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LeonJL · « **on:** March 20, 2012, 05:24:42 PM »

Thought everyone might want to know, Ellusionist is giving free Gold Arcane decks for all orders of over $75 until friday or while stock last! Any thoughts?

eggman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:27:42 PM »

Yes, I got this last year when they did this. Damn, I just put myself on a budget so I will probably pass this time. Still, I think it is a good way to get the gold arcane for those of us who do magic. E has some nice things to choose from.

LeonJL · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:38:56 PM »

Yeap, might just get some of the tally-ho black vipers seeing that they're going out soon.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:06:43 PM »

I have a question. I started collecting about 8 months ago. And I noticed that recently, Ellusionist has had many sales where they gave out rare decks for lower tier levels (1 LTD, then 2 LTDs, then 1 LTD and 1 GA, then 1 LTD and 1 RA, and now 1 GA... for 75$). Do they do this every year?

Linguist_ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:14:52 PM »

I'm going to pass this time. As tempting as it is, especially since I don't any any of Ellusionist's newer custom decks like Infinity or Artifice, I'm well over my budget already. I'll just go on the hope that they do this lowering of tier level again for Gold Arcane some other time, and hopefully I'll have the budget to get it then.

MDCasino · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:38:50 PM »

WOW! Im doing this right now. The way I see it is a free plethora of decks. I was going to buy one soon for like $80-90. Thanks for the tip!

eggman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:42:29 PM »

Quote from: NathanCanadas on March 20, 2012, 06:06:43 PM

I have a question. I started collecting about 8 months ago. And I noticed that recently, Ellusionist has had many sales where they gave out rare decks for lower tier levels (1 LTD, then 2 LTDs, then 1 LTD and 1 GA, then 1 LTD and 1 RA, and now 1 GA... for 75$). Do they do this every year?

Yes, you will see things like this happen throughout the year at E.

Aaron · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2012, 07:39:10 PM »

Hmmm, If I had the money with all the new decks coming out i would do it, but passing for this time.

xZEROx · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2012, 10:10:43 PM »

Nothing new. I mean if they had a new deck release, or something more intriguing, I might dive into it. But just another one of their regular $75 promotion isn't going to get me.

John B. · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:07:55 AM »

if its only to this friday then i wont im barely doing good with what i have until my next paycheck.

LeonJL · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:17:40 AM »

urghhh... with all the other custom playing cards rolling out as well, i'm not sure if i want to put in $75 for a GA too.. if looking on the long term, it might be worth it.. but short term wise, as many have said... just don't have the $$$..

Don Boyer · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:38:38 AM »

Quote from: NathanCanadas on March 20, 2012, 06:06:43 PM

I have a question. I started collecting about 8 months ago. And I noticed that recently, Ellusionist has had many sales where they gave out rare decks for lower tier levels (1 LTD, then 2 LTDs, then 1 LTD and 1 GA, then 1 LTD and 1 RA, and now 1 GA... for 75$). Do they do this every year?

The sales including LTD. decks were holiday exclusives only.

The most common "sale" I've seen them do is the one that's in effect now - a Gold Arcane for $75-and-up purchases. Last year they did it a few times before the holidays.

I wouldn't count on this happening for too much longer, though. The last word I heard from anyone over at E was that the holiday special sales of last year took a big chunk out of their existing supply of rare decks, including the now-unavailable LTD. deck which had only just released for that holiday season. Black Ghost 1st Edition was mentioned around mid-2011 to be down to about a thousand decks on hand at E, so the number's got to be significantly lower now. The Red Artifice was initially sold in a batch of 3,000 on release, leaving 2,000 to pass around as premiums and contest prizes - it actually became more scarce than the Gold Arcane from day one. Speaking of Gold Arcane, they had about 4,000 mid-2011, but they give those out a LOT, so I couldn't guess what's left, but I'd say it's significantly less.

jmrock · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:45:47 AM »

Wow... that's incredible... just kidding... It's a shame for a company that revolutionized the custom card industry they have not impressed me since... I think they were the first (correct me if I'm wrong)... I still have the very first Black Tiger Deck... I have everything they've ever made, but that was during my 'have to own every deck' phase... as far as I see this, it's just what all of the companies are doing now in this terrible economy... We have ten pieces of garbage and one gem, so if you buy a lot of the same old boring garbage, we'll give you something good with it... Not falling for this one... Actually never really did, but just sad that a company has to resort to such tactics to sell their products...

