Stunning!

I thought of you this weekend when I saw Garth Brooks. We can't leave Two of a Kind off the list...

I have a lot of work to do here!  Thinking of taking many of these to the Convention to display!  What do you think?!!

I think we'll have to take a few of those off your hands.....if you're ready to sell or trade.

1) What's your current opinion on the EPCC vs USPCC debate (ie which one do you really think puts out the best quality material)? I hear a lot of people saying that the Turner Gold Seal's are the best cards you can get for the cheapest, and while that may be true for now, I think EPCC's attention to detail is starting to edge out for me.

Gold Seals are still the best value. Readily available for about $5/deck. The EPCC Samples were $15 if I remember correctly. The main difference is Gold Seals are Riderbacks and you get the choice of Blue or Red. EPCC is not.

2) With the Stud stock, how close is it to the feel of the original studs? And are designs currently being accepted to print on those stocks?

I don't have any Studs currently, but have had dozens in the past. The Stud finish is close to what I remember Studs to be. Mr. Kalush will have to answer the printing question. I have no idea.

3) How's the durability on these decks?

Mine are holding up very well, but I've not shuffled them but a couple weeks.

4) Are the designs for future decks getting revamped? Are they sticking to the Superior back design? I wasn't the biggest fan of the design, personally, as I think the border thickness was too small and the swirls of the design to be too simple. I think the benefit of the USPCC is that they've had generations of card designs come and go, and they've had time to adjust to iconic designs. It's why I love the Steamboats and Arrco Tahoes and US. Reg.

Same as before. Have to ask Mr. Kalush.

5) Is there a way to sign up for news on when new decks like this would come out?

I got an email saying they were available. I think they got my email from a previous purchase.

Good luck and I hope that helps,

-eh

Gejus,

Welcome and thanks for sharing the Playing Cards Collectors Club facebook page. I've joined that page and look forward to learning a great deal more regarding playing cards.

Thanks again,

-eh

Maybe a red splash in the fans at the corners. Or maybe the outer most line in red (Gold foil would look nice here-but that's another level). Maybe even some color in the dragon that would show up in a fan. The dragon would surely show up in a spread. Probably not all together as that may detract from the simplicity. Just a splash will do. Bicycle Tragic Royalty deck would be an close example of the idea I'm trying to explain.

I always enjoy a design or pattern that shows up in a fan that wasn't necessarily noticed when you look at each individual card and I think you have the potential to make that happen here.

"This is an interesting approach."

-The truth is spoken here.

-eh

I stopped by four different 7-11 stores on Sat with no luck in North Texas.

-eh

Welcome Ender,

I appreciate your style of review and look forward to your future posts.

-eh

Ditto what Fess said.....
Like to see these in a spread.

-eh

Welcome Frosty,

There are members here who are happy to help.  Good luck on your venture. Looking forward to seeing your work.

-eh

Welcome Soochinator,

I too hope to make the convention this year in Kentucky. Last year's event was my first and the members made me feel like one of the gang. I think there is a tremendous amount of preparation that the club puts into the organization for this event. From the mixer the night before to the dinner the last night... it is all first class. My only advice is start saving now because you're going to see some astonishing stuff you just must have.

-eh