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Playing Card Chat ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦ => Playing Card Plethora => Topic started by: Evan on October 03, 2011, 06:58:51 PM
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How many decks do you have in your collection?
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Way over 150...I'm currently editing my updated collection video. Should be up within a few days on my personal channel on YouTube.
I think I'm at almost 400 now?
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89
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I have about 200+ none really rare but i collect because i plan on useing every deck i own whether its for practice, magic, flourishing, or whatever takes my soul that day.
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Check out mrmagic322 on youtube cant post link for my deck collection on here
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Right now I have 130 decks. A lot of rare ones and also some not rare. I haven't been collecting for long but I hope to have many more in the future.
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I'll reach 200 with in 2 years. For sure.
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i spend my money too quickly, so i never have enough to buy anything :( I only have about 50-60 but i have some rare decks
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nice! I usually save up and then buy a lot of decks.
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Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
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Lucky! I wish I could get rider back decks for that cheap at a store near me.
Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
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Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
Is the store Costco?
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Look forward to seeing your collection video Alex, will it have the vortex prototype deck in it :D
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Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
Is the store Costco?
I have tried to find them at Costco but Ive had no luck yet. I am going to look there again.
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Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
WOW, i wish that i could find 12 bicycles for $15! as for none custom decks i usually get studs because they are cheaper, and for some reason i like the way they feel more.
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I like Studs but I like bikes better
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are studs and bics made of different stocks?
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are studs and bics made of different stocks?
They used to be but not anymore. Now it's different quality control that makes the Studs a superior choice.
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are studs and bics made of different stocks?
They used to be but not anymore. Now it's different quality control that makes the Studs a superior choice.
Do you know what the differences used to be?
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Old Studs had extremely soft stock. Softer than the current Aristocrats.
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Most of my decks are standard bikes because at my local store, you can buy 12 decks for $15, and they are great for tricks where you rip/ sign the card.
WOW, i wish that i could find 12 bicycles for $15! as for none custom decks i usually get studs because they are cheaper, and for some reason i like the way they feel more.
Just go to SAM's club if you have one near your house. That's where I get mine. They are generally near the toys or the books.
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Old Studs had extremely soft stock. Softer than the current Aristocrats.
did not know that. well i am happy they aren't that soft anymore, but i am happy with the higher quality control cause i love the cards.
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I guess i don't have the old studs.
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I have 66 right now, but I get some from contests and I will order a lot soon and on christmas :D
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I have about 85 That number will be raised a lot by the end of christmas and all that stuff.
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looking forward to your video alex!
i've got way over 150 decks, but some are duplicates. if i only count each deck once, and including my vintage card collection, i should have around 120.
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I've got about 350 decks and counting. I'm sure i'll be up to 400 by the end of the year. I've only been collecting them now for just over a year. Most of them are not rare. You can check out my collection at youtube.com/user/vjose32.
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I've got about 350 decks and counting. I'm sure i'll be up to 400 by the end of the year. I've only been collecting them now for just over a year. Most of them are not rare. You can check out my collection at youtube.com/user/vjose32.
Hey vjose! I love watching all of your videos on YouTube. I didn't know this was you. I'm amazed at how many decks you have for such a short time of collecting.
P.S. Between you and me, I'm going to win the pimping you out contest :)
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Some people have asked me privately what cards I have added to my collection since I took my last set of photos. I thought I'd post a pic of my additions since July. I'll post photos of my entire collection over the next few days.
* I have decks in transit to me that are not in the pic.. i.e Monarchs, Fantastique, etc
CBJ
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Could you tell me where to get the Independent deck, and why is it so much harder to find then the Democrat and Republican decks?
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Could you tell me where to get the Independent deck, and why is it so much harder to find then the Democrat and Republican decks?
I purchased mine as a 3 deck set off of Ebay. I'm not really sure why that one deck is so hard to find by itself.
You can purchase the set at the1eyedjack for 25 bucks
http://www.the1eyedjack.com/servlet/the-259/Election-08-Combo/Detail
CBJ
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Individual varieties, I probably have in the ballpark of 150. Individual decks, around 600. I picked up a gross and a half of Gemaco decks made for a bankrupted casino on eBay for a song.
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Individual varieties, I probably have in the ballpark of 150. Individual decks, around 600. I picked up a gross and a half of Gemaco decks made for a bankrupted casino on eBay for a song.
