Can we assume that whatever the limited color is will be offered with a brick of the unlimited and/or with a new dvd they're releasing, or has it been specifically stated what they're doing?

Ooops, I just spent about $100 (shipping included) on decks...you tell me which you would rather have:
the 12 listed in the variety bucks.OR
6 Exquisites (3 red, 3 blue) + 1 Red Pr1me - $50
1 S&M v5 on ebay - $15
6 White Lions B (2 of each color) - $36

I mean I'm not getting the same variety, I'm not getting the questionably expensive gold reserve, but I'm still happy I spent the money where I did.

Quote from: Sher143 on February 10, 2014, 11:09:49 PM

Quote from: bhong on February 10, 2014, 06:26:02 PM

I believe Anonymous is saying that even though the bid is that high, it doesn't necessary mean that the bidder will pay for the item. The bidder could have regrets about bidding that high so they'd rather just save the money and take the negative feedback hit on eBay's users feedback system.

Ohhh,  I see.  It doesn't show on the picture,  but there were five bids,  so if the winner doesn't pay for it,  the seller could offer it to the other bidders via the second chance offer.  There is the chance that all of the bidders no longer want to purchase the deck,  but there is also still a chance one of them might take it.  The bid actually started at $300 and escalated from there. I didn't think anyone would even bid at that price...

I'm strongly of the opinion that someone shill-bid the deck to that price.  The account used for the bid, while notable for having 315 positive reviews since it was created, has had only three purchases in the past year.  The only hole in my theory, however, is that the same deck sold on eBay's site in France for $419.86 on a Buy It Now from one of our own members.

What was that expression about fools and money...? 

Don, speaking of fools and money...why don't we band together 55 of us, all pitch in $8.25, and everyone will get a random card, and one person will get the empty tuck.  Then whenever someone voyages on they send their card to a third party until the last person is left standing.  Geeze, by then the deck will be worth a billion dollars!!!

I know white whale usually refers to only one, but I guess I have a family of white whales..
Cage Gardens
White Centurions
and of course, Jerry's Nuggets

I think the bigger issue for me, especially with the Jerry's, is that I would want to open and play with them, but it's almost a sin since they're so rare.

Holy dead topic batman!

I haven't really gotten behind any of the other SteamPunk decks, though I do own a set from T11 "SteamPunks" (copyright issues?).  I love the T11 ones because, well, they're not really steampunk in style IMO and because they have traditional courts and a great feel.  Now these cards...where I am not really a fan of the courts, at all, I love the borders.  Not the backs, which I will say are certainly above average...the borders are my favorite aspect.  I really like how they frame the back and look like they actually almost have a wooden feel. It's something a little different, which I think should be applauded.  That being said I doubt I will back, the faces just are not my favorite.

These are just above and beyond the modern designs out there for courts.  Phenomenal work.  Will there be a suicide king as well?

If you don't want the box you just won from Nurul with all the D&D cards I would be happy to take it off of your hands

Bill, what is your ballpark estimate for how many decks you have all together? 

Hmm, Sparks..i think I finally got my first guesses right!
No idea for the first.
2nd is Fraggle Rock
3rd is...White Arcanes?

The Split Spades are one of my favorite decks and is easily a top 5 deck for handling IMO, great choice.  The stock has changed over time and it's debatable what it actually is, but one of these pros might know, I think the most recent version is very similar to Aristocrat.  Also, it's worth noting that the Split Spades aren't actually $12 on his site, it is $12 for 2 decks.

Anyways, there are a few decks I would recommend with similar handling and features:
1. Legends - one of my top 5 handling decks, designed by Mark Stutzman (the same guy who designed the Split Spades, Whispering Imps, and others). If you find them in the right places they won't break the bank either.
2. White Lions - a bit softer than the split spades, also designed by Mark Stutzman, also a David Blaine deck.  Also $12 for 2 decks, or you can get 3 (one of each color) for $20.  There is a thread that debates the difference between the Split Spades and White Lions here http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/white-lions-vs-split-spaces/  . There's an even more detailed thread with all of the Blaine cards somewhere around here...
3.  Exquisites - my favorite deck, and the best for handling I've ever used.  Go to CARC and the price is extremely reasonable considering it includes shipping.
4.  Bicycle Masters (ellusionist) - if you're looking for a cheap deck with great handling that is durable, these are worth looking into.  The only thing is Ellusionist shipping can be expensive, so you might as well get the Exquisites instead as combined cost is roughly the same.  You may be able to fine some Masters on ebay on the cheap.
5.  It's worth noting that Blaine has a new deck coming out soon (when, who knows, but 'soon').  They're calling them "Gatorbacks", and I'm guessing the design and feel will be similar to the split spades.

-B

How about this everyone? You come up with the definitive list of criteria and I will make a deck that hits everything and sell them for $1000 a piece. 

What?

A standard bike deck with, now this is the part where a hard decision comes into play, a red OOOOR blue back now that's a $1000 deck.