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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2012, 07:03:18 PM »
 

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@Don or Anyone... The Jill Deck??? What's this? Thanks... -J.
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2012, 09:21:06 PM »
 

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I think they are looking great....the only thing is they are not celebrity, like D&D, Ellsionist, T11, or such...

Tell me you never heard of card-shark.de?  They're bigger than you think.  In Europe they're freakin' huge.  Check out the website - you don't know what you're missing.

You are right Don, they are big and somehow my post got cut and I didn't check it out after...
The thing that was supposed to end my phrase was:"or else they would be sold out in a matter of hours".

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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #27 on: April 08, 2012, 09:23:50 PM »
 

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I am trying to order these but when I add them to my cart it says that an error occurred. Is anyone else having this problem?
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #28 on: April 08, 2012, 09:56:08 PM »
 

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This deck looks very nice. 100% custom, very creative, clear pictures, everything makes me want to buy it!
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2012, 03:33:37 AM »
 

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If i ordered this cards and i'm from the U.S. how long would it take for me to get the cards ?

Probably US orders will be shipped from New York.

I could be wrong here, but since card-shark.de is located in Germany, I don't think they'll be shipping from New York, seeing as how they're an ocean apart and all that...  Their terms of use are all written in German as well, meaning I don't think they have any operations on US soil.

On the other hand, if they do ship from New York, I'll have them practically by midweek, since I'm also in New York!  :))

How many decks did you pick up Don?

I ordered a pair of Phoenix Apocalypse and a pair of red Phoenix Parlour decks.  The Apocalypse is likely marked in much the same way as the Phoenix Backs and the Prism deck - it's a subtle but easily-read mark, even at a distance.

@Don or Anyone... The Jill Deck??? What's this? Thanks... -J.

The Jill Deck was a sort-of hipster black-deck design with photo-based art on the face cards portraying women in the men's roles and vice versa.  I'm told the handling was terrible, but it looked cool, was a marked deck and came with a few nice gaff cards, one of which was made for a color-change to a topless version of one of the Jills.  I have to hunt that deck up, since it looks like they're out and may not be getting them back.  My local shops that deal in Card-Shark decks never carried the Jill Deck.

One thing to remember with Card-Shark is that not all of their inventory is made at USPC.  Some of their stuff is made in their own factory in Germany, and the Jill Deck was one of those items, as are the Double Decker decks.

I think they are looking great....the only thing is they are not celebrity, like D&D, Ellsionist, T11, or such...

Tell me you never heard of card-shark.de?  They're bigger than you think.  In Europe they're freakin' huge.  Check out the website - you don't know what you're missing.

You are right Don, they are big and somehow my post got cut and I didn't check it out after...
The thing that was supposed to end my phrase was:"or else they would be sold out in a matter of hours".

Thanks, JJ.

D&D still hasn't sold out the Fulton's Chinatown deck, which supposedly had the shortest run of any deck they've ever sold!  Celebrity isn't what it once was...  Also, bear in mind this deck's not actually for sale yet - it's still in pre-sale.

I am trying to order these but when I add them to my cart it says that an error occurred. Is anyone else having this problem?

I didn't.  In fact, I just did the "add to cart" test to try and see how many remain, and hit an epic fail - it's allowing me to add the entire print run of 2,012 decks, despite there already being pre-existing orders (such as the one I made yesterday)!  Assuming I could make that large a purchase, it would cost me $19,918.80, plus their flat shipping rate of $6.50!
« Last Edit: April 09, 2012, 03:38:44 AM by Don Boyer »
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #30 on: April 09, 2012, 11:54:56 AM »
 

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If i ordered this cards and i'm from the U.S. how long would it take for me to get the cards ?

Probably US orders will be shipped from New York.

I could be wrong here, but since card-shark.de is located in Germany, I don't think they'll be shipping from New York, seeing as how they're an ocean apart and all that...  Their terms of use are all written in German as well, meaning I don't think they have any operations on US soil.

On the other hand, if they do ship from New York, I'll have them practically by midweek, since I'm also in New York!  :))

From their website:

"Orders from the USA or Canada are - if possible - shipped out directly from our Card-Shark USA depot in New York to reach you fast, save and sound."

