If you "refer a friend to enter" you get three extra entries.  Obviously this seems like a silly promotion, as who would want to increase someone else's chance of winning, oh well. Here is my link http://a.pgtb.me/pWj7KH?app_data=entry_id%253D53148883

Have to agree with Jackson - you have the choice to pull the trigger or not, and the choice is only yours.  The only people who might get burned are people that are new to collecting or people that are indecisive (some can't afford it as well, me being one in some circumstances, but that's just life).  Not to mention that I know from personal experience that Jackson in particular has gone out of his way on numerous occasions to make sure people have the opportunity to experience his art.

I think half a brick makes sense, that way it can offer a small price break at 6 decks and it won't allow for people to purchase unfair quantities.

Thanks for these guys, landed the last two updates.

Very nice haul there Princess Trouble, what do you think of the Creepy deck? I have to say, I liked it much more once I had it in hand.

Picked up the Mechanic VR2 yesterday, clever marking system 

Where did you pick up the Mechanic VR2 Sparkz?

Landed 2 of everything, happy this is the first Jackson Robinson I've had the opportunity to back!!

We live yet?

The backs are the best for a novelty deck I've seen in a long time...include a [somewhat] subtle one-way backs, reasonable price, if they get close to the USPCC printing I'm in.

My 5 is a true sampling of the custom market right now.

I was  faced with a decision earlier tonight.  I was going to meet a magician I really respect, but I didn't know his card preferences.  Just in case he might have asked me to show him what I was working on, I had to pick a deck to bring.  If they were open I probably would have gone with the Black Reserve Notes.  I was going to bring my Exquisites, but I knew he would catch their sneaky sneaky tricks. 

I ended up bringing the White Ghosts.  Classic and elegant backs, sweet color scheme for the pips, modern but not too overwhelming.

So if I'm bringing 5 decks, I say the White Ghosts, Exquisites, Black Reserve Note Feds, Brown Wynns, S&M v5

Quote from: !An0nym0u5 on February 19, 2014, 03:57:06 PM

Took a closer look at the decks in the variety box. Those GOLD Private Reserve S&M's are phenomenal. The Red Whispering Imps & Red Chinatown decks look amazing now seeing them in person.

Would you pick the gold private reserve over the branded black reserve note? Just curious.  I'm now leaving towards getting the box.  I figured I'd have more chances getting the black reserve note,  but this maybe one of the few chances I have of getting the gold private reserve...

I absolutely agree with !An0nym0u5 that it comes down to personal preference if you had to pick between the two individual decks.  That being said, it's definitely possible the Gold Private Reserves will be made available in some other fashion (say, on art of play for individual sale at a likely overpriced amount). The main appeal of the box is the variety and quality of the 12 decks as a group.  If I had to choose between individual decks though, I would probably go with the Black Notes, their just so gorgeous.

Now, this is would I would actually do if I were in your shoes (but for some people this may be impossible or too much of a hassle):  The Black Reserve notes on on sale for $45 + tax and shipping.  I would get the Variety Box, keep the Gold Reserve, and sell a handful of the decks in the box as a package for like $60 to fund the purchase of the Black Reserves.  The market hasn't quite been set yet, but the "Deckstarter" deck may fetch a few bucks and it's not exactly the best looking deck I've seen.

Just my 2 cents.

OH i get it, sorry I'm a bit slow.  They look awesome, I'm a huge fan of the side panels.  Backing for sure, thanks!

Congratulations Sparkz! Very well deserved.  Moderate with an iron fist and an open mind