do we have picture? a date?price? I might but i need to know more about it.
thank you, so i am now interested in getting this deck :)
Ill DEFINITELY be getting a brick of these at the least. They're too nice to not get a bunch. Also if you want a lot pictures and info of it, go here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.301731619841782.93153.295728693775408&type=3
I know. I liked your page a while ago.Oh thanks. And for those of you who were wondering what Mana means, read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana
Erik Mana did not design the cards, but they are made "by" him in the sense that I would imagine he is funding them.I love everything about them! And wasn't it originally a navy type color?
I love the design but I honestly preferred it before they changed the backs to silver. It was innovative in its original coloring, and now the colors are very bland.
I do love the Jokers and the actual patterning used on the back. =]
These cards are MADE for flourishers.
well i might go learn more flourishes then. ;)
You're not wrong, they did say that they were aiming for Dec...now if that follows through is another story. Not a whole lot has been released on this deck, but they are steady holding contests
Im actually happy lol ;)
It gives me more time to get money so that I can get these decks!
so it will be released in FebruaryThey said that February was a "target release" which means thats what they're aiming for. Its not definite, but it will most likely be around that time
These decks are for some winners of contests and they get the deck early! I was one of those winners!!!
I won their first contest and this one which was a random list of people who have won their other contests I think. And yes, I will be doing a review :)These decks are for some winners of contests and they get the deck early! I was one of those winners!!!
Wow, that's awesome. Which contest did you win and when will you receive your deck. Looking forward to a review of it.
i love this deck and have been watching it for some time now, but i dont understand the shading over the scroll work. o well they still look great.
i love this deck and have been watching it for some time now, but i dont understand the shading over the scroll work. o well they still look great.
That's not shading - that's silver ink!
I'm itching to see the rest of the deck - will it be bog standard, or somehow modified?
idk what it is but ive been going through cards really fast lately! its honestly a bit annoying. im actually having to start to limit the amount of springs and other pressure flourishes to preserve decks.
because of that i want to get more then just a few mana decks that way i dont have to worry about go through a bunch of them
I haven't received an email yet - did you win the "get them before everyone else" stage of the contest?Yea, I was one of the lucky few who gets it first :)
I'm sure most of us are going to get this deck. I don't think I've heard anyone say they don't like it
How many are people planning on getting of this deck? Thought it would be interesting to see with this being one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
I haven't received an email yet - did you win the "get them before everyone else" stage of the contest?Yea, I was one of the lucky few who gets it first :)I'm sure most of us are going to get this deck. I don't think I've heard anyone say they don't like it
How many are people planning on getting of this deck? Thought it would be interesting to see with this being one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Oh sorry ???I haven't received an email yet - did you win the "get them before everyone else" stage of the contest?Yea, I was one of the lucky few who gets it first :)I'm sure most of us are going to get this deck. I don't think I've heard anyone say they don't like it
How many are people planning on getting of this deck? Thought it would be interesting to see with this being one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
Read closely! haha i said how many of the deck not how many people are going to get the deck. :)
What others decks are you saving up for? (sorry to go off topic for a second)
I'm planning on getting at least 2 of these decks. They look outstanding, and I adore the court card recolourations.It wasn't a dumb question. I don't think they have said where they will be selling it. But I am assuming it will be on their site: http://www.manaplayingcards.com/
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but where can we buy these once they're released? I haven't found any information about sellers of the deck. If I'm being an idiot and missing something really obvious here, feel free to start yelling at me!
It wasn't a dumb question. I don't think they have said where they will be selling it. But I am assuming it will be on their site: http://www.manaplayingcards.com/ (http://www.manaplayingcards.com/)
will u need to pay with pay-pal in order to get the mana playing cards or they will except debit card like aloneMy guess is that you can use debit, paypal, credit, etc.
can any body give me an estimation on how much this deck is going to cost ??[size=78%] [/size]This is directly from their site:
WOW that is pretty steep. $10 a deck I think is a little ridiculous.can any body give me an estimation on how much this deck is going to cost ??This is directly from their site:
Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBD
WOW that is pretty steep. $10 a deck I think is a little ridiculous.can any body give me an estimation on how much this deck is going to cost ??This is directly from their site:
Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBD
if u think about the price, and the things that we have learned through this forum, that price seems just about right really. given the quantity printed, the customization, and the metallic inks on the cards 9ish/deck sounds fine to me.
ya it sucks; i'd rather they be like 4 a deck, but obviously that's crazy talk.
I realize that they are not extremely high but, I do think that they made them $10 because they knew they would sell at $10 and that is good business on their part but it costs just over $100 for a brick of these. But I do think they will go up in price fast, so I need to decide how many I am going to buy :)WOW that is pretty steep. $10 a deck I think is a little ridiculous.can any body give me an estimation on how much this deck is going to cost ??This is directly from their site:
Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBDif u think about the price, and the things that we have learned through this forum, that price seems just about right really. given the quantity printed, the customization, and the metallic inks on the cards 9ish/deck sounds fine to me.
ya it sucks; i'd rather they be like 4 a deck, but obviously that's crazy talk.
Look at the retail cost of a lot of the small-run small-company playing cards that have been coming out. $10 a deck for something with this level of work may not be what everyone wants to hear, but $10 is not out of the ballpark, either, particularly if you factor the high level of demand this deck is likely to have (which I don't really think they did, honestly - they could sell for a bit more, otherwise). Buy in bulk, save a few bucks. Or wait for the1eyedjack or BMPokerWorld to get them and use their 10% off codes. Personally, I wouldn't wait - this looks more like an early Smoke and Mirrors in the sense that it's going to sell out fast and go up in value almost immediately.
ya i'm ok with the price to for all that customization into the deck i am going to buy 5 decks.Customization? What customization.... AoS, jokers, and back. The rest is just recolored.
ya i'm ok with the price to for all that customization into the deck i am going to buy 5 decks.Customization? What customization.... AoS, jokers, and back. The rest is just recolored.
WOW that is pretty steep. $10 a deck I think is a little ridiculous.can any body give me an estimation on how much this deck is going to cost ??This is directly from their site:
Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBD
Well ten bucks isn't that bad. As many have mentioned it's in the ballpark if you compare it to many other decks. Also it's the companies first deck so it's a pretty fair price. One benefit I see coming from the price is that not as many people will buy bricks upon bricks upon bricks. With the high demand this price will allow more people to get some of them.... hopefully!
Well ten bucks isn't that bad. As many have mentioned it's in the ballpark if you compare it to many other decks. Also it's the companies first deck so it's a pretty fair price. One benefit I see coming from the price is that not as many people will buy bricks upon bricks upon bricks. With the high demand this price will allow more people to get some of them.... hopefully!
Personally, I wouldn't count on that. This deck has VERY strong word of mouth and people are practically salivating for it. This and the Seasons deck look to be the two big hits of early 2012. Even at that price, I can imagine people buying by the brick and reselling at a profit when the designer sells out of them.
While this is true for some it will be a financial issue for others. I would love to buy a couple bricks for personal use and trades in the future, but I can't afford that. I know there is a lot of word of mouth but from the past few comments I can see that some people aren't getting as many because of the price. I know there will still be the brick buyers but there will be less of them I think.
While this is true for some it will be a financial issue for others. I would love to buy a couple bricks for personal use and trades in the future, but I can't afford that. I know there is a lot of word of mouth but from the past few comments I can see that some people aren't getting as many because of the price. I know there will still be the brick buyers but there will be less of them I think.
