Hi guys. I've got 3 pretty rare uncut sheets that I'd really like to frame. The problem lies in the dimensions of an uncut. They're irregular. I can't just get a standard A3 frame because its too small, and A2 is way too big. Is there a particular size that's readily available? Or do you have to get custom made frames? Is there a particular store you go to (preferably in the uk) that is the place to go for uncut frames? Any help you guys can provide will be muchly appreciated.

Take a look at this guys. Signed by Blue LTD designer Peter McKinnon, these Blue LTD decks have been sealed inside a bolted lucite case. Only 50 are available and to Black Club members only. At $175 a pop, this a serious collectors item only! And for a deck of cards I'm never going to open, I'm out.

http://www.ellusionist.com/signed-blue-ltd-cards-in-lucite-case.html

Hey guys. Just found this on kickstarter and wandered what you think. Personally, I think it looks pretty good! But with no info about printers, finish, no multi deck option, and a hefty price tag of $15 per deck, I'm not going to be backing. They also seem more intent on selling their art prints than the deck.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talianora/animal-instinct-playing-card-deck/creator_bio

MOD EDIT: that link goes to the creator's bio, while this one goes to the project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/talianora/animal-instinct-playing-card-deck

Hi guys. I was talking to a member of these forums today about a new deck that I've received (Moonshine Deck by Enigma ltd) and I was saying what I liked about the design etc. when he asked how the deck handles.

Being fairly new to this, I didn't really know how to put it into words, or even what to look for. For example, I can do a fairly standard fan with a deck of cards, and I can do one with a highly customised deck. I can't say if its better or not.

I've commented on a few decks on here saying they have good or bad handling, only to be corrected. This has made me think maybe I'm looking for (or doing) the wrong things, I know a lot of sleights and a few flourishes, shuffles, etc, so maybe I just not picking the right ones.

What do you guys do to determine how well a deck handles? Just flourishes? Magic sleights? Throw them at the wall and see how far they bounce? And if so, which ones?

Do you compare them to a different deck as a sort of "baseline"?
 
I'd really like to make a review so any help to make sure I know what I'm talking about is greatly appreciated!

Hi guys. Collected a few too many decks over the last few months, and I'm never going to use them, so I might as well try and get some money back so I can start it all again!

I live in the UK so my prices are probably higher than what you can get them for in the US due to the higher shipping charges and customs I've had to pay to receive them. I can ship internationally however if you're interested. Please contact me for shipping quote.

Anyway, this is what I have to offer, with quantities in brackets and prices.

Fathom (5) - £6.50
Sultan Republic (4) - £7
White Ghost v2 (9) - £6
Black Ghost v2 (8 ) - £6
Green Artifice (10) - £6
Blue Artifice v2 (9) - £6
Purple Artifice (18) - £6
Infinity (11) - £6
Smoke and Mirrors v4 1st Ed (0 ) - £25 SOLD OUT!
Smoke and Mirrors v4 2nd Ed (0 ) - £20 - SOLD OUT!
Gold Arcane (0 ) - £50 SOLD OUT!
LTD Red (2) - £40
Blue Artifice v1 - £20
Silver Split Spades Lions (0 ) - £8 - SOLD OUT!
White Lions Series B Blue (0) - £6.50 - SOLD OUT!
White Lions Series B Red (0 ) - £6.50 SOLD OUT!
White Lions Series B Black Label (10) - £6.50
LTD Blue (0) - £6.50 - SOLD OUT!
Daniel Madison Players (6) - £14

New
Black Tiger Gaff Deck (1) - £20
White Ghost Svengali Deck (1) - £7.50

Prices can be negotiated (within reason!)

Again, please contact me with any questions either via PM or the email address on my profile.

Thanks, Rich

Hi guys. Wasn't sure exactly where to put this question, so tried to figure out where NOT to put it and came here!

I was just wandering what everyone thinks are the absolute must own decks for a card collection. Whether they're old or new, or expensive or cheap, or whatever.

To give you a bit of an idea, I'll list some of the (what i think are) rarer parts of my collection. I'm not going to include decks like Black Arcanes, Purple Artifices, or Guardians, as they're fairly standard and still in print.

Smoke and Mirrors v4 1st Edition
Smoke and Mirrors v4 2nd Editon
Smoke and Mirrors v5
Players
Black Ghost 1st Edition
LTD
Gold Arcane
Red Artifice
White Lions (series a and b)
Sultan Treasury
Brown Wynn Casino deck
Legends
Blue Artifice v1
Split Spades Lions

And probably more but I can't think of them right now! So, yeah! It's be great to hear all of your thoughts!

Rich