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The jokers are really cool, but I'd suggest a slight tweak for a more "authentic-looking" appearance.  The three-letter codes used for ticketing and baggage labels are used to identify the airport, not the city, of departure and arrival.  The tickets should say "Logan Int'l. Airport" with BOS and "McCarran Int'l. Airport" for LAS in addition to the cities they're in, shouldn't they?  The two cities have a handful of airports in all categories; commercial, private, military and municipal.  Hey - you could get really fancy and instead of using those two major airports, pick airports more likely to be used by private aviation or small corporate jets that serve those two cities.  It would really look like a true "jetsetter's" airplane ticket!

Absolutely. That's the plan. On the prototypes, I used the actual airport destination versus the city. The final Joker will have the actual airport name or typical verbiage found on a true boarding pass.

For the airports, I have two options:

1) Have a tier that allows one back to choose the departure airport and another backer choose the arrival airport (side note: the second Joker is the return ticket).

2) I choose the airports based on my own creative reasons.

Thoughts?

Also, here's there prototype: https://instagram.com/p/BClSHT3xtGm/

Thoughts?

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I like the jokers that is a great idea, cool

Thanks! Glad you like the Jokers. I've been getting a ton of compliments on them!

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Looks great Paul!  Very much looking forward to the launch! :D

Quick question, are the two Jokers the same or is there something differentiating them?  Just asking as many of the card games I play require two different color jokers.

They are different. They simulate round trip boarding passes. One from destination A to B and the other from destination B to A. Plus, they have other different designations. However, I'm deciding on how to add red accent to one.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: March 17, 2016, 10:32:29 PM »
Next version of Jetsetter Playing Cards is almost ready to launch. Will keep everyone posted.

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I'm pretty close (mere days) to launching the next version of Jetsetter Playing Cards. The next deck is officially called the Premier Edition in Altitude Blue. See attached for various mockups. Side note... the pattern on the front of the tuck will be clear UV spot coating just like the original version. Let me know your thoughts.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Damask Finish
« on: March 16, 2016, 07:37:43 AM »
I'm looking forward to seeing what this finish is all about. Just to confirm, the Damask Finish is accomplished in the Taiwan plant, correct?

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If you would, post a photo or two here and at the other STISO board.  It's easier to sell a product when people see it immediately and don't have to click through before knowing whether or not they want to.  Providing measurements of the interior and exterior of the boxes would be good, too.

Good call, Don. I'll modify the original post tomorrow to include additional photos and specifications. That was a solid reminder to update the product page with specifications too. Thanks!

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All,

I wanted to let everyone know that I am officially carrying the complete range of second generation Carat Card Cases™ on the Jetsetter Playing Cards website. If you are unfamiliar with these cases, here's the product description:

With the increasing popularity of collecting decks of playing cards, collectors are seeking an affordable and luxurious way to proudly and securely display their most prized decks. Carat Card Cases™ will keep your decks completely visible, dust-free, and away from curious hands. While the case keeps your decks securely enclosed, it will open and close with the utmost ease.

The second generation of Carat Card Cases™ has been improved with beautifully executed beveled edges giving the them a truly high-class appearance and impression.


They are available in four (4) different sizes and ready to ship.

X1 - $7.49 each
X2 - $12.99 each
X3 - $15.99 each
X4 - $18.99 each

You may purchase here: http://jetsetterplayingcards.com/products/carat-card-cases

If you are looking to purchase 12+ or more of a particular size, there is an additional discount. Just send me a message here or send me an email at orders@jetsetterplayingcards.com so I may provide pricing along with the cost of shipping.

If you have any questions, let me know. I'll be glad to answer any that you may have.

Thanks,
Paul

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All,

I wanted to let everyone know that I am officially carrying the complete range of second generation Carat Card Cases™ on the Jetsetter Playing Cards website. If you are unfamiliar with these cases, here's the product description:

With the increasing popularity of collecting decks of playing cards, collectors are seeking an affordable and luxurious way to proudly and securely display their most prized decks. Carat Card Cases™ will keep your decks completely visible, dust-free, and away from curious hands. While the case keeps your decks securely enclosed, it will open and close with the utmost ease.

The second generation of Carat Card Cases™ has been improved with beautifully executed beveled edges giving the them a truly high-class appearance and impression.


They are available in four (4) different sizes and ready to ship.

X1 - $7.49 each
X2 - $12.99 each
X3 - $15.99 each
X4 - $18.99 each

You may purchase here: http://jetsetterplayingcards.com/products/carat-card-cases

If you are looking to purchase 12+ or more of a particular size, there is an additional discount. Just send me a message here or send me an email at orders@jetsetterplayingcards.com so I may provide pricing along with the cost of shipping.

If you have any questions, let me know. I'll be glad to answer any that you may have.

Thanks,
Paul

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Letter from the President of USPCC
« on: February 09, 2016, 05:24:55 PM »
1,000 deck runs are back per an email I received early last month.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Superior Brand: Robusto Classic, by EPCC
« on: January 14, 2016, 11:45:53 AM »
I'm really intrigued by this stock and the conversation around it. I really need to get my hands on this deck and give it a test. Adding it to the "To Buy" and "To Do" list.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: December 30, 2015, 02:52:24 PM »
That blue... Love it. Definitely not going to make the same mistake on this one as I did by passing up on the first one. Keep us posted.

