rui!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piegoesmoo on January 21, 2014, 05:44:12 PM
Hey guys, new here. Mailman brought me the beginning of my collection today :)
(http://i.imgur.com/hDdSOLZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on January 21, 2014, 06:25:48 PM
I finally have a lot of my collection up:

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/deck0sm.jpg)

Still need more deck frames.  Waiting to be displayed (in rows of 60):

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/deck6sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on January 21, 2014, 07:12:40 PM
Hey guys, new here. Mailman brought me the beginning of my collection today :)
(http://i.imgur.com/hDdSOLZ.jpg)
Nice start and good luck with this great hobby.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 21, 2014, 08:22:41 PM
Gratz on your first additions piegoesmoo, I'm sure there will be more to come, lol

And, fatastic wall there PrincessTrouble!! Looks amazing, who did you get the frames from? BM Poker Workd or Collectable Playing Cards? I only ask because there was a thread talking about the quality, maybe you could weigh in on that.

Nicely done all  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 21, 2014, 09:11:08 PM
I finally have a lot of my collection up:

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/deck0sm.jpg)

Still need more deck frames.  Waiting to be displayed (in rows of 60):

(http://darius.mobius-soft.com/~andrea/images/deck6sm.jpg)

Those look great!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 21, 2014, 09:12:34 PM
Just before the close of the day, these arrived:

(http://www.605s.com/forum/8bit.jpg)

Thanks Nurul!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 21, 2014, 11:56:19 PM
Just before the close of the day, these arrived:

(http://www.605s.com/forum/8bit.jpg)

Thanks Nurul!

Those guys put out SO MANY DECKS in their two campaigns.  I think Jackson learned it from them!  :))  These two were the only ones that really held any interest for me at all.  It's a good thing I'm not their only customer - they moved, FAST, when the KS projects launched.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on January 22, 2014, 11:35:42 AM

And, fatastic wall there PrincessTrouble!! Looks amazing, who did you get the frames from? BM Poker Workd or Collectable Playing Cards? I only ask because there was a thread talking about the quality, maybe you could weigh in on that.


These are from BM Poker World.  I actually had order six, but one was damaged and the corner cracked when I tried to hang it on the screws.  Mike filed a claim with the shipping company and got me a refund.  But now I need another display case.  I had no idea I would be waiting 6+ months hoping for him to get one back in stock.  I already have the screws put in place and everything ready to hang it, and I want it to match the five that are already up.  I've been pinging him every couple of months on UC, but my list inquiry hasn't gotten a reply yet.  Not sure how involved he is on the forums there now that he's not the owner.

Anyway for the next wall, I'm thinking of trying the Collectable Playing Cards ones.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 22, 2014, 11:51:39 AM

And, fatastic wall there PrincessTrouble!! Looks amazing, who did you get the frames from? BM Poker Workd or Collectable Playing Cards? I only ask because there was a thread talking about the quality, maybe you could weigh in on that.


These are from BM Poker World.  I actually had order six, but one was damaged and the corner cracked when I tried to hang it on the screws.  Mike filed a claim with the shipping company and got me a refund.  But now I need another display case.  I had no idea I would be waiting 6+ months hoping for him to get one back in stock.  I already have the screws put in place and everything ready to hang it, and I want it to match the five that are already up.  I've been pinging him every couple of months on UC, but my list inquiry hasn't gotten a reply yet.  Not sure how involved he is on the forums there now that he's not the owner.

Anyway for the next wall, I'm thinking of trying the Collectable Playing Cards ones.

That's too bad it's taking so long to get a replacement. Hopefully it won't be much longer for the restock. Either way, looking very good!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 22, 2014, 12:53:29 PM

And, fatastic wall there PrincessTrouble!! Looks amazing, who did you get the frames from? BM Poker Workd or Collectable Playing Cards? I only ask because there was a thread talking about the quality, maybe you could weigh in on that.


These are from BM Poker World.  I actually had order six, but one was damaged and the corner cracked when I tried to hang it on the screws.  Mike filed a claim with the shipping company and got me a refund.  But now I need another display case.  I had no idea I would be waiting 6+ months hoping for him to get one back in stock.  I already have the screws put in place and everything ready to hang it, and I want it to match the five that are already up.  I've been pinging him every couple of months on UC, but my list inquiry hasn't gotten a reply yet.  Not sure how involved he is on the forums there now that he's not the owner.

Anyway for the next wall, I'm thinking of trying the Collectable Playing Cards ones.

I've only heard this from others as opposed to learning it myself, but I think he's rather lost a taste for anything to do with the forum and possibly with cards as well.  I don't think he's checked into the site since selling it.

Assuming that information is correct, it may be a VERY long while before he orders more cases - if he orders more.  You may need to try CPC's units.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on January 25, 2014, 01:14:09 PM
I've taken a look through the last few pages, and they're been some great receivings here! :D

I got some V2 Legends from JP Playing Cards. I'm very pleased with them.

I also received my order which I placed with Aloys back in June -- I'd ordered 13 Truth Garden 04 decks which never arrived. I eventually heard back from Aloys, and they sent out my order, with a bunch of extra freebies. It was a very kind gesture from them. I ended up getting:

11 Truth Garden 04 decks
2 Truth Garden 03 decks
2 Purple Floral decks
1 Red Tune deck
1 Black Floral deck
1 Floral gift box (very beautiful box)

In the end, it was definitely worth the wait.

Next on my hit list list is the Fournier 605 deck. I tried it it a while ago, back when my fingers weren't used to anything other than bikes.... but now i like only the Legends, Exquisites, and bee casino cards... and so I think the time is right to go back and try the fourniers properly :D

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piegoesmoo on January 25, 2014, 04:31:38 PM
Mmm, more cards! Blue LTD this time!

(http://i.imgur.com/ALGdA2B.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on January 27, 2014, 05:28:02 PM
Newest aqs.
Thank you Jrock, FanofYankees and Amosyzk for a few of these you guys are great!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piegoesmoo on January 27, 2014, 06:40:48 PM
my money is slowly disappearing
(http://i.imgur.com/YilGXwF.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on January 27, 2014, 07:04:54 PM
The wind blew these in...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/style.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on January 27, 2014, 07:11:14 PM
The wind blew these in...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/style.jpg)

Oh wow, this is the first I've ever seen of these...gives me an idea for a potential future deck design for my performance cards as my initials are BB :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 28, 2014, 03:41:08 AM
The wind blew these in...

(http://www.605s.com/forum/style.jpg)

Oh wow, this is the first I've ever seen of these...gives me an idea for a potential future deck design for my performance cards as my initials are BB :)

BeDeceived, also known as Collin Stover, made three different deck designs, that one being their first, the "Style" deck.  Second was the "Mystery" deck and last was the "Confidence" deck.  He went to Kickstarter to raise the needed funds to complete the Confidence deck when the pre-orders weren't enough, then closed shop.  When I last checked, Collin was working in graphic design with no future plans to make any more decks.

The double-B on the back of the Style deck was the company logo shown twice.  Some people railed against that design choice, as well as his court cards, which, according to Collin, weren't intentionally modeled after the Sentinels deck courts, but certainly look like stripped-down versions of them.  In the end, though, the deck was popular enough and the remaining two decks in the series were well received.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on January 29, 2014, 06:59:41 PM
These came through the post today, just as I was setting out to work. I've got back and given them an initial test.

In a nutshell, the Fournier 605 deck is (in my humble opinion) the best handling deck on the planet, bar none.

To me, a deck's handling is the single most important factor -- These Fournier's look great AND handle brilliantly... and that makes them shoot right to the very top of my list of favourites. The quality is totally off the scale!!

I'd read at quite a few places (and recently, even Don mentioned this), that the 605's were cut in a way which actually allows them to faro both ways. Since I started collecting cards just over a year ago, I've heard many people claim that a deck can faro both ways when once broken in. I can only assume that they're talking about in-the-hands faros, because my experience (based on testing at least a hundred decks) is that no matter how well cards are broken in, they ALWAYS perform better one way when doing TABLED RIFFLE FAROs.

The 605s are the first deck I've ever come across which actually TABLED FARO both ways. Incredible!

Fournier 605s are now likely to remain my 'go to' deck (even though it's not borderless). I highly recommend them!

As always, a big thanks to Paul (JP Playing cards) for getting the deck out to me so speedily.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on January 30, 2014, 04:21:36 PM
An Exquisite deal indeed!  Along with the long sought after Pr1me deck courtesy of Bill Kalush....just wow.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/25s606h.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on January 30, 2014, 11:43:36 PM
Two Russian decks.  One is about bridge size, the other is slightly larger than poker size.

(http://images42.fotki.com/v1630/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140130_184626-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on January 31, 2014, 12:05:50 AM
Two Russian decks.  One is about bridge size, the other is slightly larger than poker size.

(http://images42.fotki.com/v1630/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140130_184626-vi.jpg)

Those are two of my top 10 favorite decks. Great snag! Enjoy those. Don't leave them in the cello please.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on January 31, 2014, 01:05:32 AM

Those are two of my top 10 favorite decks. Great snag! Enjoy those. Don't leave them in the cello please.

No need to worry about that, already open.  I see why you like 'em, absolutely amazing imagery.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 31, 2014, 11:13:09 AM

Two Russian decks.  One is about bridge size, the other is slightly larger than poker size.

To be accurate, they aren't Russian.  My wife is from the Ukraine, as are these cards.  The one on the left is an advertising deck for a Ukrainian restaurant.  I think it's in Kiev - I looked it up online once, because I bought that deck for my wife as a gift.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on February 04, 2014, 11:24:45 AM
All the way from Brazil ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your playing card collector hands together and welcome - Copag (http://www.copagcards.com/)!

(http://www.605s.com/forum/copag139.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 04, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
All the way from Brazil ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your playing card collector hands together and welcome - Copag (http://www.copagcards.com/)!

Well, as the supermarket cashier used to say, "Paper or plastic?"  :))

I know Copag has a good rep for plastic bridge decks for professional poker players.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lee Asher on February 04, 2014, 11:38:53 AM
All the way from Brazil ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your playing card collector hands together and welcome - Copag (http://www.copagcards.com/)!

Well, as the supermarket cashier used to say, "Paper or plastic?"  :))

I'm glad you ask. Usually Copag is known for their 100% plastic cards. However, the 139s are paper! Word on the street says they are being marketed to South American magicians.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 04, 2014, 11:43:32 AM
All the way from Brazil ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, put your playing card collector hands together and welcome - Copag (http://www.copagcards.com/)!

Well, as the supermarket cashier used to say, "Paper or plastic?"  :))

I'm glad you ask. Usually Copag is known for their 100% plastic cards. However, the 139s are paper! Word on the street says they are being marketed to South American magicians.

Do tell!  You'll have to write a review of them for us!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sher143 on February 05, 2014, 02:17:03 AM
Two Russian decks.  One is about bridge size, the other is slightly larger than poker size.

(http://images42.fotki.com/v1630/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140130_184626-vi.jpg)

If you don't mind me asking, what decks are these, and where would I be able to get them?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 05, 2014, 05:21:14 AM

If you don't mind me asking, what decks are these, and where would I be able to get them?

If you read through the past week or two of posts on this topic, you'll find the answers to your questions.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on February 05, 2014, 11:16:22 PM


If you don't mind me asking, what decks are these, and where would I be able to get them?

They're illustrated by a Ukrainian man, Vladislav Erko. To simply say that they are some of the most beautifully illustrated cards is putting it mildly.  Jackson mentioned them in one of his postings and I was absolutely taken away by them.  Even though they're loose cards I will be figuring some way to frame & display them.

Here's a link to a small display of some of his work, playing card and otherwise.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 06, 2014, 12:09:40 AM
Everything's showing up at one time, trades, sales and a little bartering of services, lol
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vMZ-SwhqvGU/UvMYkmGypdI/AAAAAAAAAnA/u7KoJOrWEps/w600-h457-no/IMG_0036.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sher143 on February 06, 2014, 06:18:23 AM


If you don't mind me asking, what decks are these, and where would I be able to get them?

They're illustrated by a Ukrainian man, Vladislav Erko. To simply say that they are some of the most beautifully illustrated cards is putting it mildly.  Jackson mentioned them in one of his postings and I was absolutely taken away by them.  Even though they're loose cards I will be figuring some way to frame & display them.

Here's a link to a small display of some of his work, playing card and otherwise.

Thanks so much for the info. :D But I don't see the link?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CordedTires on February 06, 2014, 01:29:35 PM
Finally posting where I am since acquiring this strange disease last summer.
The R.Crumb boxes at the bottom right aren't playing cards, but they are cards - and done quite straight for R. I'm including them for nostalgic purposes.
I did not include my box of Jane Austen tarot cards (!)
And looking at it, apologies to Jackson for putting his fine deck next to the anonymous rubber banded deck from China my husband found at the bottom of a junk drawer.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 07, 2014, 01:23:53 PM

Thanks so much for the info. :D But I don't see the link?

A quick Google search for "Vladislav Erko" will turn up many examples of his work.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 07, 2014, 02:20:18 PM
Thanks to my trading buddy north of the border, I was able to round off my Fed Collection, Thanks B!
(http://www.playingcardforum.com/discourse/profile_pictures/26883_1392937247.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Aptombstone on February 07, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
These are some of my new decks. Hopefully the picture shows up. I have a brick of ohio fan backs, an ohio steamboat, some rider backs with an international playing card company blue seal, and a couple UV-500 decks, blue masters and a black tiger deck, among others.

(http://IMG_0320.JPG)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on February 10, 2014, 03:32:27 AM
Got these directly from Lawrence Sullivan last week: a mixed brick, a carbon fiber clip and a Legends Playing Card Co pack jacket. ;D

(http://unitedcardists.com/download/file.php?id=2166)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on February 10, 2014, 08:00:01 AM
Found this sucker recently. I had buried it on my bookshelf by accident.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img545/3712/wdes.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 10, 2014, 08:15:05 AM
Found this sucker recently. I had buried it on my bookshelf by accident.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img545/3712/wdes.jpg)
You should dig around your bookshelf more often, lol........nice find  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on February 10, 2014, 09:32:14 PM
Got these in today, looking forward to the Jules Verne deck and have to say the War Horse is better that I had expected.

(http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140210_182139-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 11, 2014, 02:22:59 AM

Got these directly from Lawrence Sullivan last week: a mixed brick, a carbon fiber clip and a Legends Playing Card Co pack jacket. ;D

I had my doubts about the clip when I first saw it online, but two Thursdays ago I saw one down at CARC and was pretty amazed - strong but very light.  If I had fewer clips, I'd pounce on that immediately.

Found this sucker recently. I had buried it on my bookshelf by accident.

That's the out-of-print version - nice!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on February 11, 2014, 09:09:09 AM
Picked this bad boy up for £8 a couple weeks back.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on February 11, 2014, 11:00:05 AM
Got these directly from Lawrence Sullivan last week: a mixed brick, a carbon fiber clip and a Legends Playing Card Co pack jacket. ;D

I had my doubts about the clip when I first saw it online, but two Thursdays ago I saw one down at CARC and was pretty amazed - strong but very light.  If I had fewer clips, I'd pounce on that immediately.

I was unimpressed when I first saw the clips but figured I'd take a gamble on them. Now I'm a fan. Love that gloss finish, and the carbon fiber is strong and light like you mentioned!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on February 11, 2014, 04:31:40 PM
I had been building up a package with Pierre (badpete), and it came in today!


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0069_zps378ab830.jpg)



Thanks Pierre!

CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on February 11, 2014, 06:08:28 PM
Very nice Jay. What is the left most deck in row 2?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 11, 2014, 06:34:51 PM
Karnival Delirium
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on February 12, 2014, 03:38:41 AM
I had been building up a package with Pierre (badpete), and it came in today!


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0069_zps378ab830.jpg)

What's the Bicycle Custom Playing Card Promotional Deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 12, 2014, 03:55:23 AM

What's the Bicycle Custom Playing Card Promotional Deck?

It's a deck that USPC gives away to prospective clients who are considering making a large-scale run of custom decks with them.  The cards inside are all from different deck designs and are meant to highlight the features your deck could have, if the price is right.  If you poke around on the website, there's a page in there somewhere that allows you to request one, delivered, free of charge.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on February 12, 2014, 04:22:45 AM
request one, delivered, free of charge.

You don't say...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 12, 2014, 02:24:47 PM
request one, delivered, free of charge.

You don't say...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I've searched the site and it still eludes me.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 13, 2014, 11:27:14 AM
request one, delivered, free of charge.

You don't say...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I've searched the site and it still eludes me.

I just went looking myself.  Couldn't find it.  It's possible that with all these collectors not ordering custom runs that they've opted to stop making/sending the deck.

When I looked around, I did find this (out-of-date) catalog that they may be using as a poor-man's replacement:
http://www.bicyclecards.com/catalogs/2012-custom-catalog.pdf

Try contacting the Custom department yourself and asking for a promo deck:
Custom Sales
Phone: 859-815-7418
Fax: 859-815-7493
customdivision@usplayingcard.com
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 14, 2014, 12:07:39 PM
I contacted them and got a response from Tiffany saying that they are out of promo decks.  Bummer.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on February 14, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Got some new stuff in!


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0078_zpsf5283057.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0079_zpseb0dfdd2.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0086_zps3261cb91.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0087_zps9dc233c6.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0082_zps4f437ea7.jpg)




(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0080_zpse9b4c378.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0081_zps8753cd99.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0088_zps0eae98fa.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0089_zps7a5c4b69.jpg)




CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on February 14, 2014, 12:34:04 PM
Neat
Like the medallion.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on February 14, 2014, 01:03:01 PM
All of my Bicycle branded decks as of this morning. (excluding bridge and mini)


(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/12524744464_bb0e13da31_b.jpg)



To see a larger version you can zoom in on, click here:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/12524744464_84b8528d50_k.jpg

To see the much larger original size that you can zoom in on, click here:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/12524744464_f99602f8d5_o.jpg



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 14, 2014, 01:51:05 PM
All of my Bicycle branded decks as of this morning. (excluding bridge and mini)

CBJ

You keep this up, we're only going to be able to view your collection in its entirety from orbit...  :))

Those medallions do look really good.  I think we have the wrong people making our currency!  Imagine coins that looked this sharp?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 14, 2014, 01:54:29 PM
Holy cats CBJ.....thats pretty impressive, and very cool to see them all stiched together.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on February 14, 2014, 03:37:51 PM
Never knew there were so many!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on February 15, 2014, 05:02:53 AM
This morning I received a mixed brick of Ohio made Steamboat 999s and four White Ghosts (UV500)  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 15, 2014, 10:59:13 AM
This morning I received a mixed brick of Ohio made Steamboat 999s and four White Ghosts (UV500)  :)

Great cards.  May I suggest that you clean your lens before shooting?  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on February 15, 2014, 02:47:56 PM
All of my coins as of this morning...



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0098_zpsf54231fd.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0093_zpse8786599.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0095_zps2fb5b82a.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on February 15, 2014, 04:25:28 PM
Is each of these related to a specific deck of cards?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 15, 2014, 08:07:12 PM
Is each of these related to a specific deck of cards?

I recognize pretty much most if not all of them.  The only two I know of that are not related to a Kickstarter deck project would be the Artifact coins made by Ellusionist.

http://www.ellusionist.com/artifact-coins.html

I can't identify the one with the stylized skull on the back, and I recognize the "Dealer" coin from KS but can't recall which deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on February 15, 2014, 08:34:04 PM
"Dealer" is Gentlemen 52.
I didn't know that there were coins for JAQKs and the Empire coin looks awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on February 15, 2014, 09:15:31 PM
Hey guys,

Yeah most of these coins are related to decks.

Don, the skull coin is from www.hydro74.com
The same guy that did the altruism decks for the blue crown.
You guys should check out the rest of his work...simply awesome!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 16, 2014, 01:07:32 AM
Hey guys,

Yeah most of these coins are related to decks.

Don, the skull coin is from www.hydro74.com
The same guy that did the altruism decks for the blue crown.
You guys should check out the rest of his work...simply awesome!

I knew the art was familiar, but couldn't identify whether it was linked to a deck or not.  I remember when images from his site were first posted - everyone was assuming that they'd be the cards appearing in the Altruism deck and were pretty disappointed when they didn't.  But even a novice would agree that the licensing would have been practically impossible because of the licenses needed to publish the images which were based on movies and other copyrighted works.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Firdawesome on February 17, 2014, 01:20:34 PM
Added some decks to my collection today, including gifts from the UK. :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on February 18, 2014, 08:19:05 AM
So i recently came back from overseas over the Chinese New Year period and got a couple of decks from a shop selling old stuff. I don't the the value of these but got them since the were affordable. Not in the best of conditions, but at least all the cards are there.

Anyone knows anything about them? Or just some regular decks, but old?

EDIT: Apologies for it being a little orange-y. My room light is warm white.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 18, 2014, 10:26:49 AM
Jay, do you have any extra JAQK coins?  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on February 18, 2014, 04:24:12 PM
A combination of heavy schoolwork and a busted camera's prevented me from posting. Now that those 2 problems are over, here's some things I've picked up in the meantime.

(http://imgur.com/5Wq5rLl.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/Au226lu.jpg)

Since I last posted y collection, it's grown significantly. I like to keep it in brick boxes so I can access them easily. The box at the top is a Petron Tequila case that I use to store casino decks, and decks that have been heavily used.

(http://imgur.com/mGxpqGd.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/YVcSHyI.jpg)


Also, MAJOR props to Jackson Robinson, Fanofyankees13, and Lee Asher! They all made fantastic trades, and Jackson even sent me some decks as a gift!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 18, 2014, 05:13:34 PM
WOW! Very nice MrMollusk, very nice indeed. What do you think of the Melies decks? Being a little bit of a movie buff the deck is kind of calling me, lol.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on February 18, 2014, 05:18:16 PM
WOW! Very nice MrMollusk, very nice indeed. What do you think of the Melies decks? Being a little bit of a movie buff the deck is kind of calling me, lol.

Thanks!

I was actually disappointed with the Melies deck. The back, box, Jokers, and AoS are beautiful, but the rest is standard. In some of the updates, the creator hinted at redesigned cards, and even said they would be recolored, but I guess he went back on his word and just used the standard faces.

Still a great deck for magic, and the theme is awesome, of course!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Duke Boy on February 18, 2014, 05:40:43 PM
A combination of heavy schoolwork and a busted camera's prevented me from posting. Now that those 2 problems are over, here's some things I've picked up in the meantime.

(http://imgur.com/5Wq5rLl.jpg)


so there is a new version of the Virtuoso's  I have not seen the orange one only the original release.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on February 18, 2014, 05:55:50 PM
A combination of heavy schoolwork and a busted camera's prevented me from posting. Now that those 2 problems are over, here's some things I've picked up in the meantime.



so there is a new version of the Virtuoso's  I have not seen the orange one only the original release.

Yup! Here's a topic on it.
http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/new-virts-offerings/25/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on February 19, 2014, 11:02:03 AM
New additions ...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 19, 2014, 12:20:01 PM
You got a nice little "Retro" theme going there Nurul, looks good  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on February 19, 2014, 12:48:39 PM
You got a nice little "Retro" theme going there Nurul, looks good  8)

It was a long overdue kickstarter project. The last two photos were actually thrown in by Cobey and Michael of Homerun Games as a good will gesture for getting my initial order wrong and making me wait. I'm liking it lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on February 19, 2014, 11:42:42 PM
You got a nice little "Retro" theme going there Nurul, looks good  8)

It was a long overdue kickstarter project. The last two photos were actually thrown in by Cobey and Michael of Homerun Games as a good will gesture for getting my initial order wrong and making me wait. I'm liking it lol

Lucky you. I am STILL waiting. Just dropped Cobey an email and hope he can at least give me an update.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on February 20, 2014, 11:48:58 AM
I had to contact him a good few times before he responded , but he will deliver eventually, it's just a long wait unfortunately. Hope you get yours soon.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: musical_racket on February 20, 2014, 05:12:18 PM
I have far too many decks to post, but I would like to show off one of my displays. Here it is!

http://aethercards.com/discourse/profile_pictures/34916_1392864343.jpg
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on February 20, 2014, 08:51:30 PM
New additions ...

Great additions. I love their 8-bit style. Did you notice that the dice are not traditional, in that opposing sides don't add up to 7?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 20, 2014, 08:59:37 PM
Quote
I have far too many decks to post, but I would like to show off one of my displays. Here it is!

http://aethercards.com/discourse/profile_pictures/34916_1392864343.jpg (http://aethercards.com/discourse/profile_pictures/34916_1392864343.jpg)

Very nice collection........it's funny how certain decks just catch your eye, top row, dead center  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on February 21, 2014, 12:38:25 PM
New additions ...

Great additions. I love their 8-bit style. Did you notice that the dice are not traditional, in that opposing sides don't add up to 7?

Yup, the 4 and question mark are in each other's position. Not too sure why ..
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on February 25, 2014, 11:29:19 PM
Came in the mail today, 1 reg, 1 ltd & 1 marked deck.

(http://images9.fotki.com/v1542/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140225_200518-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 26, 2014, 11:06:22 AM
Came in the mail today, 1 reg, 1 ltd & 1 marked deck.

(http://images9.fotki.com/v1542/photos/5/201355/12485342/20140225_200518-vi.jpg)
Very nice chach, these were before my KS/Collecting days. I have looked into them since and I really like the artwork. May need to grab a couple from their site.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 27, 2014, 07:02:05 AM
Another good week of trading......one in particular rounded off the Artifice family portrait. Now the hunt to add the black and gold editions, maybe even the mini's  :)

(http://www.playingcardforum.com/discourse/profile_pictures/26883_1393502256.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on February 28, 2014, 09:50:00 PM
So far for this week, with a huge huge thank you to the Indiana-Jones-looking playing card supergenious Don Boyer, who is responsible for the most prominent deck in the photo.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 01, 2014, 04:46:18 AM
So far for this week, with a huge huge thank you to the Indiana-Jones-looking playing card supergenious Don Boyer, who is responsible for the most prominent deck in the photo.

You can thank William Kalush for that, actually - he donated it for free and was kind enough to autograph it as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on March 01, 2014, 02:43:13 PM
Another good week of trading......one in particular rounded off the Artifice family portrait. Now the hunt to add the black and gold editions, maybe even the mini's  :)

(http://www.playingcardforum.com/discourse/profile_pictures/26883_1393502256.jpg)


Excellent photo brother -- better than even the promo photos done by the big companies!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on March 03, 2014, 09:45:54 AM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img812/8827/jvv1.jpg)
2nd Tendril deck I got.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 03, 2014, 12:33:47 PM
Thanks HolyJJ....

....and very nice additions Verloren, I keep going back and forth on that Butterfly Deck, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 03, 2014, 01:07:32 PM
Thanks HolyJJ....

....and very nice additions Verloren, I keep going back and forth on that Butterfly Deck, lol

Don't hesitate - it's a beautiful deck.  If I'm not mistaken, it was a Lotrek design, made for RSVP Magic in the UK.  The Timeless deck is his as well, from the same company, and another great design.  I'm also partial to the Dark Deco deck from RSVP, but it's not a Lotrek design.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on March 03, 2014, 02:39:21 PM
Thanks HolyJJ....

....and very nice additions Verloren, I keep going back and forth on that Butterfly Deck, lol

Don't hesitate - it's a beautiful deck.  If I'm not mistaken, it was a Lotrek design, made for RSVP Magic in the UK.  The Timeless deck is his as well, from the same company, and another great design.  I'm also partial to the Dark Deco deck from RSVP, but it's not a Lotrek design.

Ha. I had just written over on UC that I really liked the Butterfly deck and considered it one of the more underestimated decks out there.  I didn't know it was a Lotrek design.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on March 03, 2014, 10:44:19 PM
Thanks HolyJJ....

....and very nice additions Verloren, I keep going back and forth on that Butterfly Deck, lol
Yeah, other decks were a higher priority for me due to their rarity (Tendril etc). Walked into the store, no new decks on display, so I nabbed the Butterfly Deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: chach on March 04, 2014, 02:12:51 AM
Today was a good day for the collection. Got two packages in, one from USPCC with a few of their new offerings and the other is a deck that I found while shopping for a new 3-day pack for the car.  It's from Maxpedition which makes some high quality packs and tactical equipment.  Cards are full plastic and smell like PVC piping   ???  .  They're a fun deck that will be able to withstand all sorts of abuse and I must say I really like the whimsical courts. I will be keeping a deck in my new bag (which I ended up getting from London Bridge Trading instead of Maxpedition).  If anyone's interested, cards can be bought for $3.99 here: http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Tactical-Field-Deck-All-Weather-Playing-Cards-8p1860.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

(http://images107.fotki.com/v159/photos/5/201355/12485342/PhotoMar03103934PM-vi.jpg)

(http://images116.fotki.com/v694/photos/5/201355/12485342/PhotoMar03104344PM-vi.jpg)

(http://images108.fotki.com/v1629/photos/5/201355/12485342/PhotoMar03104436PM-vi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 04, 2014, 02:38:06 AM

Ha. I had just written over on UC that I really liked the Butterfly deck and considered it one of the more underestimated decks out there.  I didn't know it was a Lotrek design.

Looks like you learned your "something new every day" for Monday!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on March 04, 2014, 01:24:50 PM
My haul over the last few months.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/12932352395_2d12907667_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 04, 2014, 01:45:07 PM
Very nice haul there Princess Trouble, what do you think of the Creepy deck? I have to say, I liked it much more once I had it in hand.

Picked up the Mechanic VR2 yesterday, clever marking system  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on March 04, 2014, 02:54:04 PM
Very nice haul there Princess Trouble, what do you think of the Creepy deck? I have to say, I liked it much more once I had it in hand.

Picked up the Mechanic VR2 yesterday, clever marking system  ;)

Where did you pick up the Mechanic VR2 Sparkz?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 04, 2014, 03:04:24 PM
Very nice haul there Princess Trouble, what do you think of the Creepy deck? I have to say, I liked it much more once I had it in hand.

Picked up the Mechanic VR2 yesterday, clever marking system  ;)

Where did you pick up the Mechanic VR2 Sparkz?

See you gotta check that Deals on the Web thread my friend, lol
http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/great-deals-on-the-web!!/msg93322/#new (http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/great-deals-on-the-web!!/msg93322/#new)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on March 04, 2014, 03:33:50 PM
Will do!! Ironically I had picked up the OBO for the Legends v1 as well - gave you the referral for MTS and the Mechanic decks.  Greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on March 04, 2014, 08:11:15 PM
Day off today.  I had a chance to hang some new displays and rearrange some old ones.  Picked up the new displays through Sparkz' discount via CPC.  Thanks again Tony.  Thought I would post a mess of pics for your perusal.  The pics aren't perfect so feel free to ask questions if you can't make out something.  I am aware there is some junk on display, they are more or less placeholders so the cases don't look empty.  Sorry in advance for the double post I'm splitting the pics into two posts.  Enjoy... or ignore.  Thanks.

(http://i.imgur.com/f7fsvWGl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1CkbO0bl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wUOqbzwl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/P8NF24Ql.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ls8K2vwl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on March 04, 2014, 08:13:38 PM
And the rest...

(http://i.imgur.com/ttVfrKWl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/YkgDgTLl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/STuLc8pl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GZsk1Mvl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dgtgbCpl.jpg)

Thanks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 04, 2014, 09:00:59 PM
Kdklown,

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on March 04, 2014, 09:04:31 PM
Thanks a lot Jay!  I can finally get the poker table back into proper use.  Oh and awesome job at the collectors meeting the other day.  Looked like a blast!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 04, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Looking great kd, fantastic display area!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on March 05, 2014, 01:25:06 PM
That is one hell of a display. Damn josh, kudos to you bro :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on March 05, 2014, 02:00:35 PM
Okay, that's awesome.

VERY well done, and I love the display cases. What are the ones that appear to have hinges on them? Those are beautiful, especially if that is what appears to be a door on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Knobz1 on March 05, 2014, 03:14:04 PM
Awesome display bro! Feel proud to display such awesome decks that you own!  8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 05, 2014, 04:32:04 PM
Some new additions


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/904653_10153849847130487_507321827_o_zpsbcc838a5.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/10005934_10153849847035487_1800810952_o_zpsab1a503e.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on March 05, 2014, 05:53:01 PM
What a terrific display kdclown - a veritable museum!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on March 06, 2014, 01:25:53 AM
Thanks for all the Love guys!

The displays with the hinges on them are Hockey stick/Golf club display cases I bought from a local craft store.  I cut shelves to fit and added shelf supports.  I like the way they turned out. 