What do you mean "for a song"?
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Hey CBJ, what did you think of the irregular deck? I noticed you have one in your picture. I heard a bit about it, and I'm just curious what your take on it is?
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Hey CBJ, what did you think of the irregular deck? I noticed you have one in your picture. I heard a bit about it, and I'm just curious what your take on it is?
Hey!
I haven't opened it lol. I don't open most of my decks.
I've seen lots of pictures of the deck, and it just looks like the artist didn't want to put any work into this.
It does stand out though lol
CBJ
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Hey!
I haven't opened it lol. I don't open most of my decks.
I've seen lots of pictures of the deck, and it just looks like the artist didn't want to put any work into this.
It does stand out though lol
CBJ
That makes sense. Yeah, that's the vibe I was getting. It looks like a deck I would like (the odd tilt and what not seems my style) even though it isn't very artistic.
Looks like you've got a nice collection, I'm pretty sure I've seen some of your other pictures too.
Cheers
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What do you mean "for a song"?
http://www.diccionarioingles.com/english/for_a_song.html
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I have only been collecting for a few weeks now and my collection reflects that. I have about 32 decks and i have six more on the way. Only a few duplicates because of free decks that come with orders. I am anxious to expand my collection and i know that it will grow over time.
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What do you mean "for a song"?
Less than fifty cents a pack for casino-quality Gemacos with TechArt faces, including the shipping. I bought a half-gross each of green (smooth finish), orange and gold (both linen finish). The backs are full-bleed, like Bee Diamond Backs. I occasionally use them for tricks that destroy cards, but I've been giving many of them away at the hospital where I perform in the pediatric unit every Wednesday. The kids love getting a deck I just did some tricks with and it's something to keep them entertained when I'm not there.
Hey!
I haven't opened it lol. I don't open most of my decks.
I've seen lots of pictures of the deck, and it just looks like the artist didn't want to put any work into this.
It does stand out though lol
CBJ
It's just a goofy, quirky deck. I picked it up for a laugh, and I can imagine messing around with them for card routines. Fan them just the right way and you can make all the cards below the top card look blank. You can try the "self-printing deck" trick and say they came off the press too quickly...
BTW: why oh why don't you open some decks and have some fun with them? :D
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I have about 60 decks and more coming!
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I probably have more than 50 in Rider Backs alone. I'd say about 200 including duplicates.
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As of today, 3,568
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nice! I usually save up and then buy a lot of decks.
Hey, that's what I also do when buying from big companies like D&D, T11 and E!
As of today, 3,568
You must be freaking kidding me! H•ly cr@p! (excuse my language)
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@Tigerknee... ???
I'm looking at about 200+ now. I'm not somebody who usually makes big orders from E, T11, or D&D. I just back Kickstarters and then buy a deck or two here and there. I think it's more fun that way.
@NathanCanadas try to combine your posts instead of posting an individual reply to each person. It keeps the thread less cluttered and more "readable"
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@Tigerknee... ???
I'm looking at about 200+ now. I'm not somebody who usually makes big orders from E, T11, or D&D. I just back Kickstarters and then buy a deck or two here and there. I think it's more fun that way.
@NathanCanadas try to combine your posts instead of posting an individual reply to each person. It keeps the thread less cluttered and more "readable"
Yes, I will do what you said. I also do the same thing with E T11 and D&D as I get bonus discounts, prizes, reduced shipping, etc. Also, I don't open all the decks at the same time, I open them only when I need a new one, so, that way, I have a good surprise every now and then.
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@Tigerknee... ???
I'm looking at about 200+ now. I'm not somebody who usually makes big orders from E, T11, or D&D. I just back Kickstarters and then buy a deck or two here and there. I think it's more fun that way.
I hear yah. I'm doing that now actually. It's my 2012 resolution :)
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My database tells me that I currently have 1488 displayable decks, 15 rolls, plus 154 decks in quantities (more than 3) that I will eventually get rid of. I keep adding when I find an interesting deck at an Estate sale or online.
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My database telles me that I currently have 1488 displayable decks, 15 rolls, plus 154 decks in quantities (more than 4) that I will eventually get rid of. I keep adding when I find an interesting deck at an Estate sale or online.
Wait, why do you want to get rid of 154 decks? I would be glad to have them if you want to throw them away!
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I have just over 225 decks
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I think those extra decks he has are for sales/trades, at least that's how it seemed.
