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Off Topic Chat => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Will W. on July 06, 2014, 12:21:58 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 06, 2014, 12:21:58 PM: Hello all,

My name is Will from Oklahoma. I have always had an affinity for playing card games for as long as I can remember. As a child I learned and played every card game I could and as an adult I am always open to a game of cards with friends or family. Only a year and half ago did I realized the artistry and history that playing cards portray when I stumbled upon some old congress decks at an estate sale. I have since collected with a fervor. I have cards of all kinds, from many eras and genres. I love them all. New or Old it does not matter to me. I stopped counting after 1000 but that's because I add so many so often that it's hard to keep track. I stumbled upon this forum via a search engine while searching for others with like minds and similar interests.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: 52plusjoker on July 06, 2014, 01:09:54 PM: Welcome Stircrazy. We hope you will enjoy your visits here and feel free to participate in topics that interest you. Based on what you collect I'm sure you'll find lots of interesting topics in The Plethora and other threads. I especially point to to the Cellar of Fine Vintages.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 06, 2014, 01:44:57 PM: Thank you. I look forward to perusing through all the posts.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Don Boyer on July 06, 2014, 06:33:09 PM: Hey, Stircrazy, welcome aboard. You've definitely found a place filled with like-minded individuals!

If you are not yet familiar with it, you're going to want to check out Kickstarter (http://kickstarter.com). It's a "crowdfunding" site for people with project ideas - imagine having a great widget you want to make and you need funding, but instead of approaching a bank or an angel investor who will pay for the whole thing, you find thousands of people interested in chipping in varying amounts to get you to your financial goal and bring your idea to fruition.

I mention it because it's where all the thunder and lightning in the custom deck community seems to be these days! It's rare that they have fewer than 25 playing card projects seeking funding. Before you go, though, take out your money and take a good hard look at your cash - it might be the last time you ever see it again! :))

If you have any questions or need help, let us know and we'll see what we can do for you.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rob Wright on July 07, 2014, 12:23:53 AM: Welcome Will!
For every different type of deck you have, I'm sure there is a fan of them here. When you get a chance, post a few pics of your favorites.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 07, 2014, 05:25:15 AM: Is their a particular place to post pics or would it be ok to post some on this thread?
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 07, 2014, 05:49:28 AM: I found where you can add pics to your profile and posted a few there. Just some I had taken from my phone when I was in the process of building a display on my walls.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Don Boyer on July 07, 2014, 10:11:55 AM: Quote from: Stircrazy76 on July 07, 2014, 05:49:28 AM
I found where you can add pics to your profile and posted a few there. Just some I had taken from my phone when I was in the process of building a display on my walls.

Very cool. We also have a sticky topic in the Playing Card Plethora dedicated to showing off your collection and your newest acquisitions.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Magic_Orthodoxy on July 24, 2014, 09:34:44 AM: Welcome aboard Will - nice collection
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Anthony on July 24, 2014, 10:28:23 AM: Welcome Will..........nice hallway :)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 24, 2014, 10:38:59 AM: Quote from: Sparkz on July 24, 2014, 10:28:23 AM
Welcome Will..........nice hallway :)

Thanks.... It's a start... I've got stacks of decks piling up everywhere.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rose on July 26, 2014, 04:39:08 AM: Hi Will,
And welcome, I only just noticed your post, is that seriously your hallway, I have seen libraries smaller than that, I bow my head in honour if your wonderous collection.
:)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 26, 2014, 07:03:25 AM: Quote from: Rose on July 26, 2014, 04:39:08 AM
Hi Will,
And welcome, I only just noticed your post, is that seriously your hallway, I have seen libraries smaller than that, I bow my head in honour if your wonderous collection.
:)

Not too bad for a year and a half. ::)
I collect them one and all... I have about that many more plus I have an oddball assortment of card games and paraphernalia in a reworked (still in progress) China cabinet that I am also proud of and will post a pic as soon as it is complete. Assuming it ever is...
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Northwest29 on July 29, 2014, 03:50:30 AM: Welcome Stircrazy from a newbie. I can't conceive of having so many decks, but at the rate you are going you will have to add a room on just to hold your vast collection.

Ron
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Will W. on July 29, 2014, 05:02:26 AM: Thanks Ron and welcome to you as well. Im seriously thinking about making my kids bunk together so I can use one of their rooms. :)