Funny you would refer to it as a veritable Museum Tom.  That's exactly what I call it when folks come over.  Most of my friends don't see it that way though. :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: musical_racket on March 10, 2014, 02:29:50 AM
They don't see it what was because that are in too much shock! Great display!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on March 10, 2014, 07:29:32 AM
Well I feel like such a newbie after that epic display from kdclown but here's my effort over the course of a year or so of collecting, sorry for the image quality, not the best.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 10, 2014, 10:56:19 AM
Very nice collection Afrank8 we all start somewhere and it's not the quantity it the quality.......which is determined by you  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on March 10, 2014, 11:11:17 AM
Very nice collection Afrank8 we all start somewhere and it's not the quantity it the quality.......which is determined by you  ;)

Well said Sparkz.  Afrank8, as long as your collection makes you happy then it's the best collection that exists!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 10, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
The mailman delivered some goodies today.

I decided to re-join instead of re-newing.

Renewing got you a 20% one time discount code, but since I own everything... I really couldn't take full advantage of it.
I opted to get another "Club808" deck instead be re-joining.



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1962054_10153865945645487_877393453_o_zps3b143cf0.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 10, 2014, 11:50:32 PM
The mailman delivered some goodies today.

I decided to re-join instead of re-newing.

Renewing got you a 20% one time discount code, but since I own everything... I really couldn't take full advantage of it.
I opted to get another "Club808" deck instead be re-joining.

CBJ

Clever idea - I like that!  I'll have to consider that for next year.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on March 11, 2014, 11:23:50 AM
The mailman delivered some goodies today.

I decided to re-join instead of re-newing.

Renewing got you a 20% one time discount code, but since I own everything... I really couldn't take full advantage of it.
I opted to get another "Club808" deck instead be re-joining.

CBJ

Clever idea - I like that!  I'll have to consider that for next year.

Well..now that I know renewing gives a 20% off. I probably hold back all purchases now and get them 1 shot, since their 808 decks don't sell out that quickly as well. Works better for me with Int shipping as well.

Only problem is...i can't remember when it expires...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: runIt on March 11, 2014, 11:38:15 AM
My last day for renewal was when they had a Valentine sale. I bought some club 808 decks and was able to buy a new membership (not the renewal link) at a discount, which got me another club 808 deck and a renewal. Though it wasn't much.  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 11, 2014, 01:09:44 PM

Only problem is...i can't remember when it expires...

What, you don't bank online?  You can check your records for a purchase from Wingra Direct in the amount of $18.85.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on March 12, 2014, 09:14:01 AM

Only problem is...i can't remember when it expires...

What, you don't bank online?  You can check your records for a purchase from Wingra Direct in the amount of $18.85.

Statement for online transactions only go back 3 months don't they? At least for mine it does.

Anyway i probably dig out some old old email. I keep the emails for transaction of poker related items so i know how much i spend for each deck + int shipping.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 12, 2014, 04:26:06 PM
Received this in the mail today!

It's VERY rare I can find another collector that has this many Bicycle decks I don't have. :)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1965466_616284365132646_1311844234_o_zps69ff28aa.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 12, 2014, 08:40:41 PM
Received this in the mail today!

It's VERY rare I can find another collector that has this many Bicycle decks I don't have. :)
 
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1965466_616284365132646_1311844234_o_zps69ff28aa.jpg)

CBJ

Nice pickup!  :D

I got a few cool decks in the mail this week:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 12, 2014, 11:07:25 PM
Nice additions Jay and James  :D

Finished a nice trade up and got the goodies today, was happy to see the Tally Ho is an Ohio UV 500 deck too  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on March 13, 2014, 12:39:35 AM
So I decided to order some storage boxes from Jackson's super sale a week or so ago, and this is what showed up.
Thank you USPS! Not!

(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/39/48/b3/3948b36bfc84f1b359359764a94c7280.jpg)


But opened it up- No damage what so ever.  :D

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ea/7d/80/ea7d80cecb5f4229c22a20f1574456b6.jpg)

an hour later realized I should have tripled my order  :(



Wonder what this is?

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c3/58/19/c35819af631435f5c63ed656df1597bb.jpg)(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/5d/3f/d8/5d3fd8335bdb451c92938e030a9a0d11.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/a9/cb/85/a9cb85f9c2fa0ef83e90d6682ad2b636.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/07/b1/3b/07b13b8482f2966671689b3bcb209471.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/4d/89/ae/4d89ae7c01ee71ef92eeb91bfd4ad362.jpg)

That would be a Black Edition Reserve Note Uncut Sheet  :bosswalk:
This is actually the first uncut I've purchased.

Kudos to Jackson's crew for the superb packaging.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on March 13, 2014, 03:23:48 AM
These arrived today from a friend in Hong Kong, first borderless decks I've gotten
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 13, 2014, 08:03:01 AM
Received this in the mail today!

It's VERY rare I can find another collector that has this many Bicycle decks I don't have. :)
 
(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1965466_616284365132646_1311844234_o_zps69ff28aa.jpg)

CBJ

Nice pickup!  :D

I got a few cool decks in the mail this week:

Thanks James for doing the trade with me!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on March 17, 2014, 08:52:30 AM
Best $50 EVER spent. Never would have thought I'd get a limited a Reserve Note for $10, at least now I've one to open. And very happy about that, the artwork is indescribably beautiful. It truly is an injustice to never see that artwork firsthand. I'm heavily leaning towards an  uncut before they sell out.

Now, who wants to trade an unopened Limited Reserve Note?? I'm willing to trade heavy!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 17, 2014, 10:38:47 AM
Best $50 EVER spent. Never would have thought I'd get a limited a Reserve Note for $10, at least now I've one to open. And very happy about that, the artwork is indescribably beautiful. It truly is an injustice to never see that artwork firsthand. I'm heavily leaning towards an  uncut before they sell out.

Now, who wants to trade an unopened Limited Reserve Note?? I'm willing to trade heavy!

You are aware that the contents of the Bicycle-branded version and this one are identical, right?  Or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on March 17, 2014, 11:08:22 AM
Best $50 EVER spent. Never would have thought I'd get a limited a Reserve Note for $10, at least now I've one to open. And very happy about that, the artwork is indescribably beautiful. It truly is an injustice to never see that artwork firsthand. I'm heavily leaning towards an  uncut before they sell out.

Now, who wants to trade an unopened Limited Reserve Note?? I'm willing to trade heavy!

You are aware that the contents of the Bicycle-branded version and this one are identical, right?  Or am I missing something?

The Bicycle- branded do not have black backs.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/691/356/c8df55ca6ab7c017fc1bda9e8fa447dd_large.jpg?1371829421)


Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 17, 2014, 11:15:39 AM

The Bicycle- branded do not have black backs.

Ah...  Now I'm curious about opening mine!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on March 17, 2014, 12:04:12 PM

The Bicycle- branded do not have black backs.

Ah...  Now I'm curious about opening mine!

I think some people got confused with the Branded and Unbranded after awhile and thought the the Black Branded Reserve Note was the exact thing as the Limited Edition Reserve Note. The Black Branded Bicycle Reserve Note has similar tuckcase (vellum paper stock, red foil and even the red foil lining on the inside with the black foil for the quote), but otherwise it's the same cards as the White Reserve Note.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on March 17, 2014, 12:07:30 PM

The Bicycle- branded do not have black backs.

Ah...  Now I'm curious about opening mine!

I got an uncut because I didn't want to open mine. Like most black cards, the other colors get lost. The red doesn't pop. Still very nice. Just muddied up a bit.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on March 17, 2014, 07:27:18 PM
^^^^^ That
I noticed that once I opened it. Those precious, beautiful details really struggle to shine with all the black. Ridiculously beautiful deck REGARDLESS.

And the mail lady dropped these of today. Along with a half brick of Urban Punk. Sniff.....my first Kickstarter pledge!

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: JacksonRobinson on March 17, 2014, 09:40:50 PM
WWI Allied Armies Deck. Tuck case is in great shape as well as the cards.

(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA1.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA2.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA3.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA4.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA5.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA6.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA7.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA8.jpg)
(http://www.jacksonbrobinson.com/cc/AA9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 17, 2014, 11:48:46 PM
Very pleased, these were my very 1st KS decks.
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1625499_627668510634074_323899615_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on March 18, 2014, 12:37:31 AM
Received mine the other day to. I love the look of the decks, but I was a little surprised/disappointed. They made a big deal about the vertical Bicycle branding, but used a standard top loading tuck instead of a side loading one.
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/69/10/bd69103e70e0dd44ae78334a2523ac9a.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 18, 2014, 02:23:57 AM
Received mine the other day to. I love the look of the decks, but I was a little surprised/disappointed. They made a big deal about the vertical Bicycle branding, but used a standard top loading tuck instead of a side loading one.

I don't recall them advertising a side-loading tuck box for this one.  Having seen the Walmart Bicycle two-deck set with the logo printed in landscape orientation, it wouldn't come as a surprise to me to see a sideways face on the box and find it to be a top loader.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piegoesmoo on March 22, 2014, 05:06:45 PM
I got these within the past few months... just need a red Wynn to complete the family.

(http://i.imgur.com/lGppnUO.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on March 22, 2014, 08:25:41 PM
My haul over the past few weeks.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 22, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
I've been a little busy this month!  ;D

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: John B. on March 22, 2014, 11:04:54 PM
I've been a little busy this month!  ;D

That one with the king on the bike. Are those a variation of standard bikes? I was wondering because they caught my eye and I am interested.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 23, 2014, 02:19:57 AM
I've been a little busy this month!  ;D

That one with the king on the bike. Are those a variation of standard bikes? I was wondering because they caught my eye and I am interested.

If I'm not mistaken, Machievelli is the two-deck set of the Bicycle Multicolor deck, where the suits were all a different color and the Rider Backs were black.  They were ordered by Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment Design in Japan, and they're reputed to be the most expensive deck USPC made at the time they were printed (which was a number of years ago by now, since they were around before I started collecting in December of 2010).  The boxed sets were identical in content but were available in four different interior colors - the outside is always black.

Fragment Design is also responsible for another Bicycle deck, the Irregular deck - the box and card faces all appear at an angle as if misprinted.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on March 23, 2014, 03:25:45 AM
I've been a little busy this month!  ;D

That one with the king on the bike. Are those a variation of standard bikes? I was wondering because they caught my eye and I am interested.

That's a brick box that holds the 2 deck sets
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: adhex5150 on March 23, 2014, 09:20:52 AM
My haul over the past few weeks.

what card is the top right beside Jules Verne?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on March 23, 2014, 10:01:05 AM
If you're referring to the one with bad robot on the front it is the new deck from theory11 called Mystery box. They collaborated with J.J Abrams and they hyped it heaps but for me I was slightly disappointed with how it seems kind of like an ad for bad robot on the case.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 23, 2014, 10:15:08 AM
I've been a little busy this month!  ;D

That one with the king on the bike. Are those a variation of standard bikes? I was wondering because they caught my eye and I am interested.

Don/CBJ covered it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: adhex5150 on March 23, 2014, 12:20:59 PM
If you're referring to the one with bad robot on the front it is the new deck from theory11 called Mystery box. They collaborated with J.J Abrams and they hyped it heaps but for me I was slightly disappointed with how it seems kind of like an ad for bad robot on the case.

I know Bad Robot, I mean the one on the top right corner that have white gold "Standard" tuckcase.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 23, 2014, 02:21:35 PM
I know Bad Robot, I mean the one on the top right corner that have white gold "Standard" tuckcase.

I believe they are the Card Kingdom cards:
http://www.cardkingdom.com/catalog/item/187502
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: adhex5150 on March 23, 2014, 02:30:11 PM
I know Bad Robot, I mean the one on the top right corner that have white gold "Standard" tuckcase.

I believe they are the Card Kingdom cards:
http://www.cardkingdom.com/catalog/item/187502

That's what I mean, thanks for the link James  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on March 24, 2014, 01:01:55 AM
My haul over the past few weeks.

what card is the top right beside Jules Verne?

That's the deck from Card Kingdom.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: flyers3003 on March 24, 2014, 07:36:44 PM
My haul today.  Thanks to Marcus!  Highly recommend.  Great prices and very reasonable shipping.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 24, 2014, 07:59:54 PM
I wonder what my mailman thinks sometimes!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on March 25, 2014, 06:02:59 AM
I wonder what my mailman thinks sometimes!
I wonder the same thing whenever I visit the post office. Sometimes they read through the contents of my packages out loud and they're probably judging me when they keep reading "Playing Cards"  :)

Great haul by the way. I've been wanting to get my hands on some Americana's and a complete set of Paul Carpenter's work.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 25, 2014, 08:12:26 AM
I wonder what my mailman thinks sometimes!

I use a PO Box, though I changed locations in the past year.  At the old PO, a few of them knew I was a magician - I occasionally did a few tricks while waiting on line, and when you get enough packages from places like Elluisonist and people like David Blaine, it's not hard to put two and two together and not come up with five...  It's a shame, though, that my favorite employee there retired - and they didn't hire anyone to replace him, letting his position die by attrition.

At the new PO, however - they're kinda clueless.  I actually had to inform them about some of the services that they offer, because they are that clueless.  Plus it doesn't help that they're looking at everyone though inches-thick bullet-resistant glass.  Oh, and that despite having four windows to serve people, there's never more than two clerks covering the front desk.  Sucks to be a postal employee, I guess...but it sucks harder to be the customer of a postal employee.  I got the biggest box I could afford (next to largest) because I wanted to get as much mail as possible without having to interact with them or wait on a line.

But I digress...   :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on March 25, 2014, 09:02:00 PM
Yashi, if you're after some Americanas I believe Marcus currently has a few on his sale here: http://www.playingcardforum.com/sales-trades-isos/(sale)-huge-list-of-decks-and-magiccardistrygambling-dvds/?topicseen
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 28, 2014, 07:44:12 AM
New stuff:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on March 28, 2014, 10:40:16 AM
Where did you get the Crayola deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 28, 2014, 12:11:13 PM
Where did you get the Crayola deck?

http://www.google.com/#q=crayola+playing+cards

They're around, just gotta look.  A similar Crayola model is at auction on eBay right now.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on March 28, 2014, 06:25:02 PM
Where did you get the Crayola deck?

I got mine on eBay, as Don suggested.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on March 31, 2014, 10:31:46 AM
Just a few Bike decks from last week
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10003179_633372096730382_881125303_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 01, 2014, 12:21:27 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10155778_633829673351291_1562935930_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 01, 2014, 01:17:45 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10155778_633829673351291_1562935930_n.jpg)

Now isn't that a gorgeous deck?  If memory serves, it was the second deck by Lotrek for RSVP Magic in the UK, the first being "Timeless"  I still regret not picking up Bicycle Venexiana...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on April 01, 2014, 01:40:31 AM
Arrived in the mail today(yesterday-after midnight now)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/5c/55/b85c5573d9aba4ab9e422dfd912a6e5d.jpg)

And some acquired in recent times
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/11/5f/6d/115f6d3c0c7f60554b06e5e4983a2dcf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on April 04, 2014, 02:34:21 AM
Couple of decks from Marcus and coterie 1902
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Dreamcatcher on April 05, 2014, 01:30:44 PM
Zenneth Kok question mark deck! Naise!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on April 05, 2014, 04:31:08 PM
I got the collectors deck to sell on ebay  :-[  :t11:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 05, 2014, 11:47:49 PM
I got the collectors deck to sell on ebay  :-[  :t11:

Why not, really?  :))  You have to hit that sweet spot in the timing.  When it first hits, everyone's trying to sell and there's some downward pressure on the price.  Then offers begin drying up and the prices climb a bit - the sweet spot.  After that, people realize it was crazy to pay that much and prices usually, though sometimes gradually, float down out of the stratosphere...  Only very, very slowly will prices go back up, and only for the really good stuff that people still want.  If it's something that anyone who's interested already has, well - that price ain't goin' anywhere.
Title: My collection's storage
Post by: jwats01 on April 07, 2014, 11:16:15 AM
Here's what my 500+ deck collection looks like in its current storage boxes. The top shelf are decks I haven't processed just yet. I really want to find some way to show off some of the cooler decks. All good things come in time...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on April 08, 2014, 11:19:12 AM
A package came in today... and not one Bicycle deck in it!  That doesn't happen very often with me.



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0158_zpse2ba24c1.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 08, 2014, 02:11:11 PM
Very nice Jay, I have a few more Bee's i need to pick up  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 10, 2014, 04:00:37 PM
My recent haul. On the left are two 6-deck lucite display cases from Jackson. Can't wait to put them together.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on April 10, 2014, 06:07:51 PM
My recent haul. On the left are two 6-deck lucite display cases from Jackson. Can't wait to put them together.
Nice! Got your Crayola deck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on April 11, 2014, 07:47:31 AM
Finally, it's arrived :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 11, 2014, 02:36:35 PM
That is very sweet Nurul, Gratz!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on April 14, 2014, 02:03:16 PM
The mailman delivered a huge package today from Pierre (badpete)!
Thanks for letting me consolidate these packages with you, it really helps.



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0160_zpsabfe5699.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0161_zps96200354.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0162_zpsf4f746eb.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0163_zps6f32e8d1.jpg)



and yes... I finally broke down and picked up the rest of the merz decks. (bowing my head in shame)
After I made that purchase, I was only missing around 7-8 modern "Bicycle" branded decks.



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: John B. on April 14, 2014, 08:31:57 PM
The mailman delivered a huge package today from Pierre (badpete)!
Thanks for letting me consolidate these packages with you, it really helps.



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0160_zpsabfe5699.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0161_zps96200354.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0162_zpsf4f746eb.jpg)



(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0163_zps6f32e8d1.jpg)



and yes... I finally broke down and picked up the rest of the merz decks. (bowing my head in shame)
After I made that purchase, I was only missing around 7-8 modern "Bicycle" branded decks.



CBJ
i think your one package is bigger then my whole collection....
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 15, 2014, 01:53:24 AM
I'm most interested in that red/white/blue pack of Tally Ho!  Never seen it before - could you elaborate on it?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 15, 2014, 10:59:52 AM
I'm most interested in that red/white/blue pack of Tally Ho!  Never seen it before - could you elaborate on it?

Don, it's the Tally-Ho Gaff Deck:

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17614
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on April 15, 2014, 11:45:10 AM
I'm most interested in that red/white/blue pack of Tally Ho!  Never seen it before - could you elaborate on it?

Thought I'd chime in on this. It's the new tally ho gaff deck from CardGaffs.

EDIT: my bad, didn't see the above reply
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 15, 2014, 11:37:58 PM
I'm most interested in that red/white/blue pack of Tally Ho!  Never seen it before - could you elaborate on it?

Don, it's the Tally-Ho Gaff Deck:

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S17614

I didn't look closely enough at the brand name to see "Gaff Assortment" on the box!

I know about this deck - if memory serves, it's something Kevin Reylek put together privately rather than under the auspices of the Blue Crown.  One of these days I'll get around to ordering a pack.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on April 17, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/2wf5klt.jpg)

The Porcelain deck has some embossing on the front - the Bicycle logo and the koi fish.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on April 29, 2014, 07:44:52 AM
Special package arrive today from encarded. Standard aurum and 1 of 2 mispackaged decks sold and a gold signature from the man himself Paul Carpenter.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on April 30, 2014, 03:05:00 AM
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/2wf5klt.jpg)

The Porcelain deck has some embossing on the front - the Bicycle logo and the koi fish.

Anywhere to get the Porcelain deck other than ebay?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 30, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
Be patient PurpleIce, it will end up in the Bicycle store eventually just like the Warrior Horse deck  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on May 07, 2014, 12:17:01 PM
So I finally picked up the Bicycle/Zippo gift set, I've wanted to get that thing for a looong time now! Got two of them.
I also picked up one of those Bicycle Seconds in the hope of getting some funny cards, but all of them look perfect, I just can't figure out why these are seconds, but nevermind.

Lastly I tried a lucky bag that contained 5 different decks. I got a Playboy Special Edition Playing Cards (2005), a Piatnik StarClub, Modiano Plastic Cards, a Bicycle Black/Grey that I can't remember the name of, and lasty a Bee Jumbo Index

Overall I'm happy enough with the stuff that I got.
Btw, the back of that Modiano is actually pretty nice!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 07, 2014, 02:39:22 PM
So I finally picked up the Bicycle/Zippo gift set, I've wanted to get that thing for a looong time now! Got two of them.
I also picked up one of those Bicycle Seconds in the hope of getting some funny cards, but all of them look perfect, I just can't figure out why these are seconds, but nevermind.

Lastly I tried a lucky bag that contained 5 different decks. I got a Playboy Special Edition Playing Cards (2005), a Piatnik StarClub, Modiano Plastic Cards, a Bicycle Black/Grey that I can't remember the name of, and lasty a Bee Jumbo Index

Overall I'm happy enough with the stuff that I got.
Btw, the back of that Modiano is actually pretty nice!

I get a kick out of seeing prices in kroners!

Nice acquisitions.  I still have yet to lay hands on Bicycle Seconds.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on May 07, 2014, 03:19:20 PM

This package came in the other day, and I'm blown away.  I love it


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0290_zps7338a45e.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0291_zps75ba929e.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0292_zps1281feb7.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0293_zps816af5cd.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0294_zps4270ddd0.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0295_zps5aac90c3.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0296_zpsabf04d48.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0297_zps9319a076.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on May 08, 2014, 11:37:43 AM
Nice find on the Zippo Gift sets Bastion, well done!

Pretty sweet package there Jay, I love the deck stay, pretty sharp  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on May 08, 2014, 12:41:43 PM
my tally ho collection right now :) still looking for 1st and 2nd edition of Viper, black Tally SS, black Tally ho Ohio and light blue Maeda (https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31.0-8/1909207_565778730202703_1556732302887216123_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on May 08, 2014, 01:39:45 PM
btw, when the Black Tally had been reprint without barcode at bottom ?! i'm so confuse abt this
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on May 08, 2014, 09:13:19 PM
Got a few things this month. It's been a fun month!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on May 09, 2014, 06:59:22 AM
Got my Zeniths and they're lovely.  Plenty of pics here so I'll share something else.  All the decks pictured are duplicates except for the Multimillers and the Black Bee Cardistry, but this was such a nice haul to come in one box I thought I would share it.   

(http://i.imgur.com/AB37Kg4l.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on May 09, 2014, 08:20:39 AM
Got my Zeniths and they're lovely.  Plenty of pics here so I'll share something else.  All the decks pictured are duplicates except for the Multimillers and the Black Bee Cardistry, but this was such a nice haul to come in one box I thought I would share it.   

(http://i.imgur.com/AB37Kg4l.jpg)


Wow, you've got some good one there
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 09, 2014, 12:11:32 PM
btw, when the Black Tally had been reprint without barcode at bottom ?! i'm so confuse abt this

Wow - that's interesting.  You're right that the original printing was with a barcode.  There must have been a new printing.  I remember being told that the original was a custom order from an unknown magician and only released for sale at first to magic stores, then eventually deck retailers.

If it was a different print run ordered by a different party, it's possible they didn't want to go through the expense of having a barcode registered with the UPC people.  It costs money to get a code registered with them.  In addition, the original intent of the UPC barcode was to allow for scanning products you'd find in a grocery store.  This deck is never sold at grocery stores.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on May 09, 2014, 03:43:39 PM
Got a delivery today!! They look awesome!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on May 09, 2014, 06:49:45 PM
Oh yeah!  #24

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Shebhnt on May 11, 2014, 12:42:37 PM
Finally bought a pack of Exquisites, I really like them
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: verloren on May 12, 2014, 10:34:28 AM
(http://i61.tinypic.com/ja9pvd.jpg)
2LE NotW, 1RE.
1 Blue White Rabbit, 1 white.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on May 12, 2014, 02:54:52 PM
My recent haul.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on May 12, 2014, 10:04:10 PM
Got some cards today!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on May 13, 2014, 10:55:02 AM
Where did you get the Mustang 50 Years decks?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on May 13, 2014, 09:26:20 PM
I was quite annoyed, but I had to go the eBay route. I stopped at 2 Ford dealers near me and neither had even heard of the cards...
Title: Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CthulhuWho1 on May 15, 2014, 10:38:40 AM
Bicycle All Wheel Back No.2 Playing Cards

I don't see these mentioned anywhere on PlayingCardForum, and I wasn't aware of them until recently when I spotted them on Ebay and Amazon, but I'm hoping someone here knows their history.

I've learned online that they were released in early May 2012, but I can't find any information on who actually created them in their print run of 2500.

Being standard Air-Finish Bicycle Playing Cards from the USPCC, they handle beautifully; and I really like the look of the back design.

So I'm wondering why these aren't mentioned much on the card collecting sites...

Will Hart
Fullerton, California

(Still working on my first deck, and very glad I'm not in a hurry!)

Title: Re: Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 16, 2014, 04:14:59 PM
Bicycle All Wheel Back No.2 Playing Cards

I don't see these mentioned anywhere on PlayingCardForum, and I wasn't aware of them until recently when I spotted them on Ebay and Amazon, but I'm hoping someone here knows their history.

I've learned online that they were released in early May 2012, but I can't find any information on who actually created them in their print run of 2500.

Being standard Air-Finish Bicycle Playing Cards from the USPCC, they handle beautifully; and I really like the look of the back design.

So I'm wondering why these aren't mentioned much on the card collecting sites...

Will Hart
Fullerton, California

(Still working on my first deck, and very glad I'm not in a hurry!)

Actually, they HAVE been mentioned here...

http://www.playingcardforum.com/playing-card-plethora/new-deck-bicycle-all-wheel-back-no-2-now-available/

There's an ironic story as to why they're called No. 2.  The "Mrs. Robinson" book that compiles all the Bicycle deck backs had this listed second in alphabetical order - it was never originally known as No. 2 until this deck came out.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on May 21, 2014, 06:56:41 AM
Probably not all that limited though they claim to be limited edition 90th anniversary. Just thought I'd pick up some from my local store anyway.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 21, 2014, 08:08:36 PM
Probably not all that limited though they claim to be limited edition 90th anniversary. Just thought I'd pick up some from my local store anyway.

Do they perform any better?  I've heard they're pretty terrible cards from the Aussies who use them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jwats01 on May 21, 2014, 08:17:14 PM
Woot!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on May 22, 2014, 05:58:28 AM
Don although it has a slightly different tuck the cards are virtually identical with the exception of a 90th anniversary ad card. As far as I can tell it's the same paper.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on May 22, 2014, 03:14:51 PM
Just realized I've been neglecting this thread.  Rather than post everything I picked up in the last 2-3 months, here's the more interesting ones.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62608242/2014-05-22%2014.04.02%20%28Medium%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on May 25, 2014, 04:10:02 AM
Got these bad boys in the mail a couple days ago! Feels good to add some new decks to the collection.

(http://i.imgur.com/Xx7JzKe.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Card Player on June 13, 2014, 11:13:57 PM
I thought I'd start contributing to this thread. Attached are a few things I picked up on eBay this week.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on June 14, 2014, 12:54:15 PM
I haven't posted here in a while. Here are some of my recent acquisitions.

(http://i.imgur.com/vSKNTj5.jpg)

MAJOR props to Jackson Robinson. These are probably my new favorite decks. They're all absolutely stunning.

I also shop a ton at Deseret Industries. (Think Utah Goodwill.) Here are some of my recent highlights.

(http://i.imgur.com/yANv0lk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oLOhpq5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NOv0V6O.jpg)

The Bee deck (while the color doesn't match the tuck) is pretty old. The printing on the cards isn't very crisp, and the ink is uneven.

(Sorry for the quality!)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 15, 2014, 12:37:39 AM

I also shop a ton at Deseret Industries. (Think Utah Goodwill.) Here are some of my recent highlights.

(http://i.imgur.com/yANv0lk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oLOhpq5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NOv0V6O.jpg)

The Bee deck (while the color doesn't match the tuck) is pretty old. The printing on the cards isn't very crisp, and the ink is uneven.

(Sorry for the quality!)

The Bee deck is interesting...  The joker reads that it's "Consolidated Doughtery".  USPC acquired them in 1930 and let them operate independently until 1962.  The tuck box, however, isn't as old - it bears a manufacturer stamp and not a tax stamp, meaning it's no older than 1965.  The long flap on the lid would indicate it's an older tuck within the possible range of dates, so it's likely late 1960s-early 1970s.

You should look up the letter code for the Bee deck to get its age.  It definitely fits in our vintage category, A Cellar of Fine Vintages.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on June 15, 2014, 01:01:50 AM

I also shop a ton at Deseret Industries. (Think Utah Goodwill.) Here are some of my recent highlights.

(http://i.imgur.com/yANv0lk.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oLOhpq5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NOv0V6O.jpg)

The Bee deck (while the color doesn't match the tuck) is pretty old. The printing on the cards isn't very crisp, and the ink is uneven.

(Sorry for the quality!)

The Bee deck is interesting...  The joker reads that it's "Consolidated Doughtery".  USPC acquired them in 1930 and let them operate independently until 1962.  The tuck box, however, isn't as old - it bears a manufacturer stamp and not a tax stamp, meaning it's no older than 1965.  The long flap on the lid would indicate it's an older tuck within the possible range of dates, so it's likely late 1960s-early 1970s.

You should look up the letter code for the Bee deck to get its age.  It definitely fits in our vintage category, A Cellar of Fine Vintages.

Interesting. Thanks for the info!

I'll look up the letter code and post it sometime tomorrow.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 15, 2014, 03:02:08 AM

Interesting. Thanks for the info!

I'll look up the letter code and post it sometime tomorrow.

I'm convinced that the deck is older than the box.  When USPC "assimilated" Consolidated Doughtery, the guarantee jokers had the C-D name removed, replacing it with USPC's name.  That deck can't be younger than 1962, while the box it's in is at the least three years older, possibly as much as twenty years older or so - but not more than that, because of the company transitioning from long flaps to short ones on their tuck boxes and from stamps that had to be moistened to stickers for the deck seals.  Not positive on the flaps, but I know the sticker seals came in around the early 1980s.  I suspect the flaps were shortened before that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CordedTires on June 18, 2014, 11:02:10 AM
I feel so triumphant. Off ebay - I was the only bidder - Italian seller. Can you believe it?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 18, 2014, 10:10:02 PM
I feel so triumphant. Off ebay - I was the only bidder - Italian seller. Can you believe it?

You got exceptionally lucky!  Great find.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on June 19, 2014, 08:54:54 PM
Mana decks came in! They're absolutely amazing.

(http://i.imgur.com/YXlVazH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/H1e0gsH.jpg)


Interesting. Thanks for the info!

I'll look up the letter code and post it sometime tomorrow.

I'm convinced that the deck is older than the box.  When USPC "assimilated" Consolidated Doughtery, the guarantee jokers had the C-D name removed, replacing it with USPC's name.  That deck can't be younger than 1962, while the box it's in is at the least three years older, possibly as much as twenty years older or so - but not more than that, because of the company transitioning from long flaps to short ones on their tuck boxes and from stamps that had to be moistened to stickers for the deck seals.  Not positive on the flaps, but I know the sticker seals came in around the early 1980s.  I suspect the flaps were shortened before that.

I started a new topic for the deck here (http://www.playingcardforum.com/working-title-a-cellar-of-fine-vintages/odd-bee-deck-1940-ish-cards-1980-ish-box/msg99413/#msg99413). It has much better pictures.

Thanks again! You helped me out a ton!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 19, 2014, 11:14:45 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10291154_672152622852329_1011726053385185068_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on June 19, 2014, 11:57:11 PM
Sparkz, what's that blue deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on June 20, 2014, 01:53:40 AM
Bunny with a Tool Belt

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13421114/the-bunny-with-a-toolbelt-multifunctional-card-dec?ref=nav_search
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Yashi on June 20, 2014, 04:01:16 AM
Bunny with a Tool Belt

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13421114/the-bunny-with-a-toolbelt-multifunctional-card-dec?ref=nav_search

Oh! Thanks. I remember seeing this deck but I didn't know the tuck looked like that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: amadhatter53 on June 20, 2014, 05:18:28 AM
Wow, you guys have a lot of cool decks I'd like to add to my collection, which is over 500 decks and weighs north of 100 pounds (I found that out when I moved and had put all decks into one really sturdy box).  Some of them are crap, but then some are the great ones.. I just recently discovered getting decks from Kickstarter and while I've received 2 decks to date, I am waiting on 5 more, plus another 13 projects that haven't closed yet. I'm blowing all my money on cards.  I need a better habit. Maybe drugs would be cheaper.  :t11:

Since I love my cards so much I can an image that I update every time I get new decks.  I hope I don't have to reduce the resolution because the JPG is little big.

Hmm, link doesn't work.  Attachment will have to do.  Give it a look if you like.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 21, 2014, 01:07:52 AM
Wow, you guys have a lot of cool decks I'd like to add to my collection, which is over 500 decks and weighs north of 100 pounds (I found that out when I moved and had put all decks into one really sturdy box).  Some of them are crap, but then some are the great ones.. I just recently discovered getting decks from Kickstarter and while I've received 2 decks to date, I am waiting on 5 more, plus another 13 projects that haven't closed yet. I'm blowing all my money on cards.  I need a better habit. Maybe drugs would be cheaper.  :t11:

Since I love my cards so much I can an image that I update every time I get new decks.  I hope I don't have to reduce the resolution because the JPG is little big.

