Mat, welcome to the PCF! I'm sure you'll find quickly enough that you're among kindred spirits here. We tend more toward the warm and friendly side of the emotional scale!
Please, take advantage of our archives - there's lots of information to pore through with more every day. The Search function is your friend, and on those occasions when is isn't being friendly, we are - don't be afraid to ask a question, even if it seems mundane and simple. We were all new once so we understand and don't run roughshod over the new folks like yourself.
So, are you specifically interested in antique and vintage decks, or have you spent much time taking a look at the more recent custom deck releases? Since about 2007 there's been a big resurgence in new custom playing card designs and it's been only growing since then.
Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. We'll deal you in!