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Design & Development / Re: Kickstarter deck projects update
« on: April 10, 2012, 03:43:45 PM »
Very interesting post Don Boyer 
Congrats uusikissa1 for successful funding!
Congrats uusikissa1 for successful funding!
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The Conversation Parlor / Re: Magic Factory Fraud
« on: April 02, 2012, 08:05:56 AM »
Thats extremely sad news
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Mystic Techno Deck on Kickstarter
« on: April 01, 2012, 02:09:55 PM »
@bmpokerworld
As written in my earlier post, I thought of mentioning this excerpt again
Also we didnt start Brahma Playing Cards in order to just compete with other companies or keeping pre-existing companies as benchmark.
We are willing to and will evolve as time goes by improving, inventing new techniques that could help in keeping costs low but quality high.
When we advertise us by providing a cheaper alternative for printing playing cards, card games etc. to creative artists, it does not mean at the cost of quality.
Customers are very intelligent, they know how and where to spend their hard-earned money. This also applies to spending on KickStarter.
If requested, we would be happy to provide you samples from our recent best work as a Commercial Sample.
Best,
As written in my earlier post, I thought of mentioning this excerpt again
Quote
The only motive and reason for us to start a Brahma Playing Cards was to provide high grade playing cards at best price with shortest delivery time. By best price here we mean not compromising on quality but by implementing other factors such as doing business on very high turnover, low wastage techniques, spending adequate on marketing etc.
Also we didnt start Brahma Playing Cards in order to just compete with other companies or keeping pre-existing companies as benchmark.
We are willing to and will evolve as time goes by improving, inventing new techniques that could help in keeping costs low but quality high.
When we advertise us by providing a cheaper alternative for printing playing cards, card games etc. to creative artists, it does not mean at the cost of quality.
Customers are very intelligent, they know how and where to spend their hard-earned money. This also applies to spending on KickStarter.
If requested, we would be happy to provide you samples from our recent best work as a Commercial Sample.
Best,
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Design & Development / Re: Follow up on Galvanic Playing Cards
« on: March 29, 2012, 01:34:16 AM »
Hello Sean,
I can see this is your second attempt at funding the same project.
As a support, I have backed for one deck.
Hope this time gets funded and you realize your dream.
Best Wishes!
Yours,
I can see this is your second attempt at funding the same project.
As a support, I have backed for one deck.
Hope this time gets funded and you realize your dream.
Best Wishes!
Yours,
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Design & Development / Re: What Photoshop should I buy?
« on: March 28, 2012, 04:15:58 AM »
If you have access to linux OS, there is a very powerful free imaging software called Gimp.
I think a free windows version is also available.
Check that out!
I think a free windows version is also available.
Check that out!
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Design & Development / Re: 2012 Hand-cut Deck
« on: March 28, 2012, 02:47:31 AM »
Four of spades has to be my favorite amongst all. This is a true masterpiece, even with limited colors. Great Work and All the Best.
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Design & Development / Re: Create Sample Deck for $50 before going for larger print run
« on: March 28, 2012, 02:03:15 AM »
Ouch 
!! the topic really went off the track. I think when Nathan asked about rainbow deck, it was implied that he was asking whether it is possible create a deck with similar color scheme with the artwork he owns the rights to.
The only motive and reason for us to start a Brahma Playing Cards was to provide high grade playing cards at best price with shortest delivery time. By best price here we mean not compromising on quality but by implementing other factors such as doing business on very high turnover, low wastage techniques, spending adequate on marketing etc.
We have dedicated R&D dept who is responsible for creating new finishing/coating techniques and improving existing ones.
The dept is also responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of paper/PVC used for the jobs.
On a bigger picture, this actually helps our existing/ prospective clients and eventually us because they can advertise their products that have truly Unique stock and Unique finishes.
The market is already flooded with plenty of decks(but excellent designs) with similar finish and stock under the disguise of different finish names.
(If not now, the customer will eventually find this out.)
So only way for us to succeed in this competitive market, is by providing new finish /stock that actually enhance the performance and durability of decks rather than waste time in copying someone else's hardwork and getting into legal complications.
Also, we do not respect nor entertain inquires for making knockoffs or printing artwork for which the client doesn't have the rights.
I think this should clear all the confusion.
I trust users of AetherCards and I really appreciate how they actively participate in each others projects including us. There are many forums online but there is something different about this group which makes this group stand out from others.
I hope we can work with many users of this group and benefit each of us and most importantly make our customers satisfied.
!! the topic really went off the track. I think when Nathan asked about rainbow deck, it was implied that he was asking whether it is possible create a deck with similar color scheme with the artwork he owns the rights to. The only motive and reason for us to start a Brahma Playing Cards was to provide high grade playing cards at best price with shortest delivery time. By best price here we mean not compromising on quality but by implementing other factors such as doing business on very high turnover, low wastage techniques, spending adequate on marketing etc.