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:10:33 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 21, 2012, 04:38:38 AM

Quote from: NathanCanadas on March 20, 2012, 06:06:43 PM
I have a question. I started collecting about 8 months ago. And I noticed that recently, Ellusionist has had many sales where they gave out rare decks for lower tier levels (1 LTD, then 2 LTDs, then 1 LTD and 1 GA, then 1 LTD and 1 RA, and now 1 GA... for 75$). Do they do this every year?

The sales including LTD. decks were holiday exclusives only.

The most common "sale" I've seen them do is the one that's in effect now - a Gold Arcane for $75-and-up purchases. Last year they did it a few times before the holidays.

I wouldn't count on this happening for too much longer, though. The last word I heard from anyone over at E was that the holiday special sales of last year took a big chunk out of their existing supply of rare decks, including the now-unavailable LTD. deck which had only just released for that holiday season. Black Ghost 1st Edition was mentioned around mid-2011 to be down to about a thousand decks on hand at E, so the number's got to be significantly lower now. The Red Artifice was initially sold in a batch of 3,000 on release, leaving 2,000 to pass around as premiums and contest prizes - it actually became more scarce than the Gold Arcane from day one. Speaking of Gold Arcane, they had about 4,000 mid-2011, but they give those out a LOT, so I couldn't guess what's left, but I'd say it's significantly less.

Thx!

Quote from: jmrock on March 21, 2012, 10:45:47 AM

Wow... that's incredible... just kidding... It's a shame for a company that revolutionized the custom card industry they have not impressed me since... I think they were the first (correct me if I'm wrong)... I still have the very first Black Tiger Deck... I have everything they've ever made, but that was during my 'have to own every deck' phase... as far as I see this, it's just what all of the companies are doing now in this terrible economy... We have ten pieces of garbage and one gem, so if you buy a lot of the same old boring garbage, we'll give you something good with it... Not falling for this one... Actually never really did, but just sad that a company has to resort to such tactics to sell their products...

And I don't think that, even in this economy, they are having trouble selling their products! As long as they come out with some good decks every now and then!

eggman · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:45:38 AM »

Quote from: jmrock on March 21, 2012, 10:45:47 AM

Wow... that's incredible... just kidding... It's a shame for a company that revolutionized the custom card industry they have not impressed me since... I think they were the first (correct me if I'm wrong)... I still have the very first Black Tiger Deck... I have everything they've ever made, but that was during my 'have to own every deck' phase... as far as I see this, it's just what all of the companies are doing now in this terrible economy... We have ten pieces of garbage and one gem, so if you buy a lot of the same old boring garbage, we'll give you something good with it... Not falling for this one... Actually never really did, but just sad that a company has to resort to such tactics to sell their products...

I do not know if you are into magic but for many of us who are I think deals like this work out well. It is very easy for me to drop $75 on DVD and or gimmicks. If one was looking to purchase something like pure smoke or some other item, this is a great time to do so. I guess some people will be motivated to drop the money just to obtain the cards but last year I held off on ordering the Ultra Gaff As I knew this deal would come around. I just spent $80 dollars on a purchase at another magicktrickstore.com so I will not be doing this this time but it is a great addition if you needed something. I think E is still producing some great cards, the LTD. deck is one of the finer decks I have received, getting two during the holiday special. I am not saying your point is not valid, I am just bored lately and feel like posting.

