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Title: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: john on July 22, 2013, 05:00:27 PM
We have 2 decks made by people other then the USPCC, one in the US, one thats not! THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Don Boyer on July 22, 2013, 07:22:50 PM
Legends, hands down.  Massa had nowhere near the features, a less attractive back and I heard flourishers really loved them for about five minutes - great handling out of the box, but they wore out too fast.  I've heard of card retailers actually using Massas as packing material to protect more expensive decks when shipping!
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Curt on July 23, 2013, 03:17:34 AM
This is going to be a one sided battle, Legends without a doubt. Legends are durable and are a nice change of pace from the "standard" USPCC decks. Massa on the other hand, don't really look that great (IMO) and wear out really fast.
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Fred on July 23, 2013, 09:25:37 AM
Legends fo'sho (:
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Rob Wright on July 23, 2013, 10:59:11 PM
Legends, not even close.

Question-Who actually printed these?
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Don Boyer on July 24, 2013, 03:30:47 AM
Legends, not even close.

Question-Who actually printed these?

There's mention of some obscure company on the box and cards, if I recall, but they're not out of USPC.  It's probably a Chinese firm.  I'd have to peek at mine to be sure - it's been a while.
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Rob Wright on July 24, 2013, 11:57:35 PM
Legends, not even close.

Question-Who actually printed these?

There's mention of some obscure company on the box and cards, if I recall, but they're not out of USPC.  It's probably a Chinese firm.  I'd have to peek at mine to be sure - it's been a while.

The CARC website says its a factory in Taipei(I googled, but appears could be more than 1 factory there). When looking at a picture of the tuck, I noticed the second crease on the lid that allows it to be fully opened. I thought this was an exclusive design of USPCC. Is that not the case, or is this a rip off from the Taipei company?

BTW- I ordered the 216s. Should have them in a few days. Would have ordered the Legends, but obviously sold out on CARC.
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: xela on July 25, 2013, 01:14:04 AM
Had to vote for my sweet Massas. Sweet. Sweet. Massas.
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: Don Boyer on July 25, 2013, 10:18:29 AM
Legends, not even close.

Question-Who actually printed these?

There's mention of some obscure company on the box and cards, if I recall, but they're not out of USPC.  It's probably a Chinese firm.  I'd have to peek at mine to be sure - it's been a while.

The CARC website says its a factory in Taipei(I googled, but appears could be more than 1 factory there). When looking at a picture of the tuck, I noticed the second crease on the lid that allows it to be fully opened. I thought this was an exclusive design of USPCC. Is that not the case, or is this a rip off from the Taipei company?

BTW- I ordered the 216s. Should have them in a few days. Would have ordered the Legends, but obviously sold out on CARC.

I've searched as well - there's a boatload of card factories/printers in Taipei.  But yes, Taipei, or at the least on the island of Taiwan.

I seriously doubt that USPC owns a patent on their box design.  But if they did, it would have expired by now.  Patent law is only good for 20 years at best, and not just in the US but in most of the world.  I personally have been using this type of box for over 35 years!

I think you'll enjoy the 216s.  Legends are still out there at reasonable prices if you look for them.
Title: Re: Battle 35: Massa vs Legends!
Post by: john on July 25, 2013, 08:40:47 PM
And not a surprise, legends won! Check out the next battle!