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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Relative rarity of Bicycle and/or Congress backs?
« on: July 01, 2016, 11:21:18 AM »
Thanks for the thoughtful response!
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Aces and Eights - the Vintage/Antique STISO Board / Re: c1900 Bicycle Red Tri-Tire #1 ... Fair Price?
« on: July 01, 2016, 11:17:36 AM »
Thanks for moving it, Don - I was going to re-post it here anyway!
... I didn't expect a trade offer so soon!
Kruser
... I didn't expect a trade offer so soon!
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Greetings from a Canadian collector!
« on: July 01, 2016, 11:12:37 AM »
Thanks for the welcoming words, Don!
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Kruser - photo links to accompany previous post!!
« on: July 01, 2016, 11:10:26 AM »
Thanks Don!
Yes, they were too big, though I was able to upload to my profile page ... I'll try lowering the resolution in the future!
Still, it's nice to be able to zoom in nice and close ...!
Kruser
Yes, they were too big, though I was able to upload to my profile page ... I'll try lowering the resolution in the future!
Still, it's nice to be able to zoom in nice and close ...!
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Greetings from a Canadian collector!
« on: June 30, 2016, 05:35:34 PM »
Thanks for the welcome, Jason!
... This gives me another chance to thank you for all the cool swag at the Toronto Meet-Up! I'm not sure I got around to thanking you on the day - too much going on!!
I looked at your pics - some amazing items! I'm a UC member too, but haven't been on in a while ...
Kruser
... This gives me another chance to thank you for all the cool swag at the Toronto Meet-Up! I'm not sure I got around to thanking you on the day - too much going on!!
I looked at your pics - some amazing items! I'm a UC member too, but haven't been on in a while ...
Kruser
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Aces and Eights - the Vintage/Antique STISO Board / c1900 Bicycle Red Tri-Tire #1 ... PCF Exclusive!!
« on: June 29, 2016, 09:57:15 PM »
Hi Cardheads!
... I`m putting this deck up for sale or (hopefully!) trade on STISO. I'd like to have more of an idea of what it's worth first ... any suggestions?
It's a red Bicycle Tri-Tire #1. The deck is complete 52/52 with no box and no joker. I think the condition is very good: it was played with very lightly, or possibly just occasionally handled and enjoyed.
I would love to know what would be a fair price to ask of fellow 52+J members. I'm not looking to cut a profit! ... As I said, I would prefer to put it towards a trade, but a ballpark value would be helpful!
I've added links to hi-res photos below ... let me know if they don't work!
Thanks everyone!
52+J rocks!!
Kruser
The photo links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-VElzbHZnR1h6V2M/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-LWpQcklGUHQzeFE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-SHlXcGc4c3E0cE0/view?usp=sharing
... I`m putting this deck up for sale or (hopefully!) trade on STISO. I'd like to have more of an idea of what it's worth first ... any suggestions?
It's a red Bicycle Tri-Tire #1. The deck is complete 52/52 with no box and no joker. I think the condition is very good: it was played with very lightly, or possibly just occasionally handled and enjoyed.
I would love to know what would be a fair price to ask of fellow 52+J members. I'm not looking to cut a profit! ... As I said, I would prefer to put it towards a trade, but a ballpark value would be helpful!
I've added links to hi-res photos below ... let me know if they don't work!
Thanks everyone!
52+J rocks!!
Kruser
The photo links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-VElzbHZnR1h6V2M/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-LWpQcklGUHQzeFE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-SHlXcGc4c3E0cE0/view?usp=sharing
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Post Your Vintage Collection - Your Newest & Most Prized Acquisitions
« on: June 29, 2016, 09:36:20 PM »
OMG!! ... Those are awesome!! (I'm swooning over the Tourist and Capitol decks, but the others are great too! - Some amazing backs!)
... How did you get them?
Kruser
... How did you get them?
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: How did you find PlayingCardForum?
« on: June 29, 2016, 08:36:32 PM »
Through 52+J - free with my membership!
Kruser
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Greetings from a Canadian collector!
« on: June 29, 2016, 08:00:40 PM »
Thanks Sherman!
... My credit card is recovering now!!
Kruser
... My credit card is recovering now!!
Kruser
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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Relative rarity of Bicycle and/or Congress backs?
« on: June 29, 2016, 07:57:24 PM »
Hi Forum members!!
I'm a newbie, and am chomping at the bit for info!!
My query: Thanks to Hochman/Dawson, I know generally how much Bicycle and Congress decks are worth in terms of the ace/joker, but I am still confused about which back are common or rare within the categories.
For example, if I have Congress cards with different backs from the same era, is there a resource that can tell me which are more / less common? Is there such a thing as a price guide for such distinctions?
I would love to tap the knowledge of 52+J members on this one!
Kruser
I'm a newbie, and am chomping at the bit for info!!
My query: Thanks to Hochman/Dawson, I know generally how much Bicycle and Congress decks are worth in terms of the ace/joker, but I am still confused about which back are common or rare within the categories.
For example, if I have Congress cards with different backs from the same era, is there a resource that can tell me which are more / less common? Is there such a thing as a price guide for such distinctions?
I would love to tap the knowledge of 52+J members on this one!
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from Switzerland!!
« on: June 29, 2016, 07:38:50 PM »
Welcome to the forum!
... Are those your hands and cards in the photo? Nice!
Kruser
... Are those your hands and cards in the photo? Nice!