Hmm, link doesn't work.  Attachment will have to do.  Give it a look if you like.

Man that is one HUGE attachment!

Consider what I did for easy, sturdy storage.  Sports card collector shops have something called a "monster box" for baseball cards.  It's big - holds up to 5,000 loose sports memorabilia cards or trading card game cards, divided into five columns.  They're also the perfect size to fit most poker decks in their tuck boxes - 25 to a column, 125 to a box.  The boxes aren't expensive and are made of archive-safe, acid-free cardboard.  They also stack pretty well.  I currently have I think eleven of them, most of which are full, stacked one on top of another in a corner of my bedroom.  (My wife isn't thrilled, but she is understanding.)

Drugs aren't cheaper.  A few whiffs of a pack of cards with Magic Finish will convince you!  :))

Many of your decks would probably be a great fit for A Cellar of Fine Vintages, our board for decks at least twenty years old.  You should head on over there and show some of them off.  And while you're at it, check out the Introduce Yourself board and make a topic so we can give you a proper welcome!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 21, 2014, 08:50:54 AM
Bunny with a Tool Belt

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13421114/the-bunny-with-a-toolbelt-multifunctional-card-dec?ref=nav_search

Oh! Thanks. I remember seeing this deck but I didn't know the tuck looked like that.

KD got ya covered, It's not for everyone, but I liked the intricacy of the back design. Just one of those "Different" parts of a collection  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on June 23, 2014, 11:17:32 PM
Here is where I'm at right now, 26 decks shy of where I want to be. Upper left hand is Jackson's Sherlock. Middle box under my mixed up D&D V7 is an Oracle brick.
I am truly jealous of some of yous guys's collections but am Excited to be well on my way there.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on June 24, 2014, 11:19:38 AM
That's a very nice start, Justin.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 26, 2014, 11:45:04 AM
Here is where I'm at right now, 26 decks shy of where I want to be. Upper left hand is Jackson's Sherlock. Middle box under my mixed up D&D V7 is an Oracle brick.
I am truly jealous of some of yous guys's collections but am Excited to be well on my way there.

We all start somewhere Justin, looking fantastic so far  ;)

I just got these from Brain Vessel, was really looking forward to them, have a few more odds and ends coming from them, but here is the 1st couple.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10402666_673941642673427_5756243854894193544_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 28, 2014, 12:44:50 AM
Some new pick ups from some friends who came through  ;)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10446496_676690322398559_4736245493302288486_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 28, 2014, 12:58:59 AM
Some new pick ups from some friends who came through  ;)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10446496_676690322398559_4736245493302288486_n.jpg)

Good finds.  I've been meaning to look for some of those Imperials for a while now.

My most recent acquisition: Tally Ho Circle Back in red and blue from the local produce shop Thursday.  Oddly enough, they're open 24/7 on a tiny side street off of a major thoroughfare.  $3 a pack.  Woo AND hoo.  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 28, 2014, 01:41:29 AM
Ya, a few of those have come and gone more than once, the right opportunity finally presented itself..........patience is a virtue  ;)

.........some nice Tally Ho Circle and Fan backs are on the list Don, my "Heavy" list is actually pretty short now, so I can start to pick up some of the "Simpler" pleasures, lol

But the bookcase is already filling up, lol
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10414640_676705095730415_4567745701980262351_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on June 28, 2014, 01:50:28 AM
Ya, a few of those have come and gone more than once, the right opportunity finally presented itself..........patience is a virtue  ;)

.........some nice Tally Ho Circle and Fan backs are on the list Don, my "Heavy" list is actually pretty short now, so I can start to pick up some of the "Simpler" pleasures, lol

But the bookcase is already filling up, lol
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/10414640_676705095730415_4567745701980262351_n.jpg)
Wow! How many decks do you have now?
When you get into a hobby, you don't just dive right in. You drain the pool first.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 28, 2014, 01:57:02 AM
LOL, 185 unique decks. Honestly Rob your right, I do jump in with both feet, but I've paced myself and like I mentioned, waited for the right opportunity. A lot of stuff in trades or sales and even group buys to save a little. I have one number I keep an eye on, I have a spread sheet with an "Average Per Deck" cost and I'm at $8.00........as long as that stays below $10.00, I'm a happy camper  ;)

I'm no veteran by any means, but I've told many a collector to take a deep breath and control your hobby, don't let it control you  ;) You can find what your looking for at a reasonable price if you have a little patience.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on June 30, 2014, 10:19:00 PM
Sparkz, I'll tell you what I can do. I would double your money- $16 for the blue deck in the middle bottom.  :t11:

My recent haul

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/72/1b/63721b8560afb92319e4fc6b4005a398.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 30, 2014, 11:24:31 PM
Sparkz, I'll tell you what I can do. I would double your money- $16 for the blue deck in the middle bottom.  :t11:

My recent haul

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/72/1b/63721b8560afb92319e4fc6b4005a398.jpg)

LOL, your much to kind, but I wouldn't feel right taking advantage of a friend  ;)

Very nice additions by the way, I have to get me a bottle one of these days........just which one  :-\
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 01, 2014, 12:23:30 AM
Sparkz, I'll tell you what I can do. I would double your money- $16 for the blue deck in the middle bottom.  :t11:

My recent haul

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/72/1b/63721b8560afb92319e4fc6b4005a398.jpg)

LOL, your much to kind, but I wouldn't feel right taking advantage of a friend  ;)

Very nice additions by the way, I have to get me a bottle one of these days........just which one  :-\

The bottle was pretty cheap. It's not a Jamie Grant. This one is pretty easy to see were it's cut. Still pretty cool- can't complain for what I paid.
Anyone that has one of Jamie's-can you see the cut line?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 01, 2014, 09:32:13 AM

The bottle was pretty cheap. It's not a Jamie Grant. This one is pretty easy to see were it's cut. Still pretty cool- can't complain for what I paid.
Anyone that has one of Jamie's-can you see the cut line?

What cut line?  Anyone with the right tools can cut a bottle in half and reseal it - but his don't have any cut lines!  Far trickier to assemble, and thus more costly but so much nicer.  It's why he calls his bottle "Anything Is Possible" - it shows you something that should be impossible, but it's right there before your eyes and in your hands.  He sources his bottles from nearby dairy farms.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 06, 2014, 01:13:28 AM
TOO ZEN

(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/5f/26/de/5f26deb14d29b51abc6358c45c1d32d5.jpg)(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/25/e7/e1/25e7e1efe847a951868bf823c4847938.jpg)

OR NOC TO ZEN

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3b/10/a3/3b10a3a272a7c04dbf2095e8ebefbe2d.jpg)(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0d/d0/b3/0dd0b312ca674e72a0f3a538425e3e75.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 10, 2014, 08:33:51 PM
A few more gems I have received!

Thank you Uusi.  Pagan Diptych Poster
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e2/c4/22/e2c422c62c4ac8c033e9cb1a32876dba.jpg)

ebay deal
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/f5/ff/a2/f5ffa26dce7217543443e4ac84fd6bd7.jpg)

Great deal from Mydnyghte- These plus a few more duplicates
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/77/47/0f/77470f88cf3c65d0729a0defb076fb75.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 10, 2014, 10:36:41 PM
Love the poster Rob............

Got a little "somin' somin'" myself today  :D
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10471158_683243938409864_1665949220763205022_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10429308_683243835076541_9034273922585422396_n.jpg)

Absolutely beautiful!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 12, 2014, 10:17:34 PM
......and the rest showed up, along with a few other decks  :)
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10526110_683577765043148_8220077766364992554_n.jpg?oh=c143eb03afa5f6379ef308c254860175&oe=5455D438)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10526065_684055821662009_8229130367636607677_n.jpg?oh=6ea0dbf90700a9670967bb6e81c99858&oe=5440D862&__gda__=1414308286_4735c3e0e9e58cf2c21efac5d6dd62a8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on July 19, 2014, 07:09:56 AM
Here's my latest stuff, bunch of good things.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on July 19, 2014, 08:47:33 AM
Arrived this morning  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mada257 on July 20, 2014, 04:01:14 PM
Figured I'd jump in here with my recent Kickstarter rewards. The Origins are insane. Like a better looking cousin of the medallions.  Also quite happy with my first signed deck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 21, 2014, 08:07:27 AM
Nice additions everyone, AFrank8, what's the deck in the upper left hand corner?

Some new odds and ends
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10422417_687488534652071_1843821612497700337_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on July 21, 2014, 08:39:13 AM
That would be the A Bandit deck. Bit quirky with some custom courts and a nice back.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 21, 2014, 10:19:28 AM
That would be the A Bandit deck. Bit quirky with some custom courts and a nice back.
Ohhhh, you know I've heard of them, even seen the backs, I don't think I've ever seen the tuck  :P

Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 21, 2014, 12:26:57 PM
That would be the A Bandit deck. Bit quirky with some custom courts and a nice back.
Ohhhh, you know I've heard of them, even seen the backs, I don't think I've ever seen the tuck  :P

Thanks!

The story behind the deck is that it was made exclusively for a performance art project in (I think) the LA area from a couple of years ago.  When the show ended, it would seem that they sought to sell off the extra decks at wholesale.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on July 23, 2014, 04:52:01 AM
A while in the making but I'm happy with the end result. Relatively cheap frame from ikea but looks decent.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 23, 2014, 07:40:11 AM
That would be the A Bandit deck. Bit quirky with some custom courts and a nice back.
Ohhhh, you know I've heard of them, even seen the backs, I don't think I've ever seen the tuck  :P

Thanks!


The story behind the deck is that it was made exclusively for a performance art project in (I think) the LA area from a couple of years ago.  When the show ended, it would seem that they sought to sell off the extra decks at wholesale.

Thanks for the info Don, and apparently D&D picked up a few because I remember where I saw them now..........Art of Play  ;)

@Afrank..........Nice little project there, could be a good use of Ad cards  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Afrank8 on July 23, 2014, 08:01:31 AM
Most were ad cards but I had to sacrifice a few jokers here and there to get the end result.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on July 24, 2014, 08:08:17 PM
My newest decks are in there somewhere. This is 98% of the individual decks I have. The shelving I've had for years (that crap is expensive, so it's been with me for 4 student houses now) and I figured I'd put it to good use. It's a work in progress.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on July 24, 2014, 08:13:47 PM
Of course, wrong picture.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 25, 2014, 08:22:02 PM
My newest decks are in there somewhere. This is 98% of the individual decks I have. The shelving I've had for years (that crap is expensive, so it's been with me for 4 student houses now) and I figured I'd put it to good use. It's a work in progress.

That's nice, I would never have thought of it.  Good use of space.
Title: So excited to receive the Kings Wild Independence Decks!
Post by: spindles on July 26, 2014, 01:47:02 PM
Hello Everyone,

I was so pumped to find my Kings Wild Independence decks in the mail yesterday. I took some photos that I will share here. Even though I mistakenly thought that the Crown deck would have all British face cards and the Continental would have all American face cards (they both have the same mix), the amazing detail inside the tuck boxes more than made up for it :)

While I think I like the Crown deck a little more, I couldn't help, but hint at my allegiance in the George vs George photo ;)

--Spindes
Title: Re: So excited to receive the Kings Wild Independence Decks!
Post by: spindles on July 26, 2014, 05:14:47 PM
Sorry! I now see there is a separate thread for showing newly acquired decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: spindles on July 26, 2014, 06:05:28 PM
I have several boxes full, so I'll just post here what is likely the most historically significant deck I own -- from Air Force One. There is an interesting velvet quality to the box (or so it seems, they are unopened).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: spindles on July 26, 2014, 06:16:37 PM
Just realized I've been neglecting this thread.  Rather than post everything I picked up in the last 2-3 months, here's the more interesting ones.

Sweet spotter cards! What year are they from?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 26, 2014, 09:19:56 PM
A few recent pick-ups

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4d/67/b1/4d67b113e24c7fa796443476aba7e071.jpg)(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ec/82/be/ec82be31ebc8e32692b99d5f04be9456.jpg)
(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/8b/62/f5/8b62f5d7595ebab0c59c6f331d939716.jpg)(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/f2/da/acf2daeeb08138debae00ae5e10363ec.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ca/09/ee/ca09eee6c6af2989ce0ff3e776840456.jpg)
Title: Re: So excited to receive the Kings Wild Independence Decks!
Post by: Don Boyer on July 26, 2014, 11:17:00 PM
Sorry! I now see there is a separate thread for showing newly acquired decks.

I merged that topic with this one.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 28, 2014, 06:41:47 PM
Not a deck of cards, but card related. My buddy Ryan (RE Hand Crafted) does some stellar work  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bhong on July 28, 2014, 07:14:48 PM
Wow! Lucky you! That's pretty amazing and something cool to have. Congrats on that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kings on July 29, 2014, 12:08:57 AM
These came in last week!!! I have been looking for these first editions for years and they didn't cost an arm and a leg!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 29, 2014, 12:49:00 AM
These came in last week!!! I have been looking for these first editions for years and they didn't cost an arm and a leg!!

Man, that was an awesome catch!  Good job.  That three of clubs gaff makes that worth it all the more.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mada257 on July 30, 2014, 06:21:54 PM
Today's purchases.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on July 31, 2014, 03:16:31 PM
Some recent purchases. The Whispering Imps and Independence decks are absolutely GORGEOUS.

(http://imgur.com/O2rnjvm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 31, 2014, 07:39:18 PM
Nice across the board there MrMollusk, Gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrMollusk on August 01, 2014, 12:31:47 AM
Nice across the board there MrMollusk, Gratz!

Thanks! It's been months since I directly ordered cards, so it feels awesome to be buying again!  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on August 02, 2014, 04:44:15 PM
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/92/62/d3/9262d3cac13057f937d5369591327c3d.jpg)
 
(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/3e/1b/f8/3e1bf8e8e61a415d5977f71cdf71ffb4.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on August 03, 2014, 03:17:37 PM
This is my only non deck purchase through 160 some odd KS projects.  Just got it back from the framer after they applied the wrong color matting on the first go round.  So glad I pulled the trigger.  She is stunning! 

(http://i.imgur.com/RooB46Dl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Cx6godSl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wKumBokl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 03, 2014, 03:31:57 PM
Beautiful KD, gratz  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 04, 2014, 01:51:56 AM
That does look great.  Just be careful about how humid the bathroom gets.

Keep a sharp eye on your Queen for any possible damage from moisture or mildew.

(Say THAT in the wrong bar and it can get you into a fight, really fast!)  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on August 04, 2014, 03:01:04 AM
It's a spare bathroom.  The shower has been used twice in the three years I've been here.  I did consider it but it shouldn't be an issue.  Thanks for the suggestion though Don. 

That does look great.  Just be careful about how humid the bathroom gets.

Keep a sharp eye on your Queen for any possible damage from moisture or mildew.

(Say THAT in the wrong bar and it can get you into a fight, really fast!)  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 04, 2014, 03:06:49 AM

It's a spare bathroom.  The shower has been used twice in the three years I've been here.  I did consider it but it shouldn't be an issue.  Thanks for the suggestion though Don. 

[wipesweat loc=brow]
Whew!
[/wipesweat]
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on August 05, 2014, 04:55:08 AM
Hi Guys,

I'm new here (you'll find me in the introduce yourself board), and wanted to join the discussions. I would love to share my collection which I am documenting on a website which is currently private. However, as the images on there are hosted online and contain much card artwork I am concerned about sharing the site due to copyright infringements. At the minute the site is more of a personal library so I am not concerned, but if I start sharing the link online am I likely to get into trouble for scanning / uploading the card images?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Tom
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 05, 2014, 06:10:46 AM
Hi Guys,

I'm new here (you'll find me in the introduce yourself board), and wanted to join the discussions. I would love to share my collection which I am documenting on a website which is currently private. However, as the images on there are hosted online and contain much card artwork I am concerned about sharing the site due to copyright infringements. At the minute the site is more of a personal library so I am not concerned, but if I start sharing the link online am I likely to get into trouble for scanning / uploading the card images?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Tom

While somewhere in world there probably is someone in a card maker's Legal Department who is chomping at the bit for the chance to restrict the use of such imagery without license, I think that cooler heads have prevailed - I've never heard of anyone getting a cease-and-desist letter from posting photos of their own collections.  We've certainly never received one here.

I'm assuming that the reasons why this hasn't happened have to do with:
1) the fact that no one is charging any fee or earning any profit from the photos, per se, except perhaps the retailers selling the decks
2) Card manufacturers and designers very much like the fact that retailers make money from our images, because somewhere at some point in the timeline between idea and finished product on sale, their company makes money, money that they very much want to see continue flowing to them and growing.

Or, more simply put, we are, in effect, giving the deck creators who made the decks free advertising by creating topics, adding photos and posting incessantly about upcoming and recent releases.  In many cases, the custom deck makers themselves (the people who hold the copyrights to the decks they create) are the ones posting the photos in an effort to promote their products!

In other words, don't sweat it.  This topic - nay, this entire forum - wouldn't exist at all if the 800-pound card-making gorilla in the room (USPC) wasn't happy about it.  They would only need to unleash the hounds and drench the forum in legal documents - even if we're in the right, we're also not likely to have the resources to fight them off.  But they are happy, because we buy lots of cards and they prosper in part due to the existence of places like this online.  As for the smaller companies, they're tickled pink that we help them to reduce their advertising budget simply by being here.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on August 05, 2014, 06:59:07 AM
Thanks for the response. I suppose the worst that's likely to happen is that I'd be requested to take them down. I still have some work to do to get the site functional and have only managed to add a fraction of my collection as yet so will post soon when it's looking a little more ready. I was reading the thread regarding cataloging collections and this actually prompted me to join to let you guys see the method I was using.

I'll look forward to sharing it with you soon!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BenMorrisRains on August 07, 2014, 08:36:57 PM
This is my first post, although I've been reading the last week or so.

This is my latest haul. I have another brick of casino "stinger back" cards on their way as well as 15 or so Exquisite's.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 08, 2014, 07:05:59 AM
This is my first post, although I've been reading the last week or so.

This is my latest haul. I have another brick of casino "stinger back" cards on their way as well as 15 or so Exquisite's.

Wow - when you collect, you don't mess around!  :))

Welcome to the forum.  When you have a chance, head over to the Introduce Yourself board and start a new topic - it'll give us a chance to learn more about you.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BenMorrisRains on August 11, 2014, 09:39:32 PM
Here are those Exquisite's I picked up. I picked up 15 of them because I THOUGHT I found them for an awesome price, around $8 bucks. It was an error on a certain magic company's website I found after a lot of digging. Well then I looked and saw that the Blue edition was still for sale and was around the same price, so I figured oh well I got free shipping on 15 blue decks. To my surprise they are ALL the rare Red decks. So not only did I get 15 for around $8 bucks I also didn't pay shipping. Sometimes you get lucky. These cards are fantastic:

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on August 11, 2014, 10:02:47 PM
I hadn't been to my real home for a couple weeks

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c6/fb/ae/c6fbae3d415654325b2dc12b6354bc99.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/65/e9/91/65e9911fe552098157a309bf26ac42d7.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fc/5c/a3/fc5ca3fde43938bc3554a66f19d5f695.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/7f/d1/96/7fd19602219627e5a902e1039bfc6d41.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/32/62/2e/32622ec7ceec12f91497406febbd9c62.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a2/4a/e1/a24ae135f91477bed5ce3f3dc66d4cf7.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bc/27/ac/bc27ac7cc7e90fbbde1a460695dfa96b.jpg)
(http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/5d/ea/36/5dea363748870bba13f3f5df8d8151f7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on August 12, 2014, 06:18:35 AM
Well after pledging for 6 decks of mana no.3 (one of each to open, one of each to remain sealed) I gave a lot of money to someone on ebay. I just need another set now so I can open up some and play with them!

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on August 14, 2014, 09:51:12 PM
Received a package today that made my day.

From my new most favorite person in the world. Thank you Nurul.

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ca/1c/df/ca1cdfa29e091e9f71181cb6e7a3535c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: kdklown on August 15, 2014, 12:05:21 PM
Awesome Rob!  I'm glad you finally got your hands on one. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on August 15, 2014, 01:17:57 PM
Ahh you're making me blush rob haha  :P

Some of my recent acquisitions plus coins :)

Thank you rob for the top 4 :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on August 15, 2014, 02:09:28 PM
Ahh you're making me blush rob haha  :P

Some of my recent acquisitions plus coins :)

Thank you rob for the top 4 :)


Where did you get the DMC coin?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on August 15, 2014, 04:28:36 PM
Ahh you're making me blush rob haha  :P

Some of my recent acquisitions plus coins :)

Thank you rob for the top 4 :)


Where did you get the DMC coin?

It was a birthday gift from DMC himself. Ive had it for a while, only recently found it again so thought I'd post it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 15, 2014, 06:53:22 PM
Came today, very cool......Awesome job Brendan!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on August 27, 2014, 07:18:18 AM
Some recent ones.

I bought 4 sets of the hive and was given a fed 52 tuck box which was a sweet addition, thank you for that KWP :)

The other decks came in one package and is my bargain of the year so far, spending £30 in total on them :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 27, 2014, 08:01:28 AM
That boxed set is just awesome Nurul, gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on August 28, 2014, 12:26:21 AM
Nice haul Nurul,
I got a Fed 52 tuck as well. really sweet little add on- I 2nd the thank you
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 31, 2014, 12:14:22 AM
Stunning work Randy, just beautiful

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10653326_706890249378566_6997171456142171443_n.jpg?oh=4b84a20ac77c8e69d23f43368e5191b7&oe=546D85F8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on August 31, 2014, 01:18:23 AM
Stunning work Randy, just beautiful

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10653326_706890249378566_6997171456142171443_n.jpg?oh=4b84a20ac77c8e69d23f43368e5191b7&oe=546D85F8)

Some times it sucks having a last name that starts with "W".
Alex, Paul, Jackson, Randy, Erik- can you guys ship Z-A on your next project?  :-[
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on August 31, 2014, 06:43:08 AM
Stunning work Randy, just beautiful

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10653326_706890249378566_6997171456142171443_n.jpg?oh=4b84a20ac77c8e69d23f43368e5191b7&oe=546D85F8)

Some times it sucks having a last name that starts with "W".
Alex, Paul, Jackson, Randy, Erik- can you guys ship Z-A on your next project?  :-[

Lol sometimes it feels like Z-A - my surname starts with an A and I get my stuff fairly late. That's probably down to being an international customer :p
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on September 01, 2014, 07:10:56 AM
So I've been to my local magic store. They had their yearly sale and I got me some new cards for the first time in a long time now!

This is what I got:
- 2x Ignite
- 1x Heraldry set
- 1x Arcane set

- 2x Blue Aladdin 1001
- 2x Red Aladdin 1001
- 1x White Aladdin 1001

- 2x Dragon Deck (Andy Magic)
- 1x Jeff McBride coin

- 12x Blue Standard Bicycle

I also got Indecent by Wayne Houchin pretty cheap!

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 01, 2014, 03:01:48 PM
Your blue Bikes are cool - the gold-bordered tucks aren't available at "standard" retail in the US, only internationally or through card shops.

I sincerely hope those prices aren't in dollars OR euros...  That makes them look REALLY EXPENSIVE!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on September 01, 2014, 03:06:52 PM
These arrived today... spent almost 18 months trying to get hold of these  :D

They're Richard Turner Bee decks... and so not exactly the run of the mill standard Bees. They're by far my favourite handling USPCC decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 01, 2014, 03:17:54 PM
These arrived today... spent almost 18 months trying to get hold of these  :D

They're Richard Turner Bee decks... and so not exactly the run of the mill standard Bees. They're by far my favourite handling USPCC decks.

I've heard legends told about these decks.  Never actually even saw a box until now.

The Turner Bikes have the same, exact sticker on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on September 01, 2014, 03:32:11 PM
I've heard legends told about these decks.  Never actually even saw a box until now.

The Turner Bikes have the same, exact sticker on them.

As usual, you're right Don.

The Turner Bee decks are actually quite easy to identify -- they have the circular black and gold "traditionally cut for the professional" sticker, and they have a red seal.

The cards themselves have standard Bee faces, along with 1 joker featuring the same image of Richard Turner that was used for his 'Gamblers' deck, a blank face card, and two ad cards for Richard Turner's DVD series.

As far as I'm aware, they were only ever printed in red, because Richard Turner preferred using red cards.

I got my first deck of RT Bee's in 2012, and I ended up looking for more ever since. The cards are slightly thinner than normal Bee decks (they're also thinner than Turner's gold standard Bikes), but snappier. For interlace shuffles and tabled faro shuffles, these are the best cards I've ever used.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 01, 2014, 04:22:48 PM
I thought Turner called them "Gold Seal", not "Gold Standard" - his Bikes are Gold Seal Bicycles, available in red and blue.

Red decks for some reason are more common for magic use.  The Bicycle Rider Back in red has more gaff cards and decks than any other design on the market, including the Rider Back in blue.  On the occasions that a magician doesn't release a trick deck or gaff card in both colors, they more frequently choose red over blue.

I gotta wonder how many are left of both Turner designs.  The Bees are hard to find, but the Bikes are still commonly available in magic shops for around $5 a pack.  Gamblers are practically even more mythic - I managed to snag just one for my collection, and I opened it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on September 01, 2014, 04:43:47 PM
Your blue Bikes are cool - the gold-bordered tucks aren't available at "standard" retail in the US, only internationally or through card shops.

I sincerely hope those prices aren't in dollars OR euros...  That makes them look REALLY EXPENSIVE!  :))

Hmm, I never really though about the gold-border on the blue Bikes! It's just the standard Bicycle for me, but nice to know!  :)
Btw, the prices are in DKK - you can pretty much just divide the price by 5.6  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on September 01, 2014, 04:55:15 PM
I thought Turner called them "Gold Seal", not "Gold Standard" - his Bikes are Gold Seal Bicycles, available in red and blue.

Red decks for some reason are more common for magic use.  The Bicycle Rider Back in red has more gaff cards and decks than any other design on the market, including the Rider Back in blue.  On the occasions that a magician doesn't release a trick deck or gaff card in both colors, they more frequently choose red over blue.

I gotta wonder how many are left of both Turner designs.  The Bees are hard to find, but the Bikes are still commonly available in magic shops for around $5 a pack.  Gamblers are practically even more mythic - I managed to snag just one for my collection, and I opened it.

Yeah, "Gold seal" is what he calls them... it's just that I've seen a fair few online retailers call them "gold standard" bikes. Everybody knows it's referring to the same thing though.

I'm a big fan of Richard Turner, and so I do have a fair few off his decks -- Gold Seal Bikes, Bicycle Mandolin backs, Gamblers, and now the Turner Bees.

I personally found the Gambler's a little easier to get hold -- I've got hold of four over the past year, each one picked up separately.

The Gold Seal Bikes, as you've already pointed out, are easy to find pretty much anywhere, as are the Mandolin backs.

I would love to get hold of more of these Turner Bee decks though... but I doubt I'll ever get hold of any more again. From what I've heard, these Bees were pretty much like "private reserve" decks for the main man himself... but he released a few on his site.

Oh well, other than eBay, if anyone can ever point me to any place (which will deliver to the UK) where I can get another brick of Turner Bees, then they can have a Madison Rounders Private Reserve deck on me -- worldwide shipping will be covered by me also!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 02, 2014, 09:44:36 PM

Oh well, other than eBay, if anyone can ever point me to any place (which will deliver to the UK) where I can get another brick of Turner Bees, then they can have a Madison Rounders Private Reserve deck on me -- worldwide shipping will be covered by me also!!

Have you posted an [ISO] on the STISO board?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Card Player on September 03, 2014, 04:51:27 PM
I've heard legends told about these decks.  Never actually even saw a box until now.

The Turner Bikes have the same, exact sticker on them.

As usual, you're right Don.

The Turner Bee decks are actually quite easy to identify -- they have the circular black and gold "traditionally cut for the professional" sticker, and they have a red seal.

The cards themselves have standard Bee faces, along with 1 joker featuring the same image of Richard Turner that was used for his 'Gamblers' deck, a blank face card, and two ad cards for Richard Turner's DVD series.

As far as I'm aware, they were only ever printed in red, because Richard Turner preferred using red cards.

I got my first deck of RT Bee's in 2012, and I ended up looking for more ever since. The cards are slightly thinner than normal Bee decks (they're also thinner than Turner's gold standard Bikes), but snappier. For interlace shuffles and tabled faro shuffles, these are the best cards I've ever used.

Nice find! I've heard of Turners Gold Standard Bee Decks but Like Don, this is the first time I've actually seen them. I own a few of his Gold Standard Bicycle Decks in Red and Blue. Those can still be found at a good price.

I have a question regarding your Bees. Knowing how easy it is to buy counterfeit Bee Decks and Bicycle Decks or even counterfeit stickers for that matter, is the Gold Circle Sticker Inside the cellophane or Outside? The Turner Bicycle decks I have the Sticker is on the inside of the cellophane and its Shinny Foiled Gold, not smudged print gold looking ink. Since the Bee deck's I believe were released before the Bicycle deck's it is possible the Circle Sticker was upgraded to Foil or a better printer?  The card stock you mention is questionable. I have no doubt, the Bicycle's I have are Bee Stock. Also, Turner made a point of using 2 identical Jokers for his Bicycle decks. So, I find it strange only 1 joker is found in the Bee's. I clicked on your image to get max magnification. I have some doubts.

THEN AGAIN, WHO THE HELL WOULD WASTE THEIR TIME COUNTERFEITING THESE? NO ONE!

The attached image is without the cellophane. The sticker is as placed when manufactured on the paper tuck (under the cellophane).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on September 03, 2014, 06:20:35 PM

Nice find! I've heard of Turners Gold Standard Bee Decks but Like Don, this is the first time I've actually seen them. I own a few of his Gold Standard Bicycle Decks in Red and Blue. Those can still be found at a good price.

I have a question regarding your Bees. Knowing how easy it is to buy counterfeit Bee Decks and Bicycle Decks or even counterfeit stickers for that matter, is the Gold Circle Sticker Inside the cellophane or Outside? The Turner Bicycle decks I have the Sticker is on the inside of the cellophane and its Shinny Foiled Gold, not smudged print gold looking ink. Since the Bee deck's I believe were released before the Bicycle deck's it is possible the Circle Sticker was upgraded to Foil or a better printer?  The card stock you mention is questionable. I have no doubt, the Bicycle's I have are Bee Stock. Also, Turner made a point of using 2 identical Jokers for his Bicycle decks. So, I find it strange only 1 joker is found in the Bee's. I clicked on your image to get max magnification. I have some doubts.

THEN AGAIN, WHO THE HELL WOULD WASTE THEIR TIME COUNTERFEITING THESE? NO ONE!

The attached image is without the cellophane. The sticker is as placed when manufactured on the paper tuck (under the cellophane).

Hey man!

The circular gold sticker on the Turner Bees is exactly the same as the one we find on Turner Bikes -- a shiny foil sticker. It is however, placed on top the cellophane, and not underneath like with the Bikes.

All Turner Bees appear to be like this, because I did pick up a few in 2012, and even with those, the sticker was placed on top of the cellophane.

If our friends in China were to attempt to produce counterfeits, then yeah, they'd probably not have too many problems replicating the look -- just a red Ohio Bee box, a red USPCC seal, and the foil sticker on the outside. The add cards and the joker wouldn't be too card to copy either... it'd just be the feel of the cards that they'd fail on.

Regarding the stock, I read about it on another forum a few years ago (themagiccafe, I think), and it was there that I read that the cards were stiffer/snappier due to them being Bee Casino stock which was compressed to a thickness of Mr Turner's choosing. I think Jason England posted to that particular thread also.

I can confirm that the cards are both thinner and have more snap than regular Bees -- hence why they're easily my favourite. They Turner Bees are actually even thinner than the Turner Bikes (which as you've rightly pointed out, are constructed from Bee stock).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on September 11, 2014, 02:38:30 PM
Just received my limited edition triplicates! :D Whole bunch of other stuff came in this week, they've already made their way past the counter though haha. I'll try to pop some photos of those to show soon. Mostly restocking my poker supply stuff. Still very cool and smile worthy cause they make me happy. :)

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_YRwCRnHzm41044486517.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 11, 2014, 08:13:30 PM

Just received my limited edition triplicates! :D Whole bunch of other stuff came in this week, they've already made their way past the counter though haha. I'll try to pop some photos of those to show soon. Mostly restocking my poker supply stuff. Still very cool and smile worthy cause they make me happy. :)

That packaging really rocks!

Here's a few of my recent acquisitions.  The one that isn't Gator Backs ALSO isn't USPC!  But you know that already.