I didn't count my extra decks that I have so I guess the number is a little off. But it's still close. I only count the ones that I am keeping for now.
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I have slightly lesser than a shoe box full of cards... Got some in mind which I'm getting and expanding my collection with!
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i have around 30 deck right now going to get some more though .
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
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I have slightly lesser than a shoe box full of cards... Got some in mind which I'm getting and expanding my collection with!
I also put my cards in shoe boxes. And I put those in an old, 18h century chest.
I will post a picture of how I arrange all my magic collection soon.
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
That is quite a few uncuts! What uncuts do you have? And do you display them all?
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
That is quite a few uncuts! What uncuts do you have? And do you display them all?
No at the moment, when I started to collect the uncut, I frame 3 uncut and display it on my wall, now.. it will fill up my whole house wall...:)
But I plan to display some of very rare uncut like White centurion, White Fan and Vision
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
That is quite a few uncuts! What uncuts do you have? And do you display them all?
No at the moment, when I started to collect the uncut, I frame 3 uncut and display it on my wall, now.. it will fill up my whole house wall...:)
But I plan to display some of very rare uncut like White centurion, White Fan and Vision
Thats a lot of decks and uncut sheets! AND a White Centurion Uncut Sheet?!?!? Thats extremely rare
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
That is quite a few uncuts! What uncuts do you have? And do you display them all?
No at the moment, when I started to collect the uncut, I frame 3 uncut and display it on my wall, now.. it will fill up my whole house wall...:)
But I plan to display some of very rare uncut like White centurion, White Fan and Vision
Thats a lot of decks and uncut sheets! AND a White Centurion Uncut Sheet?!?!? Thats extremely rare
Dang those are some crazy rare uncuts!! How did you find those?
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As per today, Decks 939 ( 721 different types ) ,Uncut 32...
That is quite a few uncuts! What uncuts do you have? And do you display them all?
No at the moment, when I started to collect the uncut, I frame 3 uncut and display it on my wall, now.. it will fill up my whole house wall... :)
But I plan to display some of very rare uncut like White centurion, White Fan and Vision
Wow. Dang. That's just ridonculous! And how do you store your uncuts?
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Currently I have 192 decks and 4 uncut sheets. 3 of the uncut sheets are framed and the 4th will be framed soon :)
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If I don't count my crappy advertising decks and I disregard my normal bike decks, I have 156!
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Excluding my ad decks and travel decks, I have 156!! I also have one uncut on the way plus some Revision 1s as well
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hehe u and loldudex2 have the same number! I have about 70 now with 10 or so on the way.
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Mmm I wish I could change my vote now. I've probably got over 200 with the recent orders :S
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My current numbers: over 400 designs, about a thousand decks. We should unlock the poll to allow changes for updates, and maybe add more increments.
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My current numbers: over 400 designs, about a thousand decks. We should unlock the poll to allow changes for updates, and maybe add more increments.
Agreed I know I've moved past a few marks and so have many other people. It'd be fun to watch the poll change over time.
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I broke 200 decks about a month ago!
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Yes, I would also like to change my vote. Can someone please let us change votes/update the poll?
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Option to change the vote has been added.
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Option to change the vote has been added.
Thanks Curt! It would also be nice if a few more higher options were available. I know Don and a few others have far surpassed the 200 mark so maybe like 200-500, 501-750, 751-100, and 100+. Just a thought. Thanks again for the help
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Thanks Curt! It would also be nice if a few more higher options were available. I know Don and a few others have far surpassed the 200 mark so maybe like 200-500, 501-750, 751-100, and 100+. Just a thought. Thanks again for the help
No problem! The new options have been added as well.
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We're counting the number of designs right? Otherwise I'd be moving up to the higher option ><
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We're counting the number of designs right? Otherwise I'd be moving up to the higher option ><
There really isn't a strict way to count it. I did overall decks including multiples of the same design. Others also did this, but some people like to go by individual design. It's whatever fits your fancy I think
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*remove vote*
*click 201-500*
*submit vote*
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recently counted. 69. hehehe
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[/quote] Thats a lot of decks and uncut sheets! AND a White Centurion Uncut Sheet?!?!? Thats extremely rare
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Dang those are some crazy rare uncuts!! How did you find those?
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I bought it from one of Asian fellow card collector, and cost me a bomb, but really worth to have it.
