so im wondering what are the requirements for a deck to be rare, and is it only rare if its sealed? i have decks that i see online for $20 $25 is that rare? im trying to see if i have decks that are rare or if all mine are common.

"rare" is a very ambiguous term. But I suppose if you're trying to quantify it, a good place to start would be with whether or not the deck is out of print or not. A deck cant really even begin to be considered rare until it has been put out of print. After that it's really just based on opinion.
If you're trying to find out a deck's value (very different meaning) then I'd suggest just searching it on ebay. That's usually a pretty accurate representation of how much a deck is worth.

Added a couple more decks and sales. I'm thinkin that I'm gonna end these sales after new years, so if you were hesitant before, now's your chance to snag some of these decks at the sale prices!
Also be on the look out for some magic con decks that I'll be adding to the thread very soon.

pshhh i'm sure your bro can wait, buy buy buy

Update! Added:

- Absolut Vodka Decks
- Bee Erdnaseum (now sold out at D&D)
- S&M v4 1st edition
- Several new price cuts!

Haha, again, the bottom part is all you need to be entered in the raffle, and the top part is all you need for for the $5 coupon. Which is why I said:

Hence my little Tips 
"- When sending ticket, be sure to detatch the bottom portion so you're still entered in their raffles!"

I have 9 that I got from my variety boxes. They dont seem like anything special other than the face cards and the pips which I honestly think are kinda cool. Handling wise it's just another deck, not bad but not great. The value definitely seems to lie in the design (and possibly the supply?)

I posted this on UC, but thought this forum would benefit from it as well, so here ya go:
As some of you may know, D&D have offered a $5 coupon to those who have collected all 5 types of their holiday raffle tickets. So I figured, for us to get the most out of their generosity, this would be a cool idea for people like me who have multiple identicle tickets and would be willing to trade those extras for ones they need to complete the 5 and get their $5 coupon.
 
I'll start by listing the types of tickets to ease communication between traders (I only have 4 types, so if someone who has it, would kindly post the last type for me to add in, it would be much appreciated)
- Seasons Greetings
- Merry Christmas
- White Christmas
- Hunting Season
- ?
 
Directions:
1) Simply post here which ticket(s) you have (only the ones you have extras of, of course) and which ticket(s) you are looking for.
2) Post your location. This only works on the principle that it costs less than $1 to ship a letter within your own country. Shipping internationally would cost more, so it would be less efficient for both traders.
3) When you see someone with the ticket(s) that you need, and who needs the ticket(s) that you have, send them a PM and arrange a trade.
 
Tips:
- When sending ticket, be sure to detatch the bottom portion so you're still entered in their raffles!
- D&D said that there is a limit of one $5 coupon per customer, so you really only need to do this trade once. but if you think you can get away with it more than once, I wont stop ya.
- This offer ends march 30th, so the clock is ticking!

Lastly, I'll start us off, this is basically how you should format your posts:
 
I have several Hunting Seasons (25), White christmas (15), Merry Christmas (2), and Seasons greetings (7) and am looking for the 5th ticket. I live in the US.
 
If anyone has any quesions or suggestions, please do let us know!
Happy trading!

Yes, those are the Split Spades that I am selling. And that's fine, feel free to take your time

- All items are new and sealed with cellophane unless stated otherwise.
- Quantities are listed unless I have more than a brick available (first few, my favorite decks )
- I live in the US, however I can ship internationally.
- Pictures can be provided upon request.
- You may PM me with orders, or contact me via email if necessary at angel_vamp243@yahoo.com Please include "playing cards" in the subject of the email to notify me that you are someone from the forums interested in purchasing.

Bulk Decks:
- SIGNED sealed brick of S&M v6's (brick box is signed) (1) - $115
- Mana Deck- $19 each ---------- NEW
- Black crowns - $16 each - brick for $180  <-- LAST BRICK
- Tendril Deck - $11 each - Brick for $130 ---------- NEW
- Bee Watermelon RJRTC (Red and blue) - $8.50 each - Buy 2 or more decks and get one of THESE for FREE - a rare Bee RJRTC dice set.
- Bee Erdnaseum - $7.50 each - brick for $85   
- Fantastique - $7 each - brick for $80            - Now sold out at D&D
- Fulton's Clip joints - $7.50 each
- Fulton's Chinatown - $9 each - brick for $105 ($8.75 each)               
- Gemaco Alpha (black, or green) - $1 each - brick for $10       
- Gemaco Traditional (gold) - $1 each - brick for $10     

NEW! Sealed Theory 11/Dan and Dave decks listed CHEAPER than their websites!
- Aristocrats (6 red, 6 blue) - $3.50 each ----------- T11 price - $4.95
- Guardians (12) - $3.50 each ------------------------ T11 price - $4.95
- Smith Back No. 2 (9) - $5 each --------------------- DnD price - $6.95   
- Ask Alexander (8 ) - $4 each ------------------------ DnD price - $4.95   


Other RARE Decks:
- Mirror v2 (2) - $69 each
- Mirror v3 (5) - $55 each 
- Gold Arcane (1) - $67 ---------- NEW
- New Fan Back Set (1 black, 1 white) - $69 for the set ---------- NEW
- IAOCP Deck (12) - $59 each ---------- NEW     
- LTD Deck (1) - $57 ---------- NEW                     
- Brown wynn (3) - $30 each
- Pandora Set (1 black, 1 white) - $29 for the set ---------- NEW
- Absolut Vodka deck (4) - $24 each 
- Magic Con v2 (5) - $18 each ---------- NEW
- Seasons Deck (1 Primavera, 1 Seronda)- $19 each (per deck) ---------- NEW
- Smoke & Mirrors v4 1st Edition, with seal (1) - $29 ---------- NEW
- Smoke & Mirrors v5 (14) - $16 each ---------- NEW
- Smoke & Mirrors v6 (14) - $10 each ---------- NEW
- Red Crowns 1st edition (3) - $12 each
- Ohio Arrcos (3 blue, 3 red) - $10 each   
- Deck One v1 (3) - $8 each
- Ohio Aladdins 1001 Blue (2) - $6 each
- Kentucky Aladdin 1001 Blue (2) - $4 each
- Bicycle limited series #1 (14) - $4 each
- Bicycle limited series #2 (5) - $4 each

SIGNED decks, Uncut sheets and other accesories:　
- SIGNED S&M v4 deck (new unopened, cellophane removed by DnD to sign) (1) - $49

- SIGNED S&M v5 deck (new unopened, cellophane removed by DnD to sign) (1) - $30

- SIGNED Magic Con v2 (new unopened, cellophane removed by DnD to sign) (1) - $25 ---------- NEW

- SIGNED Tendril Deck (new unopened, cellophane removed by Paul to sign) (2) - $19 each ---------- NEW

- Gold Seal, SIGNED Tendril deck (only 194 in circulation, new unopened, cellophane removed by Paul to sign) (1) - $35 ---- NEW

- S&M v1 Limited Edition Box set (includes collectors box and certificate of authenticity) (1) - $199 each

- IAOCP Book (8 ) - $29 each

- If An Octopus Could Palm Uncut sheet SIGNED (1) - $59

- Seasons Uncut Sheet SIGNED (2 primavera, 2 Seronda) - $69 each ---------- NEW

- Fulton's Chinatown Uncut Sheet SIGNED (1) - $55 ---------- NEW