(Look, Ma - no feet!)  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on September 11, 2014, 10:48:40 PM
Very cool Don, I see you got your hands on a Microsoft DB deck, gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: iDoctor on September 14, 2014, 01:21:24 PM
I've got about 400. It's not easy to list tem all...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bruh man on September 17, 2014, 09:38:24 PM
Recent acquisitions
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on September 17, 2014, 10:15:03 PM
Nice haul bruh man
Did you buy the inverted decks, or is that a magic trick?  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bruh man on September 17, 2014, 10:39:11 PM
Nice haul bruh man
Did you buy the inverted decks, or is that a magic trick?  ;)
Thanks

Now place your hand over the screen flip your monitor, remove your hand and prepare to be amazed  :o
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: iDoctor on September 18, 2014, 12:46:24 PM
I've just put my collection into PlayingCardDatabase. The work is still in progress, I hope to finish it in couple of days  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on September 19, 2014, 03:58:59 PM
Some of my new decks and some restocks. Just grabbed some singles out of what I've received this month and took a couple photos real quick. I left out brick box for Boardwalk Papers and Gatorbacks entirely.

The Peafowls, HMNIM, Boardwalk Papers, LUXX, Zenith and Stained glass are new acquisitions. The rest I just needed some more of. I was out of Red Monarchs and Brazil 2014's.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_nJmOfznt431709649113.png)

Owls eyes and Legends EE's are new acquisitions, the rest I needed some more of. I was out of silver monarchs, and blue exquisites. Very low on Crown Decks, my favorite is all of them haha. :)
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_mVuNM6T1lN1919330406.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: collectingfool on September 21, 2014, 05:24:08 PM
Hi.  I'm new here and a relative novice to this corner of collecting although I'm a veteran collector of other things. Thought I'd show some of the decks I have I like. Apologies if they're common to you.

A relatively modern Cartier pair of decks
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-cartier.jpg)

My only older Dougherty deck (I prefer no indicies)
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-dougherty.jpg)

A vintage set of Hermes Cassandre cards
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-hermes-casandre.jpg)

A more modern set of Hermes cards
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-hermes-H.jpg)

An old Great Mogul Deck (I know they're relatively common but as I said, I prefer no indicies!)
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-mogul.jpg)

And of course my favorites, a pair of Tiffany Harlequin decks. Although to be perfectly honest, the green deck is missing a couple of cards (Does anybody deal in/trade loose cards?)
(http://www.collectingfool.com/cards-tiffany-harlequin.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 22, 2014, 03:28:26 AM
Hello, Collectingfool!

You should post some of those older decks in A Cellar of Fine Vintages - our home for vintage and antique cards.  As far as finding singles, I know there's a healthy trade on eBay for them, though perhaps not for older decks such as these.  There's a club in Chicago that's friendly with 52 Plus Joker and I understand much of their membership deals in singles.

Your best shot might be to simply buy another incomplete deck of the same kind, one that's missing only cards you already possess.

If you're already a member of the 52 Plus Joker Club, let Tom Dawson know.  He'll give you the club rank which will grant you access to the private members-only board.  If you aren't a member, heck - you should be!  The membership is inexpensive and the club's quarterly journal, Clear the Decks, is more than worth the price of admission.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on September 22, 2014, 09:02:04 PM
Outstanding decks collectingfool.  :)

Here's some photos of some things that arrived just today. Couple bricks of Ornates and an unbranded Double Black. For some reason I thought I had pledged for more than just one double black, but I checked and I didn't haha. Ah well, must have been a grab an EB and go moment. I'll pick some more up soon. I love the unbranded Double Black tuck. :)

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_QiIKXnHfwE918368340.png)

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_zxpch0gqwX359788129.png)
That's the freebie acrylic chip thing next to the tuck, really nicely done. Best freebie acrylic chip thing I've ever gotten.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on September 22, 2014, 11:30:36 PM
One of my more exciting New-Acq posts.
Not everything I have gotten since my last update on here a while back, but some of the decks I am a little more excited about adding to my collection.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bruh man on September 23, 2014, 01:27:23 AM
Wow very nice pick ups Justin, where did you get the Nuggets from?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on September 23, 2014, 01:40:35 AM
Wow very nice pick ups Justin, where did you get the Nuggets from?

Thanks! I'm really excited about them, it's several months of acquisitions.
I got the Nuggets from Leeasher.net's annual mouse-clicking-lightning-trials 2014 sale.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: philbl2000 on September 25, 2014, 05:07:01 PM
Hi all.
Thought i'd share a photo of my small collection of Fournier's

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 25, 2014, 05:32:08 PM
Hi all.
Thought i'd share a photo of my small collection of Fournier's

Nice!  Did you get the Favole Tarot deck?  When I heard about it on their website, I've had a hankering to see one ever since.  I have the USPC Bicycle Favole poker deck, but the tarot, one would imagine, has more of the same lovely art!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: philbl2000 on September 26, 2014, 07:35:39 AM
Hi all.
Thought i'd share a photo of my small collection of Fournier's

Nice!  Did you get the Favole Tarot deck?  When I heard about it on their website, I've had a hankering to see one ever since.  I have the USPC Bicycle Favole poker deck, but the tarot, one would imagine, has more of the same lovely art!

I haven't got the Favole Tarot deck. To be honest, i'm more interested in regular playing cards rather than Tarot although, as you say, the artwork is fabulous on the Favole Tarot deck from the pictures I have seen. I have noticed that Fournier do a few other Tarot sets that link to playing card sets made by USPC such as Alchemy and Anne Stokes.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 26, 2014, 01:45:49 PM
Hi all.
Thought i'd share a photo of my small collection of Fournier's

Nice!  Did you get the Favole Tarot deck?  When I heard about it on their website, I've had a hankering to see one ever since.  I have the USPC Bicycle Favole poker deck, but the tarot, one would imagine, has more of the same lovely art!

I haven't got the Favole Tarot deck. To be honest, i'm more interested in regular playing cards rather than Tarot although, as you say, the artwork is fabulous on the Favole Tarot deck from the pictures I have seen. I have noticed that Fournier do a few other Tarot sets that link to playing card sets made by USPC such as Alchemy and Anne Stokes.

Looked at your photo again, realized you don't have the 605s yet!  It's Lee Asher's signature deck.  Based on the 505s but made in green and brown and with a very high level of precision and workmanship.  You can actually clean the cards by brief submersion in water!  There's not another paper deck anywhere I've seen capable of that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: rookiecrdnut on September 28, 2014, 12:21:51 PM
Hey everyone!  New person to the forum and to deck colleting.  Here's my start after 3 weeks.  Hope I did this right.

http://s32.photobucket.com/user/rookiecrdnut/slideshow/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on September 28, 2014, 01:06:48 PM
Welcome Rookiecfrdnut, nice collection! Do you collect only Bicycle branded decks?

You may want to head over to the Introduce Yourself forum as well and tell us a bit more about yourself. Welcome aboard!

Back to New Acquisitions, lol......Voltige, I really like the cards, the soft tuck is really nice, but it does pick up fingerprints and smudges easily. The cards handle really well also.
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: rookiecrdnut on September 28, 2014, 02:39:53 PM
Welcome Rookiecfrdnut, nice collection! Do you collect only Bicycle branded decks?

You may want to head over to the Introduce Yourself forum as well and tell us a bit more about yourself. Welcome aboard!

Back to New Acquisitions, lol......Voltige, I really like the cards, the soft tuck is really nice, but it does pick up fingerprints and smudges easily. The cards handle really well also.
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

Thanks Anthony.  I'm basicly going to collect anything that catches my eye.  I started with Bikes because its the brand I recognized but after checking out some sites there are definitely some other brands that are a must add for my collection. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 28, 2014, 08:50:50 PM

Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

I'm surprised you waited this long.  I'm also surprised more people here don't watermark their stuff.


Thanks Anthony.  I'm basicly going to collect anything that catches my eye.  I started with Bikes because its the brand I recognized but after checking out some sites there are definitely some other brands that are a must add for my collection. 

Collect what you love, love what you collect.  Never buy a deck because everyone else is buying it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Card Player on September 28, 2014, 11:59:20 PM
Quote
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

I'm surprised you waited this long.  I'm also surprised more people here don't watermark their stuff.

Watermarks are useless. They are ugly. They don't stop theft of the image.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 29, 2014, 12:47:56 AM
Quote
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

I'm surprised you waited this long.  I'm also surprised more people here don't watermark their stuff.

Watermarks are useless. They are ugly. They don't stop theft of the image.

How so?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on September 29, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Quote
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

I'm surprised you waited this long.  I'm also surprised more people here don't watermark their stuff.

Watermarks are useless. They are ugly. They don't stop theft of the image.

How so?

Well...you could still edit it if you know how to ;) But it doesn't make sense if you are going to put in effort to remove a watermark and yet not take a damn photo by yourself. Maybe some people just have cameraphobia or something.

So..yeah they do stop image theft to a certain extent.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 29, 2014, 02:18:00 AM
Quote
Forgive the watermarks, but some people have been taking liberties with my images.

I'm surprised you waited this long.  I'm also surprised more people here don't watermark their stuff.

Watermarks are useless. They are ugly. They don't stop theft of the image.

How so?

Well...you could still edit it if you know how to ;) But it doesn't make sense if you are going to put in effort to remove a watermark and yet not take a damn photo by yourself. Maybe some people just have cameraphobia or something.

So..yeah they do stop image theft to a certain extent.

It helps to also take the photo at a shallow angle, like what Emmanuel started doing with his paper-cut decks after the first one, Curator, was illegally printed in Russia before he got it made here.  They used the images he posted online for all the faces, slapped on some cheap-o back and made a cheap-o box design to match, all printed on paper barely worth wiping your butt with.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: GBrown on September 29, 2014, 01:52:54 PM
So, certainly no points for original (or even decent!) photography, but keen to get started on sharing some of my collection so far. 
Squeezed onto my close up pad, this is 'brick box 1' and a few from '2 & 3'!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Card Player on September 29, 2014, 04:16:56 PM
So, certainly no points for original (or even decent!) photography, but keen to get started on sharing some of my collection so far. 
Squeezed onto my close up pad, this is 'brick box 1' and a few from '2 & 3'!

You pulled out the big guns! lmao

Did you put this collection together yourself or was this bought/won all together. It reminds me of one of those ultimate deck collections we are always hearing about during Christmas contests. Good eye!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: GBrown on September 30, 2014, 12:49:35 PM
Glad it raised a smile Frequent Flyer  :) !

I put them together myself, been actively (and perhaps to eagerly at times) collecting for a couple of years or so now!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: GBrown on September 30, 2014, 12:51:01 PM
I need to work on my posting ability though - 'Frequent Flyer' should be 'Card Player'. Now I'm lmao!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 30, 2014, 11:30:31 PM
I need to work on my posting ability though - 'Frequent Flyer' should be 'Card Player'. Now I'm lmao!

Don't sweat it.

We try to keep "double posting" to a minimum - post two or more times in a row in the same topic.  If you've just posted a topic a short while ago and no one has posted since, you can simply re-edit your post to include the new information, correct spelling, fix incorrect names, etc.

To allow you to do this, your posts should have a link at the top right labeled "Modify", and below your body text on the right is an icon that matches the one next to "Modify".  The bottom one allows you to edit "in place" without navigating to a new page (but with no editing tools), while using the top one will take you to the same type of page used to make posts, with all the tool buttons at your disposal if you want to change fonts, make something bold or italic, attach images, add smileys, etc.

Experienced posters will often edit "in place" and use the BBCode commands to add the extra bells and whistles they desire.  If you know BBCode, try experimenting with it a little, and look over our tool buttons to see the commands we have in place for "one-click access".
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on October 01, 2014, 01:27:45 AM
Some more of the stuff I've picked up this month. Keep in mind, I play poker so I don't often pop decks unless they're on the table. Just showing some more new to me stuff mostly. Only a couple decks are replacements this time.  :)

The Quick Querry KS deck came in with a thank you note from the creator, pretty cool. Will be giving this deck to it's intended owner this weekend. I was people watching at the wally mart and checked the card stock which I never do anymore for some reason. Grabbed these made in china Mavricks, made me chuckle a little. Price was right at $1 a deck. The Hope for Haiti deck I stumbled across for a buck and some change or two bucks.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_j61GtGr8lO656425954.png)

Here's a photo of my loot from the Bicycle®, Comic Cards, deck of Playing Cards kickstarter. It's almost all gifts, I'm keeping the little zelda looking mini deck though. Mini decks come in handy and that ones looks like it'll be cool, since I am not down with zombies.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_66ZpNjYfqr738959873.png)

I stumbled across the Realtree APC deck by USPCC at the wally mart whilst I was poking through the decks. The Starlight deck I just got in the mail from the KS, I guess the first deck was lost or they forgot me haha. They shipped this one out and here it is. Looks very nice and it will see play on the poker table. The Leaf Backs I got a great deal on, I ended up picking up quite a few of them about $2 a deck. I had burned through all the ones I had last year so pretty happy to have these ones on the cheap.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_MHkRLrWHCV804411892.png)

These are the HOPC Nautical decks. I like the tucks, I don't know how well I'll like the cards yet. Haven't used them. I really like the LE tuck, it's just the net print with a tiny line on the bottom of the tuck that says Printed by and for line. I figured now was as good a time as any to try them since i really do like nautical themed decks. No idea why I didn't pick them up sooner.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_rG9VJz13ro489619596.png)

And here's why I picked up the Nauticals. I haven't had any of the summer Noc's in a while and I wanted some haha. I don't know why but I love using Noc's. These ones may last until spring, I'm going to try and "collection" status them haha. The Gold and Silver Riderbacks just showed up late last week.
(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_75eiheBsuK1435338776.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 01, 2014, 03:20:49 AM
Nice haul, Fes!

The NOCs are a very popular deck - they handle well and the design is as simple as it gets while still looking like the deck back home.  It gives a magician's audience something to lock on to when you're performing for them.  Very few people will own a cups-and-balls set, foam balls, a magic wand, etc. but everyone has playing cards, with only rare exceptions.  The simplicity of a solid-color back is a great way to let people think there can't be anything odd or strange about the deck (despite the fact that they're now marked for what suit the card is).

Which version are you using at home - original, second or third?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on October 01, 2014, 04:09:00 AM

Which version are you using at home - original, second or third?

I use V3's at home and they're my personal favorites actually. I like the v2's a lot too, I'm just one of the people who likes the finish on the V3's. While it's not a popular choice on the forums. I don't care, it is what it is and I enjoy them. I actually picked up another mixed brick earlier this month from CARC, didn't snap a photo though. Figure everyone knows what the rainbow of Noc V3's look like. I decided I should have a stockpile. :karrit:

I may have gone a bit overboard this month, haha. ;D

Oh wait, it's october now. Slate is clean for a few more hours anyway...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 01, 2014, 06:50:26 AM

Which version are you using at home - original, second or third?

I use V3's at home and they're my personal favorites actually. I like the v2's a lot too, I'm just one of the people who likes the finish on the V3's. While it's not a popular choice on the forums. I don't care, it is what it is and I enjoy them. I actually picked up another mixed brick earlier this month from CARC, didn't snap a photo though. Figure everyone knows what the rainbow of Noc V3's look like. I decided I should have a stockpile. :karrit:

I may have gone a bit overboard this month, haha. ;D

Oh wait, it's october now. Slate is clean for a few more hours anyway...

I haven't tried v3 yet myself - I have all the v1 and v2 decks, they were Bicycle stock with Magic Finish, making it one of the cheapest decks you could buy with Magic Finish on it when they were still in stock.

I imagine the v3 decks are good.  So far, any deck I've picked up from this plant, even before EPCC and LPCC were around, was a really good deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on October 01, 2014, 06:55:28 AM
The package arrived just as I was setting off to the gym :D

Made me happy, and so I deadlifted 150kg! :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on October 01, 2014, 07:42:14 AM
Damn dude, nice :) you got yours quick bro. Spill the beans, what's the mystery deck? Lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on October 01, 2014, 07:58:14 AM
Damn dude, nice :) you got yours quick bro. Spill the beans, what's the mystery deck? Lol

Let's just say that your guess was correct brother :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 01, 2014, 03:17:01 PM
Damn dude, nice :) you got yours quick bro. Spill the beans, what's the mystery deck? Lol

Couldn't you see that Smith No. 3 deck at the top of the photo?  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on October 01, 2014, 06:32:59 PM
The package arrived just as I was setting off to the gym :D

Made me happy, and so I deadlifted 150kg! :D

Wow, that is incredibly fast. Those tucks look very sharp. Can't wait to get my paws on mine. Nice job on the 150kg deadlift btw. :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: aldazar on October 02, 2014, 11:41:52 AM
The package arrived just as I was setting off to the gym :D

Made me happy, and so I deadlifted 150kg! :D

Nice job on the 150kg deadlift! I almost threw out my back doing squats earlier today...=P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: GBrown on October 03, 2014, 07:03:17 AM
Don, thanks for your patience!  A few other samples from my collection so far.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: seb on October 21, 2014, 02:33:02 AM
Hey all,
Thought I'd share pics of the cabinet I gave myself as an early Christmas gift ;) It's a 70's library Card Catalog. 30 drawers and 40 decks per drawer... Got it for cheap; had to sand and varnish it. I'm really happy with it!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 21, 2014, 03:33:05 AM
Hey all,
Thought I'd share pics of the cabinet I gave myself as an early Christmas gift ;) It's a 70's library Card Catalog. 30 drawers and 40 decks per drawer... Got it for cheap; had to sand and varnish it. I'm really happy with it!

That looks fantastic!  Bill Kalush did the same thing in his office at Conjuring Arts!  Finding one today, though, is like looking for stars in the night sky above New York - exceptionally difficult, nearly impossible!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on October 21, 2014, 06:40:03 AM
Hey all,
Thought I'd share pics of the cabinet I gave myself as an early Christmas gift ;) It's a 70's library Card Catalog. 30 drawers and 40 decks per drawer... Got it for cheap; had to sand and varnish it. I'm really happy with it!

That's just super slick.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 21, 2014, 12:01:42 PM
That's just awesome Seb  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: seb on October 23, 2014, 11:53:17 PM
Hey all,
Thought I'd share pics of the cabinet I gave myself as an early Christmas gift ;) It's a 70's library Card Catalog. 30 drawers and 40 decks per drawer... Got it for cheap; had to sand and varnish it. I'm really happy with it!

That looks fantastic!  Bill Kalush did the same thing in his office at Conjuring Arts!  Finding one today, though, is like looking for stars in the night sky above New York - exceptionally difficult, nearly impossible!
Yeah Card guys are definitely going for those old cabinets. They're pretty hard to find. Or if you find them, they're usually super expensive.  I got lucky with mine; it was pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: seb on October 23, 2014, 11:54:49 PM
That's just awesome Seb  :D

Pretty happy with it ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mydnyghte on October 28, 2014, 09:04:15 AM
This has been a busy month. Thanks to Sher, Kings Wilds Halloween sale, Pandreas Stash, and the Dale Mathis Kickstarter. Last but not least, everyone who had a hand in the 52J as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 28, 2014, 12:33:21 PM
Very nice acquisitions there my friend, gratz........

I do have one question, I know my eyes are getting old and I find myself reaching for my "Cheaters" more and more, but that is an over sized Monarch is it not? Or is it time to get my eyes checked again, lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: cbkimble on October 28, 2014, 01:36:04 PM
Very nice acquisitions there my friend, gratz........

I do have one question, I know my eyes are getting old and I find myself reaching for my "Cheaters" more and more, but that is an over sized Monarch is it not? Or is it time to get my eyes checked again, lol

I believe that's the case for the 4 pack monarch set sold on T11.

here's the link: https://store.theory11.com/products/monarch-four-pack
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 28, 2014, 06:41:44 PM
Very nice acquisitions there my friend, gratz........

I do have one question, I know my eyes are getting old and I find myself reaching for my "Cheaters" more and more, but that is an over sized Monarch is it not? Or is it time to get my eyes checked again, lol

I believe that's the case for the 4 pack monarch set sold on T11.

here's the link: https://store.theory11.com/products/monarch-four-pack

That's pretty cool..........and I don't know how I've never seen it, lol.

Thanks Brent  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 28, 2014, 09:53:42 PM
I've wanted an AIP Bottle for a while, so I got a couple and stuff..........
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on October 28, 2014, 11:00:30 PM
I've wanted an AIP Bottle for a while, so I got a couple and stuff..........
Tony, Thank you for getting that second AIP Bottle for me.  ;)

I've wanted one, but have not been able to pull the trigger.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on October 29, 2014, 02:41:38 PM
I've wanted an AIP Bottle for a while, so I got a couple and stuff..........
Tony, Thank you for getting that second AIP Bottle for me.  ;)

I've wanted one, but have not been able to pull the trigger.

You bet Rob..........you can visit it anytime your in town  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on November 04, 2014, 01:29:58 AM
A few goodies today

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b5/5d/4b/b55d4b3a14eb48e85c62ab7cbd761897.jpg)

I'm not a cardist, but can get a pretty good fan with the EPCC Classics right out of the box.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on November 05, 2014, 06:51:25 PM
Some stuff I received recently. Terrible photos as usual which is why I don't post here too often. Got some more stuff, was going to snap a few more but life happened haha.

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_XPeLsesgQ71208635943.png)
The Eco Bikes were the only replenishing there.

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_SPXY5gbvH4227179639.png)
All new to me. Woops, that's not supposed to be a Classic Black between the Serpentine decks lol. Should be a black tuck with a big T on it. Ah well.

Edit: Here's what should have been between the Serpentines. Pardon the filthy jewerly tray. Accidentally picked one up that needed to be cleaned. I don't see so well. :/

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_uumiAFies81516077557.png)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on November 08, 2014, 07:51:23 AM
Excellent pickups by pretty much everyone!

In particular, I love the LPCC and EPCC decks people have managed to score. Congrats Fes for picking up the black and gold T deck -- the metalic gold used on the courts is amazing!!

After seeing Rob's photo of the EPCC Classic Twins, even I want to pick up a few decks. Those are definitely next on the JJ hitlist!

For now though, I picked up two bricks of my current favourite -- Serpentine. I really love the feel of the thin, snappy, and slick cards :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Edward on November 08, 2014, 10:29:37 AM
Dang ! I have 503 decks ! My wife says im nuts !!!  I love it !!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on November 10, 2014, 09:47:34 PM
A few new packages from the last few days

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on November 21, 2014, 06:59:57 PM
Bad photos from me again. Just received a couple packages today, one from E, one form PC.N.

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_JHHmlkBmew1449446509.png)
Boxed set walked off at some point between unpacking and finding phone. I'll have to track it down. Probably in the craft room.

(http://userimages-akm.imvu.com/userdata/90/00/00/67/userpics/Snap_kSXosLbzSi2015012717.png)
This photo is really bad, I'll get a camera at some point. :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on November 25, 2014, 09:06:25 AM
Got a chance to go pick up my RUN decks.........if you haven't, you should, just beautiful :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on November 25, 2014, 12:24:36 PM
Very nice, those are some kind a sexy. My jealousy increases as I haven't any RUN in the house yet. Soon I hope :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on December 01, 2014, 02:30:10 AM
the latest deck in my collection, also the first custom playing cards of my country :) quality stock is not good much because of in Viet Nam we dont have an proffessional factory for produce Playing Cards  and the artists neither.  :( but bought to support the designers for ideas, createtive and have the brave to printed it. The first time we Vietnamese have tried to made a playing cards by ourself.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10690242_672281212885787_3740759373163817207_n.jpg?oh=e3bbd6d0cb7a4949951ecd0af35797db&oe=5510B67B&__gda__=1427758787_768221f8feba0b7eab187e3e2b90703a)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/r90/10354079_672281182885790_6457167212423207718_n.jpg?oh=2d3265faf05cf310fd747e12133edf10&oe=54D4464D&__gda__=1427831138_f9410864d4ce2adeb560f0cdf63d09b2)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10419407_672281122885796_4082498598744633684_n.jpg?oh=eee04db4ad0afea04254d85d30ddb0fe&oe=5500E199&__gda__=1426547443_eea023a646d202a4b61683e076b44931)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10513268_672281056219136_8609707706513253603_n.jpg?oh=3d15dc46542645eb9888775bdf12993f&oe=54D4F3A5&__gda__=1427635756_a7ed27df56f713415bc2af8ca8350f0f)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/r90/1441581_672280996219142_1794557789323749717_n.jpg?oh=ed1ac3838234fbe277de8cefe4c25f98&oe=55095B12&__gda__=1427842199_dddfded492fc889757617593244815bf)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/r270/10645334_672280942885814_7781500647596804095_n.jpg?oh=f7db7a2bba0ee69766206392cecb7318&oe=551E1A93&__gda__=1423014855_5037c1c6c2d36b6494be612f1b79e76a)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/r90/1486761_672280882885820_6795984164338374049_n.jpg?oh=8777e8ec775a57264974c6420f2629af&oe=550BA550&__gda__=1426831390_461d0f9c5e4a02b52a75acc0bb0ed7b8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CherryNukaCola on December 01, 2014, 03:39:47 AM
They look lovely.  :D I'm sure the quality will only get better as time goes by.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on December 01, 2014, 03:03:43 PM
Finally got a white whale that was on my list before I started this card collecting thing.  It's an alternate bridge sized deck from 1983 that counts in binary decimal (as opposed to binary representation like the Honeywell cards).  The values are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and then use operators (*, +) where each * takes priority over + for each number within each suit (they retain standard suits oddly).  The image I took and attached below shows the order more clearly.

PCDB Entry (https://playingcarddb.com/dbdeck?mydeckid=19406)
WOPC Entry (http://www.wopc.co.uk/reviews/compucards/index.html)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62608242/Compucards%20Display.jpg)



BONUS - Since I hadn't posted the Honeywell here before, although perhaps others have, I also am including that here for reference:

PCDB Entry (https://playingcarddb.com/dbdeck?id=1828)
(https://playingcarddb.com/server/php/card_images/1828/medium/Transistor%20Tiger%20Samples.jpg)



And what the heck, didn't post this either here before: I picked up the Joker violated deck from Dark Knight that comes as a poker set (https://playingcarddb.com/dbdeck?id=1474).  I decided to pick up another copy to play with, combining the poker chips while still keeping one deck on permanent display.  I then picked up a nice wood/glass storage case to keep the play set and chips in.  The case I got was new and came with a pair of decks and thick plastic chips so I kept the white ones since the box holds 100 and each Dark Knight set only came with 20 total chips for a total of 40.  Although I have a nice larger poker set already I think this one may get used just as often for the fun factor.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62608242/Dark%20Knight%20Poker%20Set%20Open.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62608242/Dark%20Knight%20Poker%20Set%20Closed.jpg)

For those curious this Bicycle branded poker case and related set is from 2002 based on cards it contained (Dark Knight set is 2008).  It amazes me people/companies still have new inventory that is 12 years later.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQwWDg4MA==/z/9XsAAOSws65Tn-bQ/$_57.JPG)


Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 02, 2014, 12:12:27 AM
the latest deck in my collection, also the first custom playing cards of my country :) quality stock is not good much because of in Viet Nam we dont have an proffessional factory for produce Playing Cards  and the artists neither.  :( but bought to support the designers for ideas, createtive and have the brave to printed it. The first time we Vietnamese have tried to made a playing cards by ourself.

You should consider offering a few of those decks for sale around here - I'd be surprised if you had no takers!

Some of the best playing cards I've ever handled weren't made anywhere near Erlanger, Kentucky OR Cincinnati, Ohio.  I have noticed that the key is in the paper when it comes to quality-made decks made outside the US, particularly in Asia.  Many companies will import black-core paper from Germany of at least 300g/m2, perhaps even a bit heavier.

ecNate - dude.  I am getting very jealous of you right now...  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on December 02, 2014, 12:57:16 AM
the latest deck in my collection, also the first custom playing cards of my country :) quality stock is not good much because of in Viet Nam we dont have an proffessional factory for produce Playing Cards  and the artists neither.  :( but bought to support the designers for ideas, createtive and have the brave to printed it. The first time we Vietnamese have tried to made a playing cards by ourself.

You should consider offering a few of those decks for sale around here - I'd be surprised if you had no takers!

Some of the best playing cards I've ever handled weren't made anywhere near Erlanger, Kentucky OR Cincinnati, Ohio.  I have noticed that the key is in the paper when it comes to quality-made decks made outside the US, particularly in Asia.  Many companies will import black-core paper from Germany of at least 300g/m2, perhaps even a bit heavier.

ecNate - dude.  I am getting very jealous of you right now...  :))

Thanks Don, i had planned to bought a few but after i tested the papers (dealing, springing, flourish, spreading.....) i decided not buy it because the quality is too bad  :mindf-ck: almost 100% plastic but too thick, plus the cut of the short side not well made it so hard to do a perfect spring. also it dont have finish coating so cant spread either  :( if i have to jugde, i could give it about 3-4/10.  but fortunatelly, after have our feedback (also Jaspas - yes, the champion of Kardistry 2014, the owner of CoSEA, join the art talk too) designers are now planning to bring their idea to Deckstater  ;D hope them success that time  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 02, 2014, 02:17:33 AM

Thanks Don, i had planned to bought a few but after i tested the papers (dealing, springing, flourish, spreading.....) i decided not buy it because the quality is too bad  :mindf-ck: almost 100% plastic but too thick, plus the cut of the short side not well made it so hard to do a perfect spring. also it dont have finish coating so cant spread either  :( if i have to jugde, i could give it about 3-4/10.  but fortunatelly, after have our feedback (also Jaspas - yes, the champion of Kardistry 2014, the owner of CoSEA, join the art talk too) designers are now planning to bring their idea to Deckstater  ;D hope them success that time  ;D

Even so, some collectors would probably want some for a) the novelty of the deck and b) the fact that it's the first Vietnamese-made custom deck.  Not all collectors buy for performance - some buy for looks and some buy strictly for rarity.  It's worth considering.  Perhaps you could put out an inquiry on the Pasteboard Bazaar and work out a decent price for the deck plus shipping, if you feel it's worth your time.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piratebear81 on December 02, 2014, 06:03:50 PM
@ecNate  I love the joker deck. Where did you get it? is it limited?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on December 02, 2014, 06:06:50 PM
@ecNate  I love the joker deck. Where did you get it? is it limited?


I got the first one off an Amazon reseller, the second on ebay.  There's a few package variations as well, but the basic one I got has been on ebay more often lately. It's from 2008, not sure on the quantity made.  I would try your luck on ebay, I'll PM you some tips.


EDIT - Here's some more photos of the set for those who didn't notice the link

(https://playingcarddb.com/server/php/card_images/1474/medium/Dark%20Knight%20Joker%20Poker%20Set%20Courts.jpg)
(https://playingcarddb.com/server/php/card_images/1474/medium/Dark%20Knight%20Joker%20Poker%20Set%20Spread.jpg)
(https://playingcarddb.com/server/php/card_images/1474/medium/Dark%20Knight%20Joker%20Poker%20Set%20Box.jpg)
(https://playingcarddb.com/server/php/card_images/1474/medium/Dark%20Knight%20Joker%20Poker%20Set%20Box%20Back.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 03, 2014, 03:38:15 AM
I wish the studio had released packs of all-Joker decks modeled after the cards that appeared in the movie.  That would have been a fun thing to play with, especially for messing around with magic routines.  Imagine - assorted jokers with matching backs from ALL the various brands USPC has carried over the years!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on December 03, 2014, 03:55:57 AM
I wish the studio had released packs of all-Joker decks modeled after the cards that appeared in the movie.  That would have been a fun thing to play with, especially for messing around with magic routines.  Imagine - assorted jokers with matching backs from ALL the various brands USPC has carried over the years!

So do I, the all jokers Joker deck they do have doesn't use the same Jokers that appear in the movie. Would have been much cooler if they had been the same as in the film. When I got it I was all excited haha, it stayed kind of cool for a little bit but I ended up trading it to a pal for an entirely badass, in my opinion, Peanuts deck that I couldn't get my mitts on at the time. Win!

Still haven't gotten my paws on the slick deck ecNate posted. That one's very sharp, fantastic deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on December 03, 2014, 04:58:13 PM
This came in the mail yesterday...


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/10355640_10154847588035487_9052086545507709032_o_zps97b08306.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/10838232_10154847587560487_5100072713847781751_o_zps0f887b59.jpg)




And these last week


RUN RUN RUDOLPH!