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I am now having 115 decks with different design.
Haven't count the duplicates yet. The numbers of those are changing almost everyday.
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Just Finished a database of my decks, I currently have 232 decks.
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Last time I looked a this thread I had around 150 decks... now I have 206!
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The answer to this question is not so simple...
I have too many decks, yet not enough decks
A very deep riddle, I know...
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I believe I now have over 500 decks plus all the ones i've ordered recently! And unlike some of you, that does not include a brick of this and a brick of that, if anything there is like a max of 2 decks of any kind, but only a few. If you want to see my most recent collection video and my deck reviews check out www.youtube.com/vjose32
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I believe I now have over 500 decks plus all the ones i've ordered recently! And unlike some of you, that does not include a brick of this and a brick of that, if anything there is like a max of 2 decks of any kind, but only a few. If you want to see my most recent collection video and my deck reviews check out www.youtube.com/vjose32
I saw that video. Great collection. Too bad you don't have some of the rarer decks as well as the second color for some decks.
As for me, without counting the few decks I have a brick of, I have 200 decks. Am selling some though :mindf-ck: haha.
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I just looked back at my vote from 1 1/2 months ago and changed my vote from the original 21-50 decks to the grand 151-200 category. Great progress huh?!
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I just looked back at my vote from 1 1/2 months ago and changed my vote from the original 21-50 decks to the grand 151-200 category. Great progress huh?!
I guess it depends on how you define progress. I'm sure from the perspective of your savings, it isn't progress! :))
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I just looked back at my vote from 1 1/2 months ago and changed my vote from the original 21-50 decks to the grand 151-200 category. Great progress huh?!
I guess it depends on how you define progress. I'm sure from the perspective of your savings, it isn't progress! :))
Sure, but I'm talking collection-wise. And it was my choice to spend my money in this way.
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I just looked back at my vote from 1 1/2 months ago and changed my vote from the original 21-50 decks to the grand 151-200 category. Great progress huh?!
I guess it depends on how you define progress. I'm sure from the perspective of your savings, it isn't progress! :))
Sure, but I'm talking collection-wise. And it was my choice to spend my money in this way.
Relax, Nathan. The smiley meant it wasn't serious.
Yes, that's actually a fast-growing collection. Keep up that pace and you'll outstrip my collection in about a year or so.
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Well considering I got about 44 decks in today, and although they are multiples of eachother (really only 4 different decks, but I needed to order multiples for discounts, and in the case of the Mana deck, shipping) I have just passed over the 200 deck mark.
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Well considering I got about 44 decks in today, and although they are multiples of eachother (really only 4 different decks, but I needed to order multiples for discounts, and in the case of the Mana deck, shipping) I have just passed over the 200 deck mark.
Is that the most you've ever gotten in one day?
A couple weeks ago I got 5 separate packages with a total of 86 decks. All on the same day. Now I've slowed down my playing card-buying. :D
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Well considering I got about 44 decks in today, and although they are multiples of eachother (really only 4 different decks, but I needed to order multiples for discounts, and in the case of the Mana deck, shipping) I have just passed over the 200 deck mark.
Is that the most you've ever gotten in one day?
A couple weeks ago I got 5 separate packages with a total of 86 decks. All on the same day. Now I've slowed down my playing card-buying. :D
Yes, this is the most in one day for me, and I plan to not buy any for a few months (other then Seasons of course).
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@vmagic... I don't know why you rub me the wrong way, but you are such a D!*#... Why must you always be such a downer and so pessimistic "and unlike some of you that does not include a brick of this or a brick of that..." Who cares if someone has a brick... Your tone is rude and condescending... And who cares if you have max 2 of each deck? Do you believe that somehow your collection is better than those who have bricks? The only thing that tells me is that you don't have enough $ to purchase bricks of a deck that you like... I don't have many myself, but I have a few... Why don't you talk to your "Sponsor" and see if he'll cut you a deal on some bricks... That way you don't have to be so upset... Your words reek of jealousy... Enough already...
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@vmagic... I don't know why you rub me the wrong way, but you are such a D!*#... Why must you always be such a downer and so pessimistic "and unlike some of you that does not include a brick of this or a brick of that..." Who cares if someone has a brick... Your tone is rude and condescending... And who cares if you have max 2 of each deck? Do you believe that somehow your collection is better than those who have bricks? The only thing that tells me is that you don't have enough $ to purchase bricks of a deck that you like... I don't have many myself, but I have a few... Why don't you talk to your "Sponsor" and see if he'll cut you a deal on some bricks... That way you don't have to be so upset... Your words reek of jealousy... Enough already...