I've been hearing a lot of "I'm not buying this because I'm saving up for..." and the last part is usually either Mana, Seasons or both. Honestly, can you think of a better deck from any major brand that's been as talked up as this one and Seasons? As nice as Vortex and Americana and Actuators, etc. all are, people keep coming back to these two releases and saying "I'm saving up for these."
I think that many "brick buyers" who've gotten shut out of certain hot decks in the past will be gunning for these with laser guidance. Without doubt, the resellers will be after them with both barrels blazing.
I was talking to john about this. (john from the discourse)
He thinks that the Mana deck won't sell out very fast because "all that metallic ink isn't good for magic, and the stock and finish just isnt ZOMG amazing for flourishing, and it isnt a USPC name so a bunch of collectors won't get it"
I disagree with him because the design is beautiful, everyone likes metallic ink, the stock should be able to handle the amount of ink, there are only 4000 printed, and we've known about this deck for a while and everyone has been saying how much they want them and that they are saving up for them
I was talking to john about this. (john from the discourse)
He thinks that the Mana deck won't sell out very fast because "all that metallic ink isn't good for magic, and the stock and finish just isnt ZOMG amazing for flourishing, and it isnt a USPC name so a bunch of collectors won't get it"
I disagree with him because the design is beautiful, everyone likes metallic ink, the stock should be able to handle the amount of ink, there are only 4000 printed, and we've known about this deck for a while and everyone has been saying how much they want them and that they are saving up for them
Only 4000 were printed? I thought it was 5000.
Sorry that was my mistake.Only 4000 were printed? I thought it was 5000.
u're right. 5000 was printed, but only 4000 will go in public release.
Sorry that was my mistake.Only 4000 were printed? I thought it was 5000.
u're right. 5000 was printed, but only 4000 will go in public release.
5000 printed, 4000 will be sold
I was talking to john about this. (john from the discourse)
He thinks that the Mana deck won't sell out very fast because "all that metallic ink isn't good for magic, and the stock and finish just isnt ZOMG amazing for flourishing, and it isnt a USPC name so a bunch of collectors won't get it"
I disagree with him because the design is beautiful, everyone likes metallic ink, the stock should be able to handle the amount of ink, there are only 4000 printed, and we've known about this deck for a while and everyone has been saying how much they want them and that they are saving up for them
Just to be clear i did clarify myself in saying:
[12:21:28 PM] John Sobczyk: well all that metallic ink isn't good for magic
[12:21:51 PM] John Sobczyk: and the stock and finish just isnt ZOMG amazing for flourishing
[12:22:11 PM] John Sobczyk: and it isnt a USPC name so a bunch of collectors wont get it
[12:23:19 PM] Evan Zelig: it is USPCC
[12:23:36 PM] John Sobczyk: i mean like bike tally ho bee etc etc
how much longer for this deck to get released i really want to buy some of these cards ?I think they are looking at a March release.
I really want these to come out. I am thinking I will get a brick :)
ya they are expensive. i am thinking i will buy the brick then resell 6 of them as soon as I get them and pay off the brick then have 6 to use/trade. I like evan stated above think that their site will for sure crash and there will be mad people looking to get them before the price goes up more.
ya they are expensive. i am thinking i will buy the brick then resell 6 of them as soon as I get them and pay off the brick then have 6 to use/trade. I like evan stated above think that their site will for sure crash and there will be mad people looking to get them before the price goes up more.
It can be a risky bet, thinking that the value will double that quickly. I still have Fulton's Clip Joint and White Arrco decks lying around that I thought I'd resell for a decent profit... It ain't happening any time soon! Though I did catch a break on the Black Crowns...
are they going to release them in the first of march or more later.
do i still have time to buy more decks or do i wait for the release of this deck ?
As many of you know, I have the deck already because I won it in a contest. Its great and all and I love the design. But the feel of it is really nothing special... I will probably only get 2 or 3 more.Lucky. Thanks for all the pictures and stuff of the deck. Is this deck magic finish or just Air cushion?
Check out my review if you haven't already :) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUeaLYx1wo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUeaLYx1wo)
As many of you know, I have the deck already because I won it in a contest. Its great and all and I love the design. But the feel of it is really nothing special... I will probably only get 2 or 3 more.
Check out my review if you haven't already :) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUeaLYx1wo
Just by feel, definitely style. Aristocrat with Magic Finish is much better that Bicycle 325 with Magic Finish.As many of you know, I have the deck already because I won it in a contest. Its great and all and I love the design. But the feel of it is really nothing special... I will probably only get 2 or 3 more.
Check out my review if you haven't already :) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUeaLYx1wo
if u were to go by just feel, which deck is better, style or mana?
Mana playing cards Facebook just posted that they are going to release the cards sometime between first week of march or the second week of march so just a few weeks until and they will be released .
anyone knows how much will the shipping cost? do we have to pay for international shipping since mana is from Philippines? or the $9.95 is the price including shipping?
thanks
Unless you won it from a contest or something and got it before us.. (I'm not sure whether they shipped out contest prizes - decks already..)
almost 10 bucks for a deck, that's steep! but I really love the design! :-[ please go easy on the shipping. ;) Hmm, considering it to be rather on the steep side, what do you guys think about the value? Is is worth ten bucks? physical qualities apart for now since we haven't gotten the deck. Unless you won it from a contest or something and got it before us.. (I'm not sure whether they shipped out contest prizes - decks already..)
Unless you won it from a contest or something and got it before us.. (I'm not sure whether they shipped out contest prizes - decks already..)
They have. I've gotten mine already.
almost 10 bucks for a deck, that's steep! but I really love the design! :-[ please go easy on the shipping. ;) Hmm, considering it to be rather on the steep side, what do you guys think about the value? Is is worth ten bucks? physical qualities apart for now since we haven't gotten the deck. Unless you won it from a contest or something and got it before us.. (I'm not sure whether they shipped out contest prizes - decks already..)
I think these are worth 8-9 bucks but not 10. I love the recoloring of the court cards but they are not fully custom. Overall it's a beautiful deck and I'm sure it'll be nice quality but it doesn't justify the price tag. That's just my opinion
I agree, I love the recolouring and all but it doesn't seem to be quite in the nine plus bucks range, I'll say seven to eight?
I think that 10$ is a little overpriced, but, hey, which decks aren't, these days? And it's custom design and all that so, I guess it's not too bad!Its not custom.... just back, aces, and jokers. Recolored court cards.
Its not custom.... just back, aces, and jokers. Recolored court cards.
I consider a custom deck, fully custom meaning court cards, pips, all faces, back, box, jokers and all other aspects of the deck.Its not custom.... just back, aces, and jokers. Recolored court cards.
Wouldn't that be considered custom? Or you consider a deck custom if the court cards and pips are all redesigned?
i was going crazy for these until i saw the price :( definitely a little too high..Well, the more you buy, the more discount there is per deck.
This is directly from their website,
"Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBA
*Signed decks upon request*"
This is directly from their website,
"Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBA
*Signed decks upon request*"
Okay that's really not too bad! I thought it was much worse. So a brick is just a little over $100. I think I'm going to get 7 of these. An uncut would look great too but I bet they will be a little too pricey for my liking
This is directly from their website,
"Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBA
*Signed decks upon request*"
Okay that's really not too bad! I thought it was much worse. So a brick is just a little over $100. I think I'm going to get 7 of these. An uncut would look great too but I bet they will be a little too pricey for my liking
I too think I will order seven. One to open, and a half brick sealed, because I like nice round numbers when it comes to this.
