These look very nice. What is up with the EU thing. Is their a site in the US selling them? Our dollar does not stand up well to the Euro :'(

I am always impressed when I see people find decent playing cards at a flea market. I always look when I go, never happens.

Someone got me on Amazon with the shipping nonsense. I wanted some graetful dead playing cards and saw them listed for 2.99 a pop. After I ordered them I found shipping for a few decks turned out to be $14.99. I only blame myself as I did not look at the whole thing but still.

I just wish people stood up for principle more than looks, value or other things of that nature.

I regret a lot of my purchases in playing cards, if only because they were made to resell something. Now I lack the money needed to purchase the modern releases. New cards come out every week, and I guarantee this release will not stand the test of time. Resellers are making quick cash, but after the real ones are released, you can only sell an open deck since it seems the boxes are identical. Everyone who bought one for these crazy prices right now will either enjoy the cards if they are a true collector, or fall flat on their face when they try to resell them.

Also, is it confirmed that it's black ink instead of gold ink? I'm pretty sure Bayme said the real ones will look almost identical and that the only difference is the lack of metallic ink. Gold will remain gold, and subtle metallic features are only visible up close (i.e. Artifice).

Excellent point. I have had this debate with myself on several occasions. I recently picked up a couple of decks (Brown Wynns and SMv5) I was seeking for some time but now that I have them (actually I do not have them yet, transaction in progress) I am not going to focus so much on that deemed collectable. You are right, as we see decks are comming out all the time, one could argue to often at some times. There are enough (future collectables) to choose from. As others have stated if you do not get in on the next 2,500-3,000 release it is not the end of the world. I learned alot from the Red Artifice. When I could not get it I felt like I missed something big and had to get it on Ebay. I am glad I have my one deck which I will never open or sell but if I did not have it I do not think things would be that much different. It is easy to get caught up in the hype. Perhaps, from time to time, I will seek a collectable deck if it catches my eye but I would rather try to find the new releases which there are plenty of that catch my eye. :-X

CBJ, that is beautiful work. I hope to see more of it in the future. I am going to raise your Karma on that one. I am going to applaud everyone who appreciated you on this thread.   I tried to get everyone on this page extra Karma. I hope you will notice that your day is better tomorrow.

I think these Gargoyles are stunning. I think all off Lances' work is great. The problems rest in the fact that I just can not get everydeck I see.

Hello, I tried to do a search and I could not find the answer. I am sure it is written here but being knew I am not yet sure how to navigate around. What is the deal with this Karma +0/-0 thingy. What does this signify, who decides it. Seems a little weird but their must be some sense I am missing to it.

Yeah that clears it up. I should have researched it a little more before I said that. Thanks for letting me know!

Eggman, I know relatives and other people close to me who are fighting the battle with cancer right now and I don't find what you wrote very funny. I'm sure that you didn't mean it be rude, but that fight isn't something to joke about. thanks.

My family member  had a battle with cancer. It sucked, but they made it through. I hope the people in your life have the same success mine did. I still stand by my statement. Cards will not help anyway. I also apologize for how that hit you. Certainly did not mean to bring anything painful up for you. Once again, best of luck to you and your family, I know how tough it can be. Also, thank you for all those who defended free speach. That is very important and I am glad it is brought up. Still, I have no issue apologizing if my statements brings angst to anyone. The bottom line is, if I was lost in the woods and freezing I would not even use the cards as fuel to light a fire. Even though it would be good to burn them. (Is that better?)

I usually smuggle cuban cigars out of Cananda, I could start to smuggle playing cards into Cananda.

When I'm at my little sisters gymnastics practice...'nuff said.

Hey Dude X- I would really like to know what it is your are holding in your picture.

If I had cancer and I found that rubbing these cards on my chest would cure said cancer, I still would not buy them.

Hey CBJ it is me Walrus but do not tell anyone as now I am the Eggman.