We have dedicated R&D dept who is responsible for creating new finishing/coating techniques and improving existing ones.
The dept is also responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of paper/PVC used for the jobs.
On a bigger picture, this actually helps our existing/ prospective clients and eventually us because they can advertise their products that have truly Unique stock and Unique finishes.
The market is already flooded with plenty of decks(but excellent designs) with similar finish and stock under the disguise of different finish names.
(If not now, the customer will eventually find this out.)
So only way for us to succeed in this competitive market, is by providing new finish /stock that actually enhance the performance and durability of decks rather than waste time in copying someone else's hardwork and getting into legal complications.
Also, we do not respect nor entertain inquires for making knockoffs or printing artwork for which the client doesn't have the rights.
I think this should clear all the confusion.
I trust users of AetherCards and I really appreciate how they actively participate in each others projects including us. There are many forums online but there is something different about this group which makes this group stand out from others.
I hope we can work with many users of this group and benefit each of us and most importantly make our customers satisfied.
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Design & Development / Re: Create Sample Deck for $50 before going for larger print run
« on: March 27, 2012, 01:20:30 PM »
@Nathan Yes it can be done. Kindly send us request with link to your finished artwork for quote.
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Design & Development / Re: Create Sample Deck for $50 before going for larger print run
« on: March 27, 2012, 09:36:06 AM »
Dear Don,
1. Yes. It is possible to create gaffs,stripper decks etc. For custom die, extra costs will be added.
2. No there is no commitment for printing larger run.
3. Yes we are already doing custom personalized playing cards for clients who require short runs.
4. Yes , business card looking playing can be made provided you own the rights of the artwork.
5. Yes, We have complete design department that will create custom back, custom faces, tuck case design, dozen box design etc for you. The cost for high quality line art starts from $600 that includes back design and box design charges. Accurate cost can only be known when you co-ordinate with our design dept.
However, it is to be noted that the quality of such finished deck will differ from the quality if printed in larger run. It may be called as prototype but cannot be called as PROOFING.
1. Yes. It is possible to create gaffs,stripper decks etc. For custom die, extra costs will be added.
2. No there is no commitment for printing larger run.
3. Yes we are already doing custom personalized playing cards for clients who require short runs.
4. Yes , business card looking playing can be made provided you own the rights of the artwork.
5. Yes, We have complete design department that will create custom back, custom faces, tuck case design, dozen box design etc for you. The cost for high quality line art starts from $600 that includes back design and box design charges. Accurate cost can only be known when you co-ordinate with our design dept.
However, it is to be noted that the quality of such finished deck will differ from the quality if printed in larger run. It may be called as prototype but cannot be called as PROOFING.
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Design & Development / Create Sample Deck for $50 before going for larger print run
« on: March 27, 2012, 05:43:31 AM »
Hello guys,
Here is another update from Brahma Playing Cards.
Want to test your own custom deck of playing cards before going for a large print run? You need not worry now.
We understand your concern and hence providing the service of creating One Sample Deck with Finish applied.
Since this will be a sample deck, printing will be done digitally but high quality.
When you give us standard order it will be printed on our high performance Offset Heildelberg Speedmaster for accurate and vibrant colors.
After successful payment, you will be registered on BrahmaCRM account, from where your order will be processed further.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Rajas P.
Here is another update from Brahma Playing Cards.
Want to test your own custom deck of playing cards before going for a large print run? You need not worry now.
We understand your concern and hence providing the service of creating One Sample Deck with Finish applied.
Since this will be a sample deck, printing will be done digitally but high quality.
When you give us standard order it will be printed on our high performance Offset Heildelberg Speedmaster for accurate and vibrant colors.
After successful payment, you will be registered on BrahmaCRM account, from where your order will be processed further.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Rajas P.
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Design & Development / Re: Beta Website launched. Brahma Playing Cards
« on: March 27, 2012, 02:47:58 AM »
Thanks a lot Don, Nathan and Lara for those kind and encouraging words.
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Design & Development / Re: Evan Zelig Photography
« on: March 27, 2012, 12:23:24 AM »
Great pictures. Are you using some vintage lenses?
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 'BWPK' playing cards
« on: March 27, 2012, 12:20:36 AM »
I think they are from Bin-Wang China. Does the Ace Of Spade say anything?
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Design & Development / Re: Beta Website launched. Brahma Playing Cards
« on: March 26, 2012, 01:47:44 AM »
Thanks Don. Yes the handling will be much better. The finish used on Eaglebacks has now been evolved into making cards much more smoother,flexible,durable edges and at same time easier to control.
