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austin · « **on:** November 07, 2011, 11:17:56 PM »

Marcus could you please tell us what you guys are going to do with the Christmas deck such as: Is it limited, Sold for a limited time, Given to random people.

I just want to clear things up a bit because I have herd that it was going to be sold for a limited time and that it was going to be given to random people, So that would be great if you could give us an idea of what your going to do with it.

Evan · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:19:47 PM »

I think its going to be sold for a limited time

austin · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:36:14 PM »

That's what I thought to but that one dude(forgot his name) keeps telling John, Me, and You that Marcus told him that they might give them away randomly. I hope there sold for a limited time so I can buy them, 2 bricks hopefully.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:51:39 AM »

Quote from: ezstreet1997 on November 07, 2011, 11:19:47 PM

I think its going to be sold for a limited time

Of course, it will be sold only around christmas.

CBJ · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:30:09 AM »

We need to come up with another name for it LOL

All I picture is a big fat Santa and some reindeer on it.... even though I think Ellusionist could pull it off

CBJ

austin · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2011, 01:32:30 PM »

We could call it "The deck that is going to come out around christmas time" I like that name

Evan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:46:36 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 08, 2011, 01:32:30 PM

We could call it "The deck that is going to come out around christmas time" I like that name

thats too long (thats what she said)

Marcus · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:50:08 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 08, 2011, 01:32:30 PM

We could call it "The deck that is going to come out around christmas time" I like that name

Also known as the DTIGTCOACT deck if you shorten it.

We do have another name for it, but we're not ready to release it just yet.

austin · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2011, 04:57:03 PM »

Marcus, is the deck going to be released for a limited time or what?

Marcus · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:24:22 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 08, 2011, 04:57:03 PM

Marcus, is the deck going to be released for a limited time or what?

Yes, for a somewhat limited time. More info to follow.

austin · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:26:28 PM »

Well I guess will have to wait and see, because I hope to get 2 bricks.

xela · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:26:41 PM »

What do I get if it's a new version of an old deck?

Evan · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:34:47 PM »

Quote from: alex. on November 08, 2011, 08:26:41 PM

What do I get if it's a new version of an old deck?

A high five

loldudex2 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:45:21 PM »

Quote from: alex. on November 08, 2011, 08:26:41 PM

What do I get if it's a new version of an old deck?

This is Ellusionist, not Theory11.

D_bag · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM »

Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

Evan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:20:23 PM »

Quote from: loldudex2 on November 08, 2011, 08:45:21 PM

This is Ellusionist, not Theory11.

oooohhh burn! lol but thats sooo true

austin · « **Reply #16 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:32:43 PM »

Quote from: D_bag on November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM

Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

There is know pictures of these yet I think your referring to the infinity series.

MrLukeCarroll · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:03:13 AM »

I can get these and some Artifice V2's shipped in the same shipment, Yay for cool cards and saving money on postage

phantom1412 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:54:01 AM »

Quote from: MrLukeCarroll on November 09, 2011, 02:03:13 AM

I can get these and some Artifice V2's shipped in the same shipment, Yay for cool cards and saving money on postage

I planned the same thing too.

eggman · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2011, 07:56:19 AM »

Quote from: D_bag on November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM

Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

That would be nice but I highly doubt it. It seems the usual move now is that they are bought out by people to resell them. Makes it hard for some of us to get the 3-5 decks we desire. Such is capitalism

Marcus · « **Reply #20 on:** November 09, 2011, 10:44:59 AM »

Quote from: D_bag on November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM

Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

I think you're referring to the Infinity deck and not the one discussed here as there are no pictures available of this one just yet.

austin · « **Reply #21 on:** November 09, 2011, 05:07:27 PM »

I had already said that in my last post, but that's ok.

vmagic · « **Reply #22 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:05:41 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 07, 2011, 11:36:14 PM

That's what I thought to but that one dude(forgot his name) keeps telling John, Me, and You that Marcus told him that they might give them away randomly. I hope there sold for a limited time so I can buy them, 2 bricks hopefully.

Well hopefully if it is really limited, they limit the amount anyone can purchase do that people are buying bricks by the dozen for profits and so that everyone else can get their hands on them!

austin · « **Reply #23 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:08:07 PM »

Quote from: vmagic on November 09, 2011, 06:05:41 PM

Well hopefully if it is really limited, they limit the amount anyone can purchase do that people are buying bricks by the dozen for profits and so that everyone else can get their hands on them!

If they limit them they will most likely limit the amount of time there sold for, that would mean anyone could get a deck that wants to as long as you are there for when there sold.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 09, 2011, 10:14:38 PM »

I have a feeling that if they limit the decks, the same things is going to happen as with the Red Artifice's: High anticipation, Sever Crash,and not everyone gets a fair shot.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2011, 03:55:50 AM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on November 09, 2011, 10:14:38 PM

I have a feeling that if they limit the decks, the same things is going to happen as with the Red Artifice's: High anticipation, Sever Crash,and not everyone gets a fair shot.