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/10633982_10154848136130487_3158153478429886106_o_zpsea375bac.jpg)



CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on December 03, 2014, 05:14:41 PM
Nice haul! I spy with my little eye.... Bankroll! Very nice haul.  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 03, 2014, 07:57:20 PM
Hold the phone Jay............those RUN Decks aren't Bicycle Branded  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on December 04, 2014, 11:57:29 PM
Hold the phone Jay............those RUN Decks aren't Bicycle Branded  ;)


I have tons of non-bicycle decks!  I think it's about 20-25% of my collection is unbranded

:)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piratebear81 on December 05, 2014, 05:57:50 PM
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Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on December 05, 2014, 07:05:46 PM
I bought some Dan and Dave Mystery decks and here is what I got yesterday.  I know these are not the best photos but I thought I'd share
D&D Private Reserve
Voltige
2 x S&M Carbon
Guy Hollingworth
Boardwalk

 :D

That's a great haul!  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on December 06, 2014, 10:31:07 AM
I bought some Dan and Dave Mystery decks and here is what I got yesterday.  I know these are not the best photos but I thought I'd share
D&D Private Reserve
Voltige
2 x S&M Carbon
Guy Hollingworth
Boardwalk

 :D

That's a great haul!  :D

That's actually an awesome haul. Definitely got your money's worth there.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Nurul on December 06, 2014, 10:42:09 AM
Dude, that private reserve deck has more than covered the price of the mystery decks and shipping. excellent haul :) congratulations.

Did you get the notebook with it too?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 06, 2014, 11:10:29 AM
That is probably one of the best Mystery Deck hauls I've seen, Gratz my friend!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on December 06, 2014, 12:14:23 PM
Return of the Rarebits
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: piratebear81 on December 06, 2014, 05:52:04 PM
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Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: BastianBJ on December 12, 2014, 06:23:29 PM
Finally got this piece of furniture up on the wall! Looks nice in my opinion :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on December 12, 2014, 07:06:05 PM
Finally got this piece of furniture up on the wall! Looks nice in my opinion :)

That does look really nice. I love the multiple decks per area idea. Good stuff. :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Will W. on December 15, 2014, 09:26:52 PM
Received these today.  I now have 1200 plus decks but these are my very first signed and personalized.  These will always be special for that reason and because they are from an all around great person..  Thanks Rose!   

Phone pic.. Sorry for the less than stellar quality.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on December 31, 2014, 09:23:09 AM
my Mystery's Decks brick, so awesome  8)(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/8987_688739767906598_2080716276447612202_n.jpg?oh=3ad040942f3cad2f02a672e8adf2739f&oe=552EF32C&__gda__=1425616629_81e67be53e7084074d23f9ea4cd3501c)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 31, 2014, 02:51:32 PM
You did pretty well on that.  I gave up on their Mystery decks on the year that the mystery was "Why am I paying a premium for these inexpensive decks just because Dan and Dave wrapped them in brown paper?"  Most of what I received had a retail price lower than I paid for the decks so in the end I paid far more than the decks were worth - I considered it a "Festivus miracle" and a rip-off and left it at that.

Now, it's time for the Airing of Grievances!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on January 02, 2015, 07:40:25 AM
Will's autographed Science decks look really cool. Great stuff man!

I received my mixed brick of gold decks from LPCC this morning. I'm kind of gutted that the Classic Gold is already sold out, because I'd have loved to have picked up more!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on January 02, 2015, 11:51:40 AM
Got the 52 Aces v2 (light edition) in last week.  Yeah, it's an art deck and breaks all kinds of rules.  I was so in love with much of the art work on the cards that I had to have it anyhow.  Super disappointed there is no proper case, just the display box (or tin box if non-light version).  I guess I'll be making another custom clear one for it.  This also is the deck that will finally make me create a multiple single card display frame to easily rotate individual cards in/out of.  It's a shame to keep such works contained to a box on the wall, especially one without a proper tuckbox.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62608242/52%20Aces%20Display.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 02, 2015, 08:45:10 PM
Got the 52 Aces v2 (light edition) in last week.  Yeah, it's an art deck and breaks all kinds of rules.  I was so in love with much of the art work on the cards that I had to have it anyhow.  Super disappointed there is no proper case, just the display box (or tin box if non-light version).  I guess I'll be making another custom clear one for it.  This also is the deck that will finally make me create a multiple single card display frame to easily rotate individual cards in/out of.  It's a shame to keep such works contained to a box on the wall, especially one without a proper tuckbox.

Actually, it's a pretty cool deck.  I don't know why some people around here treat the phrase "art deck" like a curse...  They're not always practical, sure - but they're not always MEANT to be practical: they're ART!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ozfan30 on January 11, 2015, 11:08:41 AM
Here are the cards that I received for winning the post count contest. A numbered Set of Aquilas from Anthony (along with a set to open up) and a vintage bridge sized gilded deck with slipcase from Tom (52plusjoker). It is a Minneapolis Foshay Tower deck, very attractive deck. Sorry it took so long to post, been a busy holiday season for me with a job transfer and lots of travel adventures due to weather.

Thanks for the contest.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CoolaFu on January 12, 2015, 03:06:13 AM
I got these babies last month

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 12, 2015, 04:23:13 AM
Here are the cards that I received for winning the post count contest. A numbered Set of Aquilas from Anthony (along with a set to open up) and a vintage bridge sized gilded deck with slipcase from Tom (52plusjoker). It is a Minneapolis Foshay Tower deck, very attractive deck. Sorry it took so long to post, been a busy holiday season for me with a job transfer and lots of travel adventures due to weather.

Thanks for the contest.

Very cool, congratulations on your win!  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 12, 2015, 05:13:41 AM
Here are the cards that I received for winning the post count contest. A numbered Set of Aquilas from Anthony (along with a set to open up) and a vintage bridge sized gilded deck with slipcase from Tom (52plusjoker). It is a Minneapolis Foshay Tower deck, very attractive deck. Sorry it took so long to post, been a busy holiday season for me with a job transfer and lots of travel adventures due to weather.

Thanks for the contest.

Glad you enjoyed it!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 12, 2015, 05:25:35 AM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gwf30t5laskm8yo/2015-01-07%2021.45.30.jpg?dl=0

These are the decks in my room at the moment. Its not my whole collection as I have a load of 'vintage' decks in my office. When I finally move into the new house I'll organise the collection and get some better images.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 12, 2015, 08:31:44 AM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gwf30t5laskm8yo/2015-01-07%2021.45.30.jpg?dl=0

These are the decks in my room at the moment. Its not my whole collection as I have a load of 'vintage' decks in my office. When I finally move into the new house I'll organise the collection and get some better images.

Not a bad start at all, nice selection.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: mirciusx on January 17, 2015, 09:32:07 AM
I got these babies last month

How did you get Sherlock Holmes - Bakerstreet and Holmes edition decks? I couldn't find them on stock, in 5-6 December, when I order :( Anyway, my order was lost by post office I think...no decks for Christmas.

I got this decks only now from my buddy, but they are from an early orders. Usually, I send him a few orders, it makes me one nice package that will be sent in Europe.To bad I order this nice case for iphone 5/5s a year ago, lol. Now is iphone 6 on the market...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 17, 2015, 02:45:01 PM
Ooh nice haul there mirciusx. I think that case is worth hauling around an iphone five for a while haha.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 17, 2015, 06:48:16 PM

To bad I order this nice case for iphone 5/5s a year ago, lol. Now is iphone 6 on the market...

The 5/5s series still has some life in it.  Cellular companies are selling them as discount models now - you can probably get the 5 in the US for free with a two-year contract.  With the next model, the 5s will be the freebie - for now, it's probably $99 with a new contract.  By the time the Fives are off the market, you'll probably have worn the case out!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on January 21, 2015, 08:17:49 AM
only been collecting two weeks or so...

oracle
continental/crown
civil war
pandamonium
brusmind
requiem LE
aves
pagan LE
freak show

got plenty more on the way :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on January 21, 2015, 10:18:12 AM
only been collecting two weeks or so...

oracle
continental/crown
civil war
pandamonium
brusmind
requiem LE
aves
pagan LE
freak show

got plenty more on the way :)
Nice start.
As you are probably figuring out, this can be an expensive hobby. For me, I buy decks that I like. Not decks that I think I should have, because everybody else says I need them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on January 21, 2015, 01:06:48 PM
I've done that so far with the exception of icons imperial :).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 23, 2015, 08:11:38 AM
Just added some new ones, notably the prohibition box set. This isn't the lot but it's about 80%

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 23, 2015, 09:25:45 AM
Just added some new ones, notably the prohibition box set. This isn't the lot but it's about 80%

Love the prohibition set. :) Very nice Magasaki. That Spawn tuck draws my attention haha, hadn't seen it before your photos. I think I'll may have to look into that deck. Who is it printed by?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 23, 2015, 09:29:14 AM
Just added some new ones, notably the prohibition box set. This isn't the lot but it's about 80%

Love the prohibition set. :) Very nice Magasaki. That Spawn tuck draws my attention haha, hadn't seen it before your photos. I think I'll may have to look into that deck. Who is it printed by?

Thanks

I have all the images from the spawn deck on the site that I'm currently working on (link in sig). It's one of the few that I have managed to get fully scanned in.

EDIT: link to deck ------------>  http://www.magasaki.com/#!spawn/cpzo
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 23, 2015, 09:45:38 AM
I have all the images from the spawn deck on the site that I'm currently working on (link in sig). It's one of the few that I have managed to get fully scanned in.

EDIT: link to deck ------------>  http://www.magasaki.com/#!spawn/cpzo

Very cool site! Thanks for the link Magasaki.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on January 23, 2015, 06:02:16 PM
Just got another batch in...

civil war
continental/crown
fed52 silver certificate and reserve note
aves
pagan
medallion
origins
impressions phantom
seven seas/captain's
frontier/predator
blue collar/white collar
golden spike
aquila
brusmind/pandamonium/freak show
requiem
oracle/calaveras


I've decided I'm not too into the theory11 decks, or any magic/luxury cards for that matter.  I'm only into the ones with interesting art.  Kind of makes my collecting easier on the wallet :)  Some of these decks I have gone out of my way to get and probably spent a little too much, but I don't mind since I'm just starting out :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 24, 2015, 01:22:42 AM
Just got another batch in...

civil war
continental/crown
fed52 silver certificate and reserve note
aves
pagan
medallion
origins
impressions phantom
seven seas/captain's
frontier/predator
blue collar/white collar
golden spike
aquila
brusmind/pandamonium/freak show
requiem
oracle/calaveras


I've decided I'm not too into the theory11 decks, or any magic/luxury cards for that matter.  I'm only into the ones with interesting art.  Kind of makes my collecting easier on the wallet :)  Some of these decks I have gone out of my way to get and probably spent a little too much, but I don't mind since I'm just starting out :)

Specialization is good - it does keep the financial damage much lower!  Magicians' decks tend to be a bit more plain in general because magicians want to use decks their audiences will identify with.  A general-purpose audience would call for a general-purpose deck with limited customization.  Now, for specialized audiences, options expand, but in general you never know who you'll be performing for so you have to go middle-of-the-road.

Don't be in the habit of overpaying for decks - be more selective, and haggle when you can.  There will be cases that you have to pay a bit more and there's no other option, but when options to pay less do exist, seek them out!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 24, 2015, 11:35:42 PM
My collection is here: https://playingcarddb.com/mycollection?u=7189

I hope to update it as soon as I get new decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 25, 2015, 12:31:13 AM
My collection is here: https://playingcarddb.com/mycollection?u=7189

I hope to update it as soon as I get new decks.

Nice beginning - good set of cards.

I have lately been advising modern deck collectors to not go crazy trying to get the older custom decks.  They often end up being pretty costly, and while they may be attractive, gorgeous, rare, etc., there's so many custom decks coming out now it's like being in a New York subway station - there's ALWAYS another train coming; maybe not now, maybe not today, but eventually another train does come!  Getting in on the new stuff at the ground floor retail price is so much better than paying through the nose for the same deck a year or two down the road.

Of course, I'm not advising people to never buy older decks - just to not let the "gotta get'em all" mentality take over.  Remember, instead of paying big bucks, today's rare decks can be used as trading fodder for yesterday's rare decks!  Buy extras at retail so you can trade them off for the older stuff you can't live without.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 25, 2015, 04:24:49 AM
Thanks Don,

I am going to get a dozen something from post in a few days and then I will focus mostly on kickstarter and the new decks. I can see how it is a bad idea spending 100 bucks on Arcane gold deck instead of a lesser amount on much more appealing decks on kickstarter. I didn't know they are making so many of those amazing decks. I will show you the ones when I will get them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 25, 2015, 05:24:49 AM
Thanks Don,

I am going to get a dozen something from post in a few days and then I will focus mostly on kickstarter and the new decks. I can see how it is a bad idea spending 100 bucks on Arcane gold deck instead of a lesser amount on much more appealing decks on kickstarter. I didn't know they are making so many of those amazing decks. I will show you the ones when I will get them.

Is THAT what Gold Arcanes go for these days?  I remember when they were half that price, even less!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 25, 2015, 04:16:14 PM
Thanks Don,

I am going to get a dozen something from post in a few days and then I will focus mostly on kickstarter and the new decks. I can see how it is a bad idea spending 100 bucks on Arcane gold deck instead of a lesser amount on much more appealing decks on kickstarter. I didn't know they are making so many of those amazing decks. I will show you the ones when I will get them.

Is THAT what Gold Arcanes go for these days?  I remember when they were half that price, even less!

I think it is more than that even. On ebay minimum price is $107 and it goes as high as $187. I think it will increase further.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 25, 2015, 05:27:17 PM
Thanks Don,

I am going to get a dozen something from post in a few days and then I will focus mostly on kickstarter and the new decks. I can see how it is a bad idea spending 100 bucks on Arcane gold deck instead of a lesser amount on much more appealing decks on kickstarter. I didn't know they are making so many of those amazing decks. I will show you the ones when I will get them.

Is THAT what Gold Arcanes go for these days?  I remember when they were half that price, even less!

I think it is more than that even. On ebay minimum price is $107 and it goes as high as $187. I think it will increase further.

I suggest a little more digging. Gold Arcane can be had for $80 now and lower on occasion. Better to pick them up in a trade or something in my opinion though. I love my E decks, just not at $80+ haha.

Nice collection you have going by the way. Looking good! I've been considering the Celtic Myth cards to add to my own collection lately. I think their swirly funky back is pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 25, 2015, 06:08:48 PM
Thanks Don,

I am going to get a dozen something from post in a few days and then I will focus mostly on kickstarter and the new decks. I can see how it is a bad idea spending 100 bucks on Arcane gold deck instead of a lesser amount on much more appealing decks on kickstarter. I didn't know they are making so many of those amazing decks. I will show you the ones when I will get them.

Is THAT what Gold Arcanes go for these days?  I remember when they were half that price, even less!

I think it is more than that even. On ebay minimum price is $107 and it goes as high as $187. I think it will increase further.

I suggest a little more digging. Gold Arcane can be had for $80 now and lower on occasion. Better to pick them up in a trade or something in my opinion though. I love my E decks, just not at $80+ haha.

Nice collection you have going by the way. Looking good! I've been considering the Celtic Myth cards to add to my own collection lately. I think their swirly funky back is pretty interesting.

Thanks for the comment on the collection Fes. I am keeping it up to date. It is a sad thing that if I check the decks then their value will decrease. I guess I will eventually just open them all.

About arcane gold decks. I think those $80 decks are coming with $15 shipping. And anyway ellusionist is selling them at $100. Anyway, we all need to have the price of our decks increasing with time. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 25, 2015, 09:19:42 PM
we all need to have the price of our decks increasing with time.

Honestly, I never purchase a deck as a monetary investment. I don't have any hopes or dreams of them increasing in value either as I have never sold a deck in my life. My only concern is when I get down to the last deck or last couple decks is, How difficult will this deck be to replace? That's the real sting for me recently. I'm buying restock of many decks I've enjoyed in the past. (Usually not the v1's I had before though, too costly!) Burned through them without really thinking about it at all. Replacing them has been more expensive than I ever thought it would be. I go slowly and do it over time so I can still pick up wonderful new decks to feed my appetite. I may not be the norm though, I'm a pretty bad card collector as far as collecting goes haha. I'm also, and probably will always be, a pretty heavy devourer of decks ahahah. I just can't seem to get enough!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 25, 2015, 09:28:12 PM
we all need to have the price of our decks increasing with time.

Honestly, I never purchase a deck as a monetary investment. I don't have any hopes or dreams of them increasing in value either as I have never sold a deck in my life. My only concern is when I get down to the last deck or last couple decks is, How difficult will this deck be to replace? That's the real sting for me recently. I'm buying restock of many decks I've enjoyed in the past. (Usually not the v1's I had before though, too costly!) Burned through them without really thinking about it at all. Replacing them has been more expensive than I ever thought it would be. I go slowly and do it over time so I can still pick up wonderful new decks to feed my appetite. I may not be the norm though, I'm a pretty bad card collector as far as collecting goes haha. I'm also, and probably will always be, a pretty heavy devourer of decks ahahah. I just can't seem to get enough!

I am sorry for saying that. I am not going to sell any of the decks I have either. But then I do not understand why we are keeping them wrapped in cellophane when we can easily tear it open and enjoy the wonderful collection we have. I have not even seen the cards in many of the decks, worrying too much that that would make my collection less remarkable. I think I will open them all up eventually. lol!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 25, 2015, 09:42:26 PM
Finally getting into peoples hands..........well worth the wait, Bravo Lorenzo!
(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/317cfa_ac23b0be3dd041b693cc523bb15049b3.jpg_srz_p_630_336_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

.......just for the record, you gotta see the goodness on the inside of the tuck as well :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on January 25, 2015, 10:05:45 PM
Finally getting into peoples hands..........well worth the wait, Bravo Lorenzo!
(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/317cfa_ac23b0be3dd041b693cc523bb15049b3.jpg_srz_p_630_336_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

.......just for the record, you gotta see the goodness on the inside of the tuck as well :)

I will need a new job, but I want everything from their site. They have an amazing collection. Thanks for sharing. http://www.sparkzcollector.com/#!playing-cards/ccz7
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 26, 2015, 02:51:09 AM

And anyway ellusionist is selling them at $100. Anyway, we all need to have the price of our decks increasing with time.

They're not actually for sale at Ellusionist.  They installed a new inventory system for keeping track of what's in stock.  Promotional items not available for sale have to be listed anyway, so they either make the price zero and list them as sold out or they list them at some outrageously high price.

They're definitely not for sale.  The company's been giving them away as premiums for a few years or more now.  It's expected to be the second rare deck (print run of 5,000 AND only available as a premium, not for purchase) that they run out of stock on, the first being the Bicycle Black Ghost 1st Edition.  E ran out of BG1E sometime last year.  Only once before did they actually sell a premium deck as a straight, unconditional purchase (albeit limited to not more than a dozen per customer) and that was the Red Artifice v1 - and even those were limited to only 3,000 of the 5,000 decks made being available for purchase, with the rest being held for premiums.  If I had to guess, I'd say it's a race between the two decks to see which will run out first.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CoolaFu on January 26, 2015, 03:26:00 AM
It was a pre order last october 2014.

I got these babies last month

How did you get Sherlock Holmes - Bakerstreet and Holmes edition decks? I couldn't find them on stock, in 5-6 December, when I order :( Anyway, my order was lost by post office I think...no decks for Christmas.

I got this decks only now from my buddy, but they are from an early orders. Usually, I send him a few orders, it makes me one nice package that will be sent in Europe.To bad I order this nice case for iphone 5/5s a year ago, lol. Now is iphone 6 on the market...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on January 26, 2015, 06:51:19 AM
picked up a pair of bicycle rhapsodies for 6 dollars yesterday.  Not bad for a plain Jane bicycle deck, and a little too classy for Wal*Mart!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 26, 2015, 07:00:13 AM
picked up a pair of bicycle rhapsodies for 6 dollars yesterday.  Not bad for a plain Jane bicycle deck, and a little too classy for Wal*Mart!

I really enjoy my copies. I had to go through three racks of the things to find two pairs without beaten up tucks haha. Nice snag and sounds like the price was definitely right. The ones I picked up were $2.89 a deck. I love being able to do that once in a while.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 27, 2015, 08:05:51 PM
I've been busy and haven't had an opportunity to organize or even put decks away that have been arriving since the holidays. I took today as an opportunity to go ahead and start on that. While doing so I thought, great time to snap a few photos. Life came up though and I didn't get to do all I wanted, but I'm glad I was able to get a few quick shots done to share. The majority of the decks I didn't get shots of are mainly restocks you've all seen before. I love them though so if someone has their heart seeing some of the restocks, I'll try to grab a photo sometime soon. They're just bricks of staples. My favorite deck Tally-Ho circle backs for example, stuff like that. Everything is new to me minus the Love Me and Sentinels, which are replacements.

I love this silly boat! It's a lot of fun. If I wasn't a desert dweller and afraid of the ocean, I'd have a boat haha. The gold mini deck that snuck in is Home Run 8 bit mini gold. It was near from a game of solitaire last night figured I'd toss it in, since it was just right there. Same photo shows off my Bankroll edition, yes gents I managed to score one! Not only that, I won the poker game we used the standards in so it came back home with me. By the way absolutely splendid deck, among the best I've had the pleasure to play with can't recommend it enough even though that weird slip case gets in the way haha. Although I can't really use it, the kid in me is smitten with that big ass Steampunk Bandits. It's just cool as hell to me.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 27, 2015, 08:38:53 PM
Damn... talk about a feeding frenzy!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 28, 2015, 09:30:50 AM
I grabbed what appear to be some older bike decks with tucks that seem to be out of print. Can anyone give me any advice on these? Are they an older version? If so do we know roughly when? I'm assuming not that old but not current  :-\

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 28, 2015, 10:09:36 AM
No they're not that old. The red and the blue decks look like 807's to me. They're still making them now. The color of the seal would give more indication of when those decks in particular were produced. The Green backs I'm not sure if they're still producing, 2012 I think.

Please keep in mind I am by no means an expert. Someone will more knowledge on bikes will hopefully chime in. I'm just trying to help out in the meantime. ;)

Damn... talk about a feeding frenzy!
Om nom nom!  :t11:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 28, 2015, 10:17:21 AM
The red and blue decks have blue seals and the green has a black seal and they say 808 on the base.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 28, 2015, 11:45:42 AM
The red and blue decks have blue seals and the green has a black seal and they say 808 on the base.

Blue seals are Ohio decks, those two decks are 2009 or earlier. Black seals are out of the facilities in Kentucky and are newer. I think the green deck is 2012 but I may be wrong. My memory on whens isn't so good haha. I'm more of a "remember when?" guy, not much of a "remember exactly when" person. For example, No idea when the Magna carta was signed, only that it was signed sometime in the 1600's... I think. Maybe not, hahaha.

Still hope I helped a little bit. ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 28, 2015, 11:58:25 AM
You certainly helped! Thanks for the info about the seals.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 29, 2015, 10:12:14 AM
Here's a pricey haul for you! Excess is good sometimes.  :karrit:

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on January 29, 2015, 12:31:07 PM
Ooh nice haul Magasaki! Got your loaded up Fed 52's in one swoop? Porcelain Bikes in there too, what a pretty deck. Very nice decks. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 29, 2015, 01:23:40 PM
Ooh nice haul Magasaki! Got your loaded up Fed 52's in one swoop? Porcelain Bikes in there too, what a pretty deck. Very nice decks.

Yeah grabbed a bunch as it worked out cheaper to have more shipped then maybe sell a few on at a later date. I already had some silver certs and white reserves. I just need to find an unbranded black reserve now and I'm done  :)

Also a cheeky blue blood in there which makes this one quite a costly haul overall.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on January 29, 2015, 05:35:14 PM
i can't find an unbranded fed52 under 30 bux.  Where would one purchase an open box deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on January 29, 2015, 06:08:48 PM
no idea they normally sell sealed. I am opening a set to play with and keeping some sealed ones
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on February 03, 2015, 04:33:39 AM
Since last time I posted in this thread my collection increased from something like 30 decks to a 100 decks. I would really like someone to rate the collection. It is starting to become something like fun now. I can't stop buying more decks. But it is such a financial burden on me that my back is literally  bending down. I hope to have all the famous decks by summer and then will go for rare ones and the kickstarters, I hope that will pull down a significant factor of the cost. But yes I could not have started deck collection at a worse time. I hope I stay strong till the best part. lol! Sorry for me yapping.

Here is my collection: https://playingcarddb.com/mycollection?u=7189

I hope you would all like it. Thanks!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: 52plusjoker on February 04, 2015, 07:23:44 AM
Welcome to the Grand Hall of Addicted Collectors. Eventually you'll reach the next stage where you become fussy about what you buy and start de-acquisitioning the hastily bought decks whose appeal is lessening.!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 04, 2015, 08:26:29 AM
Welcome to the Grand Hall of Addicted Collectors. Eventually you'll reach the next stage where you become fussy about what you buy and start de-acquisitioning the hastily bought decks whose appeal is lessening.!!

Only took me a couple weeks to get to that point.  I Love that it is very easy to cancel a pledge on kickstarter if I made the decision too quickly.  Never hurts to secure an early bird either just in case the project turns into something awesome.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 04, 2015, 06:56:59 PM
Since last time I posted in this thread my collection increased from something like 30 decks to a 100 decks. I would really like someone to rate the collection. It is starting to become something like fun now. I can't stop buying more decks. But it is such a financial burden on me that my back is literally  bending down. I hope to have all the famous decks by summer and then will go for rare ones and the kickstarters, I hope that will pull down a significant factor of the cost. But yes I could not have started deck collection at a worse time. I hope I stay strong till the best part. lol! Sorry for me yapping.

Here is my collection: https://playingcarddb.com/mycollection?u=7189

I hope you would all like it. Thanks!

First, be careful not to bankrupt yourself!  There's a rule of thumb with decks, just like with trains - if you miss one, another will come along.

Second, there's only one criteria for rating your collection.  "Are you happy with these decks?"  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on February 04, 2015, 10:53:33 PM
Since last time I posted in this thread my collection increased from something like 30 decks to a 100 decks. I would really like someone to rate the collection. It is starting to become something like fun now. I can't stop buying more decks. But it is such a financial burden on me that my back is literally  bending down. I hope to have all the famous decks by summer and then will go for rare ones and the kickstarters, I hope that will pull down a significant factor of the cost. But yes I could not have started deck collection at a worse time. I hope I stay strong till the best part. lol! Sorry for me yapping.

Here is my collection: https://playingcarddb.com/mycollection?u=7189

I hope you would all like it. Thanks!

First, be careful not to bankrupt yourself!  There's a rule of thumb with decks, just like with trains - if you miss one, another will come along.

Second, there's only one criteria for rating your collection.  "Are you happy with these decks?"  :))

I am taking steps not to bankrupt myself. I think I will be able to survive. Plus I am becoming more picky about the decks I want in my collection. I am at that next stage I think which 52plusjokers mentions here:

Welcome to the Grand Hall of Addicted Collectors. Eventually you'll reach the next stage where you become fussy about what you buy and start de-acquisitioning the hastily bought decks whose appeal is lessening.!!

I hope everything work out eventually. I have a collection and I want to come out of this breaking in phase and then I will make this collection into something that anyone can admire. To answer Don's question. I think I admire this collection. Although I do not have many that are specifically rare or unique, I do have those decks which are really worth having, and with the features which makes them worthy of being in a collection.


Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 09, 2015, 08:55:00 PM
Got my Draconians. Love them! 

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 09, 2015, 10:40:53 PM
Got my Draconians. Love them!

Great fans! I love these decks too. They're fantastic and have quickly risen to among my favorite decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: naggarwal on February 09, 2015, 10:44:10 PM
Got my Draconians. Love them!

They sure are nice. I would love to get my hand on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Collector on February 10, 2015, 01:02:08 AM
Got my Draconians. Love them!

Love your fans.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 11, 2015, 07:06:46 AM
Finally got a curator deck  :D and some other bits and bobs.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 11, 2015, 10:49:24 AM
Finally got a curator deck  :D and some other bits and bobs.

Another very nice haul Magasaki! :D I see you've added some RUN in there as well. Great stuff, congratulations on your Curator deck acquisition.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 11, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Ok guys, I know some of you have been kind enough to look at my collection site in my signature (google analytics tells me that PCF has sent a few people my way!). I just wanted to let you know I have re-designed the site and have now uploaded at least the tuck images for most of my decks. It takes a long time to scan all the cards so that is still a ways off but please come and check out my collection at www.magasaki.com

On a side note I am going to be writing a series of articles and discussions with collectors which I will post in a more relevant part of the forum as those areas expand.

Thanks guys
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 12, 2015, 06:49:58 PM
Wife got me a display as an early birthday present!  I can't believe how supportive she is being through this...what a woman :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 12, 2015, 06:55:44 PM
ha ha you make it sound like you have some serious problem that she is coping with! Display looks great!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 12, 2015, 07:17:33 PM
Very nice, you are indeed a lucky man Evan. Good stuff!  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 12, 2015, 09:18:50 PM
Eventually I'll replace the bum decks in there like blue/white collar with icons and Arcana :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 12, 2015, 11:01:39 PM
Eventually I'll replace the bum decks in there like blue/white collar with icons and Arcana :)

Bum decks?? Nevermind, I don't think I want to know. I don't think you have any bum decks in there Evan. :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 16, 2015, 07:58:12 AM
Got a couple of nice additions!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 16, 2015, 12:50:03 PM
Eventually I'll replace the bum decks in there like blue/white collar with icons and Arcana :)

Bum decks?? Nevermind, I don't think I want to know. I don't think you have any bum decks in there Evan. :P

Lol I require an extra set of opened decks to put in my back pocket to level myself out when my wallet is too thick...bum decks
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 16, 2015, 12:54:51 PM
Kudos to Randy Butterfield and Midnight Cards on Draconian  8)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10994591_796692313731692_4186161785819128536_n.jpg?oh=fbd8a42f07c96902d66175fcb99c8665&oe=558E8077&__gda__=1432049359_f7200f694dd3ef75e3667b31a193cf49)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 17, 2015, 02:52:06 AM
Eventually I'll replace the bum decks in there like blue/white collar with icons and Arcana :)

Bum decks?? Nevermind, I don't think I want to know. I don't think you have any bum decks in there Evan. :P

Lol I require an extra set of opened decks to put in my back pocket to level myself out when my wallet is too thick...bum decks

Perhaps a walletectomy is in order?  Doctors actually say that sitting on a fat wallet all the time can throw out your spinal alignment over time.

I carry two wallets, both in front pockets.  I have an aluminum wallet for cards with RFID chips and business cards and a nice leather wallet for cash and the rest.  Never like using the back pocket - too easy to get ripped off.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 17, 2015, 06:52:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoPf98i8A0g

:)

ok back to cards...I have some good ones coming in the mail so i'll post a pic or two once I get em.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 17, 2015, 12:46:30 PM
Kudos to Randy Butterfield and Midnight Cards on Draconian  8)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10994591_796692313731692_4186161785819128536_n.jpg?oh=fbd8a42f07c96902d66175fcb99c8665&oe=558E8077&__gda__=1432049359_f7200f694dd3ef75e3667b31a193cf49)

Awesome pic, Tony.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 18, 2015, 08:54:09 AM
These arrived today, and one of them is already winging it's way over seas to another member here  8) They're pretty cool.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 19, 2015, 10:44:51 AM
These arrived today, and one of them is already winging it's way over seas to another member here  8) They're pretty cool.

They look really cool.  Can you tell us more about them?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on February 19, 2015, 02:43:25 PM
They look really cool.  Can you tell us more about them?

Eleventh Pier Topic (http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.php?topic=7158.msg103881#msg103881)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 19, 2015, 05:43:15 PM
I also posted some more images and information here
http://www.magasaki.com/#!eleventh-pier/c5ba
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 20, 2015, 07:53:04 PM
Contraband. Uneven borders. Grrr!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on February 20, 2015, 11:48:38 PM
Contraband. Uneven borders. Grrr!

Well that's a little irritating..........
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 20, 2015, 11:53:48 PM
Contraband. Uneven borders. Grrr!

Well that's a little irritating..........

This seems to be happening more and more lately. It's upsetting.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 21, 2015, 10:15:28 AM
Contraband. Uneven borders. Grrr!

Well that's a little irritating..........

This seems to be happening more and more lately. It's upsetting.

Which is making me like EPCC/LPCC more and more.  I only ever have this problem on USPCC decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on February 21, 2015, 10:19:41 AM
If you think the borders on that Contraband deck are off, then check out the photo of the Mana V2 I posted in the thread for the new Mana Buskers.

These days it seems like if USPCC manage to go any more off centre with their cutting, we'll end up with 54 gaff cards like a lot of the cards in the Madison Gamblers deck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on February 21, 2015, 07:10:02 PM
My Mana 2s have the same problem. :(

You should check out the pic of the At The Table playing cards deck I posted. That was SO bad, I returned it and got a refund.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on February 24, 2015, 05:52:51 AM
PrincessTrouble, I checked out the ATCT thread to see the photo of your deck... wow, if cutting was any further off, it'd probably have cut from the adjacent sheet!

