I actually agree with you
I too am a fan of the minimalism, I really like the design of the backs, and I'm alright with the jokers and ace of spades.... but like we've all been saying, its simply not worth it haha
Also, the page says that they have "linen finish", but who knows what that is like... would it be the same as the finish on the aristocrat banknotes? I dunno haha
Anyways, I'm a big fan of Zach Mueller, I think he's got a lot of talent, and since he's my age, I have a lot of respect for the way he's already building a career for himself in magic by working for T11 and all the rest of it.
BUT, I agree with what most of you guys are saying in terms of usability vs price tag, SO I'm gonna have to give these a miss...
Just my two cents
i personally love the look of these cards. i l'm a HUGE fan of minimalism and hate so many recent releases that this deck is one of the few that i really like. i love the vibrant red and blue, and how the skinny lettering makes the back of the card look fat. i'm surprised more people don't like these. if you are a fan of the way jerry's or wynn's look this shouldn't be too much of a stretch from those decks. i will however admit that i'm not too fond of the ace of spades, but other than that, everything else is fine, and the back looks elegant to me at least i even like the box. but ... to each his own.