Here is the link:

http://card-shark.de/index.cfm?page=15&lang=en
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #31 on: April 09, 2012, 11:57:19 AM »
 

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JJ, That is the best thing I ave read all day. Thank you for the clear up there. I am actually kind of excited for these decks. 8)
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #32 on: April 09, 2012, 09:23:48 PM »
 

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THE END IS NEAR!
I love the theme of this deck! OMG hahaha Mayan Apocalypse.
4 custom ACES = WIN
Mayan Court cards = WIN
Harry Potter font look-a-like = WIN!
Mayan SteamPunk backs = SUPER WIN

I love everything about this deck.

If the apocalypse is really true, then these would be the first of my last purchases before I die. ^-^


 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #33 on: April 10, 2012, 06:14:37 AM »
 

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If i ordered this cards and i'm from the U.S. how long would it take for me to get the cards ?

Probably US orders will be shipped from New York.

I could be wrong here, but since card-shark.de is located in Germany, I don't think they'll be shipping from New York, seeing as how they're an ocean apart and all that...  Their terms of use are all written in German as well, meaning I don't think they have any operations on US soil.

On the other hand, if they do ship from New York, I'll have them practically by midweek, since I'm also in New York!  :))

From their website:

"Orders from the USA or Canada are - if possible - shipped out directly from our Card-Shark USA depot in New York to reach you fast, save and sound."

Here is the link:

http://card-shark.de/index.cfm?page=15&lang=en

I was wrong - and that is AWESOME!  Thanks, bro!


THE END IS NEAR!
I love the theme of this deck! OMG hahaha Mayan Apocalypse.
4 custom ACES = WIN
Mayan Court cards = WIN
Harry Potter font look-a-like = WIN!
Mayan SteamPunk backs = SUPER WIN

I love everything about this deck.

If the apocalypse is really true, then these would be the first of my last purchases before I die. ^-^


The Jim Diamond Apocalypse deck just didn't hit the theme right, didn't have the right custom work on it.  This one does, and it's a magic deck on top of that.

It's funny, but so many magicians complain that "Oh, if a deck is too unique, the audience'll think it's a 'magic' deck or something."  I actually don't trust a Bicycle Rider Back when I see it, because I know better - there are more gaffed and rigged Rider Backs than any other design on the market!

The only times I've ever had that reaction, I just fan out the deck, show it to them, maybe even let my audience handle the deck if I know their hands aren't filthy (learned that the hard way).  Most of the time, though, it's just "Wow, that's a cool deck, where'd you get it?"
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #34 on: April 10, 2012, 05:53:43 PM »
 

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Same here, Don. Most of the time when someone will question the integrity of my decks someone who has seen me perform before will handle the questions for me lol :t11:
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #35 on: April 11, 2012, 12:42:24 AM »
 

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i am having trouble ordering my decks from card shark ! >:(  when i get through with everything i go to  pay-pal and it say's error and i cant pay because it won't let me because it say's i duplicated something ?
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #36 on: April 11, 2012, 01:06:07 AM »
 

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i am having trouble ordering my decks from card shark ! >:(  when i get through with everything i go to  pay-pal and it say's error and i cant pay because it won't let me because it say's i duplicated something ?

Have you tried leaving a message for card-shark.de?  As much as we'd all love to help you, I don't think there's a lot we can do for you, Frost.
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #37 on: April 11, 2012, 01:13:21 AM »
 

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I did i am waiting for a response but i don't think they are going to answer until tomorrow i told them if i could get a invoice straight to my email address ?
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #38 on: April 11, 2012, 01:26:43 AM »
 

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I did i am waiting for a response but i don't think they are going to answer until tomorrow i told them if i could get a invoice straight to my email address ?

OK, put the coffee down and slowly step back from the table...

You're acting as if the decks should be "IN MY HANDS, RIGHT NOW, THIS VERY SECOND, I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER THAN THIS, IT'S KILLING ME!!!!!!!"  You will NOT get instant gratification here.  Sorry.  :))  Show at least a LITTLE patience, please.

It's about 7:20am in Berlin right now.  You'll probably get an answer in a few hours.