I got two packages through the post today.

(1) 27 decks of Draconians:

(http://i58.tinypic.com/33lkmxv.jpg)

(2) 12 decks of Golden Spike:

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hquhw6.jpg)

(3)12 decks of Golden Spike black ink edition:

(http://i60.tinypic.com/a3i88g.jpg)

All of my Golden Spike decks were unnumbered and had the Private Reserve sleeve on them. Pretty cool. As a result, I knew I'd be disinclined to open them... and so I purchases 3 play/damaged decks from Jody's store, so that I can open and use the cards.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2j67ms8.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 24, 2015, 06:57:26 AM
Nice haul and great photos HolyJJ. I love seeing decks by the brick.  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 26, 2015, 08:06:18 PM
I had some Cherries land today! :))

(I'll eventually get a photo of a whole bunch of new decks but, not right now.)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 27, 2015, 04:02:32 AM
As simple as they are I really like them for some reason. Need to get hold of a set one day.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on February 27, 2015, 06:26:46 AM
As simple as they are I really like them for some reason. Need to get hold of a set one day.

I'll have some for a while. Even though I picked up the usual brick and won't use them until summer, they'll be devoured haha. I'll set a couple aside Tom, if you come up short in your part of the world give me a shout.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on February 28, 2015, 08:01:06 AM
Pardon the mess...first time I've gotten more 'other shit' than playing cards in the mail for a long time
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on February 28, 2015, 07:26:26 PM
As simple as they are I really like them for some reason. Need to get hold of a set one day.

I'll have some for a while. Even though I picked up the usual brick and won't use them until summer, they'll be devoured haha. I'll set a couple aside Tom, if you come up short in your part of the world give me a shout.

Cheers fes. I'll hopefully have something you might want to trade at some point :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on March 02, 2015, 07:55:41 PM
Got two decks from uusi today, and a deck of elite playing cards I won from magic orthodoxy on youtube.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on March 03, 2015, 06:28:20 AM
the two uusi decks you got are lovely, i finally finished my uusi collection recently and got hold of an original blue blood. they're all great decks
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on March 03, 2015, 07:44:50 AM
Nice win, congratulations.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on March 04, 2015, 06:02:38 PM
i'll probably pass on the original blue bloods.  I have already pre-ordered an uusi classic so I'll have one opened deck of each by May (or whenever they ship it)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 04, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
The original Blue Blood deck is actually very interesting.  It's the first work by Uusi, and you can see the progression in their playing cards as they move from beginning card designers to experienced cardpeople!  They were artists and designers long before they played with cards (hee hee),  but there's a certain "language" to playing cards, and it's amazing to see them learning it - and speaking it - from deck to deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on March 05, 2015, 03:43:35 AM
Was excited to a couple of good ones this week, plus a cool deck from T11.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on March 07, 2015, 06:27:26 AM
Received a few decks this week... and as usual, they are decks printed by Legends.

8 decks Special Edition Draconions with holographic deck seals:

(http://i58.tinypic.com/1zfjvjc.jpg)

6 decks of SiShou:

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2eaoxuq.jpg)

6 decks of Legends Hipsters:

(http://i57.tinypic.com/2eoctwp.jpg)

I gotta say, I love the Hipsters -- the cards have both amusing and inspiring quotes on the faces, and the back design is nice also. A really fun deck!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on March 10, 2015, 02:19:39 PM
Hello forumers!
@HolyJJ: your draco's looks awesome in pairs  ???  - also on top of my list - holo seal or not,
Here's my latest adition :

Old friends - Squezzer and Trips
(http://i61.tinypic.com/qsw51y.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on March 13, 2015, 10:33:11 AM
Hey Wolf! Welcome to the forum :D

I don't buy any USPCC decks these days... but those Trips definitely make me want to make an exception!

Even the Cherries deck that Fes has posted looks pretty cool... simple, yet classy. I like it!

A few decks arrived at my place this week.‎

Limited Edition‎ NOC V3 reprints:

‎(http://i60.tinypic.com/2nlvjvb.jpg)

This is the first time I've purchased any NOC decks... and together in a set, they look quite nice. I like them.


DMC decks:‎

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2hdnr0j.jpg)

I saw the FB update from Magic Orthodoxy regarding this release, and so I thought I'd check it out. The sales page boasted one of the best marking systems around... and so I was curious.

Overall, I found it to be a disappointing deck. Although gold foil on black is nearly always pretty cool on a tuckbox (Golden Spike Black Ink edition was a masterpiece), I was disappointed with this tuckbox because the cardstock for the tuck felt pretty cheap -- not too different to the feel of boxes which you find fruit and veg in at the local greengrocers.

The cards themselves are strictly okay. Everything except for the AoS and the two red kings are standard (I don't like custom courts anyway). The registration and cutting is nowhere near as bad as USPCC. Card stock is more durable than the USPCC junk... but the coating is not so good -- slip factor is actually pretty bad.

The marking system is definitely easy to read (even from across a table)... but the problem is that the markings are too easy for even a layman to find. The only way they'd pass in a performance is if the spectator was hellbent on NOT looking for markings.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Elite Card Displays on March 14, 2015, 03:29:33 AM
How Cool Is this one.  All 10 Decks of the Federal 52 series + All 4 coins + all 8 of the poker chips, even the unreleased ones.  In a custom Lucite case made for KindgsWild only 2 made.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Elite Card Displays on March 14, 2015, 03:55:27 AM
2014 Deck of the year yes.  Should have Jackson Robinson Got it?  Really are you asking me that.  He Is my fav designer.  I love this Deck and it was from an amazing designer but I can't betray Jackson,  He is the greatest Playing Card designer!!  Sorry JMO.  But am I super stoked that I have all four decks, the compete set in my collection??  HELLLLLLL YAAAAA!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 14, 2015, 06:30:13 AM
2014 Deck of the year yes.  Should have Jackson Robinson Got it?  Really are you asking me that.  He Is my fav designer.  I love this Deck and it was from an amazing designer but I can't betray Jackson,  He is the greatest Playing Card designer!!  Sorry JMO.  But am I super stoked that I have all four decks, the compete set in my collection??  HELLLLLLL YAAAAA!!

It was UC's 2014 deck, but here the "Deck of the Year 2014" was a tie between Aquila and Origins.  The topic's still there if you want to check out all the award winners.  CARD CULTURE Magazine did a feature on all of them in last month's issue.

I'm not sure who won their 2014 contest.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Elite Card Displays on March 16, 2015, 03:05:25 AM
2014 Deck of the year yes.  Should have Jackson Robinson Got it?  Really are you asking me that.  He Is my fav designer.  I love this Deck and it was from an amazing designer but I can't betray Jackson,  He is the greatest Playing Card designer!!  Sorry JMO.  But am I super stoked that I have all four decks, the compete set in my collection??  HELLLLLLL YAAAAA!!

It was UC's 2014 deck, but here the "Deck of the Year 2014" was a tie between Aquila and Origins.  The topic's still there if you want to check out all the award winners.  CARD CULTURE Magazine did a feature on all of them in last month's issue.

I'm not sure who won their 2014 contest.

Sorry Don I did not specify no offence intended.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 16, 2015, 04:03:56 AM

Sorry Don I did not specify no offence intended.

None taken.  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on March 16, 2015, 05:56:18 PM
Thanks to a GREAT friend, I've been able to add these decks to my collection :D

(http://i57.tinypic.com/vxiu6h.jpg)

(http://i57.tinypic.com/9a8h36.jpg)


The foil work on the back of these ‎tucks is awesome. I love em!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on March 16, 2015, 10:12:20 PM
Got a legends hipster deck and a pair of mailchimps...The hipster tuck box is a little smaller than a standard deck it seems.  Didn't come with a seal either, just the wrap.

Haven't opened the mailchimps yet but i'll probably open a red and leave the black sealed
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 17, 2015, 12:18:02 AM
HolyJJ - that find ROCKS.

Evan - before custom deck seals became all the rage, it was actually trendy to leave out deck seals altogether, holding them closed only with the cellophane.  Some creators felt it was an eyesore to have it covering their art and collector-users liked the idea of not having to deal with removing the seal.  Yup, some people actually went through the headache of removing the sticker seal - and all the glue residue it leaves behind - because they felt it looked cleaner that way.

Before that, everyone was just using the factory-standard stuff.  Maybe in different colors, but still the "USPC Spade" seal design.  (Expert and Legends didn't exist yet, mere glimmers in Bill Kalush's and Lawrence Sullivan's eyes...)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on March 17, 2015, 06:51:10 AM
so then it's hipster to not have a seal for now :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on March 17, 2015, 10:37:45 AM
HolyJJ very cool! I'm a little green with jealousy at the moment haha. Very very cool!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 18, 2015, 02:25:59 AM
so then it's hipster to not have a seal for now :)

It would probably be more hipster if they got decks designed in the style of 19th-century antebellum decks - wrapped in paper with a wax seal, no jokers or indices, etc.  :))

It's hugely funny to see people go so far out of their way to look like they stepped out of a time machine from 150 years ago, but to also be so ridiculously connected to the latest in technology that they give off their own electromagnetic field...  If it was steampunk, that would be one thing, but it's not!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PurpleIce on March 18, 2015, 04:59:33 AM
HolyJJ - that find ROCKS.


You talking about the Bund18 set? I know that these decks are hard to come by, but i didn't know they were highly sought after (or ROCKING!), since not much chatter about this deck has been going around. I got a set with a help from a friend (more acquaintance actually) in Hong Kong.

Also, i've never seen the reprint of NOC V3s with the EPCC seal, nor the Legends Hipster.
Man...i must b lagging behind somewhere a lot....
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on March 20, 2015, 11:17:35 AM
Pretty big shopping spree! There's some nice ones in here.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on March 20, 2015, 04:47:02 PM
sishou still not available for me :( 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on March 23, 2015, 07:24:50 AM
Thanks Don, and Fes :D

If the Bund18 decks were easier to get hold of, I'd definitely have opened a pack... but seeing as the only way I can get another one is to spend $300 on eBay, I'll have to leave the decks sealed. Lol.

Purplelce, you can find the Legends Hipsters over at LPCC's site via the following link: ‎http://legendsplayingcards.com/products/hipster

Picked up these two from Lee Asher's online store:

(http://i57.tinypic.com/nl6jk5.jpg)‎

The Fournier 605s, everybody knows about their quality. Therefore, no need for me to write an essay about them. Bottom line is this: they have their own unique handling -- like nothing else out there. I do recommend trying them out.

The Ascal deck... I've not really seen them mentioned here since Feb 2013.

To cut a long story (relatively) short, the cards stock on the Ascal deck is what makes it pretty awesome -- really nice and springy. I don't like overly soft/spongey feeling cards (like the original Madison Rounders)... and these cards are definitely *not* spongey!

They aren't as stiff as the Diamond Finish and Master Finish cards from LPCC and EPCC... and so those whose fingers aren't yet trained to handle those cards would probably find the Ascal cards easier to get used to.

They're very durable, and they're traditionally cut -- they handle much better than old USPCC casino decks. The cards faro beautifully.

The only minus side to them is that the coating isn't particularly slick... and so if you're going to do push-through false shuffles, you'll probably struggle as the coating breaks down even further. However, this is a casino deck and not a magic performance or cardistry... and therefore, one can easily make the point that the cards fully serve their purpose -- the shuffle well, and withstand a battering through play.

I'll definitely order some more of these.‎ Thanks Lee! :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 23, 2015, 11:43:58 PM

The Ascal deck... I've not really seen them mentioned here since Feb 2013.

To cut a long story (relatively) short, the cards stock on the Ascal deck is what makes it pretty awesome -- really nice and springy. I don't like overly soft/spongey feeling cards (like the original Madison Rounders)... and these cards are definitely *not* spongey!

They aren't as stiff as the Diamond Finish and Master Finish cards from LPCC and EPCC... and so those whose fingers aren't yet trained to handle those cards would probably find the Ascal cards easier to get used to.

They're very durable, and they're traditionally cut -- they handle much better than old USPCC casino decks. The cards faro beautifully.

The only minus side to them is that the coating isn't particularly slick... and so if you're going to do push-through false shuffles, you'll probably struggle as the coating breaks down even further. However, this is a casino deck and not a magic performance or cardistry... and therefore, one can easily make the point that the cards fully serve their purpose -- the shuffle well, and withstand a battering through play.

I'll definitely order some more of these.‎ Thanks Lee! :D

The finish doesn't really determine the stiffness of the card - except when you're talking about smooth versus embossed.  The embossing process used today presses little metal points into the paper.  My theory is that it weakens the structural integrity just a bit - not enough to be completely destroyed, but just enough to make them less stiff than an identical card with a smooth finish.  If you don't believe me, check out the old Bee Erdnase decks that CARC used to sell - get a matched pair in Ivory and Cambric Finishes and you'll see immediately.

The Ascals are from the Angel Playing Card Company of Osaka, Japan.  You should try out some of the "Club Angel" brand as well as the Ascals.  They're not so expensive in Japan, though I'm betting that's not the case anywhere else!  Angel PCC does good work - as I hear it, they supply a lot of the casinos in the Pacific Rim and Australia (don't know if New Zealand has casino gambling with playing cards).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on March 24, 2015, 11:20:08 AM
Just because I stopped collecting for three years, doesn't mean I can't get back into it.....
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 24, 2015, 01:14:31 PM
Just because I stopped collecting for three years, doesn't mean I can't get back into it.....

So does this post mark your triumphant return?  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on March 24, 2015, 01:58:05 PM
Just because I stopped collecting for three years, doesn't mean I can't get back into it.....

VERY Jealous of the V1s, great get!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on March 24, 2015, 05:28:54 PM
VERY Jealous of the V1s, great get!

Thank you! I was searching for these forever, and finally found a great deal (so I bought them all  ;D).

So does this post mark your triumphant return?  :))

Honestly Don, I'm not sure. College and textbooks are a thing, as well as a new engine for my car (probably just a new car) , so that is where my money is mainly going. I found this opportunity to make this purchase and decided to splurge.

That in mind however, I'm planning on possibly designing a deck of cards this summer with one of my buddies, with the hopes of getting it backed on Kickstarter.

Will it come to fruition? Most likely not. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 24, 2015, 08:46:13 PM
So does this post mark your triumphant return?  :))

Honestly Don, I'm not sure. College and textbooks are a thing, as well as a new engine for my car (probably just a new car) , so that is where my money is mainly going. I found this opportunity to make this purchase and decided to splurge.

That in mind however, I'm planning on possibly designing a deck of cards this summer with one of my buddies, with the hopes of getting it backed on Kickstarter.

Will it come to fruition? Most likely not.

1) You don't have to buy the latest and greatest decks to be part of the conversation.
2) Never say never - that deck may yet come to fruition.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on March 25, 2015, 01:34:39 AM
1) You don't have to buy the latest and greatest decks to be part of the conversation.
2) Never say never - that deck may yet come to fruition.

1) Yeah I know, but the more time I spend on here, the more money I want to spend. I still have an issue with self control which is why I stopped cold turkey  :karrit:

2) It's just that my plans with stuff like this always get pushed back and never completed. Also, the deck I want to make is very simple and I wanted to make it look like a vintage Jerry-esque deck of cards, and I feel like a deck that simple would never get a ton of funding on Kickstarter due to the thousands of other minimalist and simplistic decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 25, 2015, 06:12:10 AM
1) You don't have to buy the latest and greatest decks to be part of the conversation.
2) Never say never - that deck may yet come to fruition.

1) Yeah I know, but the more time I spend on here, the more money I want to spend. I still have an issue with self control which is why I stopped cold turkey  :karrit:

2) It's just that my plans with stuff like this always get pushed back and never completed. Also, the deck I want to make is very simple and I wanted to make it look like a vintage Jerry-esque deck of cards, and I feel like a deck that simple would never get a ton of funding on Kickstarter due to the thousands of other minimalist and simplistic decks.

,,,most of which were utter crap!

Oi!  You've seen me say this before on this very site, perhaps in different words.  You don't have to be the first to the party, you just have to be the best - or at the least, the best to date - and you'll get all the attention!

If you don't go for it full-bore with all the passion you can muster, then of course you'll fail.  Get rid of the negatives running around in your brain and PUSH this idea - then, you WILL succeed.  It's far from impossible.  I've seen decks I wouldn't use to scrape off the bottom of my shoe get funded - what's stopping you from doing better?  (The answer?  Just you, my friend, just you...)

So, have I got your attention now?  :))  It sounds stupid and corny, but build it and they will come - as long as you can make it balls-to-the-wall better than the "minimalist" nonsense that came before it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HandSkillz on March 26, 2015, 03:54:23 PM
1) You don't have to buy the latest and greatest decks to be part of the conversation.
2) Never say never - that deck may yet come to fruition.

1) Yeah I know, but the more time I spend on here, the more money I want to spend. I still have an issue with self control which is why I stopped cold turkey  :karrit:

2) It's just that my plans with stuff like this always get pushed back and never completed. Also, the deck I want to make is very simple and I wanted to make it look like a vintage Jerry-esque deck of cards, and I feel like a deck that simple would never get a ton of funding on Kickstarter due to the thousands of other minimalist and simplistic decks.

,,,most of which were utter crap!

Oi!  You've seen me say this before on this very site, perhaps in different words.  You don't have to be the first to the party, you just have to be the best - or at the least, the best to date - and you'll get all the attention!

If you don't go for it full-bore with all the passion you can muster, then of course you'll fail.  Get rid of the negatives running around in your brain and PUSH this idea - then, you WILL succeed.  It's far from impossible.  I've seen decks I wouldn't use to scrape off the bottom of my shoe get funded - what's stopping you from doing better?  (The answer?  Just you, my friend, just you...)

So, have I got your attention now?  :))  It sounds stupid and corny, but build it and they will come - as long as you can make it balls-to-the-wall better than the "minimalist" nonsense that came before it.

On Don's point about designing your own deck - I've noticed that the people who listen to the advice doled about by the many collectors and deck designers on this site generally have successful KS campaigns (not guaranteed but good percentage)...they also can clue you in on potential pitfalls in production and distribution.  So if you're ok with it and ready to get kicked off the horse (and most importantly have the chutzpah to jump back on), do it!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on March 27, 2015, 04:54:47 AM

On Don's point about designing your own deck - I've noticed that the people who listen to the advice doled about by the many collectors and deck designers on this site generally have successful KS campaigns (not guaranteed but good percentage)...they also can clue you in on potential pitfalls in production and distribution.  So if you're ok with it and ready to get kicked off the horse (and most importantly have the chutzpah to jump back on), do it!

On top of that I think you will need to have a clear mindset of what you want to create. Have a theme in mind and start creating, absorbing the advises given to improves further than you can imagine  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 27, 2015, 10:30:14 AM
Loldudex2, you should know by now that there probably has never been a time prior to now where it was as easy to create and produce a deck of playing cards.  Between high-quality boutique print shops putting USPC on notice and Kickstarter becoming a breeding ground for new artists and designs, the barrier to entry of the playing card market becomes lower almost by the minute.

Just for gits and shiggles, go check out Kickstarter and do a search for "Exploding Kittens" - go on, I dare you...

It's a custom deck, sure - but it earned nearly $8.8 MILLION dollars...

PS: bro, you're still the guy ranked 7th on "Most Posts" and 9th on "Most Time Online!"
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on March 27, 2015, 11:48:43 AM
Thanks for all the support guys, it really means a lot!

Also, I almost backed Exploding Kittens but sadly forgot to. Oh well.

This summer my friend and I will see what we can do to try to make a deck of cards everyone will love!

PS: bro, you're still the guy ranked 7th on "Most Posts" and 9th on "Most Time Online!"

Whoah, that's CRAZY. I'm glad to know left a legacy somewhere in my life :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 27, 2015, 12:53:12 PM
Thanks for all the support guys, it really means a lot!

Also, I almost backed Exploding Kittens but sadly forgot to. Oh well.

This summer my friend and I will see what we can do to try to make a deck of cards everyone will love!

PS: bro, you're still the guy ranked 7th on "Most Posts" and 9th on "Most Time Online!"

Whoah, that's CRAZY. I'm glad to know left a legacy somewhere in my life :P

Yes, it's crazy!

I bet if you kept an eye on ExplodingKittens.com, there's going to be an order page or something - you'd just miss the KS exclusives and pricing.  There's no way they're letting an $8+ million dollar idea just end after one campaign.  I can see game companies dueling to the death for the rights...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: bruh man on March 28, 2015, 03:54:48 PM
So I just got these in the mail today  :D :bosswalk:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on March 29, 2015, 01:01:40 AM
So I just got these in the mail today  :D :bosswalk:

Thanks for the heads-up - now I know that mine are on the way!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on April 03, 2015, 01:18:38 PM
So I just got these in the mail today  :D :bosswalk:

Mine showed up last week I think. I didn't mind the wait at all. Really great decks.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 04, 2015, 05:47:00 PM
My limited edition (holographic seals) Draconians came in. Love these decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on April 04, 2015, 05:54:13 PM
Love the Limited Edition Draconians!

Although they look cool in photos, I'm sure you'll agree that the holographic seal looks infinitely better in person.

Good stuff PrincessTrouble :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 04, 2015, 08:58:51 PM
I wholeheartedly agree.  I thought they were great and then I took off the cellophane and they got even better.  They look fantastic.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on April 10, 2015, 02:05:58 AM
Finally got my Verana and Inverno from Alex Chin Seasons Playing cards series.
along with the Primavera and Seronda that I missed in 2012.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on April 10, 2015, 06:25:59 AM
Finally got my Verana and Inverno from Alex Chin Seasons Playing cards series.
along with the Primavera and Seronda that I missed in 2012.

Nice grabs!  :D  Aren't they some kind of gorgeous? I just received mine as well and I couldn't be happier. Alex really did a wonderful job on them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on April 10, 2015, 07:31:26 AM
Finally got my Verana and Inverno from Alex Chin Seasons Playing cards series.
along with the Primavera and Seronda that I missed in 2012.

Nice grabs!  :D  Aren't they some kind of gorgeous? I just received mine as well and I couldn't be happier. Alex really did a wonderful job on them.

this is another deck that I treasure and will never regret for buying it.  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 13, 2015, 11:38:57 PM
Stunning..........

(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11156246_1425365497766184_2063416973480764438_n.jpg?oh=6a37dcf608118fca6366b3b25addc55b&oe=55E3BF75)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrVamp on April 14, 2015, 11:56:51 AM
Nice picture! Unfortunately I did not make it in time to get the special edition, but I look forward to receiving the standard editions, which are anything but standard.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: CBJ on April 16, 2015, 11:11:27 AM
A package came in last week from Shane Tyree's campaign


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1_zpskhe4tkt7.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/1a_zpsbrb4n276.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/2_zps0qqxmdvr.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/3_zps5p5gbiyh.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/4_zps8x0p8ibw.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/5_zpsmhqfjzqt.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/6_zpsl4qddiup.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/7_zpsn06yad70.jpg)


(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/8_zpsghuznqle.jpg)




CBJ
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 16, 2015, 08:23:05 PM
Holy cow, that's a lot o' tchotchkes!  Cool.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on May 08, 2015, 12:46:01 PM
The latest aditions to my collections ... directly from legends.
Yeap... the dracos are with holo seal :D

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on May 08, 2015, 09:43:27 PM
The latest aditions to my collections ... directly from legends.
Yeap... the dracos are with holo seal :D

Awesome  :)
I am waiting for legends to arive too  :D
Daconians is so good... they are awesome and durable too
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on May 09, 2015, 11:09:03 AM
Excellent pick ups Wolf :D

Those diamond finish cards really are the best thing going today -- quality wise, nothing even comes remotely close to diamond/master finish. Whether you use those cards are keep them sealed, enjoy having them as part of your collection!

I received a deck this week... and whilst it's mediocre in terms of quality (after all, it's USPCC) I hear that it's quite rare. It cost me less than a lot of the decks that I've sold on eBay (such as Ellusionist limited editions -- the recent ones), and so I picked it up for the heck of it.

It's the "Run" Bankroll edition.

(http://s16.postimg.org/mmsjd06dh/bankroll.jpg)‎‎
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on May 09, 2015, 11:21:43 AM
Excellent pick ups Wolf :D

Those diamond finish cards really are the best thing going today -- quality wise, nothing even comes remotely close to diamond/master finish. Whether you use those cards are keep them sealed, enjoy having them as part of your collection!

I received a deck this week... and whilst it's mediocre in terms of quality (after all, it's USPCC) I hear that it's quite rare. It cost me less than a lot of the decks that I've sold on eBay (such as Ellusionist limited editions -- the recent ones), and so I picked it up for the heck of it.

It's the "Run" Bankroll edition.

(http://s16.postimg.org/mmsjd06dh/bankroll.jpg)‎‎

Good Catch  ;)
I didn't really like Run Deck, after I tried the standard edition so never decided to gather the other 2.
But still good catch though. How much did you pay for it? as far as I know it is quite expensive.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on May 11, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Got these in today...my first kickstarter pledge that I have received since getting into cards. 

I like how the spades on the case look like garlic cloves :)

Trentaur is the nickname of a friend of mine, and narcissist is what it is
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on May 13, 2015, 07:09:54 PM
Also just got an original blue blood for a not too crazy amount.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrVamp on May 19, 2015, 04:17:45 PM
So I finally got my Whispering Imps set from the 52 plus Joker auction (lucky me, I won the Auction by a margin of $5, ehhehe). I could sit and stare at them all day. These cards are going to take front row, when I get my Orbiter displays, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on May 19, 2015, 04:43:07 PM
So I finally got my Whispering Imps set from the 52 plus Joker auction (lucky me, I won the Auction by a margin of $5, ehhehe). I could sit and stare at them all day. These cards are going to take front row, when I get my Orbiter displays, that's for sure.

Congrats for winning the lot.. I was actually bidding for it too.. But now I am trying to find it separately to complete the set..
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 19, 2015, 04:48:43 PM
Also just got an original blue blood for a not too crazy amount.

Define "not too crazy..."  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: MrVamp on May 19, 2015, 04:59:56 PM
Good luck!
Congrats for winning the lot.. I was actually bidding for it too.. But now I am trying to find it separately to complete the set..
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on May 19, 2015, 05:21:20 PM
Also just got an original blue blood for a not too crazy amount.
Define "not too crazy..."  :))

I paid $45 a year ago, plus 3 or so dollars shipping.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on May 19, 2015, 07:25:22 PM
Just got these  :D
All that for reasonable price of just over US$100
Can't be happier now.. 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 19, 2015, 11:41:18 PM
Also just got an original blue blood for a not too crazy amount.
Define "not too crazy..."  :))

I paid $45 a year ago, plus 3 or so dollars shipping.

That's nice.  Do you know what EVAN paid?  Y'know - the guy who "just got" his, so I can know what they trade for now and not a year ago...  :))

Just busting your chops.  Actually, the price comparison between last year and this year will be useful info.  So thanks for that.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Talisman on May 20, 2015, 12:37:41 AM
Whoa Hankman!! Where did you get that whole lot from for that deal?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on May 20, 2015, 02:17:51 AM

That's nice.  Do you know what EVAN paid?  Y'know - the guy who "just got" his, so I can know what they trade for now and not a year ago...  :))

Just busting your chops.  Actually, the price comparison between last year and this year will be useful info.  So thanks for that.

I can tell you Evan got it for less than $60, there were a few sold on e-bay around the $60 marks as well.
Do you know the price for last year??

Whoa Hankman!! Where did you get that whole lot from for that deal?

When I went to Taiwan I found a seller who is selling these cards, since it is not very popular playing cards are sold less than half price compared to anywhere else.
I paid the tendril for just under $18 and that is a bloody deal
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on May 20, 2015, 08:26:54 PM

That's nice.  Do you know what EVAN paid?  Y'know - the guy who "just got" his, so I can know what they trade for now and not a year ago...  :))

Just busting your chops.  Actually, the price comparison between last year and this year will be useful info.  So thanks for that.

just shy of 60 :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 21, 2015, 09:06:53 AM

just shy of 60 :)

So, about a third higher in a year.  Damn, that's good for a deck, even this deck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on May 25, 2015, 10:36:27 AM
Just got these bad boys in...will make an amazing gift for someone!

EDIT: not sure why this came out sideways
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on May 26, 2015, 03:49:08 PM
My Club 808 prototype foil decks came last week (green, silver, red, blue).

(http://unitedcardists.com/download/file.php?id=9527&mode=view)

(http://unitedcardists.com/download/file.php?id=9528&mode=view)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 26, 2015, 06:01:52 PM

My Club 808 prototype foil decks came last week (green, silver, red, blue).

So there IS a reason to stay a member of Club 808?!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on May 30, 2015, 12:37:41 PM
I mainly sold off decks this month (basically, all modern USPCC stuff)... but I did pick up around 24 decks.

I got this split brick of LUXX V2s from JP Playing Cards. These decks are incredible. The tucks and the holographic deck seals are quite spectacular, and in my opinion, the cards themselves are the best handling diamond finish cards‎ to date.

(http://s9.postimg.org/puty2z0ov/LUXX_brick.jpg)‎

The brick box has been done brilliantly -- nice, thick black card, and the inside of the box is laminated just like the inside of the LUXX V2 tucks. ‎The silver foil stamping is really nice.

(http://s22.postimg.org/8fter81kx/LUXX_box.jpg)‎

I highly recommend the LUXX V2 decks -- no photos can do the deck justice. They really are AWESOME.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on June 02, 2015, 05:26:09 AM
Some more receivings over at the HolyJJ residence here in merry ol' England, and as usual, it's another USPCC-free week.

White NOC... about as minimalist as a back design can get. Any more minamalist, and it'd have to be a blank back:

‎(http://s13.postimg.org/rc86xl59j/white_noc.jpg)

Some more Sharps‎. I've made no secret about it, the Sharps are BY FAR the best fully marked deck in existance. Can't get enough of these:

(http://s22.postimg.org/8f851kkpd/sharps.jpg)‎

And a special thanks to a good friend for sending me these two beauties... Thanks a lot brother! :D

(http://s4.postimg.org/h5a8ioda5/zen_set.jpg)‎
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on June 02, 2015, 09:34:31 AM
Oh my... I was drooling over the Sharps... then BOOM you hit me with the RED Prototype Zen deck  ???
oh brother stop making me envy you...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: dough333 on June 08, 2015, 01:52:44 AM
Im a little late to the game but here is my meager collection.  You can tell that I mostly dabble in KS decks but I have picked up a few goodies outside of KS.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 08, 2015, 02:09:46 AM
Im a little late to the game but here is my meager collection.  You can tell that I mostly dabble in KS decks but I have picked up a few goodies outside of KS.

Most of the action in decent collectible decks these days is on Kickstarter, anyway!  Not a bad start to your collection, really.

The more important thing is that you're enjoying the collecting!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on June 13, 2015, 12:24:56 PM
A big thanks to DM for these :D‎

(http://s16.postimg.org/i5xfbyi9h/IMG_20150613_153329.jpg)‎

DM reiterated that he now has very Private Reserve‎ Rounders left. I guess in the next few months, if anybody wants any PR Rounders, it'll cost them a mini fortune on eBay!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on June 14, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 15, 2015, 02:53:08 AM
Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30

The video...  It's over TWENTY-TWO MINUTES long...  I could tour a museum in less time!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: loldudex2 on June 15, 2015, 10:38:42 AM
Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30

The video...  It's over TWENTY-TWO MINUTES long...  I could tour a museum in less time!  :))

I know I know. It took me over 3hrs to set up so I wanted to be thorough.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on June 18, 2015, 05:20:55 AM
My now favorite bit of playing card related stuff. Had these for quite a while but waited till I moved house to frame them. The wallpaper is not my choice by the way! It was the old folks who had the house before me. I just haven't re-decorated that room yet!  ;)

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 18, 2015, 09:11:25 AM
My now favorite bit of playing card related stuff. Had these for quite a while but waited till I moved house to frame them. The wallpaper is not my choice by the way! It was the old folks who had the house before me. I just haven't re-decorated that room yet!  ;)

Are they from a deck - and if so, which?

Re the wallpaper, it could be so much worse, really - I'd take that over some of the wackier choices I've seen in my day...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Magasaki on June 18, 2015, 11:16:31 AM
Calaveras by Chris Ovdiyenko. They're prints from the original woodcut plates used to create the deck. Both prints are numbered '2' aswell - presuming Chris kept the number 1's in each set makes these pretty special  :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on June 19, 2015, 07:42:59 PM
Calaveras by Chris Ovdiyenko. They're prints from the original woodcut plates used to create the deck. Both prints are numbered '2' aswell - presuming Chris kept the number 1's in each set makes these pretty special  :D

I knew I saw those somewhere ;)

Nice part of your collection Magaski, Gratz!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on June 24, 2015, 07:31:31 AM
The latest additions to the HolyJJ stash.