I also think I will get 7. I for some reason thought these were cheaper and was going to get a brick. But $100 is too much with all the decks coming out this year.
This is directly from their website,
"Pricing:
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBA
*Signed decks upon request*"
Okay that's really not too bad! I thought it was much worse. So a brick is just a little over $100. I think I'm going to get 7 of these. An uncut would look great too but I bet they will be a little too pricey for my liking
I too think I will order seven. One to open, and a half brick sealed, because I like nice round numbers when it comes to this.
Exactly!! When I order cards I always try to keep it like that. I'll get 7 (1 to open and six to keep sealed) or 13 (a open and a brick to keep sealed). Granted I usually end up using those 6 or 12 later or I sell/trade them. It's just how I do it haha
I also think I will get 7. I for some reason thought these were cheaper and was going to get a brick. But $100 is too much with all the decks coming out this year.
Seriously!! If the seasons, Harlequin, second deck from encarded, maybe the S&M V7s, and many more weren't all coming out I would totally get a brick but I can't get that many right now. Maybe I'll pick up a few more from some resellers if I really like the deck once I get a good feel for it.
Seasons is due soon, yes. Harlequin and Aurum are still in the planning stages, haven't even started fundraising - you have a while. S&M v7 - you'll see the hype machine coming from a mile away; the engine may have started but it's not even in gear yet.
Seasons is due soon, yes. Harlequin and Aurum are still in the planning stages, haven't even started fundraising - you have a while. S&M v7 - you'll see the hype machine coming from a mile away; the engine may have started but it's not even in gear yet.
You have a nice LONG time to save up a few bucks for Aurum. Second half of 2012 is my target. So, put away ten cents per day and you can probably get at least 3 by then. :)
I'm drawn to the intricate elegance of the deck. While part of me always wants for a complete custom deck, the Mana does look so nice and the traditional faces do work with the overall theme. It's understated and very classy, and I think will be a great deck to hold. I already won a Mana deck, and that along with Seasons are my top picks of the near future. I look forward to studying them both.
Also, I love the recolrings of the court cards. The purple and gold one is my favorite!Mine too! It looks so much better in person though.
^^ You guys are making me jealous with all that fun talk... :DDon't be jealous of me, I don't have one!
I have many reasons to be jealous of u:
1) You have a british accent
2) You have a bigger deck collection than me
3) You know more about cards than me
4) You have a british accent
5) You play the guitar
6) You have a british accent
1) That sucks
2) It also takes money
3) I don't either
4) That sucks
5) Then wats up with ur profile pic and your post saying you do?
6) That reallly REALLY sucks
7) I think this ought to stop right here.
LOLOLOLOLOL
I'm still waiting for the deck I won. But I wasn't an advance winner - I'm waiting like the rest of the world.I also think I will get 7. I for some reason thought these were cheaper and was going to get a brick. But $100 is too much with all the decks coming out this year.
Seriously!! If the seasons, Harlequin, second deck from encarded, maybe the S&M V7s, and many more weren't all coming out I would totally get a brick but I can't get that many right now. Maybe I'll pick up a few more from some resellers if I really like the deck once I get a good feel for it.
Seasons is due soon, yes. Harlequin and Aurum are still in the planning stages, haven't even started fundraising - you have a while. S&M v7 - you'll see the hype machine coming from a mile away; the engine may have started but it's not even in gear yet.
In other words, unless you're really scraping your pennies together to get decks, you should be in decent shape to get the decks you really want.
Well it's more the amount of spending. Spending x amount of money on cards is the same if you do it all at once or if you do it over a year. That's my main point haha. I'm not trying to rack up credit card debt or spend all my money on deck haha
Hahaha... Thanks Don... That was an incredible laugh and I needed that... $5 a week for a card budget... You definitely do not want to see my paypal account... Stop, my ribs are hurting...
I wonder if the site will crash?With all the hype, it would appear very likely.
contest winners received an email about the preorder and we can already preorder them! I'll probably preorder mine today.That ain't fair! >:( ANYWAYS, how many are you ordering? Shipping must be expensive for people living in the states ;D (hehe finally a deck i can save on shipping)
Shipping must be expensive for people living in the states ;D (hehe finally a deck i can save on shipping)
Yup! Decks will be shipped from Philippines.Shipping must be expensive for people living in the states ;D (hehe finally a deck i can save on shipping)
haha, why? The decks are in Asia?
contest winners received an email about the preorder and we can already preorder them! I'll probably preorder mine today.
Pre-Order Pricing:You're welcome. ;)
1-2 decks(MSRP)- $9.95/deck
3-5 decks (5% off) - $9.45
6-11 decks (10% off) - $8.95
12+ decks (15% off) - $8.45
Uncut Sheets - TBA
*Signed decks upon request*
I can confirm that shipping is pricey for US people, $20 for 1-3 decks and it will take 2-3 weeks to get them.Wow.... I can't believe I'm saying this but... I might pass on the Mana deck for now.
I can confirm that shipping is pricey for US people, $20 for 1-3 decks and it will take 2-3 weeks to get them.Yeah that's a deal breaker. I might pass on this one as well.
If the shipping is preventing people from purchasing these decks, why not do something like the Canadian's are doing? Someone trusted (like Alex or Don) could ask everyone what they want, pay them in advance (so people don't back out after he has purchases them) and we could request how many decks, uncuts, and signed paraphernalia that we desire, we all split shipping, and everyone wins. How does that sound?Sounds really good to me! I hope someone will do that. That would make things a lot easier.
I can confirm that shipping is pricey for US people, $20 for 1-3 decks and it will take 2-3 weeks to get them.
Got my pre-order in.....booya! 8)
Don't worry digipunk shipping to other asian countries is much cheaper compared to other countries. I believe the prices would be 13-17usd and maybe he will ship via EMS, so it will only take 7-10 days or he can find some cheaper alternatives on shipping. Btw here in the Philippines, air parcel cost almost as EMS, :( so it is a better choice to ship using EMS.
EMS shipping is only 3-4 days.
Airmail is usually 1 week, sometimes 2 weeks.
I think they will ship thru airmail, but they said 2-3 weeks just for packaging and sending.
Got my pre-order in.....booya! 8)
Someone (I believe MagicAddictz) said that people that won his contests could pre-order the decks early, but they can only order a maximum of two bricks per-person during this timeframe.Got my pre-order in.....booya! 8)
Really? That's surprising seeing as how preorders don't start for another 2 days. Can you explain how you got a preorder in already?
Yes, loldude is correct on that. There was an email sent out to contest winners giving them a link to preorder the decks early.Someone (I believe MagicAddictz) said that people that won his contests could pre-order the decks early, but they can only order a maximum of two bricks per-person during this timeframe.Got my pre-order in.....booya! 8)
Really? That's surprising seeing as how preorders don't start for another 2 days. Can you explain how you got a preorder in already?
Yes, loldude is correct on that. There was an email sent out to contest winners giving them a link to preorder the decks early.Someone (I believe MagicAddictz) said that people that won his contests could pre-order the decks early, but they can only order a maximum of two bricks per-person during this timeframe.Got my pre-order in.....booya! 8)
Really? That's surprising seeing as how preorders don't start for another 2 days. Can you explain how you got a preorder in already?