I don't think it will be 5000 decks limited.
It's too fast to release that value deck twice a year.

junjie04 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2011, 09:22:35 AM »

Quote from: phantom1412 on November 10, 2011, 03:55:50 AM

I don't think it will be 5000 decks limited.
It's too fast to release that value deck twice a year.

Who knows? This is E!

Marcus · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2011, 10:22:53 AM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on November 09, 2011, 10:14:38 PM

I have a feeling that if they limit the decks, the same things is going to happen as with the Red Artifice's: High anticipation, Sever Crash,and not everyone gets a fair shot.

We've migrated to a cloud solution since then, so we shouldn't have any server crash problems from now on for any of our releases.

loldudex2 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2011, 11:35:40 AM »

Quote from: Marcus on November 10, 2011, 10:22:53 AM

We've migrated to a cloud solution since then, so we shouldn't have any server crash problems from now on for any of our releases.

AMEN to that!

eggman · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2011, 02:07:59 PM »

Quote from: vmagic on November 09, 2011, 06:05:41 PM

Well hopefully if it is really limited, they limit the amount anyone can purchase do that people are buying bricks by the dozen for profits and so that everyone else can get their hands on them!

Thank you for bringing that up. Why do not we see more of these companies limiting how many decks can be puchased. Regardless, some people will always be into this for the money and get decks just to sell on Ebay. I always like to get between 3-5, I will admit I may think of selling one if the prices go high or a friend wants to do a trade but I think most true collectors would be happy with a 5 or 7 deck limit. I am sure there is a reason for this not happening and some of it has to be on the profit side for the company. Ah, what the do I know, I am just a middle class white guy.

austin · « **Reply #30 on:** November 10, 2011, 04:05:25 PM »

Quote from: eggman on November 10, 2011, 02:07:59 PM

Thank you for bringing that up. Why do not we see more of these companies limiting how many decks can be puchased. Regardless, some people will always be into this for the money and get decks just to sell on Ebay. I always like to get between 3-5, I will admit I may think of selling one if the prices go high or a friend wants to do a trade but I think most true collectors would be happy with a 5 or 7 deck limit. I am sure there is a reason for this not happening and some of it has to be on the profit side for the company. Ah, what the do I know, I am just a middle class white guy.

I'm pretty sure that T11 limited how many Monarchs you were able to buy.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #31 on:** November 10, 2011, 07:47:19 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 10, 2011, 04:05:25 PM

I'm pretty sure that T11 limited how many Monarchs you were able to buy.

That'll be a first, they haven't done that before!

loldudex2 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 10, 2011, 08:55:35 PM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on November 10, 2011, 07:47:19 PM

That'll be a first, they haven't done that before!

They only limited the pre-release.

austin · « **Reply #33 on:** November 10, 2011, 09:05:09 PM »

Quote from: loldudex2 on November 10, 2011, 08:55:35 PM

They only limited the pre-release.

Yes, thats what I kinda meant.

loldudex2 · « **Reply #34 on:** November 10, 2011, 09:14:03 PM »

Quote from: austin on November 10, 2011, 09:05:09 PM

Yes, thats what I kinda meant.

Oh, I'm sorry. I was confused.

CBJ · « **Reply #35 on:** November 15, 2011, 10:44:53 AM »

It has been brought to my attention that the name of the "Christmas Deck" is the Executive.

I'll need to confirm this, just to be sure.

If it is, what do you guys think of the name?

CBJ

Kanped · « **Reply #36 on:** November 15, 2011, 10:52:04 AM »

Depends what they look like before I can judge the name, really. If they seem, well... executive, then it'll be a good name.

jriffel · « **Reply #37 on:** November 15, 2011, 10:53:15 AM »

The name is OK but it doesn't inspire. The name really doesn't matter, the look of the cards and the artistry that goes into the deck is what will inspire me to purchase more that zero(0) decks.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #38 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:27:25 AM »

A kid named Jaren Barlocker posted this on the "Magic and Playing Card News, Info, and Sneek Peeks" facebook page...

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Alright I know for sure what the Ellusionist holiday deck is. It is a simple yet elegant back design in black and red with a white border. It will be called the LTD Deck. I haven't seen any of the faces yet but I got pics of the back and box...

and then added

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And during the Holiday Giveaway you will be able to get one of these if you spend over $150...

Not sure if I buy this, but wanted to know if anybody has heard about this? What do you all think?

Evan · « **Reply #39 on:** November 18, 2011, 06:59:41 AM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on November 18, 2011, 02:27:25 AM

A kid named Jaren Barlocker posted this on the "Magic and Playing Card News, Info, and Sneek Peeks" facebook page...
Quote
Alright I know for sure what the Ellusionist holiday deck is. It is a simple yet elegant back design in black and red with a white border. It will be called the LTD Deck. I haven't seen any of the faces yet but I got pics of the back and box...

and then added
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And during the Holiday Giveaway you will be able to get one of these if you spend over $150...
Not sure if I buy this, but wanted to know if anybody has heard about this? What do you all think?