(http://s30.postimg.org/et11ptyvl/red_wynns.jpg‎)

Some of the Wynn decks I've tried in the past (red and blue versions)‎ handled quite horribly -- although the cards themselves didn't feel bad when doing normal (ie. Legit) shuffles, things like push-through shuffles and fans were terrible. They must have some sort of special "super clump" coating or something.

No idea what the "BACC UV" on the side of the box is supposed to mean. I have no problems understanding the meanings of "RED" and "WYNN NV"‎ though. Lol
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 24, 2015, 08:29:13 PM
The latest additions to the HolyJJ stash.

(http://s30.postimg.org/et11ptyvl/red_wynns.jpg‎)

Some of the Wynn decks I've tried in the past (red and blue versions)‎ handled quite horribly -- although the cards themselves didn't feel bad when doing normal (ie. Legit) shuffles, things like push-through shuffles and fans were terrible. They must have some sort of special "super clump" coating or something.

No idea what the "BACC UV" on the side of the box is supposed to mean. I have no problems understanding the meanings of "RED" and "WYNN NV"‎ though. Lol

"BACC" probably refers to the game the deck was set aside for - baccarat or one of its variants.
"UV" - some casinos employ UV inks that can be read by the security cameras, in order to let them monitor for cheating.  Perhaps that's what it refers to?  I don't know if Wynn is one of those casinos.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on June 25, 2015, 05:13:19 AM
Turns out that you're right Don!

I just put cards from both a red and a blue/purple Wynn deck under UV light, and on the faces there is the code number from the Ace of Spades along one of the short edges for each card.

Baccarat sounds like a reasonable explanation also for BACC... because I honestly cannot think of anything else it could stand for.

Thanks! :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 25, 2015, 08:24:58 AM
Turns out that you're right Don!

I just put cards from both a red and a blue/purple Wynn deck under UV light, and on the faces there is the code number from the Ace of Spades along one of the short edges for each card.

Baccarat sounds like a reasonable explanation also for BACC... because I honestly cannot think of anything else it could stand for.

Thanks! :D

That code number permits them to know with certainty that all the cards of a given deck are indeed from the same deck.  Any mismatches in the numbers and you know someone's been messing with the cards, substituting in new cards from elsewhere.  I've also heard of more sophisticated systems for blackjack where there is a machine that reads the UV codes on the cards to tell the dealer if he's holding a blackjack without the need to those "TechArt" faces.  I'm not a fan of TechArt; it's unattractive and is only of any real use at a blackjack table in a casino rather than at a poker table in my home.  However, I think the casinos were a little leery of the idea and were concerned about customers thinking they were playing with marked decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 01, 2015, 01:40:10 AM
A little something came in the mail yesterday!

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: jphj012 on July 01, 2015, 07:25:39 PM
My most recent acquired deck, The Grand Opening Deck from Bicycle. Shout out to Mr. Jason Rideout for a smooth transaction. My most expensive deck in my collection.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lydian on July 03, 2015, 09:22:57 AM
Hey all,

Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

The rest of the collection is on - https://instagram.com/lewissutch/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

(http://i.imgur.com/7aw4tN6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/I1f0wSt.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/43TcI5V.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HxbWIlp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/06EPW1Q.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/4CMXczM.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9vmgqO8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WNm1WJz.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OdKUe5a.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Sbgh7Ij.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ga7ZMk0.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZDPev64.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pZOu8xX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/n5EgFS1.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/P2bWH3s.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/u1bign2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vOvknBm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/04URCB1.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rW5RLfK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hYTyCDd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/GcNoNiV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yNJXY6F.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3dQGhdH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QX3ldtb.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1UIFX7f.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WIaQSjp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nBtMvbj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jyxpqhN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/CUniiQa.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on July 03, 2015, 11:37:34 AM
Hey all,
Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

This is a gorgeous collection, There are many decks here I could love to take off your hands for, you know, just to help out. Have you been collecting for a while?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Lydian on July 03, 2015, 03:38:11 PM
Hey all,
Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

This is a gorgeous collection, There are many decks here I could love to take off your hands for, you know, just to help out. Have you been collecting for a while?


Hey Justin,

Thanks a lot dude. I've been collecting for a couple of years now. But I'd say my addiction has massively increased in the last 6 months where my collection has probably tripled (much to my girlfriends annoyance). I'm always looking for new display ideas etc aswell.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 05, 2015, 12:28:51 PM
Very nice collection Lydian :)

I had these all out for pics, stuff from the last week so I popped off a quick image, also ever since Tom's rundown on the Army/Navy 1981 Repo it's been on my list......finally got one, very beautifully done, just giddy to have it in my collection :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on July 05, 2015, 02:52:40 PM
Hey all,

Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.


Nice collection  :D ! You've put some money into it.... but i think it's worth it.
@Rob Wright: you made my day with you No 17 brick. Do you know if No 17 decks gonna be sold on specialised playing cards e-shops? Like Jpp.... or is a kickstarter limited release? I could'n back it, but i'm hopping to buy them from resselers.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on July 05, 2015, 05:39:25 PM
I had these all out for pics, stuff from the last week so I popped off a quick image, also ever since Tom's rundown on the Army/Navy 1981 Repo it's been on my list......finally got one, very beautifully done, just giddy to have it in my collection :)

What is that DMC deck?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Rob Wright on July 05, 2015, 09:48:11 PM

@Rob Wright: you made my day with you No 17 brick. Do you know if No 17 decks gonna be sold on specialised playing cards e-shops? Like Jpp.... or is a kickstarter limited release? I could'n back it, but i'm hopping to buy them from resselers.

Lorenzo usually has some left over. Once the project is complete, I'm sure you will be able to pick some up.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 05, 2015, 10:39:46 PM
I had these all out for pics, stuff from the last week so I popped off a quick image, also ever since Tom's rundown on the Army/Navy 1981 Repo it's been on my list......finally got one, very beautifully done, just giddy to have it in my collection :)

What is that DMC deck?

It's Drummond Money-Coutts latest deck release, the Great Whites and Sharks were his previous decks.  :)
http://www.sovereignplayingcards.com/ (http://www.sovereignplayingcards.com/)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on July 06, 2015, 12:46:28 AM
I had these all out for pics, stuff from the last week so I popped off a quick image, also ever since Tom's rundown on the Army/Navy 1981 Repo it's been on my list......finally got one, very beautifully done, just giddy to have it in my collection :)

What is that DMC deck?

It's Drummond Money-Coutts latest deck release, the Great Whites and Sharks were his previous decks.  :)
http://www.sovereignplayingcards.com/ (http://www.sovereignplayingcards.com/)

That website seems to be defunct. Anyone know where I can pick these up?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on July 06, 2015, 12:53:34 AM
That's odd, it was working earlier today........
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on July 07, 2015, 02:22:06 PM
Just received one more pkg.  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on August 09, 2015, 10:26:15 AM
Nobody has posted here for a while... and so for the heck of it, here's around half my stash of Legends playing cards.

(http://s7.postimg.org/gwx8osk3v/IMG_20150809_132920.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 09, 2015, 07:34:55 PM
Nobody has posted here for a while... and so for the heck of it, here's around half my stash of Legends playing cards.

(http://s7.postimg.org/gwx8osk3v/IMG_20150809_132920.jpg)

HALF  ???   haha no wonder LPCC ran out of legends 852 v1 and v2... you got them all
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 10, 2015, 12:10:23 AM
I'm in the process of moving - perhaps I'll show the boxes and drawers containing my collection, once I have them all wrapped and stacked.  The drawers look cool - I pulled them out of the storage unit they were in and wrapped them with stretchable cellophane that appears green when shown in layers.  Gonna feel like second Christmas when I open them in my new place!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 10, 2015, 05:04:05 AM
I'm in the process of moving - perhaps I'll show the boxes and drawers containing my collection, once I have them all wrapped and stacked.  The drawers look cool - I pulled them out of the storage unit they were in and wrapped them with stretchable cellophane that appears green when shown in layers.  Gonna feel like second Christmas when I open them in my new place!

lol now I am looking to buy a second drawer to expand my collection. My wife was shocked when I said I am gonna buy a new drawer.. ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on August 10, 2015, 07:53:39 AM
@Hank: lol. Bro, although that is around half of my stash, those are all of the Legends in-house decks that I have -- the other half are printed by Legends (and some by EPCC), but not their in-house brands. So basically, cool decks like LUXX (V1 and V2), Golden Spike (gold edition and black ink), ShiShou, Jetsetter, Bowl-a-rama, etc.

I must confess though, I wouldn't mind having some more V1 Legends!

@Don: It would be brilliant to see some of your collection. I'm looking forward to it already!

In the mean time, 3 more decks arrived today.

USPCC quality ‎sucks (to state the obvious)... but this is one time where I'm getting some USPCC decks due to what the decks are connected to.

‎(http://s8.postimg.org/5mw2iszlh/IMG_20150810_124334.jpg)

These are decks for the movie which basically got me interested in the world of card sharps, card cheating, Erdnase, etc. It's an awesome movie, and even Jason England and Paul Wilson had parts in it and consulted for it.

In case you haven't already guessed, it's the SHADE casino deck.

‎(http://s3.postimg.org/sarngyyqr/IMG_20150810_124358.jpg)

I personally liked SHADE a lot more than ROUNDERS!‎
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 11, 2015, 12:43:51 AM
OK, you asked for it...

Everything you see wrapped in green cellophane, plus the small brown boxes on top, constitutes about 95% of my playing card collection plus the decks I was donated for giving away at the hospital.  The small wrapped drawers hold 45 decks each and are completely filled.  The large white boxes hold 125 decks each and all but one are filled to capacity, that last one being over 80% full.  The small white bundle on top of the drawers in the foreground is four bricks wrapped together.  The small brown boxes are 36 decks each and there's six of them.  I'm not sure how many decks the big drawers can hold - it's more than double the capacity of the small ones, but there's lots of other stuff in there like magic props and empty boxes.  I can say that one of them is filled nearly to capacity with nothing but trick decks - there's over fifty stripper decks alone.

In total, you're looking at well over two thousand decks in that pile.

The other boxes not wrapped in green are mostly books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and PS3 games.  Included amongst them would be pretty close to every magic DVD and instruction book I own.

Combine this with what I have in storage (a 5x10' space) and the stuff I haven't yet packed and you can fit pretty close to all of my possessions into a box that's 10 feet cubed (in metrics, about 3.05 meters on each edge), the major exclusion being my car: a 2015 Honda Civic.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 11, 2015, 01:35:59 AM
OK, you asked for it...

Everything you see wrapped in green cellophane, plus the small brown boxes on top, constitutes about 95% of my playing card collection plus the decks I was donated for giving away at the hospital.  The small wrapped drawers hold 45 decks each and are completely filled.  The large white boxes hold 125 decks each and all but one are filled to capacity, that last one being over 80% full.  The small white bundle on top of the drawers in the foreground is four bricks wrapped together.  The small brown boxes are 36 decks each and there's six of them.  I'm not sure how many decks the big drawers can hold - it's more than double the capacity of the small ones, but there's lots of other stuff in there like magic props and empty boxes.  I can say that one of them is filled nearly to capacity with nothing but trick decks - there's over fifty stripper decks alone.

In total, you're looking at well over two thousand decks in that pile.

The other boxes not wrapped in green are mostly books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and PS3 games.  Included amongst them would be pretty close to every magic DVD and instruction book I own.

Combine this with what I have in storage (a 5x10' space) and the stuff I haven't yet packed and you can fit pretty close to all of my possessions into a box that's 10 feet cubed (in metrics, about 3.05 meters on each edge), the major exclusion being my car: a 2015 Honda Civic.


WOW.... I barely got 10% of what you have there hahaha... I wonder what my wife will say if I had that many decks.

Don, is that all opened? or mostly sealed?

I have a feeling its gonna be mostly opened...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 12, 2015, 12:35:57 AM

WOW.... I barely got 10% of what you have there hahaha... I wonder what my wife will say if I had that many decks.

Don, is that all opened? or mostly sealed?

I have a feeling its gonna be mostly opened...

Only about 30% is opened.  Nearly every deck in the drawers are open, but nearly every deck in the white boxes are sealed.

I neglected to mention, between the drawers in the foreground and the bundle of bricks are three smaller sports card boxes - I think they hold about a brick-and-a-half each.  There's a dozen small drawers, four large drawers and a dozen super monster boxes.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on August 13, 2015, 03:14:09 PM
I'm almost ashame that one month ago, i posted a pic with my last aqusition..... ??? and now, if I'm looking at your "half" collections, i ask myself if i should stop collecting playincards (.... no..... i'm not giving up).

PS: My No.17 are on the way!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 13, 2015, 05:51:23 PM
I'm almost ashame that one month ago, i posted a pic with my last aqusition..... ??? and now, if I'm looking at your "half" collections, i ask myself if i should stop collecting playincards (.... no..... i'm not giving up).

PS: My No.17 are on the way!

Consider it something to aspire to!  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on August 13, 2015, 06:08:32 PM
I'm almost ashame that one month ago, i posted a pic with my last aqusition..... ??? and now, if I'm looking at your "half" collections, i ask myself if i should stop collecting playincards (.... no..... i'm not giving up).

PS: My No.17 are on the way!

Consider it something to aspire to!  :))


Or as a cautionary tale, depending on your wallet and spouse approval factor.   ;)  Just focus on collecting what you really like, set boundaries and follow them, the rest will happen and you'll get to where you want to be over time.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Card Player on August 14, 2015, 07:33:12 AM
OK, you asked for it...

Everything you see wrapped in green cellophane, plus the small brown boxes on top, constitutes about 95% of my playing card collection plus the decks I was donated for giving away at the hospital.  The small wrapped drawers hold 45 decks each and are completely filled.  The large white boxes hold 125 decks each and all but one are filled to capacity, that last one being over 80% full.  The small white bundle on top of the drawers in the foreground is four bricks wrapped together.  The small brown boxes are 36 decks each and there's six of them.  I'm not sure how many decks the big drawers can hold - it's more than double the capacity of the small ones, but there's lots of other stuff in there like magic props and empty boxes.  I can say that one of them is filled nearly to capacity with nothing but trick decks - there's over fifty stripper decks alone.

In total, you're looking at well over two thousand decks in that pile.

The other boxes not wrapped in green are mostly books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and PS3 games.  Included amongst them would be pretty close to every magic DVD and instruction book I own.

Combine this with what I have in storage (a 5x10' space) and the stuff I haven't yet packed and you can fit pretty close to all of my possessions into a box that's 10 feet cubed (in metrics, about 3.05 meters on each edge), the major exclusion being my car: a 2015 Honda Civic.

I think it's time you did a YouTube video of your collection. You did such a nice job on the Uusi gilded video, I would really look forward to seeing a collection video.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 14, 2015, 10:12:22 AM

I think it's time you did a YouTube video of your collection. You did such a nice job on the Uusi gilded video, I would really look forward to seeing a collection video.

It's not my only past due video.  I have a video to do with reviews of gilded decks.

We'll see, once I'm settled into my new apartment.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on August 14, 2015, 12:41:35 PM
I'm almost ashame that one month ago, i posted a pic with my last aqusition..... ??? and now, if I'm looking at your "half" collections, i ask myself if i should stop collecting playincards (.... no..... i'm not giving up).
PS: My No.17 are on the way!
Consider it something to aspire to!  :))
Or as a cautionary tale, depending on your wallet and spouse approval factor.   ;)  Just focus on collecting what you really like, set boundaries and follow them, the rest will happen and you'll get to where you want to be over time.

I definitely regret a few of my purchases, I own a few things that I spent a little more on than I should have, or never really wanted in the first place, but it has helped put into perspective what to buy and what to pass. Although I have a very long ISO list I will get around to some day.

And The No. 17s are great!! They will be an awesome addition to your collection!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sburk49 on August 20, 2015, 11:15:56 PM
I'm almost ashame that one month ago, i posted a pic with my last aqusition..... ??? and now, if I'm looking at your "half" collections, i ask myself if i should stop collecting playincards (.... no..... i'm not giving up).
PS: My No.17 are on the way!
Consider it something to aspire to!  :))
Or as a cautionary tale, depending on your wallet and spouse approval factor.   ;)  Just focus on collecting what you really like, set boundaries and follow them, the rest will happen and you'll get to where you want to be over time.

I definitely regret a few of my purchases, I own a few things that I spent a little more on than I should have, or never really wanted in the first place, but it has helped put into perspective what to buy and what to pass. Although I have a very long ISO list I will get around to some day.

And The No. 17s are great!! They will be an awesome addition to your collection!!

I can relate to this. Hardcore.

But now I like to think I do what EcNate does, limit myself by placing higher standards for purchasing.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on August 21, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Aquila standard with genuine copper leaf
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on August 23, 2015, 10:22:56 AM
No17 finally arrived! :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on August 26, 2015, 08:28:35 PM
When DB opened the window for his Metallic Green Gatorback deck, I kind of went over the top. Just a little, mind you. Hahaha 😂 😂 😂 I now have 10 bricks left.

I was also lucky with the Red Metallic Gatorback deck, as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 26, 2015, 10:46:49 PM
Aquila standard with genuine copper leaf
Sexy :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Mark on August 26, 2015, 10:54:21 PM
When DB opened the window for his Metallic Green Gatorback deck, I kind of went over the top. Just a little, mind you. Hahaha 😂 😂 😂 I now have 10 bricks left.

I was also lucky with the Red Metallic Gatorback deck, as well.

Holy mackinaw. No wonder his shop is down. The walls just fell over.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 26, 2015, 11:31:12 PM
When DB opened the window for his Metallic Green Gatorback deck, I kind of went over the top. Just a little, mind you. Hahaha 😂 😂 😂 I now have 10 bricks left.

I was also lucky with the Red Metallic Gatorback deck, as well.

WOw a little you say??  :-[
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on August 27, 2015, 08:22:15 PM
When DB opened the window for his Metallic Green Gatorback deck, I kind of went over the top. Just a little, mind you. Hahaha 😂 😂 😂 I now have 10 bricks left.

I was also lucky with the Red Metallic Gatorback deck, as well.

Holy mackinaw. No wonder his shop is down. The walls just fell over.

I actually named the picture after a famous Floyd tune, "...Another brick in the wall...".

I'm rather friendly with Mark Stutzman, mostly by email correspondence, and he said to me, "...Oh, you're the one...".

Made me chuckle.....
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on August 27, 2015, 08:36:37 PM
When DB opened the window for his Metallic Green Gatorback deck, I kind of went over the top. Just a little, mind you. Hahaha 😂 😂 😂 I now have 10 bricks left.

I was also lucky with the Red Metallic Gatorback deck, as well.

WOw a little you say??  :-[

Just a tad!!!

Seriously though, they are such beautiful decks to play/practice with.

One thing you can be absolutely certain of, when DB releases a deck, it's going to be as near perfect, as you can possibly get, at the time he releases it, naturally, IMHO.

Although, I still maintain, my favourite deck of his to handle, is the White Lions Black Label. There's just something about that deck (that handles like a dream) and tuck that oozes class, once again, IMHO.

I also have a 'couple' of WL Series B bricks of each colour. Just a 'couple' of bricks, mind you. I'll leave that to your imagination 😜😎♠️
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on August 31, 2015, 01:05:49 PM
Mr Chelko's stunning Gamesters and the Limited Edition Gamesters Collectors Set: -
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on August 31, 2015, 01:38:48 PM
@fenderdemon: You really, really like briks!  :t11:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on September 01, 2015, 04:32:20 PM
Just got in my future 2015 pcf best overall, best pips, best courts, best campaign, best designer, and best art winner.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on September 02, 2015, 01:37:43 PM
@EvanEssence: when i'll stop drooling, perhaps i'll ask you from which shop did you bought them? :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ecNate on September 02, 2015, 04:08:36 PM
@EvanEssence: when i'll stop drooling, perhaps i'll ask you from which shop did you bought them? :D

You missed the KickStarter for this?   >:(
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1894542039/arcana-playing-cards/ (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1894542039/arcana-playing-cards/)

They may show up on the artist's website (http://deadonpaper.com/collections/playing-cards (http://deadonpaper.com/collections/playing-cards)) later, otherwise possibly a few retailers and ebay may have, but I expect they will be at a premium.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on September 02, 2015, 04:48:56 PM
For me, kickstarter is at a "premium", because shipping to EU from US is most of the time pretty expensive. So, i preffer to buy them from online EU resselers (like jpp, spiele, cartes)  ::) and they combine shipping. I know, it's not very nice not to support the creator, but....that's the situation.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: EvanEssence on September 02, 2015, 05:54:17 PM
yeah you'll have to get them on the website after he's done fulfillment.  4200 decks of each color were pledged for making 8400 total.  But he said he had ordered almost 13,000 of them so I'm guessing about 4000 will be available after fulfillment.  That is a GUESS though :)


www.deadonpaper.com

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on September 02, 2015, 06:18:27 PM
@fenderdemon: You really, really like briks!  :t11:

Only decks that are truly (IMHO) worth it. And they are few and far between...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on September 02, 2015, 08:22:04 PM
For me, kickstarter is at a "premium", because shipping to EU from US is most of the time pretty expensive. So, i preffer to buy them from online EU resselers (like jpp, spiele, cartes)  ::) and they combine shipping. I know, it's not very nice not to support the creator, but....that's the situation.

Keep your eyes open.  More and more projects are starting to offer fulfillment from more than one country, giving you the chance that you might be able to get your decks for less AND support the project.  Remember, without the support, the deck you like and are waiting for at retail may never come into existence...and with the right amount of support, it could become completely sold out before it ever reaches retailers.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on September 04, 2015, 08:52:51 PM
Midnight Calaveras. Really loving the tuck. Registration on the card backs is disappointing, though. Horizontal registration is not perfect but acceptable. Vertical registration sucks.

Pardon the crappy phone pics.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on October 17, 2015, 04:26:27 PM
Been months since I posted anything here, even though I always have decks arriving. Figured I would post a couple of my recent acquisition decks since I have a few hours of free time today.

Pardon the crap lighting on the 52+J 2015 decks, I was trying to get the cool shimmer to show which I did, but the plastic turned blue haha! It was from the two LED handheld lights I was maneuvering in one hand like a putz.  :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Cryptocard27 on October 30, 2015, 05:49:31 PM
Here is my last order that I have just received in France. I really love all these decks but each of them for a specific reason. I particularly appreciate the "Kingdoms of a New Word" which reminds me "Magic: The Gathering" and one of my other passion: the heroic-fantasy, with artists such as Gerald Brom, Luis Royo, Paul Bonner or Aleksi Briclot.

The Voltige decks makes me think of the Steampunk artwork by Didier Graffet and the indices and design of the Gamesters are simply fabulous!

In short, I think it's one of the best purchases I've made!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: cbkimble on November 17, 2015, 02:19:32 PM
My family and I have been cleaning up my Aunt's house and we found a box of cards in an end table. Nothing really spectacular, just thought I'd share what was found. I'm not sure what year any of these were printed but i'm happy to add them to my collection.

Included are:

A Bicycle 808. The AoS has T 1610 printed on it and it's in very good condition. Has all 52 and tuck, but no jokers or seal on tuck.

A Maverick deck. It has 52 cards, no jokers, and no tuck. They are in fair conditon.

A deck called Gypsy Witch. It is in almost new condition. Complete deck with 2 instruction booklets. It was printed by the USPCC.

A Steamboat 999 deck. It is in really good condition and is a complete deck but there's no tuck.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Reesy85 on December 03, 2015, 07:36:58 AM
Hi guys,

A little late but here's my collection. I only collect bicycle decks. Only been collecting for 6-8 months but cant seem to stop. HAHA.

I have just over 60 decks.

Any info/advise what to get next. There's so many!!!


Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Reesy85 on December 03, 2015, 07:37:33 AM
A few more........
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 03, 2015, 04:30:47 PM
Hi guys,

A little late but here's my collection. I only collect bicycle decks. Only been collecting for 6-8 months but cant seem to stop. HAHA.

I have just over 60 decks.

Any info/advise what to get next. There's so many!!!

Good advice - buy what you like.
Better advice - buy what you'll use.
Best advice - buy what you can afford.

Dumb advice - BUY EVERYTHING!!!  You'll end up broke and with no room to move in your home because it's too cluttered with junk cards you don't even like.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ksi on December 05, 2015, 06:59:17 AM
An old release.  I like Bee.  Grabbed it during discount  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on December 05, 2015, 11:21:06 PM
An old release.  I like Bee.  Grabbed it during discount  :)

They're not that old - perhaps a year or two.

Spiffy box!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Disco Dogo on January 04, 2016, 10:34:38 PM
Hello everyone,

New to the group.  Here is my small collection.  Going to be growing it more now that i found you guys.

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a272/symaxwell/a01977b2-c70e-4a44-ad72-a10d199975ae_zpsbnpcof6j.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on January 21, 2016, 11:46:40 AM
Finally getting into peoples hands..........well worth the wait, Bravo Lorenzo!
(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/317cfa_ac23b0be3dd041b693cc523bb15049b3.jpg_srz_p_630_336_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz)

.......just for the record, you gotta see the goodness on the inside of the tuck as well :)

Hey Anthony

Those are some of the most beautiful decks I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on January 23, 2016, 12:45:09 PM
Yes they are, Lorenzo does an amazing job on his projects :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Werewolfc on January 29, 2016, 01:47:29 PM
Just received my latest package   :bosswalk:
For the last 10 minutes i keep starring at the white arcana..... :o. Purely beautiful.
Next in line... buskers!

PS: sorry for the pic's quality
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on February 05, 2016, 04:16:07 PM
Black Lions - Red Edition 😎♠️
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 06, 2016, 03:46:17 AM
Black Lions - Red Edition 😎♠️

You can't really say they're in release yet.  They're not available at retail and as there was no crowdfunding, the backers didn't get them (no backers).  You were fortunate to get them - tell us the story behind it.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on February 07, 2016, 05:03:55 PM
Black Lions - Red Edition 😎♠️

You can't really say they're in release yet.  They're not available at retail and as there was no crowdfunding, the backers didn't get them (no backers).  You were fortunate to get them - tell us the story behind it.

Hey Don

No story at all. I received it on 29 December 2015, completely out of the blue. To say I was a happy bunny, was an understatement.

I will mention that I've received things from David in the past. Various decks; lots of personalised, autographed posters and various other things.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 08, 2016, 06:19:08 AM
Black Lions - Red Edition 😎♠️

You can't really say they're in release yet.  They're not available at retail and as there was no crowdfunding, the backers didn't get them (no backers).  You were fortunate to get them - tell us the story behind it.

Hey Don

No story at all. I received it on 29 December 2015, completely out of the blue. To say I was a happy bunny, was an understatement.

I will mention that I've received things from David in the past. Various decks; lots of personalised, autographed posters and various other things.

Yeah, he's a cool guy like that.  I got to meet him once, had dinner with some of his crew at his office in New York.  Easy to talk to, nice fellow.  Fit like you wouldn't believe - real athlete fit!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on February 09, 2016, 07:21:25 AM
Black Lions - Red Edition 😎♠️

You can't really say they're in release yet.  They're not available at retail and as there was no crowdfunding, the backers didn't get them (no backers).  You were fortunate to get them - tell us the story behind it.

Hey Don

No story at all. I received it on 29 December 2015, completely out of the blue. To say I was a happy bunny, was an understatement.

I will mention that I've received things from David in the past. Various decks; lots of personalised, autographed posters and various other things.

Yeah, he's a cool guy like that.  I got to meet him once, had dinner with some of his crew at his office in New York.  Easy to talk to, nice fellow.  Fit like you wouldn't believe - real athlete fit!

Yes,he is.

That must have been a cool dinner. I would have thought he is seriously fit, bearing jn mind some of the endurance "tests/stunts" he does. One thing he isn't, is foolish. Not that foolish, anyway  :t11:
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on February 10, 2016, 06:09:09 AM

Yes,he is.

That must have been a cool dinner. I would have thought he is seriously fit, bearing jn mind some of the endurance "tests/stunts" he does. One thing he isn't, is foolish. Not that foolish, anyway  :t11:

You can read about it - I posted it here just after it occurred a couple of years ago.  Do a search from the home page for "david blaine dinner" and there can't be too many possible subject hits!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ksi on April 27, 2016, 05:06:40 AM
Royal Bee from USPCC.
I think it is a new in-house deck.
I love Bee.  Thus grab it without second thought  ;D

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ksi on April 27, 2016, 05:07:35 AM
(continued...)

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 27, 2016, 10:43:08 AM
@ksi, very nice!  I just picked up one off eBay.  Love that gold MetalLuxe on this deck (fronts and backs to boot!).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 30, 2016, 06:06:06 AM
Royal Bee from USPCC.
I think it is a new in-house deck.
I love Bee.  Thus grab it without second thought  ;D

It looks gorgeous - but it's not an in-house deck.  Anything USPC produces for their own purposes has a guarantee joker card - this doesn't.  Plus the in-box print work has a more Asian flair to it - I'd wager this is one of the many popular variants designed by and ordered by one of a handful of Asian companies that have been doing custom Bee decks.

I'm honestly surprised to see it come out - I had heard rumor that USPC was no longer allowing custom Bee decks, restricting all custom work in the brand to casino orders only.  It's possible that the rumor is false or that this was one of the last orders placed before the restriction went into effect.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on April 30, 2016, 12:06:31 PM
Very nice.........I have a shout out for a couple, fingers crossed  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: ksi on April 30, 2016, 03:02:02 PM
Royal Bee from USPCC.
I think it is a new in-house deck.
I love Bee.  Thus grab it without second thought  ;D

It looks gorgeous - but it's not an in-house deck.  Anything USPC produces for their own purposes has a guarantee joker card - this doesn't.  Plus the in-box print work has a more Asian flair to it - I'd wager this is one of the many popular variants designed by and ordered by one of a handful of Asian companies that have been doing custom Bee decks.

I'm honestly surprised to see it come out - I had heard rumor that USPC was no longer allowing custom Bee decks, restricting all custom work in the brand to casino orders only.  It's possible that the rumor is false or that this was one of the last orders placed before the restriction went into effect.

I think this deck is a newer version (or gold foil version) of the Golden Bee (see my post #1195 in this thread).  Both this deck and the Golden Bee do not contain the guarantee joker. 
Maybe it is USPCC who asked someone to design these decks?  Then they are not fully "custom", as it is USPCC the party to initial the production.
Maybe they are initially planned to have a limited amount?  Then this may be one of the reason the guarantee joker not exist.

I actually have no idea.  Seems USPCC doesn't advertise these two decks in their US website.  However, if these are fully custom decks.  Why there is nobody advertising these decks...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Cardfool on April 30, 2016, 06:32:41 PM
From my understanding, this deck, as well as the Golden Bee, were produced by the USPC China Agent, which is part of the Jarden Group (apparently a sister company as per their website and a certificate by USPC, in Chinese), so I think that would still make this an 'in-house' deck.  Don't know why it doesn't have the guarantee joker, maybe because it is for the China market and they don't honor the guarantees here?

P.S.  This deck is a limited deck, though I am not sure how many in total were produced (I asked the China Agent but got no answer), I was told another shipment is due next month...only 90 have been released in China to date
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on May 01, 2016, 01:08:18 AM
From my understanding, this deck, as well as the Golden Bee, were produced by the USPC China Agent, which is part of the Jarden Group (apparently a sister company as per their website and a certificate by USPC, in Chinese), so I think that would still make this an 'in-house' deck.  Don't know why it doesn't have the guarantee joker, maybe because it is for the China market and they don't honor the guarantees here?

P.S.  This deck is a limited deck, though I am not sure how many in total were produced (I asked the China Agent but got no answer), I was told another shipment is due next month...only 90 have been released in China to date

Under those circumstances, yes, it would be an in-house deck, in much the same way that an order by the International Playing Card Company or Heraclio Fournier SA would be in-house - from another company, but a subsidiary.

BTW: Jarden as a company is pretty much done or close to it - they sold their assets last year to Newell Rubbermaid, now known as Newell Brands.  So now USPC is part of an even BIGGER conglomerate than it was before.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sir-L on May 07, 2016, 08:38:47 AM
Hi, new member from Sweden here. My collection contains mostly of Swedish decks, bridge size.

These are two of my latest  acquisitions:

Souvenir deck from Swedish American Line, New York - Gothenburg
The ship on the back, I think, is Gripsholm. Which would place the deck around 1925-1954, most likely in the later span.
Possible manufactured by John Waddington Ltd. of Britain. It says J. W. Ltd. on the control slip.