Am I missing something? How did you pre-order?Previous contest winner for mana playing cards gets early access to pre order forms.
I preordered also. One deck I won plus three decks I bought. $30 for EMS shipping. This is NOT cheap shipping by a long shot, but the Philippines are an island nation and not exactly next door to the US. It's on par with what I paid for shipping of the Bicycle Clot decks when I bought them out of Taiwan.In fact, Clot is from Hong Kong, not Taiwan :P :P
I preordered also. One deck I won plus three decks I bought. $30 for EMS shipping. This is NOT cheap shipping by a long shot, but the Philippines are an island nation and not exactly next door to the US. It's on par with what I paid for shipping of the Bicycle Clot decks when I bought them out of Taiwan.In fact, Clot is from Hong Kong, not Taiwan :P :P
Taiwan PO provides Airmail (like USPS first-class mail) and Priority Parcel (like USPS Priority Flat Rate Box), these 2 shipping methods are cheaper than EMS and effecient (and trackable). Normally we don't need to use EMS. For example, shipping 4 decks to US costs $8.5 and takes 6-8 days, and it is trackable until it is delivered.
I still feel $30 for 4 decks with EMS is overcharged, unless insurance is included. I just looked up the table, from TW to US with EMS, $18.5 for packages under 0.5Kg and $23 for packages under 1Kg.
well that´s exactly how we non-us people feel.
we always pay huuuge amounts of shipping fees + customs.
More news on the Mana deck - and many of you won't like it. I got this as a contest winner for one deck, just arrived in my mailbox earlier this morning. Forgive any formatting glitches - the Discourse is grumpy...This is retarded >:( Why would they want to make only their contest winners happy? Who would decide to sell decks for more money to people who are already sad they didnt win a contest, have extreme shipping costs and pre-sell a bunch of decks to the people who already have decks >:( >:( >:( I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(
Hi Friends,
Since our last email to everyone announcing the pre-order sale, we've had floods of replies excited about the pre-order sale. We're happy to see that you're all stoked about this.
After much talk and debate, we have decided to add more value to this pre-order sale.
- Uncut sheet giveaway - When we close the pre-order form, we will enter each pre-order customer name into a raffle draw for one uncut sheet. And we will ship that uncut sheet along with the winner's order.
- Upon official release the Mana deck SRP will increase to $10.95. That means that this pre-order sale is your chance to get your deck at only $9.95 or cheaper. After the pre-order sale, the deck goes up to $10.95, so take advantage of this pre-order sale.
We're all excited and ready for March 5. Thank you again for all your support!
Best regards,
The Mana Deck Team
So, I have a chance at getting a free uncut. But anyone who didn't win a contest gets to pay a HIGHER price, IN ADDITION to costly shipping. Not cool.
Unless I'm mistaken, the offer starting later today/tomorrow (depending where you are) is still the pre-sale.
- Upon official release the Mana deck SRP will increase to $10.95. That means that this pre-order sale is your chance to get your deck at only $9.95 or cheaper. After the pre-order sale, the deck goes up to $10.95, so take advantage of this pre-order sale
So, I have a chance at getting a free uncut. But anyone who didn't win a contest gets to pay a HIGHER price, IN ADDITION to costly shipping. Not cool.
More news on the Mana deck - and many of you won't like it. I got this as a contest winner for one deck, just arrived in my mailbox earlier this morning. Forgive any formatting glitches - the Discourse is grumpy...
Hi Friends,
Since our last email to everyone announcing the pre-order sale, we've had floods of replies excited about the pre-order sale. We're happy to see that you're all stoked about this.
After much talk and debate, we have decided to add more value to this pre-order sale.
- Uncut sheet giveaway - When we close the pre-order form, we will enter each pre-order customer name into a raffle draw for one uncut sheet. And we will ship that uncut sheet along with the winner's order.
- Upon official release the Mana deck SRP will increase to $10.95. That means that this pre-order sale is your chance to get your deck at only $9.95 or cheaper. After the pre-order sale, the deck goes up to $10.95, so take advantage of this pre-order sale.
We're all excited and ready for March 5. Thank you again for all your support!
Best regards,
The Mana Deck Team
So, I have a chance at getting a free uncut. But anyone who didn't win a contest gets to pay a HIGHER price, IN ADDITION to costly shipping. Not cool.
I got the email too.
So, I think they are talking about the 5th march pre order.
The pre order you get is the special one I guess.
I got the email too.
So, I think they are talking about the 5th march pre order.
The pre order you get is the special one I guess.
It's for the contest winners. We could pre-order right now before everyone else on the 5th. It's not too much difference, just a few days. You'll get your chance tomorrow!
I got the email too.
So, I think they are talking about the 5th march pre order.
The pre order you get is the special one I guess.
It's for the contest winners. We could pre-order right now before everyone else on the 5th. It's not too much difference, just a few days. You'll get your chance tomorrow!
I got the email too.
So, I think they are talking about the 5th march pre order.
The pre order you get is the special one I guess.
It's for the contest winners. We could pre-order right now before everyone else on the 5th. It's not too much difference, just a few days. You'll get your chance tomorrow!
Yeah we were talking about their last email (see Don's post). We know about the pre-orders and everything. Don was just a little confused with their last email.
That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard! Im a contest winner and I still think that it should be the people who HAVEN'T won contests that can preorder already.More news on the Mana deck - and many of you won't like it. I got this as a contest winner for one deck, just arrived in my mailbox earlier this morning. Forgive any formatting glitches - the Discourse is grumpy...This is retarded >:( Why would they want to make only their contest winners happy? Who would decide to sell decks for more money to people who are already sad they didnt win a contest, have extreme shipping costs and pre-sell a bunch of decks to the people who already have decks >:( >:( >:( I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(
Hi Friends,
Since our last email to everyone announcing the pre-order sale, we've had floods of replies excited about the pre-order sale. We're happy to see that you're all stoked about this.
After much talk and debate, we have decided to add more value to this pre-order sale.
- Uncut sheet giveaway - When we close the pre-order form, we will enter each pre-order customer name into a raffle draw for one uncut sheet. And we will ship that uncut sheet along with the winner's order.
- Upon official release the Mana deck SRP will increase to $10.95. That means that this pre-order sale is your chance to get your deck at only $9.95 or cheaper. After the pre-order sale, the deck goes up to $10.95, so take advantage of this pre-order sale.
We're all excited and ready for March 5. Thank you again for all your support!
Best regards,
The Mana Deck Team
So, I have a chance at getting a free uncut. But anyone who didn't win a contest gets to pay a HIGHER price, IN ADDITION to costly shipping. Not cool.
