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PrincessTrouble · « **on:** February 12, 2013, 10:47:33 PM »

My "Play More Cards" kit came today. If you're in the 808 Club, be on the lookout for yours.

(It came with a brick of cards, score pads, pens, cups, coasters, window clings, chip clip, bottle openers, and poster.)

Gareth · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:43:05 PM »

A Brick of cards? They are being quite generous. Are they 'Standards'?

I wonder whether international members of the 808 Club are being sent this. Would be great if we are, but I'm guessing the postage costs might be too high.... $:-\$

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:47:13 PM »

A brick of cards do seem a little high, but hey! I'm lovin' it! I can't wait to be receiving my package. All that...and more...for $20 a year is more than your money's worth.

see_squared · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:50:12 PM »

a "spoiler alert" would have been nice.

xela · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:40:42 AM »

A brick of what, though? A brick of Mavericks is worth negative dollars, for example.

If it's even as good as Bikes though, for $20 a year, the membership pays for itself. As long as it's not some weird poo-deck, kudos to USPCC for being badasses.

@See_squared: I added that into the title.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:50:13 AM »

Quote from: PrincessTrouble on February 12, 2013, 10:47:33 PM

My "Play More Cards" kit came today. If you're in the 808 Club, be on the lookout for yours.

(It came with a brick of cards, score pads, pens, coasters, window clings, chip clip, bottle openers, and poster.)

Geez - a friggin' BRICK! I'm really looking forward to checking my mail Wednesday afternoon! Mavericks would suck, but it's unlikely since they're a regional brand and USPC contracts out the work to a Chinese printer. Even if it's Streamlines, this is an excellent bonus.

Anyone who thought that this club wasn't worth it no longer has a leg to stand on.

John B. · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:22:39 AM »

Soon as I have the spare cash (hopefully next paycheck) I am hoping on the band wagon. It seems to get better and better.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:35:27 AM »

Quote from: John B. on February 13, 2013, 01:22:39 AM

Soon as I have the spare cash (hopefully next paycheck) I am hoping on the band wagon. It seems to get better and better.

So, if you're "hoping" on the bandwagon, does that mean that you're "hopping" to get the Play More Cards Day promo set?

I suspect you might be too late for that promo, but you never know - and there may be more down the road. It looks like USPC is being pretty generous with this club.

Michael · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:53:17 AM »

Aaaaand the regret just sunk in. I chose not to throw $20 to USPCC and look what I'm missing out on.... Well it seems to me that they're doing a great job giving bonuses to current members to draw in new ones. I think I shall pick up a membership as an early birthday present to myself for any future specials and giveaways!

BiggerDee · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:28:50 AM »

A brick...wow! Based on their letter, I just assumed that it would be a single deck. I was happy just to get the 808 deck, and the ability to buy some possibly rarer (club only) decks for my club price. They didn't have to send a whole brick so if they are going this far to take care of members, I can't wait to see what's coming. The Griffin deck is really nice with all of the foil on the tuck.

I know that high-end designs take a lot of manpower to design, but I've always wondered why they didn't design some art-type decks (like many designers here and on KS do) and sell them for more than $3.99 or $5.99. I know that their main sales are to casinos, but they also make/sell a good many decks that aren't high volume. A custom designed deck, completely custom adn low printing numbers, could be a good seller for 808. That might be next though, the club has already exceeded my expectations. It's a nice change to get more than your money's worth from a large company!

vmagic · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:52:34 AM »

So nobody knows what this supposed brick is? Hopefully it's not the Club 808 deck, lol. Hopefully someone can post more details or picture soon.

PrincessTrouble · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:43:00 AM »

I'll post a pic tonight (of the brick, decks, and whole kit). It's a brick of standard face decks, with 6 red decks and 6 blue decks.

I forgot to mention it comes with stack of plastic cups too (edited my original post to correct that).

Sorry for not tagging the post with spoiler alert. I didn't know it was supposed to be a surprise, but then again, I keep up with my email. In mid January, they sent an email that said (in part):

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Have you heard of Play More Cards Day? You, as a member of Club 808, get to participate like no one else. Play More Cards Day is the official Bicycle® Brand holiday, and it’s coming up on February 23. Because you’re a Club 808 member, you’re automatically considered one of our Bicycle® Brand ambassadors. This means that in the near future, we’re sending you a Play More Cards kit in the mail! This kit contains playing cards, a bottle opener, score cards, and much more to make your Play More Cards Day a hit.

see_squared · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:13:57 PM »

thanks @Alex.

You're correct @PrincessTrouble, they did send us all an email telling us about this kit...they just didn't tell us when it would be arriving (although we can assume it would have been before the 23rd). I just thought it would be nice to come home to a surprise package at my doorstep after a long day...no worries, you're intentions were good.

