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Leather clips of playing cards - Kickstarter project
« on: August 14, 2018, 05:52:06 PM »
 

FoolsGold

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Recently I started my first Kickstarter project - Leather clips of playing cards. All information refer to the funding page here: http://kck.st/2vBkJRe

 

Re: Leather clips of playing cards - Kickstarter project
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2018, 01:33:06 AM »
 

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This is a nice start, but I'd consider some of the other classic designs.

First of all, this isn't really a "clip" - it's more of a leather wrap.  It wraps around the pack.

Have you considered something more like a pocket-type pouch design?  Maybe even one with a belt loop?  Perhaps even with a finger-sized opening at the bottom, allowing the user to push the pack of cards up out of the pouch when they want to use them?

One of my favorite classic designs is a wraparound design similar to yours, but in a much different style - it holds the cards "book" style, with a flap that snaps closed.  There's a metal bracket inside that holds the deck in place - you can use it with or without the tuck box, it hold the cards so securely.  I use mine to hold a pack of Karnival Death Heads Armour Edition - they're heavy, plastic playing cards with an unfortunately flimsy box, so the case was a good match for it.

Lastly, you might want to reconsider the pricing.  Maybe that's the best price you can offer, but similar or better products can be found here in the US for about the same or less.  In fact, here's one on Etsy from a Russian leatherworker for only $20 - a full pouch with embossed leather, available in a variety of shades.  And it's not even the cheapest one there.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/615332163/handmade-light-leather-cards-case?gpla=1&gao=1&utm_campaign=shopping_us_RussianGiftsShop_sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=15415769&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8nbBRBnEiwAqWt1zXnb-h3neYAzdBRCls53aN9oVftQqVBppP24uK1GJHy2KR4hSGV2JhoC1RMQAvD_BwE
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Re: Leather clips of playing cards - Kickstarter project
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2018, 09:30:10 AM »
 

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Thank a lot for your advice. I will relaunch the project after improvement.
First for sure, I will change the name to leather wrap and apologize for my poor English.
Back to the design, actually there are two designs originally. The Horizontal and Vertical flag. I chose the vertical one for the project. Maybe I should have two options for people to select?
The pocket-type pouch design you said, is it means the cuboid without the upper cover and one hold at the bottom? I may try to make an example.
And lastly, the price is the horrible decision I made. I set the cost too high. I have no experience of selling and price setting. Thank you for the example provided.