I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(I decided to skip them 2 days ago. :-\
They are throwing away alot of buyers with high shipping costs and dumb marketing moves.I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(I decided to skip them 2 days ago. :-\
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I will skip them mainly because of the price of the deck and the shipping method they use. $10 may buy one of collectible OOP decks here, even those secret Skulkor brothers sell their decks for $7 each. If I paid $9.95 or $10.95 for a newly released deck, I would think myself stupid. On the other hand, I know EMS is expensive, but... don't think these decks need to use EMS to trace.They are throwing away alot of buyers with high shipping costs and dumb marketing moves.I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(I decided to skip them 2 days ago. :-\
That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard! Im a contest winner and I still think that it should be the people who HAVEN'T won contests that can preorder already.More news on the Mana deck - and many of you won't like it. I got this as a contest winner for one deck, just arrived in my mailbox earlier this morning. Forgive any formatting glitches - the Discourse is grumpy...This is retarded >:( Why would they want to make only their contest winners happy? Who would decide to sell decks for more money to people who are already sad they didnt win a contest, have extreme shipping costs and pre-sell a bunch of decks to the people who already have decks >:( >:( >:( I really wanted some of these but will be skipping them now >:(
Hi Friends,
Since our last email to everyone announcing the pre-order sale, we've had floods of replies excited about the pre-order sale. We're happy to see that you're all stoked about this.
After much talk and debate, we have decided to add more value to this pre-order sale.
- Uncut sheet giveaway - When we close the pre-order form, we will enter each pre-order customer name into a raffle draw for one uncut sheet. And we will ship that uncut sheet along with the winner's order.
- Upon official release the Mana deck SRP will increase to $10.95. That means that this pre-order sale is your chance to get your deck at only $9.95 or cheaper. After the pre-order sale, the deck goes up to $10.95, so take advantage of this pre-order sale.
We're all excited and ready for March 5. Thank you again for all your support!
Best regards,
The Mana Deck Team
So, I have a chance at getting a free uncut. But anyone who didn't win a contest gets to pay a HIGHER price, IN ADDITION to costly shipping. Not cool.
just came to my attention that these come out in 30 mins.
No problems with the pre-order form. Just waiting for the shipping options that will be sent via email
No problems with the pre-order form. Just waiting for the shipping options that will be sent via email
Can anyone tell me if when you click submit it takes you to a new page, or does it just reload the same page? Maybe I`ll try a different browser. ???TROLOLOLOL!!!! Aaron you just got trolled! ;D
EDIT:
I got an E-Mail saying that I am using an automated machine and they won`t sell to me!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( F*** MANA
Has anybody gotten the email about shipping options and whatnot?
I am pissed! >:( I really like these decks but the company is obviously run by a bunch of F****** Idiots WTF is this! >:( Sorry to everyone for my rage but I am really mad at MANA >:(Can anyone tell me if when you click submit it takes you to a new page, or does it just reload the same page? Maybe I`ll try a different browser. ???TROLOLOLOL!!!! Aaron you just got trolled! ;D
EDIT:
I got an E-Mail saying that I am using an automated machine and they won`t sell to me!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( F*** MANA
I order 3 but im waiting for my shipping rate myself to. This deck looks amazing but sadly they are in another country which sucks for most ppl. I guess i feel the pain for international ppl who buy stuff from theory11 and Ellusionist now.
Do you guys think there will be any chance to get these from resellers? I really just can't justify spending $27 dollars on shipping for two $10 decks.
... but if i order a brick from D&D the shipping is 15$maybe because they are washing their hands very cleanly and then they´re using D&D hand lotion before
2 bricks costs 61 for air mail and 81 for ems. that's BS. i've had pool cues shipped from the phillippines and they come in a much larger parcel but do not cost as much as that.To US? I know right? It's so expensive
Seems like a lot of the people are backing down from this deck because of shipping. Hopefully someone's reading this and adjust the costs!
2 bricks costs 61 for air mail and 81 for ems. that's BS. i've had pool cues shipped from the phillippines and they come in a much larger parcel but do not cost as much as that.
Well i checked the philippines post and shipping 18 decks to singapore via air pacel cost only 22USD. They charged me twice the quoted rate by philippines post.
Well i checked the philippines post and shipping 18 decks to singapore via air pacel cost only 22USD. They charged me twice the quoted rate by philippines post.
well i calculated and i get $5 per deck to ship. Of course this is a estimate. And they are charging 15 way over price.What do you mean by that?
i went to my postal office web site and did a estimate from there city to my city. Yeah there is some high shipping prices if you want 1 or 2 days but the one they offer which takes 2 to 3 weeks is $5.well i calculated and i get $5 per deck to ship. Of course this is a estimate. And they are charging 15 way over price.What do you mean by that?
Making money off shipping? Bad way of business mana playing cards is doing.It's called "handling fee" :mindf-ck: :mindf-ck: :mindf-ck:
Am I the only one that hasn't gotten an email about shipping?Nope you're not the only one.
This is why I complained about the shipping fee of Mana decks.WHAT! Mana really overpriced their shipping. Shipping 2 bricks to me was $80 for 2-3 days and $60 for 2-3 weeks.
The weight of a deck is about 90-100g, so:
1 brick package = 1.5-2.0Kg
2 brick package = 2.5-3.0Kg
WHAT! Mana really overpriced their shipping. Shipping 2 bricks to me was $80 for 2-3 days and $60 for 2-3 weeks.$80 is too crazy...
I just received a quote from Manila to Sydney for a brick and the postage cost is $53 via EMS
Is this reasonable?
I just received a quote from Manila to Sydney for a brick and the postage cost is $53 via EMSI dont think so. Mine quote for 4 bricks to singapore is 63USd via EMS
Is this reasonable?
how the hell can you order 4 bricks ??!! can help me order ?? then divide shipping priceSimply because i asked?
no matter how you added it they are overpricing there shipping. Not even the big companies charge as much as they do for regular shipping. they quoted me 28 for 4 deck estimate time 2 to 3 weeks (not days weeks). k im done complaining time to move on and wait for the tendril and seasons deck.
Edit:Another explanation why they could be charging so much for shipping is. I think they hired a company to ship out the decks. Because i ask them a eta for shipping and they told me "We will notify everyone of target shipping date once stock is cleared with Cutting Edge warehouse"
@xlacs, $28 is reasonable because in my chart it still takes $23.5 from Taiwan.xlacs, if it takes 2-3 weeks, then I have to say it's unreasonable... :mindf-ck: :mindf-ck: :mindf-ck:
Can someone please send me the support email for this company? I need to talk to them about still not recieving my shipping email.The email will be sent to the paypal accounts email
Thank you. That makes so much more sense. I'm using my Mom's PayPal so that's why I haven't gotten shipping info.Can someone please send me the support email for this company? I need to talk to them about still not recieving my shipping email.The email will be sent to the paypal accounts email
Thank you. That makes so much more sense. I'm using my Mom's PayPal so that's why I haven't gotten shipping info.Can someone please send me the support email for this company? I need to talk to them about still not recieving my shipping email.The email will be sent to the paypal accounts email
Possibly! I haven't seen the shipping yet though, so I may not, but I most likely will get a few.Thank you. That makes so much more sense. I'm using my Mom's PayPal so that's why I haven't gotten shipping info.Can someone please send me the support email for this company? I need to talk to them about still not recieving my shipping email.The email will be sent to the paypal accounts email
@Loldude, are you still getting that brick?
Dear Valued Customer,
While we understand your concerns about the shipping cost, it is unfortunate that we cannot do anything about these rates as they are given to us by the local post office here in the Philippines.
However, having said that, we are more than happy to direct you to a US dealer (the1eyedjack.com) who has just ordered from us through this pre-order sale. This could very well save you on a lot of shipping costs. And while your current purchase is secured here, we give you the option to either continue your purchase with us or wait until the US dealer receives their stock of the Mana deck at a later date. The choice is yours.
