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by james001a
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Ankh Playing Cards by ARK Playing Cards
Replies: 100
Views: 14334

Re: Egyptian by ARK Playing Cards

Annoying paywalls aside, I have to give Ark credit for always delivering on their decks. They are always on time, and keep very good contact with updates. Their outer fancy boxes are nice, but just increase the shipping costs and take up way too much room in my office. I wish they did some decks tha...
by james001a
Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: SINS REBORN - Thirdway Industries
Replies: 86
Views: 14563

Re: SINS REBORN - Thirdway Industries

Although nice, I think this series has been done to death. I strained myself to go all in on the last offering, and asked him to please not do anymore SINS decks. In his response said he wouldn't be, but I guess he changed his mind about that. I like his stuff, but my display shelf for Thirdway is s...
by james001a
Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Atlantis Playing Cards V2: Temple of Zeus by Riffle Shuffle (ill. Pedro Oyarbide)
Replies: 9
Views: 890

Re: Atlantis Playing Cards V2: Temple of Zeus by Riffle Shuffle (ill. Pedro Oyarbide)

Nice art, but red and purple don't really work for me on a Atlantis themed deck. The V1 colors were more suitable. Besides the colors, it does look good but I won't be backing.
by james001a
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Horsemen - Kickstarter 1st June
Replies: 152
Views: 67525

Re: Horsemen - Kickstarter 1st June

Although I'm not surprised, I am disappointed because it looked like it was going to be a good deck. I don't think this was a scam. It is a project that fell apart, and he couldn't put it right. These are the risks any creator takes and the chances of this happening may indeed be greater when backin...
by james001a
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Vittoria Playing Cards by Nicolai Aarøe / Live KS
Replies: 55
Views: 8862

Re: Vittoria Playing Cards by Nicolai Aarøe / Live KS

Hey all, it's been a while as I needed a break from collector burnout. I love the tuck and for that alone I will buy it! I'm not sure if the photo is a mock up, but if it has any of the depth in embossing that it appears to have, I think we will have a great looking deck.
by james001a
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Eminence by Black Ink Branded Live on KS
Replies: 42
Views: 22742

Re: Eminence by Black Ink Branded Live on KS

Ugh that box looks so cheaply made. Looks like some corners were cut in the production. How did that even pass the proof stage? Plus, it was not handled very gently in the process. Why would they feel this would be OK with collectors?
by james001a
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Bicycle Bored Ape Yacht Club (ill. Adrian Valenzuela / AVTones)
Replies: 23
Views: 18794

Re: Bicycle Bored Ape Yacht Club #1227

Stop...please make it stop!!!!
by james001a
Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Black Water Ranch from Ellusionist (ill. Oban Jones)
Replies: 14
Views: 5137

Re: [Western-style deck] from Ellusionist

I thought "decks are dead..."
by james001a
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: eBay auctions posted by people on crack
Replies: 1005
Views: 952375

Re: eBay auctions posted by people on crack

That has to be a mistake.
by james001a
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:40 am
Forum: General Playing Cards Discussion
Topic: Ellusionist: Decks are Dead
Replies: 13
Views: 5305

Re: Ellusionist: Decks are Dead

The "decks are dead" thing is just a way for the often deceptive Ellusionist company to clear out unwanted/slow selling inventory. Awfully arrogant that they have decided to declare this on the industry, especially since they are no longer the kings of it. Sure, it comes off as shockingly ...
by james001a
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Blind Tiger NPCCD 2022
Replies: 399
Views: 794511

Re: Blind Tiger NPCCD 2022

I'm sticking with Alex. He has always delivered. He's an honorable guy. He has had some setbacks, and when he is feeling well he will no doubt give us one of the nicest decks of the year. Or next...
by james001a
Fri Jun 16, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Devildom & Halidom by ARK [June 16]
Replies: 139
Views: 66465

Re: Devildom & Halidom by ARK [June 16]

I am in agreement with the above comment. I really like the decks. The boxes are cool, but they take up so much damn room. I went in on that purple Devildom set because it looks great. As for the Halidom, the Dark Silver set or whatever it's called looks nice, so I went for it. The company does good...
by james001a
Tue May 30, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Devildom & Halidom by ARK [June 16]
Replies: 139
Views: 66465

Re: Devildom by ARK

This is a very solid, dependable company based on the experience I have had with them. I like this, and will most likely back. But it will be expensive for sure.
by james001a
Tue May 02, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Originals by Small Wonder
Replies: 11
Views: 3656

Re: Originals by Small Wonder

He literally showed us nothing. I'm out.
by james001a
Mon May 01, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Star Wars by TXI (ill. Russ Gray)
Replies: 207
Views: 71066

Re: Star Wars by TXI

Not interested. Not enjoying the art on the cards from this series.
by james001a
Mon May 01, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Limbo by Seasons Playing Cards
Replies: 143
Views: 763425

