5 bricks of v6, brick of red artifice, gold crown, white monarchs, smoke and mirrors v3, gold arcane, seasons collector box set.

That sounds like a boast of what you've got rather than a worthwhile purchase.

For me it would have to be my Gold Arcane Deck. I hadn't been collecting long and I'd only been buying from one uk ebay reseller I'd bought Some ghost decks, Shadow masters and Arcanes both White and black. At this point I had no knowledge of the Gold Arcane.

I then Saw on youtube a Video of Ekaterina performing with a gold arcane deck. Now she's obviously a very attractive lady, with a very attractive deck. So, I was smitten.

I figured that as I wouldn't be able to get my hands on one I'd try to get the other. So a bit of research brought me to the Ellusionist website only to find that these decks were not for sale and to get one you had to spend $300. I was sooo disappointed, I couldn't justify that outlay.

Anyway around 6 months later Ellusionist had their first $75 for a gold arcane offer So I bought Army of 52 with Ghost Gaff deck, the three Ultragaff dvd's and deck and I also stocked up on regular arcanes and ghosts.

I can still remember receiving that package, I wasn't interested in anything else in that box other than the gold arcane, I opened it there and then and it did not disappoint, it looked awesome and handled like a dream.

I still regard the Gold Arcane as a True limited collectors deck and whilst it may not be as valuable as others in my collection it is one of those i'm most proud to own.

So yeah, that order from Ellusionist was my most worthwhile purchase

I'm actually quite happy now! when the Snow Owls are released on Halloween i'll buy at least 1 maybe 2 of both decks.
I got my Gold Crowns the same way.

Don, did you by anychance mention to Alex about a Purple Crown deck?

The Con artist can sling their hook.... see what I did there?? gunSLINGER... SLING their hook!!?? oh nevermind!!!!

I think I've said elsewhere that I actually haven't bought any of the latest releases from D&D, T11 or E, I'm far more interested in what's coming out from kickstarter these days, this seems to be where the real innovation is.

Hey Don I admire what you're doing here keeping track of all these decks would make my head explode.
I had a thought, would it be possible to embed in the discourse homepage a kind of release Calender possibly one that scrolls? so as new deck release dates are known they could be added? then once a deck is released it could be added to a released decks topic so we could check what we missed?
Just an idea!

I've ordered two decks, I only have one red and the handling is amazing! I agree that sometimes rehash colour changes can be frustrating (i'm looking at you Monarchs) when it seems companies are just cashing in But then i'd buy the artifice in any colour they produce, within reason.
I think we have to remember these are "Playing cards" primarily for "Playing" with.
It amuses me to hear people talk about the "Theme" of a deck, what it the theme of a standard bicycle deck? it's playing card games.
Paul mentions he would like to see less colour changes and more Art. Paul's Tendril deck is one of my favorite decks and I believe it to be a truely groundbreaking deck.
I'm pleased that  Playing cards have provided a new medium for some very talented artists to showcase their work but at the end of the day (23:59:59 god I hate that saying) they are still playing cards.
I hope that the custom deck trend continues for many years to come but I also hope companies continue to produce high quality playing cards, you know, to like, play cards with

She's a Witch!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJFA6uEfUlM

 I'm not married (never say never though), Nor do i have any children (That I know of!) So if any future wife, children or long lost child I have wants them they can have them. That's if I haven't already sold them to fund another hobby or collection.
If they don't want them well, My father died of throat cancer, My mother has a serious heart condition and I myself am Narcoleptic!!! so the collection can be split 3 ways and donated to charity shops that support these conditions. though i don't own any Jerrys I like the thought of someone going into a charity shop and picking up a red Artifice or gold arcane for a buck!

Really? I wasn't aware of these issues it's a real shame I ordered two of the prototypes one lacquered and one not I never received the unlacquered one and Rob promised to sort things out with me when he started production of the standard ones. I may be waiting some time LOL!
I also have the Tendril prototype which is awesome.
I hope Rob gets his head back in the game soon, as he has a brilliant disireable product.

My apologies to the OP for the off topic!

I like the look of this project,
My main comment would be regarding your stretch goals 25k,35k and 45k? Not many deck projects i've seen bring in that level of funding,
Also refusing to offer embossing or metallic inks I think is a mistake as both are desirable for collectors.
Card clips are a big draw, especially those offered by Conjuring Creations, I'd love to see the head of Medusa engraved in one.

I got two of these decks a couple of days ago. the red on the back of the box is quite vibrant but I was disappointed that the card backs are just black and white. Custom Jokers and Aos but standard court cards and faces.

Still a nice handling deck though.

One of my favorite decks, in my favorite colour With no borders....... Excited much? also unlimited so I don't have to stay up till 4am waiting for the release.