MDCasino · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:47:57 PM »

I think your all crazy lol. The GAs go on ebay for $75-100 so the way I see is, your getting $75 worth of free decks! I kind of already had everything on the site so I ordered some gifts for my cousins and I got some extra Artifice decks for me. I also used a coupon code for 10% off and they also give you a $75 prize along with the purchase. (and you get a free blue masters when you do the 3 deck purchase)

So for $85.73 I got...
Artifice Blue 2nd E
Artifice Green 2nd E
Bicycle Masters Red
White Arcane (x2)
Black Arcane (x2)
Tally Ho Viper
Infiniti Playing Cards
UltraGaff Deck (This was $30 but I wanted another new deck and they look pretty cool even though I dont do magic)
Free Gold Arcane Deck
Free Masters Blue
Bicycle White Deck Seals (for Spending $75)

came to $85 after coupon code and shipping.

xZEROx · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:32:09 PM »

Crazy? Not when this promotions was done over and over again over the years. Most of us have gotten what we wanted with those promotions already. This $75 for a GA isn't their best.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:36:25 PM »

Quote from: xZEROx on March 21, 2012, 04:32:09 PM

Crazy? Not when this promotions was done over and over again over the years. Most of us have gotten what we wanted with those promotions already. This $75 for a GA isn't their best.

What was their best (other than the holiday sales) then?

xZEROx · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:43:35 PM »

Lol I was talking about the holiday sales.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2012, 06:18:55 PM »

Quote from: xZEROx on March 21, 2012, 04:43:35 PM

Lol I was talking about the holiday sales.

Well then this is a different story. Because we all know they have sales for the holidays, very interesting ones, but we were talking about how these were out of the usual and worth it for a mid-year event.

xZEROx · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:57:51 PM »

I don't think it's different. Only because it's on a "special" day, doesn't make this promotion strategy any different than the "mid-year event".

xela · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:07:34 PM »

Sales are the worst for everything this time of year, so it's no surprise that they are trying a little stimulation. Good for them, the faster those Arcanes run out the better. It will make me feel like there are actually 5000 of them and not more.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2012, 12:02:13 AM »

Quote from: jmrock on March 21, 2012, 10:45:47 AM

Wow... that's incredible... just kidding... It's a shame for a company that revolutionized the custom card industry they have not impressed me since... I think they were the first (correct me if I'm wrong)... I still have the very first Black Tiger Deck... I have everything they've ever made, but that was during my 'have to own every deck' phase... as far as I see this, it's just what all of the companies are doing now in this terrible economy... We have ten pieces of garbage and one gem, so if you buy a lot of the same old boring garbage, we'll give you something good with it... Not falling for this one... Actually never really did, but just sad that a company has to resort to such tactics to sell their products...

I don't know about that. Infinity was, well - nice. I like it, but there are some things about it I don't like. Artifice, to me - it rocked, hands down. LTD. was a very cool deck release, more in line with the simpler styles people tend to be leaning towards these days. i'm failing to see what it is you're taking about that's such "garbage". Please, elaborate for us; I'd be curious to hear your opinion.

E wasn't really the first, but they did kick off this current wave of card customization and collecting, and in a big way. But remember as well, cards are sort of a sideline (albeit a big sideline) to the magic business they operate. They've come out with some very cool stuff in that territory; you'd have a hard time arguing otherwise convincingly. There's a lot in there that isn't the "same old garbage" as you were putting it.

John B. · « **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2012, 12:30:52 AM »

I don't know about that. Infinity was, well - nice. I like it, but there are some things about it I don't like. Artifice, to me - it rocked, hands down. LTD. was a very cool deck release, more in line with the simpler styles people tend to be leaning towards these days. i'm failing to see what it is you're taking about that's such "garbage". Please, elaborate for us; I'd be curious to hear your opinion.

E wasn't really the first, but they did kick off this current wave of card customization and collecting, and in a big way. But remember as well, cards are sort of a sideline (albeit a big sideline) to the magic business they operate. They've come out with some very cool stuff in that territory; you'd have a hard time arguing otherwise convincingly. There's a lot in there that isn't the "same old garbage" as you were putting it.
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I like artifice 100% and my only problem with the infinity is the box is to nice for, im afraid to carry and use this deck in case the box is ruined.

Aaron · « **Reply #24 on:** March 22, 2012, 01:12:44 AM »

I like the infinity`s but on E`s FB page the said it origionally had no white borders, I think this would have looked awesome! idk why they don`t put black backs with white fronts just because they are bad for magic, They should have at least kept the Artifice V1`s and changed the infinities, I really like the non-bordered Artifices.