Re: Limbo by Seasons Playing Cards

I did not know Alex was unwell. I truly hope he is feeling better. He is a class act, and has always delivered.
by james001a
Sun Apr 30, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: The Cursed and The Crooked by Marianne Larsen
Replies: 16
Views: 4000

Re: The Cursed and The Crooked by Marianne Larsen

Tucks are hideous but the artwork is excellent. What a shame.
by james001a
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Culturae Animalis
Replies: 145
Views: 45406

Re: Culturae Animalis

Hey thanks for the heads up! I've been wanting to pick them up but missed out initially. Now these beauties will finally be in the collection.
by james001a
Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Devil's in the Details Playing Cards by Widakk Design x Riffle Shuffle on KS
Replies: 46
Views: 10218

Re: Devil's in the Details Playing Cards by Widakk Design x Riffle Shuffle on KS

I very much look forward to these decks. They were great looking and had a cool gimmick that was lots of fun. I will be interested in backing these for sure. I just hope they make the tucks less tight this time around, as they got ripped from trying to open them up.
by james001a
Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Oxalis Playing Cards: ALL OUT | THE PRIVATE RESERVE
Replies: 10
Views: 3177

Re: Oxalis Playing Cards: ALL OUT | THE PRIVATE RESERVE

Sounds like the company is in a death spiral. I seem to remember some sort of issue with them in the past. I don't get a good feeling about this one last effort to stay alive. However, these are not new decks, just old stock, regardless of whether they put a new seal on them or not. I sincerely hope...
by james001a
Fri Apr 07, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Twisters by Organic Playing Cards (OPC) / Riffle Shuffle
Replies: 7
Views: 27195

Re: Twisters by Organic Playing Cards (OPC) / Riffle Shuffle

These are as dull as the subject matter.
by james001a
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:02 am
Forum: Personal (member) BUY / SELL / TRADE / EBAY / ISO / CoOp
Topic: [BUY] AZURE DRAGON WOOD BOX SET BY ARK
Replies: 4
Views: 3359

Re: [BUY] AZURE DRAGON WOOD BOX SET BY ARK

Hey Kevork. Thanks for sharing. I have tried to read out to this guy but he doesn't answer. Also, he lists it as classic but shows a pic of the wooden set. He also has a zero feedback, so I'm uneasy about dealing with him. Again, thank you for reaching out, and I hope you are enjoying the decks you ...
by james001a
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Personal (member) BUY / SELL / TRADE / EBAY / ISO / CoOp
Topic: [BUY] AZURE DRAGON WOOD BOX SET BY ARK
Replies: 4
Views: 3359

[BUY] AZURE DRAGON WOOD BOX SET BY ARK

Hello there, I am looking to buy/trade for the Azure Dragon wooden box set by Ark Playing Cards. I have over 500 decks on my tradelist, and you can check my reputation here on UC. Here is my P52 tradelist https://www.portfolio52.com/profile/249/tradelist

Thanks!
by james001a
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: The Goldsmith by Kevin Cantrell (Cantrell A Priori 001) with TGW
Replies: 337
Views: 100774

Re: The Goldsmith by Kevin Cantrell (Cantrell A Priori) with TGW

Ok, I'm now in. That blue/gold on the black tuck is exquisite. I'm not thrilled about getting pushed into a coin though as I'm not a coin collector. I see how it adds to the overall presentation, but I'm here for the cards.
by james001a
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Drew House Playing Cards
Replies: 5
Views: 2248

Re: Drew House Playing Cards

Hype brand. No thanks.
by james001a
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17
Replies: 59
Views: 24053

Re: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17

Well said everyone!
by james001a
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Bicycle Huitzilopochtli Playing Cards
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Re: Bicycle Huitzilopochtli Playing Cards

I know it's picky, but at that price I expect to at least see embossing on the tuck, which is not evident to me from the picture. Colors are nice and vibrant though. I will have to pass. I like it, but it is competing at the wrong price point as the rest of you have pointed out.
by james001a
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17
Replies: 59
Views: 24053

Re: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17

Not really interested in the golem but those decks are going to be amazing indeed. For those who are not in his Patreon, Lorenzo is very open sharing his design process, and is quick to respond if you ask him anything. If you are on the fence, just go for it. You will not be disappointed. I am only ...
by james001a
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17
Replies: 59
Views: 24053

Re: Eye of the Ocean vol2 by Stockholm 17

That King of Hearts looks great the way he is angled. Lorenzo is at the top of his game. I don't think there is anyone as consistent and imaginative as him.
by james001a
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: New & Custom Decks
Topic: Jocu Inner Circle - Inverno
Replies: 47
Views: 15556

Re: Jocu Inner Circle - Inverno

Let's see the tucks please.