Yea I heard it... thats my page

but I'm really not sure if he's right or not. If he is, then I'll probably be able to get my hands one one!

D_bag · « **Reply #40 on:** November 18, 2011, 10:24:47 AM »

Quote from: Marcus on November 09, 2011, 10:44:59 AM

Quote from: D_bag on November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM
Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

I think you're referring to the Infinity deck and not the one discussed here as there are no pictures available of this one just yet.

Woops

I'm sure the christmas deck will be a mean deck based on E's repurtation anyways

Evan · « **Reply #41 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:48:06 PM »

From what I heard, this is what the deck looks like... this could be true.... or it is false! I don't know so if I'm wrong, don't be mad

Anyway, I really like the design, the colors are nice and the shapes look cool too! Theres actually a white border and before that theres a black border thingy!

austin · « **Reply #42 on:** November 18, 2011, 04:16:26 PM »

Yes, I really like the design. It is very elegant and everything.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 18, 2011, 08:59:56 PM »

It's not so "christmas", just red and black...

Don Boyer · « **Reply #44 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:20:00 AM »

Quote from: loldudex2 on November 08, 2011, 08:45:21 PM

Quote from: alex. on November 08, 2011, 08:26:41 PM
What do I get if it's a new version of an old deck?

This is Ellusionist, not Theory11.

Touche! Well played!

Quote from: D_bag on November 08, 2011, 08:48:16 PM

Will there be enough decks for everyone who may want the deck?

From the pics I see this is gonna be a mean deck of cards

What pictures? Where are they hiding? Are you sure they aren't Infinity decks?

Quote from: eggman on November 10, 2011, 02:07:59 PM

Thank you for bringing that up. Why do not we see more of these companies limiting how many decks can be puchased. Regardless, some people will always be into this for the money and get decks just to sell on Ebay. I always like to get between 3-5, I will admit I may think of selling one if the prices go high or a friend wants to do a trade but I think most true collectors would be happy with a 5 or 7 deck limit. I am sure there is a reason for this not happening and some of it has to be on the profit side for the company. Ah, what the do I know, I am just a middle class white guy.

There's a solution to the whole eBay thing. Screw 'em and don't buy them on eBay. There's going to be suppliers only for as long as there's going to be buyers. If you stop buying, they have to drop prices to dump them.

(Granted, this would take the coordinated efforts of the entire eBay community, so it stands a snowball's chance in hell on Summer Solstice...)

I saw that pic above - it's a sweet looking back. Am I the only one who's loving this trend towards classy, elegant, understated designs for card backs? Demons and swords and bombs and what have you are cool, but they don't fit every occasion.

chahung · « **Reply #45 on:** November 19, 2011, 04:10:20 PM »

No, you are not the only one. I think a classy elegant deck is much more favorable than all these death head skull and bones decks comming out. Obviously there is a demand for all the skulls and what not but I much more appreciate the elegant look of things like the Artifice or even the smoke and mirrors. Although the Infinity looks great I wish it was these limited decks that were unlimited. If it was two decks with each $150 purchase I would be more likely to jump on it. I always like one to open and one for the collection. I am a magician (hobby) along with a card man so it is not bad for me. I looked through E's offerings but there is not many things of interest I do not already have. If I was planning on getting pure smoke this would not be an issue for me. I can not see the logic in spending $150 just to spend $150. I must admit if my wife had not recently been laid

off I probably would.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #46 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:45:51 PM »

Quote from: chahung on November 19, 2011, 04:10:20 PM

No, you are not the only one. I think a classy elegant deck is much more favorable than all these death head skull and bones decks comming out. Obviously there is a demand for all the skulls and what not but I much more appreciate the elegant look of things like the Artifice or even the smoke and mirrors. Although the Infinity looks great I wish it was these limited decks that were unlimited. If it was two decks with each $150 purchase I would be more likely to jump on it. I always like one to open and one for the collection. I am a magician (hobby) along with a card man so it is not bad for me. I looked through E's offerings but there is not many things of interest I do not already have. If I was planning on getting pure smoke this would not be an issue for me. I can not see the logic in spending $150 just to spend $150. I must admit if my wife had not recently been laid off I probably would.

I'm sorry to hear about your wife losing her job. I wish her luck. If the time spent empty starts to depress her, suggest she try volunteering somewhere like a hospital or a nursing home. It may lift her mood.

While it would take time and effort, and tie up about $300 for a while, if you bought two orders of whatever you think you can resell from E, got the decks and the other gear, then sold that gear on eBay for face value plus shipping, you might just be able to get the decks for free.