Thank you. I was originally going to stick with the brand's green color but decided to switch to blue. I've received positive feedback on the shade of blue which will officially be called Altitude Blue. I wanted to refrain from using a shade of Sky Blue because that's the shade you typically see from the ground... as a pedestrian. As you fly higher in altitude, you see more of a deeper or darker blue.

Looking forward to you coming aboard for the next version. v1 recently sold out so I'm getting really excited for this one. The design is approximately 95% finished. Initiating discussions with the printer soon. Once those discussion start, the minor design left will be completed as the finishing touches depend on the extra features. It should launch on Kickstarter sooner than later. Definitely keep y'all posted.

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Great to see another option out there. Thank you for the heads up.

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Design & Development / Re: Pinstriped Playing Cards
« on: December 30, 2015, 02:35:12 PM »
Love the concept of pinstripes. Whenever I think of pinstripes, I think of Kenneth Howard (Von Dutch). Would love to see a subtle homage to him somewhere in the deck.

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Design & Development / Re: Wild West Decks - Lawman and Outlaw Decks
« on: December 30, 2015, 02:30:23 PM »
I really like the illustration style of the faces and the third back design. However, I'd almost like to see a Wild West town inspiration or landscape as the background of the back design. Will the back design sketches have the same illustration style and feel as the faces?

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: December 24, 2015, 12:37:16 AM »
v2 of Jetsetter Playing Cards is coming along. Here's the direction of the tuck and most likely the color choice for the follow up deck.

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: December 23, 2015, 06:58:13 PM »
So, I've decided on the direction of the tuck case. See attached. Pretty sure the color will be Altitude Blue.

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: November 20, 2015, 10:23:31 AM »
Before I continue and complete the tuck case, I'm really split on the color-way for v2 of Jetsetter Playing Cards. Green is the standard brand color but blue and red seem really appealing. See attached. Thoughts?

Here's the working color names:

1. Jetsetter (Sign) Green - brand color
2. Altitude Blue - not sky blue but the blue you see when you go higher
3. Navigator Red - the port side wing navigation light is red

I'm really split on going forward with a particular color-way.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Lee Asher's JN sale
« on: November 10, 2015, 10:55:40 AM »
Completely slipped off my calendar to try and grab an early tier. Bummed.

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: November 06, 2015, 01:53:39 PM »
I think I prefer this Ace of Spades to the original one.

Thanks, Don! I think it'll look great on the card.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: November 06, 2015, 01:50:28 PM »
I would love to see one little tweak - light touches to make the courts more unique yet still traditional.  By that, I mean little extras - like a set of pilot wings on a King, worn like a lapel pin, or a brooch on a Queen in the shape of an airliner.  Little, subtle touches, not major changes, that tell people this is the Jetsetter's deck!

I think I'll be making this happen this time around. Very subtle touches.

I believe he meant branded as in with the brand name of an airline or a plane manufacturer, something to that effect.  Either that, or selling his cards under a different brand, like Legends or Bicycle.

I should define what I meant by the word "branded." The back design is going to have the new Jetsetter Playing Cards logo on the back design, providing that branded feel like a casino or airline deck. I've been trying to develop Jetsetter Playing Cards as a playing card brand so I'm looking for this deck to be the staple deck for the website. The logo states "Luxury Brand" and "Quality Decks" within the design. "Luxury Brand" covers the Jetsetter Playing Cards related products (mostly beyond playing cards) and "Quality Decks" covers exactly that... quality decks (more to come on this aspect).

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Olympus Failed KS Project
« on: November 01, 2015, 08:22:44 AM »
I agree with Don. You need to plan your marketing outside of the playing card community. I call this a "dual community concept." The big win will come from marketing to those who are interested in Greek mythology, history, and literature.

I don't want to say the playing card community is low hanging fruit but it has a better awareness of playing card projects. You still need to market the playing card community but increase your effort outside of the community and in the concept community (i.e., message boards, Facebook groups, partner with blogs or websites, etc.).

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: October 30, 2015, 10:10:42 AM »
Run with it, that's a win Paul.  :)

Thanks, Fes! The feedback seems to be very positive thus far. Just the right amount of change on the back design (and the Ace of Spades).

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Design & Development / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards v2 - Work in Progress
« on: October 29, 2015, 07:25:03 PM »
It has a simple, classy look to it.  Nice.  It's sort of a fusion of a small, repeating pattern (a la Bee Diamond Back) and classic casino two-logo design (a la Wynns).  Cool.

That's exactly the direction I'm thinking with a little advertising flare. Think of the days when airlines provided playing cards. I have receive positive feedback regarding the new branding of Jetsetter Playing Cards. So, I figured this could be the staple for the Jetsetter Playing Cards website. See attached for what I mocked up for the Ace of Spades.

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Jetsetter Playing Cards (KS)
« on: October 29, 2015, 12:30:28 AM »
Exploring a "branded" version of Jetsetter Playing Cards. See attached. Nothing official... yet.

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