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Design & Development / Beta Website launched. Brahma Playing Cards
« on: March 25, 2012, 03:20:36 PM »
Hello guys,
In a hurry I just replied to my earlier post.
So to all those who had sent me pm or asked on the forum about company's website, here is the website address.
www.brahmaplayingcards.com
The website is still in beta stage and the relevant content will be uploaded in coming days.
However, the website should give you an idea about what new services,stock,finish etc. as a playing card manufacturer we are offering.
The quote inquiry page is active and feel free to ask for quotes.
There is a special interactive page created that will help you in choosing types of stock,finish ,no of colors etc. to help you create quote request.
Thanks and Best,
Yours,
Rajas P.
In a hurry I just replied to my earlier post.
So to all those who had sent me pm or asked on the forum about company's website, here is the website address.
www.brahmaplayingcards.com
The website is still in beta stage and the relevant content will be uploaded in coming days.
However, the website should give you an idea about what new services,stock,finish etc. as a playing card manufacturer we are offering.
The quote inquiry page is active and feel free to ask for quotes.
There is a special interactive page created that will help you in choosing types of stock,finish ,no of colors etc. to help you create quote request.
Thanks and Best,
Yours,
Rajas P.
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Design & Development / Website launched.
« on: March 25, 2012, 10:17:25 AM »
So here it is, the website is launched but is still in beta stage.
You can still ask for quotations and browse through the pages.
http://www.brahmaplayingcards.com/
You can still ask for quotations and browse through the pages.
http://www.brahmaplayingcards.com/
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Design & Development / Re: Creative Cards
« on: March 15, 2012, 04:41:23 PM »
Wow thats another great collection of high quality artworks.
2S , 8H and QC are my favorites.
2S , 8H and QC are my favorites.
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Design & Development / Re: Early stages of my next deck
« on: March 14, 2012, 12:02:45 AM »
Always try to have solid color on the borders. using vignette, shading can cause lot of inconsistencies when the punching takes place.
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Design & Development / Re: Print 5000 Custom Decks and Delivered @ $4600
« on: March 09, 2012, 11:53:06 AM »
Thanks a lot guys will be making STEMPUNK playing cards for ReaganM !
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Design & Development / Re: New Deck - American Flag
« on: March 05, 2012, 02:57:02 AM »
Hello being printer, I have seen many people going for printing playing cards immediately after they have managed to collect the required funds.
For some of them, the funds were generated from taking out loans from banks, friends etc.
On worst cases, few of them have failed to recover the money invested, as they had no money left to market the product they have created.
When doing playing cards business via retail or wholesale its very important to divide your funds roughly into 3 categories ->
1. Printing Cost
2. Marketing(sending out samples,asking for reviews, digital posters, videos,etc)
3. Sundry costs
This seems to be very obvious , but I have found many people overlooking this important funds division.
You can compare this to buying a DSLR.
Whether you want to spend all the money on buying best DSLR camera or you want to divide your funds that could get you decent DSLR, more lenses,extra batteries, tripod, camera protection bag etc.
This might be little off topic, but couldnt stop me from sharing this experience.
Best,
For some of them, the funds were generated from taking out loans from banks, friends etc.
On worst cases, few of them have failed to recover the money invested, as they had no money left to market the product they have created.
When doing playing cards business via retail or wholesale its very important to divide your funds roughly into 3 categories ->
1. Printing Cost
2. Marketing(sending out samples,asking for reviews, digital posters, videos,etc)
3. Sundry costs
This seems to be very obvious , but I have found many people overlooking this important funds division.
You can compare this to buying a DSLR.
Whether you want to spend all the money on buying best DSLR camera or you want to divide your funds that could get you decent DSLR, more lenses,extra batteries, tripod, camera protection bag etc.
This might be little off topic, but couldnt stop me from sharing this experience.
Best,
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Message from Archduke Playing Cards Owner.
« on: February 22, 2012, 12:06:09 PM »
Thanks Lara
Yes I am indeed feeling the difference, I am member of most of the popular forums but I havent seen so many passionate people under one roof like here.
I am browsing few old/new topics and I can see how users are contributing, sharing, criticizing fairly and helping each other developing products.
Yes I am indeed feeling the difference, I am member of most of the popular forums but I havent seen so many passionate people under one roof like here.
I am browsing few old/new topics and I can see how users are contributing, sharing, criticizing fairly and helping each other developing products.
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Design & Development / Re: Group-made deck of cards? (You can see poll once you have voted)
« on: February 22, 2012, 12:00:40 PM »
Version C is indeed looking fantastic. Great job mate !
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Design & Development / Re: Group-made deck of cards? (You can see poll once you have voted)
« on: February 22, 2012, 07:47:48 AM »
so what is the status of this collaborative deck? I have been browsing through the post but not able to find out exact progress.