Don't expect the company to invoice you right away, just like that.  A simple query - "Hey, guys, can you help me?" - with the details of your problem, are all you need to do right now.

In case you didn't notice, BTW, the title of the topic is "2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck" not "Card-Shark Customer Service Department, How May We Help You?"  Give them more than the few minutes you've given them so far to solve your problem!  If you've had no results in, oh, two days or so, then try hitting the grapevine and seeing if we've been having the same issues.
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #39 on: April 11, 2012, 07:05:50 PM »
 

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I really love the design of these, and the "The End Is Near" and "The End" cards have great possibilities for magic, especially for something like a Sam The Bellhop or 673 King Street routine. Look forward to picking some of these up.
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #40 on: April 11, 2012, 09:56:54 PM »
 

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I really love the design of these, and the "The End Is Near" and "The End" cards have great possibilities for magic, especially for something like a Sam The Bellhop or 673 King Street routine. Look forward to picking some of these up.


I'm itching to do one of those routines one of these days!


I like those gaffs as well.  All that, and it's marked!  How can you go wrong?
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #41 on: April 11, 2012, 10:39:21 PM »
 

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I'm itching to do one of those routines one of these days!


I like those gaffs as well.  All that, and it's marked!  How can you go wrong?

Especially at the price for just a normal custom deck, let alone a custom magic deck.
Mystery is the basic appeal of magic. Once the secrets are known, the magician becomes a mere manipulator, an actor in a suspense drama which has little impact because the audience knows the ending in advance.
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #42 on: April 12, 2012, 05:43:33 AM »
 

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I'm itching to do one of those routines one of these days!


I like those gaffs as well.  All that, and it's marked!  How can you go wrong?

Especially at the price for just a normal custom deck, let alone a custom magic deck.


Hmm...  You're right.  Now you're making me wish I ordered more!
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #43 on: April 12, 2012, 07:08:16 AM »
 

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Very true, Don. I ordered 6 and I am kinda regretting not getting a few more myself.
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #44 on: April 18, 2012, 09:27:31 PM »
 

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They said that pre-orders will be shipped right after the launch on April 15.

Any of you guys and girls who pre-order got a shipping notification?

Thanks, JJ.


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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #45 on: April 18, 2012, 10:21:53 PM »
 

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They sad that pre-orders will be shipped right after the launch on April 15.

Any of you guys and girls who pre-order got a shipping notification?

Thanks, JJ.

I ordered a couple decks during their pre-order. I recieved a payment confirmation e-mail but not a shipping one yet.

thanks, Randy

 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #46 on: April 19, 2012, 01:26:34 PM »
 

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They said that pre-orders will be shipped right after the launch on April 15.

Any of you guys and girls who pre-order got a shipping notification?

Thanks, JJ.




I got the shipping confirmation yesterday !
Re : your order disappeared !!

Hi,
we just would like to inform you that we witnessed one of the greatest miracles in the world!
Believe it or not, your order magically disappeared from our desk. Completely!!! Just a few post stamps, a magic spell and poof... the envelope was gone.
Now comes the interesting part: if everything works well this envelope should reappear directly in your post box in five to ten days.
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #47 on: April 19, 2012, 06:25:54 PM »
 

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@Randy: Thank you for your reply.

@Wiepie:That was really their shipping confirmation? Sounds very funny!
             Thanks, JJ.
 

Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #48 on: April 21, 2012, 12:31:52 AM »
 

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They said that pre-orders will be shipped right after the launch on April 15.

Any of you guys and girls who pre-order got a shipping notification?

Thanks, JJ.




I got the shipping confirmation yesterday !
Re : your order disappeared !!

Hi,
we just would like to inform you that we witnessed one of the greatest miracles in the world!
Believe it or not, your order magically disappeared from our desk. Completely!!! Just a few post stamps, a magic spell and poof... the envelope was gone.
Now comes the interesting part: if everything works well this envelope should reappear directly in your post box in five to ten days.

HA!HA! I got the same shipping confirmation today....
The only bad thing, it does not include a tracking number....

Thanks JJ.
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Re: 2012 Phoenix Apocalypse Deck
« Reply #49 on: April 21, 2012, 03:30:42 AM »
 

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I received that email the 18th and I got the decks yesterday.