PrincessTrouble · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:58:58 PM »

Attached are some quick pics I snapped with my iPhone.

John B. · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:10:39 PM »

@don This thing just keeps getting better, so I dont care if I missed out, I am banking on better things later.

Knobz1 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:18:19 PM »

Just opened my kit as well. Words cant describe how happy I am to have purchased this membership. Money well spent! USPCC ROCKS!!!

S.C. · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:19:56 AM »

I broke down and gave in.

I'm sure i wont get the brick but from the sounds of it there will be more to come...Hopefully.

DC · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:52:22 AM »

May I ask if this kit is only for people who joined last year or is it for every member please?

I have just joined the 808 Club on 1st Feb 2013 and have not got any email regarding this kit...
Does that mean I am missing out?

Could someone who recently joined kindly share their experience please?
Thank you!

chess · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2013, 06:08:36 AM »

I joined on the first day it was made available. I got the email being mentioned but it was in my spam folder. You might wanna check in there.

BiggerDee · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:35:35 AM »

Sine the brick is to commemorate play more cards day, I'm sure that the intent is not to send out special cards that we will keep, but rather for us to be ambassadors for Bicycle and to give the cards away (since they didn't technically cost anything) to encourage others to put down electronic devices and rediscover and play more card games. More people interested in card games=more people interested in cards overall=more business for them, and more unique decks fir collectors/cardists/magicians due to an expanded pool of new buyers! To that note, I think that I will hand mine out at my office.

CBJ · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:53:57 AM »

Another pic of the kit you get

Don Boyer · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:29:58 AM »

Quote from: BiggerDee on February 13, 2013, 09:28:50 AM

A brick...wow! Based on their letter, I just assumed that it would be a single deck. I was happy just to get the 808 deck, and the ability to buy some possibly rarer (club only) decks for my club price. They didn't have to send a whole brick so if they are going this far to take care of members, I can't wait to see what's coming. The Griffin deck is really nice with all of the foil on the tuck.

I know that high-end designs take a lot of manpower to design, but I've always wondered why they didn't design some art-type decks (like many designers here and on KS do) and sell them for more than $3.99 or $5.99. I know that their main sales are to casinos, but they also make/sell a good many decks that aren't high volume. A custom designed deck, completely custom adn low printing numbers, could be a good seller for 808. That might be next though, the club has already exceeded my expectations. It's a nice change to get more than your money's worth from a large company!

They already create custom decks. They don't do limited editions (as in 5K or less) or higher prices because it would put them at a deeper competitive disadvantage. Playing cards are a commodity. Dollar stores sell super-cheap decks two-for-a-buck. They need to keep prices down because quality alone isn't always enough to sell a deck of cards - for those of you who are old enough to remember, look at the VCR wars; Beta from Sony was higher quality, but they licensed out VHS to other manufacturers who proceeded to make the players and the tapes cheaper than Sony was making their Beta machines.

Quote from: DC on February 14, 2013, 01:52:22 AM

May I ask if this kit is only for people who joined last year or is it for every member please?

I have just joined the 808 Club on 1st Feb 2013 and have not got any email regarding this kit...
Does that mean I am missing out?

Could someone who recently joined kindly share their experience please?
Thank you!

It's entirely possible that you missed the window for getting in on this deal - only USPC could tell you for sure. Perhaps you'll get yours next year? Creating a specific date to be "Play More Cards Day" implies that they're going to make it an annual promotion.

Quote from: BiggerDee on February 14, 2013, 07:35:35 AM

Sine the brick is to commemorate play more cards day, I'm sure that the intent is not to send out special cards that we will keep, but rather for us to be ambassadors for Bicycle and to give the cards away (since they didn't technically cost anything) to encourage others to put down electronic devices and rediscover and play more card games. More people interested in card games=more people interested in cards overall=more business for them, and more unique decks fir collectors/cardists/magicians due to an expanded pool of new buyers! To that note, I think that I will hand mine out at my office.

I'll probably hand mine out at the hospital, perhaps give them the cups and such as well.

flyers3003 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2013, 04:53:12 PM »

Just read a response on Bicycle's Facebook page that said as long as you sign for Club 808 up by Feb 18th (and live in the U.S. for guaranteed shipping by the end of the week) you will receive the Kit. I signed up on Feb 1 and have not received the kit yet, nor an email, but am hopeful to see it soon.

BiggerDee · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2013, 05:59:45 PM »

Did the kit come via USPS, or was it delivered by another carrier?

BiggerDee · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2013, 06:26:12 PM »

Ha! Mine just showed up! UPS

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