Either way, we are happy that you have confirmed with us, but understand if you wish to cancel your order with us and wait for the1eyedjack.com to receive their stock.
Thank you very much for your support!
Best regards,
Erik Mana
This is the automated response i got from them...Agreed with russell! There's always alternative to cheaper shipping cost, like how all other big companies do!QuoteDear Valued Customer,
While we understand your concerns about the shipping cost, it is unfortunate that we cannot do anything about these rates as they are given to us by the local post office here in the Philippines.
However, having said that, we are more than happy to direct you to a US dealer (the1eyedjack.com) who has just ordered from us through this pre-order sale. This could very well save you on a lot of shipping costs. And while your current purchase is secured here, we give you the option to either continue your purchase with us or wait until the US dealer receives their stock of the Mana deck at a later date. The choice is yours.
Either way, we are happy that you have confirmed with us, but understand if you wish to cancel your order with us and wait for the1eyedjack.com to receive their stock.
Thank you very much for your support!
Best regards,
Erik Mana
I'm calling BS, that, or Erik has zero business skills in finding cheaper shipping. There are better options. I'll be ordering (less) locally, and not get scammed.
The one eyed Jack is a good guy, but he always overprices his decks. I may imagine Mana will soon become a $18-20 deck :karrit:I bet he will put them at $15. And if you buy 2 @ $15= $30 + $10(ish shipping to canada) Then it is about the same price.
If he put them at $15, then as I said "he is a good guy"... :P :PThe one eyed Jack is a good guy, but he always overprices his decks. I may imagine Mana will soon become a $18-20 deck :karrit:I bet he will put them at $15. And if you buy 2 @ $15= $30 + $10(ish shipping to canada) Then it is about the same price.
But is anyone actually going to pay $20+shipping for a deck? I thought $15+shipping is topped for something that just got released.Sold out too.
wtf!! did you tell them that ?Yea, luckily i saw the discount part and the total amount when i was about to pay. They changed the amount with new inovice.
If he put them at $15, then as I said "he is a good guy"... :P :PThe one eyed Jack is a good guy, but he always overprices his decks. I may imagine Mana will soon become a $18-20 deck :karrit:I bet he will put them at $15. And if you buy 2 @ $15= $30 + $10(ish shipping to canada) Then it is about the same price.
I really think he is kind enough if his price is $18-20, after looking at his be@rbrick: http://www.the1eyedjack.com/servlet/the-452/Bearbrick-Deck/Detail (http://www.the1eyedjack.com/servlet/the-452/Bearbrick-Deck/Detail)
I ordered four decks which, as others have stated, cost me around $65. Kind of ridiculous but then again I have spent that much on one deck of cards :( so I guess, all things considered, it is not that bad. After a years hype on the deck I was sucked in anyway. Just another curse for the collector. I spent more than that in two minutes when I collected drugs years ago so with this addiction, I am actually saving money. How is that for rationalization???? Well it's good to have a new hobby I guess haha ;)
I paid now for 6 decks $43USD shipping.
??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
In Euro´s that´s 13€(approx. $17USD) for 1 deck.
Pretty expansive...first and last time that i´m spending that much money on shipping.
Off Topic... @Don... Are you not satisfied until you look at the main Discourse page and see your name as the latest reply on each an every thread posted... hahahaha!!!!
Back on topic. I should have a few of these for trade when I get them. It's just a heads up and I will put the topic up in the Sales/Trades/ISO board in agreement with the rules and regulations when I have the decks in my possession. I just thought I would throw that out there for now. If you want to talk about a trade or anything you can PM me and we can chat.
I won't officially post about it in the boards until I actually have the decks though. Cheers!
Back on topic. I should have a few of these for trade when I get them. It's just a heads up and I will put the topic up in the Sales/Trades/ISO board in agreement with the rules and regulations when I have the decks in my possession. I just thought I would throw that out there for now. If you want to talk about a trade or anything you can PM me and we can chat.
I won't officially post about it in the boards until I actually have the decks though. Cheers!
Good policy, one I like to follow. Any idea what you'll value them at?
Back on topic. I should have a few of these for trade when I get them. It's just a heads up and I will put the topic up in the Sales/Trades/ISO board in agreement with the rules and regulations when I have the decks in my possession. I just thought I would throw that out there for now. If you want to talk about a trade or anything you can PM me and we can chat.
I won't officially post about it in the boards until I actually have the decks though. Cheers!
Good policy, one I like to follow. Any idea what you'll value them at?
I agree. I'm willing to talk about the trade but I don't like how some people make sales/trades when they don't have the goods.
That's an interesting question. I'm not really sure yet. It will be more than 15 dollars for sure since that is around the price per deck I ended up paying for them (shipping included). I guess I'll just have to wait and see. What's your opinion Don?
I'm selling at $15 but shipping to US is high!Back on topic. I should have a few of these for trade when I get them. It's just a heads up and I will put the topic up in the Sales/Trades/ISO board in agreement with the rules and regulations when I have the decks in my possession. I just thought I would throw that out there for now. If you want to talk about a trade or anything you can PM me and we can chat.Good policy, one I like to follow. Any idea what you'll value them at?
I won't officially post about it in the boards until I actually have the decks though. Cheers!
I agree. I'm willing to talk about the trade but I don't like how some people make sales/trades when they don't have the goods.
That's an interesting question. I'm not really sure yet. It will be more than 15 dollars for sure since that is around the price per deck I ended up paying for them (shipping included). I guess I'll just have to wait and see. What's your opinion Don?
If you can undersell the1eyedjack.com, who is considering pricing them at $20 a pack, you'll do well. For many here, $15 would be a bargain they'd jump for.
I'm selling at $15 but shipping to US is high!
I'm not really looking to sell. More just for trade. I've never done any trades but I think it'd be more fun than just selling them. I'm in no rush thoughsame here .. i suppose that most of the people here are from other country like usa .. and i live in singapore so if we will to trade kind of kill the idea as the shipping price will be high i guess
I'm not really looking to sell. More just for trade. I've never done any trades but I think it'd be more fun than just selling them. I'm in no rush though
I'm just about to place my order. In total it will be $170 for 13 decks. I wad originally only gonna get 7, but due to shipping, it isn't that much more expensive with discounts and shipping so I decided to get 13, which totals to about $13 a deck, which really isn't bad if you think about it.
Plus I am getting three signed decks, and I got inspiration from (I believe it was Digipunk, but for the life of me, I can't find where it was said, so correct me if I'm wrong), and I asked him to get one of the decks and sign the box, date the bottom, sign the jokers, the AOS, the ad cards, and the gaff cards. Now I usually wouldn't ask for this much, but when I'm paying this much for shipping, I believe this would make it more worth my while in my opinion.
I'm sure if you contact them now since I don't believe they have shipped orders yet, I'm betting you could get them to sign a deck.I'm just about to place my order. In total it will be $170 for 13 decks. I wad originally only gonna get 7, but due to shipping, it isn't that much more expensive with discounts and shipping so I decided to get 13, which totals to about $13 a deck, which really isn't bad if you think about it.
Plus I am getting three signed decks, and I got inspiration from (I believe it was Digipunk, but for the life of me, I can't find where it was said, so correct me if I'm wrong), and I asked him to get one of the decks and sign the box, date the bottom, sign the jokers, the AOS, the ad cards, and the gaff cards. Now I usually wouldn't ask for this much, but when I'm paying this much for shipping, I believe this would make it more worth my while in my opinion.