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Design & Development / Re: Print 5000 Custom Decks and Delivered @ $4600
« on: February 21, 2012, 08:18:30 AM »
Approximate Quotations as requested
Shipping as actuals.
Job 1:
5000 Decks of Custom Poker Sized Sized (3.5" x 2.50") playing cards with 315 gsm black centered board inserted in a printed in 4 color + 1 metallic color with the carton being printed in 4 color foiled and embossed.
Cost 1: Rs56.80/- or $1.2 Per deck.
Job 2:
5000 Decks of Custom Poker Sized (3.5" x 2.50") playing cards with 315 gsm black centered board 4c + 4c inserted in a 2 color printed captive tuck box
Cost 2: Rs33.68/- or $0.69 Per deck.
Art Works: All you have to do is submit an artwork in any digital format either Mac or PC. There are no set up charges except if the artworks have to be worked on extensively.This rate is exclusive only to the members of aethercards.com
Any queries feel free to ask
Best Regards,
Rajas P.
Shipping as actuals.
Job 1:
5000 Decks of Custom Poker Sized Sized (3.5" x 2.50") playing cards with 315 gsm black centered board inserted in a printed in 4 color + 1 metallic color with the carton being printed in 4 color foiled and embossed.
Cost 1: Rs56.80/- or $1.2 Per deck.
Job 2:
5000 Decks of Custom Poker Sized (3.5" x 2.50") playing cards with 315 gsm black centered board 4c + 4c inserted in a 2 color printed captive tuck box
Cost 2: Rs33.68/- or $0.69 Per deck.
Art Works: All you have to do is submit an artwork in any digital format either Mac or PC. There are no set up charges except if the artworks have to be worked on extensively.This rate is exclusive only to the members of aethercards.com
Any queries feel free to ask
Best Regards,
Rajas P.
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Design & Development / Re: Print 5000 Custom Decks and Delivered @ $4600
« on: February 21, 2012, 08:01:40 AM »
One word WOW! I am just coming home from factory and get to see so many replies and questions.
Thanks Don Boyer again for such encouraging comments. It definitely means a lot to us.
I will try to answer the all queries in this post.
Minimum quantity: 5000
4 color printing: YES
Custom back and Custom Faces: YES (NO extra charge)
Metallic Ink: YES
Paper Stock: 300gsm, 315gsm, 320 gsm (Exclusive, Germany)
100% Plastic Stock: YES
Embossed Tuck Case: YES
Tuck Case Types: U-Shape (standard bicycle), Cigarette Box, Custom Box
Display Boxes : YES
Worldwide shipping : YES. Cards will be sent from INDIA only(no middlemen).
Shipping charges are as actual which means we charge the same amount that our shipping company takes from us. Generally, due to lot of international transactions taking place between USA and INDIA, rates are comparatively low. Our logistic relationships are extremely strong which means we get the best market rate for other countries as well.
Customer Privacy Policy: We do not sell/send the decks/artwork for which you don't have rights. We do not even sell the SECONDS to those who do not have the rights.
Shipping Partners: DHL/FedEx/DTDC
Shipping Modes: door to door(costliest), port to port(cheaper), sea(can be cheapest for orders over 1000kg)
Delivery Schedule: within 3 weeks from approval of digital proofs and receipt of advance payment. We have record of 15 days of completing the entire process.
Hope this helps. Quote follows in next post.
Thanks Don Boyer again for such encouraging comments. It definitely means a lot to us.
I will try to answer the all queries in this post.
Minimum quantity: 5000
4 color printing: YES
Custom back and Custom Faces: YES (NO extra charge)
Metallic Ink: YES
Paper Stock: 300gsm, 315gsm, 320 gsm (Exclusive, Germany)
100% Plastic Stock: YES
Embossed Tuck Case: YES
Tuck Case Types: U-Shape (standard bicycle), Cigarette Box, Custom Box
Display Boxes : YES
Worldwide shipping : YES. Cards will be sent from INDIA only(no middlemen).
Shipping charges are as actual which means we charge the same amount that our shipping company takes from us. Generally, due to lot of international transactions taking place between USA and INDIA, rates are comparatively low. Our logistic relationships are extremely strong which means we get the best market rate for other countries as well.
Customer Privacy Policy: We do not sell/send the decks/artwork for which you don't have rights. We do not even sell the SECONDS to those who do not have the rights.
Shipping Partners: DHL/FedEx/DTDC
Shipping Modes: door to door(costliest), port to port(cheaper), sea(can be cheapest for orders over 1000kg)
Delivery Schedule: within 3 weeks from approval of digital proofs and receipt of advance payment. We have record of 15 days of completing the entire process.
Hope this helps. Quote follows in next post.