Not wanting to turn this into a full-scale debate but:
1) I don't think he has a sponsor yet
2) I don't think he was aiming at anyone when he was talking about a brick. I think he just meant he had 500 different decks without counting multiples.
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I probably have around 500 non-duplicates. A long time ago when I didn't have "constrictions" for my collection I bought a large 400 deck casino auction. Almost all were unique (in the sense that there were 3-4 different colors of one casino were still different). They were used but in good condition and got them for a steal. It's not a stretch to think others haven't come across these occasional auctions of cards.
-Chin
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@vmagic... I don't know why you rub me the wrong way, but you are such a D!*#... Why must you always be such a downer and so pessimistic "and unlike some of you that does not include a brick of this or a brick of that..." Who cares if someone has a brick... Your tone is rude and condescending... And who cares if you have max 2 of each deck? Do you believe that somehow your collection is better than those who have bricks? The only thing that tells me is that you don't have enough $ to purchase bricks of a deck that you like... I don't have many myself, but I have a few... Why don't you talk to your "Sponsor" and see if he'll cut you a deal on some bricks... That way you don't have to be so upset... Your words reek of jealousy... Enough already...
I didn't see his comments as a put-down. A little bragging, perhaps, but that's kinda the point of topics like this! He chooses to collect his way, others collect their ways, everyone's happy. Relax, man, take a nice deep breath and let it out... It's all good in the 'hood, 'k? :))
I probably have around 500 non-duplicates. A long time ago when I didn't have "constrictions" for my collection I bought a large 400 deck casino auction. Almost all were unique (in the sense that there were 3-4 different colors of one casino were still different). They were used but in good condition and got them for a steal. It's not a stretch to think others haven't come across these occasional auctions of cards.
-Chin
I picked up eighteen bricks of uncanceled decks from a cruise-to-nowhere casino company that went bankrupt, so yeah, I can relate. I've been giving the decks out to kids at the hospital where I volunteer, so now I'm way down, maybe five bricks left and going at a rate of about six decks a week.
I've been thinking of a replacement deck I can get that wouldn't break the bank but still be decent enough to use for magic. Best I can think of it Streamlines from Walmart - decent quality and only $1 a pack. The problem is that I'm not in a position right now to buy in bulk from Walmart or anyone else, since I'm saving up for my wedding in August. Plus I'd probably have to pre-order in a decent quantity as well, since the store's not going to have more than the usual quantities on hand.
If someone's got a good solution, I'm all ears.
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The problem is that I'm not in a position right now to buy in bulk from Walmart or anyone else, since I'm saving up for my wedding in August.
If someone's got a good solution, I'm all ears.
My solution? Ask each of the guests to bring a deck of cards as a gift. That'd be funny.
But seriously don't. Your wife would probably kill you ::)
-Chin
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The problem is that I'm not in a position right now to buy in bulk from Walmart or anyone else, since I'm saving up for my wedding in August.
If someone's got a good solution, I'm all ears.
My solution? Ask each of the guests to bring a deck of cards as a gift. That'd be funny.
But seriously don't. Your wife would probably kill you ::)
-Chin
Maybe you could have a jar for donations saying they will go to the hospital you volunteer at. That may be taken as impolite though...
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The problem is that I'm not in a position right now to buy in bulk from Walmart or anyone else, since I'm saving up for my wedding in August.
If someone's got a good solution, I'm all ears.
My solution? Ask each of the guests to bring a deck of cards as a gift. That'd be funny.
But seriously don't. Your wife would probably kill you ::)
-Chin
Maybe you could have a jar for donations saying they will go to the hospital you volunteer at. That may be taken as impolite though...
We're veering off topic, so I'll end here by saying that I'll order some soon and maybe put up a topic if anyone wants to donate to the cause. I'll do for them like I did for Jason Brumbalow when he sent me decks to give out - I'll personally tell the recipient who it was that gave me the deck to give to them. But yes, back on topic, or close to it...
Most decks received in a single day - had to be those 18 bricks I mentioned; 216 decks in three boxes. I just checked again, I have only 3 bricks and about a half-dozen decks remaining.