Dang! That's pretty sweet. Are you planning on selling/trading any of them? I know that I might trade a few of the decks I got. I didn't even think about getting anything signed haha. I've never had that done.
@MA - He probably was paying the invoice or they saved his order. They offered to do that for me.
How are you buying them now if they are sold out?
I'm sure if you contact them now since I don't believe they have shipped orders yet, I'm betting you could get them to sign a deck.I'm just about to place my order. In total it will be $170 for 13 decks. I wad originally only gonna get 7, but due to shipping, it isn't that much more expensive with discounts and shipping so I decided to get 13, which totals to about $13 a deck, which really isn't bad if you think about it.
Plus I am getting three signed decks, and I got inspiration from (I believe it was Digipunk, but for the life of me, I can't find where it was said, so correct me if I'm wrong), and I asked him to get one of the decks and sign the box, date the bottom, sign the jokers, the AOS, the ad cards, and the gaff cards. Now I usually wouldn't ask for this much, but when I'm paying this much for shipping, I believe this would make it more worth my while in my opinion.
Dang! That's pretty sweet. Are you planning on selling/trading any of them? I know that I might trade a few of the decks I got. I didn't even think about getting anything signed haha. I've never had that done.
@MA - He probably was paying the invoice or they saved his order. They offered to do that for me.
Also, I plan on selling and trading in the future, but the main reason I buy so many is because if I end up loving the deck, I will have a lot, so if I destroy them in use I will have extras, but if I were to say buy only one (not to mention that it would be a $40 deck), and if I destroyed it I'd be outta luck, and be forced to buy the reseller price of $25+ a deck.How are you buying them now if they are sold out?
Precisely what Mr. Baggs said. I have been constantly emailing them do they know I'm still interested, and they are still holding the decks for me.
Just checked in on the mana site.. and they've updatedThat was last week when they updated it.
"THE MANA DECK IS SOLD OUT!
Within a day of our pre-order window opening, the Mana deck has sold out through our online pre-order sale - thanks to our very supportive online community that has stuck by us!! You know who you are!!
On behalf of my team, I'd like to thank everyone who has been with us since the beginning and our new friends that have joined us recently. Thank you for making the Mana deck part of your magic and your valued collection.
With deepest gratitude,
Erik Mana Cutting Edge Mana Deck Launch There are exciting times still ahead for all our Manila friends!! All the Cutting Edge branches will be launching the Mana deck towards the end of March and we've got some very cool promos for everyone. We will announce the official date soon through our Insiders page and through our Facebook page. We hope to see you all there!"
From : http://www.manaplayingcards.com/
CBJ
Just confirmed my purchase 8)SAME! :D I asked erik to sign the AOS, jokers and ad card.
I asked for one of the decks to have the jokers, ad card, gaff cards AOS, King of Spades, and Nine of Diamonds signed! I know that is a ton of signatures for one deck, but I'm planning on getting a custom frame, and matting the cards together in a nice display! I think it will look pretty cool, and I told that to Erik so he didn't think I was insane asking for SO many signatures.
Our stock has finally been released and we're ready to ship. All customers will be notified once their order has been shipped out.
To all our pre-order customers::D :D :D
Target shipping date is Monday March 19.
If there is a tracking number given to us, we will email it to you. However, we cannot guarantee that these tracking numbers will work in certain countries.
"SAME! I asked erik to sign the AOS, jokers and ad card."I doubt he would answer you, he never did answer me cause i send a request through the sales department when the pre-order first started. The guys over at the mana playing cards sales department said they will forward the request to Erik mana.
Has he replied to you about your request?
I have sent him an email which is the same as the above but I have not received a response. Its been many days already and still no reply from him.
I know he is busy but there is just no excuse on not having a prompt communication with his customers! grrrrr
Hey guys,
For those of you who missed out last week on our pre-order we have some awesome news!! We were able to get another 144 decks from Cutting Edge. Plus we are still sticking with our pre-order price of $9.95 with bulk order discounts too!
Our original pre-order stock flew out so fast, we sold out within hours of opening and now we're able to get just a little bit more for those who missed out. 144 decks will definitely not last!!
We're opening our door only though the link below, so if you're lucky enough to get this email then you can still get a Mana deck!
GET YOUR MANA DECK HERE!! (http://www.manaplayingcards.com/intlof.html)
Good luck and hope to see you on the other side!! ;)
Cheers!
Mana Playing Cards
Magus per Mens et Manus
woke up this morning and saw the mail too.. but when I clicked to their website, this message came up:Same thing for me... :/ kinda disappointing...
"Sorry! Within 5 minutes of opening our doors, the extra 144 decks are now all sold out!
We will notify you if we are able to get more. Thank you!" :( :( :(
woke up this morning and saw the mail too.. but when I clicked to their website, this message came up:Same thing for me... :/ kinda disappointing...
"Sorry! Within 5 minutes of opening our doors, the extra 144 decks are now all sold out!
We will notify you if we are able to get more. Thank you!" :( :( :(
Don't worry, I'm sure these idiots will find a way to start selling them on eBay for a fortune... Feels very liberating to not have to own every deck that comes out anymore... Saving money and taking even more pride in knowing that I'm not falling for the foolishness that is tarnishing a hobby that I hold very dear to my heart...I know exacally what you mean about not owning every new deck. I am only buying new releases that are 100% custom or are something I find particularily cool. I had been buying every new deck, but it was just cutting into my money too much. It feels very nice to have some extra money to spend on decks I acctually like.
Found two decks on ebay! They are really really really expensive!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669792612?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669792612?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669794006?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669794006?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145)
Sold out:/ :oFound two decks on ebay! They are really really really expensive!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669792612?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669792612?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669794006?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mana-Playing-Cards-Oracle-Edition/130669794006?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=1438&cmd=ViewItem#ht_500wt_1145)
It doesn't surprise me that RunIt has them up for sale. I'm thinking orders within the Philippines got filled the fastest since it was domestic mail delivery. $30 for unsigned and $60 for signed seems steep, even for this deck - smart money will wait for wider distribution first, while the "gotta-have-it-now" crowd will jump at them, even at that price.
So he's selling 1.5 times the price of mine? Hmmm.... why is he selling and I ain't? >:(Probably because he is a reputable dealer and he is more well known throughout the community.
So he's selling 1.5 times the price of mine? Hmmm.... why is he selling and I ain't? >:(Probably because he is a reputable dealer and he is more well known throughout the community.
This is crazy, why so expensive already, Ebay sellers want $60! That is just stupid, I wanted some of the decks, mostly just for resale though, I dont like the deck that much.
i always didnt like the 1 eye jack method. He raise's the price as soon as the inventory get's smaller now is 24.99. well Technically he still has 12 last time i check he had 17 by the time he gets to 7 im sure it will be 40 or 30 get them while
This is crazy, why so expensive already, Ebay sellers want $60! That is just stupid, I wanted some of the decks, mostly just for resale though, I dont like the deck that much.WROTE BY DON: The quote messed up.
This is crazy, why so expensive already, Ebay sellers want $60! That is just stupid, I wanted some of the decks, mostly just for resale though, I dont like the deck that much.WROTE BY DON: The quote messed up.