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hello from England
« on: June 29, 2016, 07:29:59 PM »
What a great way to be 'turned on' to cards!!
... I would love to see some pics of your Dad's cards! (Unless it's too personal, I get that...!)
Welcome!
Kruser
... I would love to see some pics of your Dad's cards! (Unless it's too personal, I get that...!)
Welcome!
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Re: My Introduction
« on: June 29, 2016, 07:21:36 PM »
Love this site!! ... Didn't even know such stuff existed - kinda like digital versions of the old hold-out devices!
Welcome !
Welcome !
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Introduce Yourself / Kruser - photo links to accompany previous post!!
« on: June 29, 2016, 06:44:32 PM »
Hopefully this will work!! ... Let me know! ... I added links in my original intro too!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-Q1cxbHNTREI0YjA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-eHhXVnMwc0p3WTA/view?usp=sharing
Kruser
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-Q1cxbHNTREI0YjA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-eHhXVnMwc0p3WTA/view?usp=sharing
Kruser
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Introduce Yourself / Greetings from a Canadian collector!
« on: June 29, 2016, 06:34:18 PM »
Greetings PCF and 52+J members!!
I’ve been a 52+J member for a few weeks now, but am just now getting around to my official introduction!
My name is Scott Kruse, and I am a high-school English teacher in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I’m about a 1-hour drive from Toronto. I’m 48 years old.
My interest in playing cards began over 20 years ago, when I began dabbling in card magic. Naturally, I gravitated to Bicycle and Bee brands (basically all that was available in the mid-90s!) for their superior handling!
I drifted away from card magic somewhat as other goals and interests took over. A few years ago, I re-discovered card magic/manipulation: that’s when I became a collector!!
At first, I bought a few cool decks to add variety to my humble magic ‘performances’. Eventually, I began collecting modern decks for their own sake. I still believe that modern decks have the most dazzling tucks: they display beautifully!
Recently, though, I started to collect vintage and antique decks. This is where my interest now rests - though I still back interesting modern decks on Kickstarter! I recently joined 52+J to learn more about antique collecting, and to hopefully acquire some ‘new’ antique items for my collection! I don’t have much to trade yet, but that is changing!!
I don’t really have a ‘specialization’ yet, though I seem to gravitate towards standard American poker decks pre-1930. I love old Bicycle and wide Congress decks - who doesn’t? I also collect some singles, especially rare Bicycle backs and antique aces-of-spades.
Now that the school year is over, I finally have time to get active on the forums! I want to thank Steve Bowling and Lee Asher for encouraging me to join 52+J, and for welcoming me aboard! I hope to meet Judy Dawson soon (I love your encyclopedia!!!)
To finish, I’ll try (first attempt!!) to post some pictures of one of my antique decks that also reflects my Canadian nationality: a c.1900 Ocean to Ocean Canada souvenir deck - notice that there are only 9 provinces! Geographically, the image closest to me is the 7 of spades - Hamilton mountain, about 60 kms away!
Happy Carding!
Scott “Kruser” Kruse
(Pronunciation guide: ‘Kruse’ rhymes with ‘booze’!)
OOOPS! ... Photos are too big!! ... Here are the links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-Q1cxbHNTREI0YjA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-eHhXVnMwc0p3WTA/view?usp=sharing
I’ve been a 52+J member for a few weeks now, but am just now getting around to my official introduction!
My name is Scott Kruse, and I am a high-school English teacher in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I’m about a 1-hour drive from Toronto. I’m 48 years old.
My interest in playing cards began over 20 years ago, when I began dabbling in card magic. Naturally, I gravitated to Bicycle and Bee brands (basically all that was available in the mid-90s!) for their superior handling!
I drifted away from card magic somewhat as other goals and interests took over. A few years ago, I re-discovered card magic/manipulation: that’s when I became a collector!!
At first, I bought a few cool decks to add variety to my humble magic ‘performances’. Eventually, I began collecting modern decks for their own sake. I still believe that modern decks have the most dazzling tucks: they display beautifully!
Recently, though, I started to collect vintage and antique decks. This is where my interest now rests - though I still back interesting modern decks on Kickstarter! I recently joined 52+J to learn more about antique collecting, and to hopefully acquire some ‘new’ antique items for my collection! I don’t have much to trade yet, but that is changing!!
I don’t really have a ‘specialization’ yet, though I seem to gravitate towards standard American poker decks pre-1930. I love old Bicycle and wide Congress decks - who doesn’t? I also collect some singles, especially rare Bicycle backs and antique aces-of-spades.
Now that the school year is over, I finally have time to get active on the forums! I want to thank Steve Bowling and Lee Asher for encouraging me to join 52+J, and for welcoming me aboard! I hope to meet Judy Dawson soon (I love your encyclopedia!!!)
To finish, I’ll try (first attempt!!) to post some pictures of one of my antique decks that also reflects my Canadian nationality: a c.1900 Ocean to Ocean Canada souvenir deck - notice that there are only 9 provinces! Geographically, the image closest to me is the 7 of spades - Hamilton mountain, about 60 kms away!
Happy Carding!
Scott “Kruser” Kruse
(Pronunciation guide: ‘Kruse’ rhymes with ‘booze’!)
OOOPS! ... Photos are too big!! ... Here are the links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-Q1cxbHNTREI0YjA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Q0OJRTNZq-eHhXVnMwc0p3WTA/view?usp=sharing