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Billywiz · « **on:** December 15, 2011, 07:13:17 PM »

Hi everyone, I wasn't sure where to post this, but I just received an email from Lee Asher, he has told me that he should have his Fournier 605 decks back in stock sometime in the next 30 days or so ( fingers crossed ). Just thought I'd give you guy's the heads up.

Billy.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2011, 07:28:54 PM »

Thanks Billy, how long have they been sold out though. I bought something from Lee's site a while ago, and I was going to include a deck of Fournier's, but both of them were sold out. I wished they were back in stock earlier, but hey, what can you do?

Jin Jian · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2011, 04:15:20 AM »

can anyone post a link to his website?

phantom1412 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2011, 04:45:56 AM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on December 16, 2011, 04:15:20 AM

can anyone post a link to his website?

http://www.leeasher.com/

dmbaggs · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2011, 05:28:44 AM »

YES! I love the 605's and I've been waiting for him to get them back in stock. I only have a couple of them right now, but they are great cards.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2011, 01:20:40 PM »

ok thank for the info i did not have a single deck of that.. anyone has do a review on them?

phantom1412 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2011, 08:43:17 PM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on December 16, 2011, 05:28:44 AM

YES! I love the 605's and I've been waiting for him to get them back in stock. I only have a couple of them right now, but they are great cards.

I think it's sold out and won't be back in stock.
(Not sure about this)

Don Boyer · « **Reply #7 on:** December 16, 2011, 09:46:01 PM »

The 605's are constantly coming in and out of stock. Phantom1412, Billywiz reported that Asher contacted him to report they're returning within a month. I've seen them go in and out before.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2011, 12:00:12 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 16, 2011, 09:46:01 PM

The 605's are constantly coming in and out of stock. Phantom1412, Billywiz reported that Asher contacted him to report they're returning within a month. I've seen them go in and out before.

I thought it was limited deck because it's sold out here in Japan and I couldn't find it anywhere cheap.
Sorry about my misunderstanding.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2011, 03:00:10 AM »

It happens... Perhaps you can try a deck swap with some American who can get them almost reasonably priced when they return, or maybe a European who might find them for less since they're printed in Spain.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2011, 06:09:12 AM »

why not just order from the lee asher website when it back in stock ?? and dun you guy think it quite expensive it cost 10+

Don Boyer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2011, 11:50:57 PM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on December 17, 2011, 06:09:12 AM

why not just order from the lee asher website when it back in stock ?? and dun you guy think it quite expensive it cost 10+

They're $10.99 a pack, and yes, that's not cheap, but they're also supposed to be of the highest quality available. Fournier is generally known for making good cards, and the 605s are done to highly exacting specifications. If for any reason there's a problem, Lee Asher will replace your defective deck with a new one. Lloyd's of London monitors the quality assurance process - it's practically impossible to get a deck with rough edges, crooked printing, off-center cuts, missing cards, etc.

Simply put, you're getting what you pay for.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:00:20 AM »

ya i saw a theory11 review it pretty good but seriously the price maybe i combine with my friend to buy a brick that might save some money

Don Boyer · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2011, 03:27:13 AM »

The brick deal is a very good offer. I was in touch with Lee's staff and they mentioned that I could purchase a "split brick" of 6 decks of each color and still get the regular brick price.

xela · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2011, 03:55:55 AM »

Keep in mind this deck is useless for fanning and the like. This is strictly a deck for cuts and certain magic.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:21:34 AM »

I didn't realize. I'm guessing you've tried on your own? Just how bad is the fanning issue?

xela · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:39:32 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 18, 2011, 05:21:34 AM

I didn't realize. I'm guessing you've tried on your own? Just how bad is the fanning issue?

Yeah I have the 605's and the 505's.

The fanning issue is pretty bad. They fan for a few minutes out of the box, and afterwards it's a bit like fanning a deck of Mavericks from Erlanger. Absolut Vodka decks fan way better.

Also, Fournier 505's are exactly the same with different colors and cases, and are twice as cheap.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:51:12 AM »

Supposedly the 605's are made to a more exacting standard, with little margin of error. Are the 505's done this way as well? If so, why isn't Fournier making a big fuss about it to sell more decks?

Jin Jian · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:13:13 PM »

wait this is confusing me .. so is the deck good or?? review say that the deck is awesome but now ..

xela · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2011, 03:58:44 PM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 18, 2011, 05:51:12 AM

Supposedly the 605's are made to a more exacting standard, with little margin of error. Are the 505's done this way as well? If so, why isn't Fournier making a big fuss about it to sell more decks?

Probably because they are based out of Spain, and their demographic is not people in the U.S.

@Hawjinjian: The deck is great for cuts and a lot of magic that doesn't require fanning or faroing (the cards take a lot of breaking in to faro).

Honestly if you guys want a smooth finish deck that fans, faros, and is perfect for everything - grab a Virginia Slim. To this day they are my favorite cards of all time.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #20 on:** December 19, 2011, 01:07:09 AM »

ok thank do you know where i can get the virgina slim or somthing like that ?? i never hear that before

Don Boyer · « **Reply #21 on:** December 19, 2011, 02:40:12 AM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on December 19, 2011, 01:07:09 AM

ok thank do you know where i can get the virgina slim or somthing like that ?? i never hear that before

It's a deck that was released in 1985 to promote Virginia Slims cigarettes. The cigarette brand was marketed primarily to women, and their advertising usually showed women in empowering roles.

The deck back has the brand's slogan, "You've come a long way, baby" repeated in a diagonal pattern and was made in a Victorian-based design. The rumor is that they fan and glide like iced glass covered in butter, making them sought after by cardists. Despite the deck being over 25 years old, they can be had for relatively reasonable prices in the aftermarket - there's a few active sales and auctions for them on Ebay right now.

Jin Jian · « **Reply #22 on:** December 19, 2011, 03:59:46 AM »

i saw some on ebay .. are there poker size they look slighty bigger to me

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** December 19, 2011, 04:33:16 AM »

Quote from: hawjinjian on December 19, 2011, 03:59:46 AM

i saw some on ebay .. are there poker size they look slighty bigger to me

Alex, you wanna field this one? As far as I know, they're poker-sized. If not, then their bridge-sized - 1/4 inch more narrow. You don't generally find a lot of cards larger than poker-sized except for certain novelty decks.