Wanting until after they sell out to get them for resale isn't usually the best game plan. The1eyedjack has them for far less, and you're best off waiting until more international orders are shipped and seeing how this affects the market price. BG1E used to go for as much as $450 when it was REALLY new and rare, but these days, it ain't near that unless you buy off a reseller. Same thing will probably happen here.
Sorry if that wasn`t clear, I ment that I wanted to get some off the official launch for resale, not now. I was also saying that I am not a very big fan of the deck and think it is way overhyped.
So he's selling 1.5 times the price of mine? Hmmm.... why is he selling and I ain't? >:(Probably because he is a reputable dealer and he is more well known throughout the community.
...and you aren't advertising them as well as they are. Have you considered putting a post with your eBay link in the STISO forum?This is crazy, why so expensive already, Ebay sellers want $60! That is just stupid, I wanted some of the decks, mostly just for resale though, I dont like the deck that much.
Wanting until after they sell out to get them for resale isn't usually the best game plan. The1eyedjack has them for far less, and you're best off waiting until more international orders are shipped and seeing how this affects the market price. BG1E used to go for as much as $450 when it was REALLY new and rare, but these days, it ain't near that unless you buy off a reseller. Same thing will probably happen here.i always didnt like the 1 eye jack method. He raise's the price as soon as the inventory get's smaller now is 24.99. well Technically he still has 12 last time i check he had 17 by the time he gets to 7 im sure it will be 40 or 30 get them while
Supply, meet Demand. Demand, this is Supply. :))
He's a reseller and wants to get the best price he can without hurting his sales. Right now, he feels that deck can still sell at the higher price without cutting into volume. This is what happens to things that are limited in supply and high in demand. If the decks languish on his shelves long enough, perhaps he'll mark them down - or not, since they'll probably sell out before that ever happens.
He, like many other retailers, still have the Big Gun decks at a premium price due to what he paid for it in the first place - cutting the price there means selling them at a loss, and a small retailer can't absorb a loss as well as a major company like USPC or Wingra can. Even if he got the decks at pre-sale prices, he still had to pay those whacked-out shipping charges - and maybe more than we did, since he has them before I do and we would have ordered around the same time, meaning that he paid a premium for faster shipping. I can't imagine that even if he wanted to, he couldn't cut the prices of his Mana decks too deeply.
So he's selling 1.5 times the price of mine? Hmmm.... why is he selling and I ain't? >:(Probably because he is a reputable dealer and he is more well known throughout the community.
...and you aren't advertising them as well as they are. Have you considered putting a post with your eBay link in the STISO forum?
Well that's just my problem here, Ebay cock-blocked me on sales. They said i reached my selling limit and can only sell within the next 30 day period. Question here, is the 30 day period counted as a month(once reach limit in march, means can only sell again in april?) or is it after 30 day from the date of last sales?
I did try upgrading my account but ebay would let me into the application page.So he's selling 1.5 times the price of mine? Hmmm.... why is he selling and I ain't? >:(Probably because he is a reputable dealer and he is more well known throughout the community.
...and you aren't advertising them as well as they are. Have you considered putting a post with your eBay link in the STISO forum?
Well that's just my problem here, Ebay cock-blocked me on sales. They said i reached my selling limit and can only sell within the next 30 day period. Question here, is the 30 day period counted as a month(once reach limit in march, means can only sell again in april?) or is it after 30 day from the date of last sales?
Then you have a few alternatives:
a) post in the STISO board just as a "for sale" item, undercutting the other prices if possible
b) upgrade your eBay account to allow more sales
c) wait for the 30-day period to end - and ask eBay when it ends exactly. I'd wager you have to wait for 30 days since the last sale, but that's strictly a guess.
If you opt for a), consider posting on other forums as well, like UC.
I did try upgrading my account but ebay would let me into the application page.
Then you have a few alternatives:
a) post in the STISO board just as a "for sale" item, undercutting the other prices if possible
b) upgrade your eBay account to allow more sales
c) wait for the 30-day period to end - and ask eBay when it ends exactly. I'd wager you have to wait for 30 days since the last sale, but that's strictly a guess.
If you opt for a), consider posting on other forums as well, like UC.
Oops. :PI did try upgrading my account but ebay would let me into the application page.
Then you have a few alternatives:
a) post in the STISO board just as a "for sale" item, undercutting the other prices if possible
b) upgrade your eBay account to allow more sales
c) wait for the 30-day period to end - and ask eBay when it ends exactly. I'd wager you have to wait for 30 days since the last sale, but that's strictly a guess.
If you opt for a), consider posting on other forums as well, like UC.
I'll assume you meant "wouldn't" - which leaves a) and c). You can do a) immediately. What are you waiting for? :))
If anyone wants a Mana, I would be more than happy to trade one for a set of the new Tahoes from DealingDeuces. I'd buy them myself but I don't have Paypal anymore and $30 for shipping is outrageous!
I'm just wondering, of those who ordered directly during the pre-sale, did anyone ordering from Asia get any partial refunds on the shipping? Or was it restricted to outside of Asia, or even the US?
my decks are currently in the german customs,how do i know? yeah thanks to a tracking number which is not trackable online....yeah power to the DHL :-) guess i will have them here tomorrow !
I'm just wondering, of those who ordered directly during the pre-sale, did anyone ordering from Asia get any partial refunds on the shipping? Or was it restricted to outside of Asia, or even the US?Nope didnt get any refund.
Oh sorry forget that question.No i got no refund.my decks are currently in the german customs,how do i know? yeah thanks to a tracking number which is not trackable online....yeah power to the DHL :-) guess i will have them here tomorrow !
But you still haven't answered the question: did Mana give you a partial refund on the shipping or not?
Alright i asked about the shipping and they said only two person got the refund.
Mana Playing Cards: Only two people got refunds. One was because it was the wrong shipping cost and the other was because we consilidated two orders into one shipping. Other than that there was no other refunds for shipping. As for your damaged deck, we made sure we packaged your order very carefully, we are not responsible for a damaged deck due to shipping. Sorry.
Just out of curiousity, how many of you open autographed decks? I got four mana decks, one that's out of the cellophane and signed, I like decks to stay in the cellophane so as the signed one is out of it I was thinking I'd just break the seal on that one, do you guys do the same or do you like to keep signed decks sealed? It's also got a slightly damaged tuck case.
I'm in the US and my cards arrived on Tuesday. Of course I wasn't here when they attempted to deliver them and they had to be signed for. So, I had to go to the Post Office on Wednesday and pick them up.
I'm always amazed that the packages from the Asia/Pacific region always have to be signed for. I wish I could ship things overseas with signature required for that low of a price. Why is it so inexpensive for them to send it here that way but very expensive for us to send it there? I always have to go to the Post Office the next day since I'm not home when they attempt to deliver them. It is annoying.
My decks were very well packed and in great shape.
Anyone know when uncut sheet will be on sales?
Damn that's unfair for international customer, first the shipping now the uncut.
WAIT! I take back my words! I just messaged them and they said that international customer will have a chance to get the uncut sheet. Nope, not in the states im in asia.Damn that's unfair for international customer, first the shipping now the uncut.
...which is EXACTLY the same thing everyone in Asia says when any new release comes out in America. Welcome to the club! :)) Be lucky that the lion's share of new releases are domestic and stop complaining! (I am assuming you're in the States right now, so, if I'm wrong, sorry.)