(http://media.sir-l.se/playing-cards/j.w.ltd_19xx_sal_box.jpg)

Öberg's double deck 363x, from 1933

(http://media.sir-l.se/playing-cards/obergs_1933_363_x2_blue_pink_box.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Jock1971 on May 07, 2016, 10:09:10 AM
I can confirm that the Swedish American line deck is made by John Waddingtons.
The Courts (Waddingtons standard pattern W.2) date the deck between 1930-1940, After 1940 all the Jacks loose their moustaches and the King of Hearts gains a moustache .
The Ace of Spades and Joker are both specially designed specifically for that shipping line.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Sir-L on May 07, 2016, 10:28:13 AM
I can confirm that the Swedish American line deck is made by John Waddingtons.
The Courts (Waddingtons standard pattern W.2) date the deck between 1930-1940, After 1940 all the Jacks loose their moustaches and the King of Hearts gains a moustache .
The Ace of Spades and Joker are both specially designed specifically for that shipping line.
Many thanks for that information. That narrows it down good.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on May 10, 2016, 08:26:21 PM
I get new stuff all the time, I usually don't post photos lately as I've been extremely busy. These arrived today though and there is no way that I wasn't going to take a few minutes to grab a couple snaps to share! These are easily some of my favorite decks of the year. They're all slated for poker use at some point, since the Brimstone have a brother and sister deck. Maybe I'll post a family portrait at some point if they don't burn each other up haha. 8)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on May 11, 2016, 09:26:45 AM
Thanks for the eye candy, Fes.  I'm still waiting on my Grinders and Dracs.  Oh the anticipation!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on May 15, 2016, 11:19:17 AM
More bad lighting and a very cool deck! :D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: cere23 on July 03, 2016, 12:36:07 AM
Here is mine


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17X4lF6Mr8EaXIjYk0om3vnVqYTxyFlWZON3IRsiwvuY/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

I do trades time to time
I'll work on a short vid.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 04, 2016, 08:50:00 PM
A much appreciated care package from the Expert Playing Card Company and the guys and gals at Conjuring Arts Research Centre.

One brick of Superior Brand Classic Back playing cards : -

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 04, 2016, 08:56:07 PM
I get new stuff all the time, I usually don't post photos lately as I've been extremely busy. These arrived today though and there is no way that I wasn't going to take a few minutes to grab a couple snaps to share! These are easily some of my favorite decks of the year. They're all slated for poker use at some point, since the Brimstone have a brother and sister deck. Maybe I'll post a family portrait at some point if they don't burn each other up haha. 8)

I really like the Grinders decks. Only problem is, that you can get a little glitter stuck to your fingers, now and then.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 04, 2016, 08:57:45 PM
More bad lighting and a very cool deck! :D

I was a backer for those decks. They're beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 04, 2016, 09:00:59 PM
(continued...)

I've been trying to snag a couple of those decks off of eBay. No luck thus far.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 04, 2016, 09:05:21 PM
Here is mine


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17X4lF6Mr8EaXIjYk0om3vnVqYTxyFlWZON3IRsiwvuY/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

I do trades time to time
I'll work on a short vid.

Note to Self: Create a spreadsheet of decks..!!! 😉
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on July 07, 2016, 11:46:10 AM
Here is mine


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17X4lF6Mr8EaXIjYk0om3vnVqYTxyFlWZON3IRsiwvuY/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

I do trades time to time
I'll work on a short vid.

Note to Self: Create a spreadsheet of decks..!!! 😉

Or use www.portfolio52.com/
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: fenderdemon on July 07, 2016, 01:26:44 PM
Here is mine


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17X4lF6Mr8EaXIjYk0om3vnVqYTxyFlWZON3IRsiwvuY/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0

I do trades time to time
I'll work on a short vid.

Note to Self: Create a spreadsheet of decks..!!! 😉

Or use www.portfolio52.com/

Thanks for the link, PT 😀
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Justin O. on July 07, 2016, 04:28:56 PM
I really love the P52 concept, I would love to see them revamp some of the utility of it though, I would love to get more consistant images and labels on the images for editions/differences etc. I wish I could get access and go in and update it all =P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Chuqii on July 15, 2016, 09:49:18 AM
These came in yesterday.  My first Kickstarter project!  (I'm in trouble now :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 18, 2016, 03:35:56 AM
These came in yesterday.  My first Kickstarter project!  (I'm in trouble now :)

Indeed you are!  There's a lot of amazing work being offered on Kickstarter - it's worth checking out.  I can't keep up with it all, personally - I love it, but my budget only gets me so far!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Kruser on July 18, 2016, 01:43:45 PM
Kickstarter is where my card addiction really took root ...

With the help of therapy and counselling, I've become much more selective in backing projects!

The final RAVN product looks great - especially the embossing.  I didn't back this deck, though I've backed other Stockholm 17 campaigns.  The mini-decks were hard to resist - kids love 'em!

Congratulations!

Kruser
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Fess on August 08, 2016, 01:17:51 PM
I haven't posted anything on this thread in months. My bad, busy happens but since I had the lights up with nothing to do until my afternoon today I took a few decks off a few shelves and grabbed a few quick snaps of random stuff. Different shelves so there's different stuff. I think everything is new since the last photo I posted here, with exception of the Vandas. I just felt like grabbing a photo of those for you. :))

For those who didn't pick up a Nocturne Deck. A lot of character and humor in the text of the tuck. Made me laugh, it's a worthwhile tuck. The cards are what you would expect for a deck that's not intended to do anything other than raise a few bucks for a film, nothing to write home about although the back design is pretty great for what it's purpose is. There is no real bar code on the tuck of Nocturne, it's a joke instead. so I'm thinking they probably won't have any for resale. Most likely a promo item at a film festival or some such thing. A lot of fun.

I was one of the lucky ones who, while received a very poor packed internationally shipped envelope, didn't have complete destruction when my Infinite Collision decks arrived. They've just been collided with many, many times en route haha. They are as you see. Still haven't popped into them and I may not for some time, the seals are barely on as it is. Monsoon season effects things in spectacular ways here and they're gummy as gummy gets. I'll wait until we dry out to do any tuck popping so the seals, hopefully, stay on the tuck. I wonder why the tucks are so big, they're like a XL sweater on someone who should be wearing medium haha. They're great and I see the wear from their long journey as character.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on August 16, 2016, 07:22:31 AM
NOC v3 Summer, dont know why no shop in USA that i know selling these, or why HOPC still keep silent (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13886240_1003905773056661_370143827517902456_n.jpg?oh=f6baa9ebab4a046124bf5b4749aef981&oe=584F5106)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 18, 2016, 05:15:56 AM
NOC v3 Summer, dont know why no shop in USA that i know selling these, or why HOPC still keep silent (https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13886240_1003905773056661_370143827517902456_n.jpg?oh=f6baa9ebab4a046124bf5b4749aef981&oe=584F5106)

They were a limited-time offer from what, last summer?  Or was it the summer before?  Just like the light blue Crown deck - here today, gone tomorrow, likely never to return.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: crazyfandecks on August 18, 2016, 06:51:26 AM
beat me haha, but need to correct than this is v3s - thinner stock and faro better, not v3. also now playingcards.net sells them for 10usd each
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 23, 2016, 02:02:16 AM
After searching for over a year I finally got these decks on my hand  :D

This deck was mentioned by Don a while back, and after looking at the old Kickstarter project I love the theme deck.

Can't wait to open 1 tonight  ;D
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on August 23, 2016, 04:27:16 AM
After searching for over a year I finally got these decks on my hand  :D

This deck was mentioned by Don a while back, and after looking at the old Kickstarter project I love the theme deck.

Can't wait to open 1 tonight  ;D

There's an entire website that goes with the deck, explaining every single card's story...

I actually gave my deck to my elder stepson a couple of years ago.  They're VERY rare, hard to obtain.  Not terribly high quality in terms of performance, but it's an art deck - you don't buy art decks for their glide and ease of shuffling.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HankMan on August 23, 2016, 05:19:38 AM
After searching for over a year I finally got these decks on my hand  :D

This deck was mentioned by Don a while back, and after looking at the old Kickstarter project I love the theme deck.

Can't wait to open 1 tonight  ;D

There's an entire website that goes with the deck, explaining every single card's story...

I actually gave my deck to my elder stepson a couple of years ago.  They're VERY rare, hard to obtain.  Not terribly high quality in terms of performance, but it's an art deck - you don't buy art decks for their glide and ease of shuffling.

I did checked the website previously, but it is no longer available now.
I am not expecting this to be performance deck, but I really love the artworks  ;)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Anthony on August 25, 2016, 08:53:32 AM
After searching for over a year I finally got these decks on my hand  :D

This deck was mentioned by Don a while back, and after looking at the old Kickstarter project I love the theme deck.

Can't wait to open 1 tonight  ;D

Gratz! ..............my hunt continues  :)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Wild Joker on October 01, 2016, 06:25:58 PM
I know my collection (if you can call it that) is probably not as impressive as what most people here have, but then again, I'm just not as much of a collector as I was when I was younger.

But, at any rate, as I previously mentioned, the first time I bought a deck of cards was about eight years ago, and I just needed a deck for a party - I was already at Party City getting supplies, and a dollar store was right next door, so I grabbed a deck of Classic by Cartamundi. A year later, I misplaced the deck, so I decided to grab a pair of Bicycle decks at Walmart, and it was then I realized what real playing cards are like. Even more years after that, I found Bee decks after only seeing them in older shows and movies, and I liked them even more (the way they appear on film doesn't do the cards justice). Since then, I'll grab a deck if it peaks my interest, and now, here's what I have:
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/snowthbo/mycards1_zpsov9tcktr.jpg)
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/snowthbo/mycards2_zpso6nnkbsy.jpg)
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k290/snowthbo/mycards3_zpsms2ntb7l.jpg)

So, here's my personal rundown of the decks I have:

Least Favorites:
Overall Deck
Streamline. I know Don said some nice things about them recently in another thread, but I clearly got the short end of the stick with this Chinese-made, Canadian imported deck: they plastic coating is terrible (and smelly), the handling is poor, and the design is just wonky.

Design
At the risk of running it into the ground . . . once again, Streamline. The pips look like they belong on cheap, off-brand decks; the face cards look stoned and are poorly printed; the back design is so-so, but I do like the shade of blue. Aviator to a lesser extent for its back design - it's plain (no pun intended) and simple, but it's not horrible.

Ace of Spades
That distinction also goes to Streamline: it's just too bland and plain.

Handling
Classic and Streamline tie because they're plastic decks, which I don't particularly care for in comparison to paper decks: they don't really fan, spread, or shuffle well at all. Less pressing for my Limited Edition Ace and Hoyle decks, mainly because their stocks are so thin and flimsy, they clearly won't hold up in the long run.

Most Favorites:
Handling
Aviator. Even though it doesn't have that nice air-pocketed finish like Bicycle's Air Cushion or Bee's Cambric, the smooth and slick finish it does have makes it excellent for handling: fans, faros, spreads, and shuffles great.

Ace of Spades
Bee. I always love an AoS where the design takes up almost the entire card, and when the design is also very distinct and eye-catching, and Bee's AoS meets both of those criteria.

Design
For back design, Limited Edition Ace: the two-color back design just pops, and I also like biplanes, so that catches me as well (I will say the face design is better than other Cartamundi decks). For face design, just USPC Standard in general. I have a special place in my heart for Bicycle's standard Rider Back.

Overall Deck
Bee. When it comes to regular use, Bee is definitely the way to go - the sturdy stock and air-pocketed finish makes for durable playable playing cards, and the diamond back design is a nice change of pace from your typical bordered designs.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 02, 2016, 05:28:32 AM
So, here's my personal rundown of the decks I have:

Least Favorites:
Overall Deck
Streamline. I know Don said some nice things about them recently in another thread, but I clearly got the short end of the stick with this Chinese-made, Canadian imported deck: they plastic coating is terrible (and smelly), the handling is poor, and the design is just wonky.

Design
At the risk of running it into the ground . . . once again, Streamline. The pips look like they belong on cheap, off-brand decks; the face cards look stoned and are poorly printed; the back design is so-so, but I do like the shade of blue. Aviator to a lesser extent for its back design - it's plain (no pun intended) and simple, but it's not horrible.

Ace of Spades
That distinction also goes to Streamline: it's just too bland and plain.

Handling
Classic and Streamline tie because they're plastic decks, which I don't particularly care for in comparison to paper decks: they don't really fan, spread, or shuffle well at all. Less pressing for my Limited Edition Ace and Hoyle decks, mainly because their stocks are so thin and flimsy, they clearly won't hold up in the long run.

Most Favorites:
Handling
Aviator. Even though it doesn't have that nice air-pocketed finish like Bicycle's Air Cushion or Bee's Cambric, the smooth and slick finish it does have makes it excellent for handling: fans, faros, spreads, and shuffles great.

Ace of Spades
Bee. I always love an AoS where the design takes up almost the entire card, and when the design is also very distinct and eye-catching, and Bee's AoS meets both of those criteria.

Design
For back design, Limited Edition Ace: the two-color back design just pops, and I also like biplanes, so that catches me as well (I will say the face design is better than other Cartamundi decks). For face design, just USPC Standard in general. I have a special place in my heart for Bicycle's standard Rider Back.

Overall Deck
Bee. When it comes to regular use, Bee is definitely the way to go - the sturdy stock and air-pocketed finish makes for durable playable playing cards, and the diamond back design is a nice change of pace from your typical bordered designs.

Streamline cards made in China are terrible.  Streamline cards made in Erlanger, KY are pretty good, actually - on par with Aviator in feel and both Aviator and Bicycle in quality.

The Ace of Spades is plain - but streamlined, as the name indicates!  It was a popular 1950s/1960s graphic style.  As far as the faces, they're Arrco standard, which USPC inherited when they bought Arrco - Arrco, Arrco Tahoe, Studs, Play-Right and the Crown decks all use the Arrco standard face.  For custom decks, USPC charges less to use them - they're not as widespread and a bit old-fashioned looking to some.

Lastly, Streamlines aren't plastic.  The old ones were plastic-coated, but still made of paper.  ALL playing cards used to be plastic coated, and many still are.  Newer US-made decks aren't because of laws requiring eco-friendly manufacturing, but the coatings used by the best and worst manufacturers out there outside of the US all use some variety of plastic for the most part, unless they followed USPC's example and started using starch-based coatings.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Wild Joker on October 03, 2016, 01:22:39 AM
If I managed to get a Streamline deck that was actually made in Erlanger, my opinion probably wouldn't be as poor as it is - if they handle and feel similar to Aviator, as you say, my opinion would probably be a little bit higher. Makes me wonder though, when it comes to design and such, do the pips differ on U.S.-made Streamlines from China-made? The reason I ask is because there's certainly a difference with Cartamundi's pips: my Classic deck (China) has rather chunky spades, really pointy diamonds, clubs with odd spaces inbetween the cloverleaves, and lanky shapeless hearts; Limited Edition Ace (U.S.A.) has better looking pips, though they're a tad smaller in terms of print size.

I also forgot to mention that Aviator's AoS is rather distinct as well: I know the horizontal lines are supposed to be jet stream/chemtrails, but somehow the AoS design, to me, looks like looking through at a giant spade through venetian blinds.

I'm still debating whether or not I should grab a couple of Mavericks from Big Lots, but the bad rep they get really convinces me not to even bother with them.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on October 04, 2016, 04:08:14 AM
If I managed to get a Streamline deck that was actually made in Erlanger, my opinion probably wouldn't be as poor as it is - if they handle and feel similar to Aviator, as you say, my opinion would probably be a little bit higher. Makes me wonder though, when it comes to design and such, do the pips differ on U.S.-made Streamlines from China-made? The reason I ask is because there's certainly a difference with Cartamundi's pips: my Classic deck (China) has rather chunky spades, really pointy diamonds, clubs with odd spaces inbetween the cloverleaves, and lanky shapeless hearts; Limited Edition Ace (U.S.A.) has better looking pips, though they're a tad smaller in terms of print size.

I also forgot to mention that Aviator's AoS is rather distinct as well: I know the horizontal lines are supposed to be jet stream/chemtrails, but somehow the AoS design, to me, looks like looking through at a giant spade through venetian blinds.

I'm still debating whether or not I should grab a couple of Mavericks from Big Lots, but the bad rep they get really convinces me not to even bother with them.

The US-made Streamlines and Chinese-made Streamlines (and the old Spanish-made Streamlines) all have the same Arrco standard faces on them.

I know what you mean about the Aviator Ace of Spades - sleek, minimal and everything that traditional Aces of Spades aren't.

Mavericks are cheap-ass dollar-store decks made in China, the worst product in USPC's line.  Fine if you want to have them just for the design or something pretty to look at or whatever, but don't expect anything exceptional or great about them in any way beyond that.  They're barely playable, perfect for that night of poker with the perpetually-drunk bros who keep spilling beer on the cards.  If you like cards for performance or quality, you're better off drawing pictures of cards on paper towels...
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Wild Joker on October 05, 2016, 11:11:42 PM
Mavericks are cheap-ass dollar-store decks made in China, the worst product in USPC's line.  Fine if you want to have them just for the design or something pretty to look at or whatever, but don't expect anything exceptional or great about them in any way beyond that.
Yeah, that's pretty much the purpose my Limited Edition Ace already serve. Yeah, I think I'll definitely pass on Maverick.
Quote
If you like cards for performance or quality, you're better off drawing pictures of cards on paper towels...
I could draw a Queen of Hearts that looks like Grace Kelly on a napkin. :P
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: akicer on December 09, 2016, 11:50:55 AM
Recently bought a white version of sons of liberty playing cards, will post some photo and comments when I collect all three of the sons of liberty decks!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: lovenugget2003 on December 22, 2016, 09:54:07 PM
First time share cards here...
The Glamor Nugget
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Wild Joker on August 28, 2017, 11:52:58 AM
I've added a few new additions to my arsenal since my previous posts (of which I see I'll have to modify, now that Photobucket has screwed everybody over):

(https://s5.postimg.org/k0rl09tiv/cardsupdate1.jpg)
(https://s5.postimg.org/562zm3jxz/cardsupdate2.jpg)
(https://s5.postimg.org/jqk2gxewn/cardsupdate3.jpg)

But, since I already went into detail about the bulk of my decks in previous posts, I'm just going to concentrate on my newer additions:

(https://s5.postimg.org/nbfy05jg7/cardsupdate4.jpg)

Now, when I started buying playing cards, USPC had already changed Bicycle Rider Back to Standard, so when I found Rider Back decks in a grocery store, I wasn't sure if these were the real-deal - like backstock that hadn't been sold yet, or possibly fakes, since I know Bikes (and Bees) are victims of counterfeiters. Nevertheless, I figured I'd grab them anyway, but never intended on opening the seals. After some inquiring, Don was able to identify these as not Bike's standard 808 deck, but rather their 807 deck made specifically for magicians who prefered the classic box design. Still don't think I'll open them, though.

The Maverick decks I was advised against by a few on this forum for their low quality (especially since USPC moved to Kentucky), but I suppose I was a glutton for punishment, and since Walmart had them at the dirt cheap price of 88 cents each, I figured I could afford to throw money away over that. So, I have to say that IMHO, these Maverick decks are really not too different from the Streamline deck I have in terms of quality and handling . . . but I think I'd venture to say that I think the Maverick decks are actually better than the Streamline deck, if only by design: the Hoyle royalty is certainly a lot more pleasant to look at than Streamline's eye-sore royalty, but that's just me.

This SEINFELD Festivus deck was a gift I had gotten for my birthday this year, because I'm a SEINFELD fan and am apparently a playing card collector now, lol. The deck is cool and all, and I like the royalty design, but I'm not sure this is an officially licensed product: it's by a Canadian company called Aquarius, and the deck is made in China; the cards themselves have a very thin and flimsy stock that you can actually see through, but have the dimpled finish you've come to expert from Bikes and Bees; and while the overall artwork is nice, the use of characters look like low-quality JPEGs that were simply Photoshopped in (especially very telling with the shot of Frank Costanza on the front of the box, and the backs of the cards). Because of their flimsiness, I'm not sure I would use this deck for any kind of gameplay, but like with my Limited Edition Ace deck, I'd say this is pretty nice for looks.

The Bicycle Stargazer deck I just recently picked up, and it's beautiful: the artwork is amazing, the dark-colored cards with the lit royalty is a nice contrast, and the handling is great - they spread and fan perhaps the best out of all the decks I have. Definitely worth the purchase!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: lovenugget2003 on April 02, 2018, 01:42:55 AM
I love the playing card boxset
anyone also like this kind of set?
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on April 03, 2018, 01:38:12 AM
I love the playing card boxset
anyone also like this kind of set?

That was an Ellusionist boxed set for their "alcohol" decks - all the designs are based on fictional alcohol brands.  It's kind of cool, but since I no longer drink, I don't collect alcohol-related decks these days.  I also don't collect tobacco-related decks.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: quinn1295 on April 20, 2018, 09:50:38 PM
https://playingcarddecks.com/blogs/all-in/q-a-with-playing-card-collector-mike-quinn

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on August 02, 2018, 11:36:30 AM
NEO:WAVE Ultra Edition by Montenzi and printed by Cartamundi with cold foil on both sides of the cards. Looks stunning and handles very, very nicely.  I'm super impressed with this deck.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: lovenugget2003 on August 31, 2018, 12:02:00 AM
New box set from Hong Kong
classic and elegant :)
I'hv got 87of 100
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on October 31, 2018, 05:52:50 PM
One of my favorite foiled decks from this year.  Arabesque by Lotrek Oath.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: KnightwingNC on April 21, 2019, 10:07:59 AM
Hello,

Ahhhh do I really have to go through my collection?... I'm like super lazy bahahaha. Ok let's go.

EE: Everything Else
KR: Kinda Rare
R: Rare
SR: Stupid Rare
P: Personal

P:
Artifice Purple First Edition - The only deck I will never sell, opened and loved!

SR:
Lost Spirit Impossible Bottle - 5 in the world (Still being made)
Dead Soul Impossible Bottle - 5 in the world  (Still being made)
Dragonlord Impossible Bottle - 5 in the world  (Still being made) 
JEUX D'EAU Autograph Creator Blue - 7 in the world
(If you have the red one, message me)
Kings Game Prototype - 10 in the world
Bionic Wooden Box - 10 in the world
Red Exquisite
Modern Warships Booklet - 25 in the world
Ghoul Guys Prototype - 30 in the world
Monster Prototype - 30 in the world
Armageddon Prototype - 30 in the world
Fungi Mystic Mushrooms Prototype - 30 in the world
Alice in Wonderland Prototype - 30 in the world
Kings Regal White - 40 in the world
Kings Regal Black - 40 in the world
Cobalt Alloy Gilded - 50
Heaven and Hell Gold - 100 in the world
Heaven and Hell Silver - 100 in the world
White Centurions
Zenith
Blue Crown Luxury Handmade Blue
Blue Crown Luxury Handmade Red
(If anyone has the white version, message me)
Carpatbia - I think like 115 or something in the world, under 150
Empire Playing Cards

R:
Art of Cardistry Geometery - 250 in the world
Inferno Acheronte Card Sleeve Thing - 250in the world
Alter Deco - 250 in the world
Virtuoso Launch Edition

KR:
Arcane Gold
Arcane Red
Sultan Republic Treasury
Artifice Red
Artifice Blue
Artifice Black Club
Black Ghost 1st Edition
Bicycle Black Tiger White Pips
Aquilla Limited

EE:
Bicycle Syzygy
Bicycle 909 Edition Propaganda
Bicycle Creepy
Bicycle Pin-Up ;)
Bicycle Vintage Vampire Standard
Bicycle Titanic Death
Bicycle Titanic Light
Bicycle Flight Red
Bicycle Flight Blue
The Sisterhood of Blood Vol 1
The Sisterhood of Blood Vol 2
(Have Vol 1 book which to be honest, don't really want ahaha)
Bicycle Modern Warships
School of Cardistry Blue One
LTD Red
LTD White
Madison Rounders Red
Madison Rounders Blue
Madison Dealers Red
Wasteland Alice KS Exclusive
Strprease... Don't judge your boy XD
Virtuoso Spring/Summer 2015
Inferno Red Dite
Inferno Blue Cocito
(Have the book that came with the cards)
Purple Forma
Blue Forma
Bicycle Black Tiger White Pips
Aquilla Standard
Love Art Black
Love Art Red
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on April 27, 2019, 08:23:08 PM
Silk (Red Edition) from Lotrek of Oath Playing Cards. Gold foil on both front and back of every card is stunning. The super thin foil lines create a 3Dish background resembling woven silk fabric. It's so incredibly detailed for only one foil.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: dkrouskop on June 08, 2019, 09:32:51 PM
For many here, a couple of $10 decks from Target & an $8 deck from Walgreen's probably wouldn't be all that exciting. But for a newbie like me, picking up blue & green Monarchs and a pack of Black Tiger Backs constitutes a pretty big day!!!
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: PrincessTrouble on June 24, 2019, 12:07:43 PM
Black Monolith by Giovanni Meroni of Thirdway Industries and printed by Cartamundi. This deck is incredible. Holographic cold foil plus neon inks. It's my favorite deck so far this year.

Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on June 26, 2019, 09:05:22 PM
For many here, a couple of $10 decks from Target & an $8 deck from Walgreen's probably wouldn't be all that exciting. But for a newbie like me, picking up blue & green Monarchs and a pack of Black Tiger Backs constitutes a pretty big day!!!

It's never about how big or fancy the collection is - it's about whether it makes you happy.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: the.asics.kid on July 25, 2019, 10:09:19 AM
(http://calaveras.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/playing-cards-Gallia-Belgica.jpg)
(http://calaveras.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/print-silkscreen-madremia-gallery.jpg)

Latest pick ups from Calaveras (http://calaveras.be/shop/games/gallia-belgica-playing-cards/)- a Belgian art gallery with online store.

An awesome screen print - picture shared from the webstore because I didn't unwrap mine completly (in a moving and no frame yet) - and two nice decks designed by Cédric Volon. He is a Belgian-Mexican artist that did an allright Mexican themed deck (Santo Mexico) and an awesome Belgian themed deck (Gallia Belgica).
Stock quality is meh. The Santo Mexico is printed in Mexico by Cartamundi and the Gallia Belgica is printed by Shenzen Wangjin Printing Co. But as mentioned before the Gallia Belgica has an awesome wood-cut style and is fully custom. Suits are for example instead of diamonds a cone with chips (french fries). Very whimsical overall and definetly a recomendation from my side, if you can excuse the stock quality.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on July 27, 2019, 02:42:35 AM
(https://instagram.fham1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/bb20133451bfb0b3980e15473050c6d6/5DEECE64/t51.2885-15/e35/65886182_353778298629885_9430092587667605_n.jpg?_nc_ht=instagram.fham1-1.fna.fbcdn.net)
(http://calaveras.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/print-silkscreen-madremia-gallery.jpg)

Latest pick ups from Calaveras (http://calaveras.be/shop/games/gallia-belgica-playing-cards/)- a Belgian art gallery with online store.

An awesome screen print - picture shared from the webstore because I didn't unwrap mine completly (in a moving and no frame yet) - and two nice decks designed by Cédric Volon. He is a Belgian-Mexican artist that did an allright Mexican themed deck (Santo Mexico) and an awesome Belgian themed deck (Gallia Belgica).
Stock quality is meh. The Santo Mexico is printed in Mexico by Cartamundi and the Gallia Belgica is printed by Shenzen Wangjin Printing Co. But as mentioned before the Gallia Belgica has an awesome wood-cut style and is fully custom. Suits are for example instead of diamonds a cone with chips (french fries). Very whimsical overall and definetly a recomendation from my side, if you can excuse the stock quality.

Those are some pretty cool-looking decks.  It's a shame the Belgian-themed one doesn't have a better printer - I've seen some really gorgeous cards that look awesome but feel terrible and handle marginally better than wet newspaper because an artist opted to go with a cheap printer or cheap stock.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on February 02, 2020, 12:04:41 PM
I've finally be able to put most of my collection back on display. Still have new new pieces on the way, but this is my collection in its current state. Not shown (as it was tough to get all in one photo) are another two lower shelves stocked with miscellaneous decks.
 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: the.asics.kid on February 25, 2020, 03:34:17 AM
Picked up some beauties that I guess a lot are familiar with and need not really an introduction. Cool thing about the Venexiana is that I found them for retail sitting in a local magic shop. I was eyeballing them for months now and decided to pull the trigger.
The USPCC Joker & Thief were a pleasant surprise regarding the stock. The batch this print run got is butter! Edges on the smoother side and overall just how I love my USPCC cards to feel, awesome :D.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on March 12, 2020, 01:13:48 PM
I've been making quite a few additions since getting back into collecting so I'll just post an overall picture. Hoping to be adding a Gold Arabesque and the upcoming Crypt deck to my collection soon as well.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: the.asics.kid on March 13, 2020, 04:39:58 AM
The tilt is strong with this one. Great collection, definitely a lot of stuff that I'd like to fill my shopping bag with  ;).
How is the Derren Brown set? I'm eyeballing it like forever but ultimately the tuckboxes look too cheap for me to justify the price tag. I love the idea though and the cards plus the box itself look very nice and well executed.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on March 13, 2020, 10:53:36 AM
The tilt is strong with this one. Great collection, definitely a lot of stuff that I'd like to fill my shopping bag with  ;).
How is the Derren Brown set? I'm eyeballing it like forever but ultimately the tuckboxes look too cheap for me to justify the price tag. I love the idea though and the cards plus the box itself look very nice and well executed.

Haha, thanks. At least the image seems to orientate itself correctly when clicked on (for me at at least). In general I am quite pleased with the Derren Brown set. I have not cracked either of the decks open but I am very happy with the look of the set, adds some nice character to the display. The set is definitely one people (non playing card collectors) notice and comment on when they see my collection. For me, I think the deck by itself is nice, but I felt like I needed the whole package to really make it a nice addition to my collection.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: the.asics.kid on March 16, 2020, 06:26:40 AM
Yup, it tilts itself for me as well. Regarding the Derren Brown set, it definitely is a nice box set. Only the price tag kinda rubs me the wrong way. I guess I'm still undecided, lol.
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Curt on April 15, 2020, 11:53:40 AM
I've had this for a little while now but it has become one of my favourite non playing card purchases in a while. (already had the deck)
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: the.asics.kid on April 29, 2020, 04:01:17 PM
I saw the creator of that octopus posting on reddit a while back. Fun stand/display for sure. Perfect for IAOCP, HMNIM or for tighter wallets J&T's Seafarers  :).
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Elementia on October 02, 2020, 10:47:06 PM
This is a collection of my favourite decks, I got into card collecting through theory 11. Their contraband deck is my all time favourite deck and i even got one of their desk lamps (shown). 
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: intlgrrl on October 22, 2020, 05:36:59 PM
https://www.portfolio52.com/profile/9978/collection

Here's my collection... and I still haven't added all the decks I have. Some decks aren't in the database yet
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: cardgamefanatic1984 on January 23, 2021, 05:29:00 AM
Good morning guys
 
I hope you are keeping safe and well.
 
I have recently made an online card game which is a game quite similar to Golf and Rat-a-tat Cat. It is a memory game, and the game tests your memory and speed. It is best played on the computer but it is possible to play on the mobile.  It?s free to play and it would be great to hear your members? thoughts. My friend has designed the cards and I think you?ll love them, examples attached.
 
The website can be found here: playrafiki.com
 
Rules of how to play here: https://youtu.be/sJ6kyZtVeG4
 
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
 
Best wishes
Anna
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: Don Boyer on January 23, 2021, 09:31:41 AM
Good morning guys

Came across these fabulous cards on this online card game which is quite similar to Golf and Rat-a-tat Cat. Absolutely loved the designs and had to share, website is here: playrafiki.com.

Rules of how to play here: https://youtu.be/sJ6kyZtVeG4


Let me know your thoughts.

My thoughts?  That you're being very disingenuous in that you didn't simply "come across these fabulous cards," but in fact you're associated with the website selling them - hence the reason your email address shares the same domain as the website.

We're not entirely opposed to people promoting a product here - but you should do so honestly, because when you aren't honest, you look like you have something to hide and/or you shouldn't be trusted.  It also doesn't hurt if you become a contributing member of the community and not just an ad-generating machine.

So, would you like to try that introduction again?  :))
Title: Re: Post Your Collection / Your Newest Acquisitions
Post by: HolyJJ on April 10, 2022, 02:07:04 PM
Yo!

It's been a while. Years, in fact. Now that I've got career sorted and some savings, I can finally return to a bit of good ol' card collecting again :D

I've purchased a small number of decks recently to test out the newer card stocks and innovations, and I'm still in the process of putting each deck through about 10 hours of shuffling so that I can decide what does and doesn't work for me. Seems like thin crushed stocks have become a big thing in the last 5 years or so.

In the mean time, I purchased a bunch of Carat Creations' DS1 deck sleeves for some of my favourite decks in my stash. I really like them. A nice, inexpensive, and almost invisible way to add a bit of extra protection to your new and sealed decks. I highly recommend them 👍