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Title: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: KPopFever605 on November 21, 2012, 01:29:27 PM
Found this membership USPCC is hosting: http://www.bicyclecards.com/808/

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Welcome to Club 808

This is it. The exclusive club for fans of Bicycle®. And right now, you have the chance to be one of the first members.

Let’s lay out some of the perks.
  • We have original, one-of-a-kind decks you won’t find anywhere else, plus limited-edition gear and accessories.
  • You’ll hear interviews with card-playing legends, celebrity Bicycle® fans, and unbelievable magicians.
  • You’ll get insightful articles about every angle of the playing card industry and tradition.
  • Participate in high-stakes contests to win big prizes.

If you’re into cards, get yourself the ultimate gift this holiday season–or let your favorite Bicycle® fan in on the club with a gift to him or her.

Club 808 opens New Year’s Day. We’ll see you there.

Membership costs $18.95 per year. With membership, you will also get a "Welcome Deck" with the Club 808 logo. The membership is available for pre-order now, and "benefits" will ship out Jan. 1. Shipping of the deck comes free with all residents within the United States. Canada has an added charge of $2.99, and international $5.99.

Sounds pretty cool for the Holiday season.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Joshua Robinson on November 21, 2012, 02:56:10 PM
It's cool and all but it does not seem fair to bump up the price for international people! $6 extra just for shipping. it take $2 to ship 1 deck!
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: KPopFever605 on November 21, 2012, 04:51:35 PM
Quote from: Joshua Robinson on November 21, 2012, 02:56:10 PM
It's cool and all but it does not seem fair to bump up the price for international people! $6 extra just for shipping. it take $2 to ship 1 deck!
Not internationally. One deck, even with the discounts eBay gives on shipping, is still $1.95 via USPS. Generally, for me, a deck is around $3 domestic. Overseas is a whole other story.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on November 21, 2012, 06:54:05 PM
I think it's an idea they should have done months if not years ago.  Sounds like they're playing the membership angle to sell cards and accessories.  Let's hope they follow through better than T11 did - I haven't heard a thing in weeks about their tier program for getting gifts and such.


And yes, Josh, it costs money to ship to the other side of the world.  Beyond postage, someone has to be paid to fill out the customs forms and pack those boxes and buy those packing materials.  I understand it's not pleasant, but I keep hearing the same complaint over and over and over from many people overseas.  Do I sympathize?  Yes.  Would I like it, were the shoe on the other foot?  No.  Do I need to hear it nearly every time someone buys something from the US?  No, not really.

Please forgive the rant.

BTW: this is the Discourse's 60,000th post!
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Mrmagic on November 21, 2012, 08:34:08 PM
So do you get free decks? or just access to buy new decks?
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: KPopFever605 on November 21, 2012, 08:46:09 PM
Yay on the 60,000 posts. - Also, I don't think many people are posting on the theory11 membership because they simply haven't garnered up the points I get first item. What? Isn't the first item available at 1000 points, which is nearly $100.
Quote from: John B. on November 21, 2012, 08:34:08 PM
So do you get free decks? or just access to buy new decks?

Well, both. After the first payment, you get a welcome deck. Afterwards, you'll be able to get links to purchase other limited edition decks USPCC makes.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Mrmagic on November 21, 2012, 08:59:57 PM
but wont those decks also be released places like here? and people will come and trade, I dont think I will be getting a membership.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on November 21, 2012, 10:11:51 PM
It seems like the decks will be sold by USPC only to members.  I'm guessing the quantity sold of each won't be high, either.  Don't count on seeing too many of them in the aftermarket.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Mrmagic on November 22, 2012, 02:27:29 AM
yea, it sounds nice, but not for me.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Paul.Middleton on November 22, 2012, 07:49:10 AM
The membership is a great idea and one they should have done years ago as Don said. There's a definite turn away from Bicycle decks for many people so this is a nice way to remind people of the history, etc.

They could have done much more with the deck for me though. A more luxury feel to the deck might hard worked better.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on November 22, 2012, 11:40:39 AM
Quote from: JPMiddleton on November 22, 2012, 07:49:10 AM
The membership is a great idea and one they should have done years ago as Don said. There's a definite turn away from Bicycle decks for many people so this is a nice way to remind people of the history, etc.

They could have done much more with the deck for me though. A more luxury feel to the deck might hard worked better.


So far we've only seen the box!  We don't know what the deck looks like.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Mrmagic on November 22, 2012, 12:03:33 PM
Don have you not learned, everyone where judges the deck now based from the box.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on November 22, 2012, 12:10:21 PM
Quote from: John B. on November 22, 2012, 12:03:33 PM
Don have you not learned, everyone where judges the deck now based from the box.


Cuuuuuute....
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Mrmagic on November 22, 2012, 12:45:55 PM
I am just saying, all the time now I see this happen, a deck is said to be made, all we see is a box. And immediately people say it will look great or horrible.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on November 22, 2012, 09:41:26 PM
Quote from: John B. on November 22, 2012, 12:45:55 PM
I am just saying, all the time now I see this happen, a deck is said to be made, all we see is a box. And immediately people say it will look great or horrible.


I know.  I was humorously agreeing with you.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Paul.Middleton on November 23, 2012, 01:01:32 PM
Quote from: Don Boyer on November 22, 2012, 11:40:39 AM
Quote from: JPMiddleton on November 22, 2012, 07:49:10 AM
The membership is a great idea and one they should have done years ago as Don said. There's a definite turn away from Bicycle decks for many people so this is a nice way to remind people of the history, etc.

They could have done much more with the deck for me though. A more luxury feel to the deck might hard worked better.


So far we've only seen the box!  We don't know what the deck looks like.

Whilst I take your point. Pretty certain the box gives a decent indication of the theme (and back design). I'm not saying in any way that this is the only indicator.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Paul.Middleton on November 23, 2012, 01:05:25 PM
Quote from: John B. on November 22, 2012, 12:45:55 PM
I am just saying, all the time now I see this happen, a deck is said to be made, all we see is a box. And immediately people say it will look great or horrible.

I do take your point and was probably quick to judge - however I'm certainly not a fan of the back design.
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Wildereachday on January 09, 2013, 12:34:49 PM
Still no decks for sale in the private store...
Title: Re: USPCC Membership - Club 808
Post by: Don Boyer on January 09, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: Wildereachday on January 09, 2013, 12:34:49 PM
Still no decks for sale in the private store...

Have you visited the topic for the Bicycle Griffin?