[Timmargh] My collection so far

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:11 pm

Whilst having a bit of a clear-out I took the opportunity to lay all my decks out on the bed and take a picture. We were pressed for time so I apologise for the haphazard organisation. I intend to take some better photos of various sets at a later date. (I have FSH muscular dystrophy and live in a neurological centre so I can only do things like this during my 1-to-1 time each week, which I usually spend in Costa or at the cinema.

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Anyway, here's the lot:

And here's the beginnings of the display I'm setting up:

I have a bunch of carat cases and a cabinet on their way to me which I intend to set up on other shelves and my table; I'll post more photos later.

As you can see, most of my decks are pretty standard, but please feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for taking a look.

Unread post by **Bradius** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:38 pm

Thanks for sharing. It is a nice collection.

Website · Unread post by **PipChick** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:08 pm

wow! You've got quite a few gems in your collection there! and, now that you've finally managed to add that awesome Omnia Suprema deck you had been after (and at an unbelievably great deal too I might add lol - congrats!), it looks like you have most, if not all, of Gio's decks - which series would you say is your favorite or the one you're most drawn to/find the most interesting??

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:36 am

PipChick wrote:wow! You've got quite a few gems in your collection there! and, now that you've finally managed to add that awesome Omnia Suprema deck you had been after (and at an unbelievably great deal too I might add lol - congrats!), it looks like you have most, if not all, of Gio's decks - which series would you say is your favorite or the one you're most drawn to/find the most interesting??

Yeah, I think the only decks of Giovanni's I don't own are Delirium Prism, Evil Deck, and Dedalo Omega; I haven't been collecting the Dedalos specifically, but got Alpha and Apeiron as mystery decks.

I'm still pinching myself over the Suprema deal. I guess I was due some good karma.

My favourite series that Giovanni has made is definitely Omnia, both versions; it's one of the sets that got me into collecting and my quest for the elusive Suprema cemented the Omnias in my favourites.

STLBluesNut · Unread post by **STLBluesNut** » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:31 am

You can find great deals on Ebay for the delirium prism deck from time to time. When I got mine I found it for $20, list on Gio site for $100.

There are currently 2 listings under $19 shipped.

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Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:43 am

Thanks for the pointer.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:58 am

I did a bit more towards organising my collection and put all the sets together so I could decide which ones to out into my 3x, 4x and 6x carat cases.

Once I've cleared some more space on my table and shelves I'll set the cases up and take a few more pictures.

STLBluesNut · Unread post by **STLBluesNut** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:35 am

Timmargh wrote:I did a bit more towards organising my collection and put all the sets together so I could decide which ones to out into my 3x, 4x and 6x carat cases.

Once I've cleared some more space on my table and shelves I'll set the cases up and take a few more pictures.

Wow! Very nice collection there. It will be cool to see it set up and displayed.

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Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:26 pm

STLBluesNut wrote:Wow! Very nice collection there. It will be cool to see it set up and displayed.

Thanks. I've got a wooden cabinet from the recent TCC Kickstarter campaign on the way, a wooden single-deck stand and a bunch of multi-deck carat cases to organise. Space is somewhat limited (I have a single room in a neurological centre), but I might ask the maintenance guy if he can put a shelf or two up for me.

Website · Unread post by **PipChick** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:13 pm

Timmargh wrote:I'm still pinching myself over the Suprema deal. I guess I was due some good karma.

lol, yea I think you def won 'best deal of the year' with not only finding that deck but also getting it at such an unbelievable price! still psyched for ya lol

Timmargh wrote:
STLBluesNut wrote:Wow! Very nice collection there. It will be cool to see it set up and displayed.
Thanks. I've got a wooden cabinet from the recent TCC Kickstarter campaign on the way, a wooden single-deck stand and a bunch of multi-deck carat cases to organise. Space is somewhat limited (I have a single room in a neurological centre), but I might ask the maintenance guy if he can put a shelf or two up for me.

btw, is this the TCC cabinet you're talking about?? My only qualm (and reason for not backing) is that it only fits 15 decks...

with your collection, how are you gunna decide which get cabinet space? It's nice, but I just wish it was bigger. But then again, I've also seen others post about finding and using old-school cassette holders from thrift shops and those look like they could be a good storage solution too as the slots are roughly the same size. Anyways, let us know what you think of the TCC cabinet when you get it - it looks like they just started shipping out so it should be coming to you soon. And, of course, more pics!!!

lol

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:56 pm

PipChick wrote:btw, is this the TCC cabinet you're talking about?? My only qualm (and reason for not backing) is that it only fits 15 decks... with your collection, how are you gunna decide which get cabinet space? It's nice, but I just wish it was bigger. But then again, I've also seen others post about finding and using old-school cassette holders from thrift shops and those look like they could be a good storage solution too as the slots are roughly the same size. Anyways, let us know what you think of the TCC cabinet when you get it - it looks like they just started shipping out so it should be coming to you soon. And, of course, more pics!!! lol

That's the badger! I think I'll put my shiniest/prettiest decks in there as they're the ones people seem most interested in. (When I first started collecting my friends, family and carers were like "Tim ... really?!" But when they actually started paying attention to the decks themselves their collective attitudes changed to "Holy shit! I had no idea there were such amazing cards out there.")

And of course I'll add some more pictures.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:32 pm

The newest edition to my collection is my personalised NEO:Wave Sunrise deck from Montenzi.

It will hold a special place in my collection forevermore.

Unread post by **Bradius** » Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:01 pm

That is about as exclusive as they come. It was an awesome prize by Montenzi. It definitely would be a shining star in any collection, but especially yours since it was specifically produced for you.

Unread post by **montenzi** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:22 am

Bradius wrote:That is about as exclusive as they come. It was an awesome prize by Montenzi. It definitely would be a shining star in any collection, but especially yours since it was specifically produced for you.

True! But for records, Tim won the rights to buy, so it was a "commercial" deal, not a gift. I offered something different as a gift as I was busy at that moment, but he decided to wait and print this deck!!!

Nice photos, Tim!

Looks cool, especially for me as I did not print this deck for myself.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:41 am

montenzi wrote:I offered something different as a gift as I was busy at that moment, but he decided to wait and print this deck!!!

It was a very generous offer, but owning the deck was far too much to resist.

P52 · Unread post by **hsbc** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:01 pm

I really love one-off decks like this, I don't think it matters at all that it's from MPC when it's so clearly about the exclusivity rather than handling - aside from montenzi the only other creator I know who's done the same thing is Luke Wadey, is there anyone else?

(And don't you also have one of those "first backer" decks he made?

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Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:10 pm

hsbc wrote:(And don't you also have one of those "first backer" decks he made? )

I do - I was backer #1 on the Grid Series One campaign.

I was #2 on Series Three (damn you, ApplePay!) but had no idea about the exclusive decks he was planning so I was glad that someone else got it instead; I would've felt a bit greedy having two of them.

Unread post by **Bradius** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:27 pm

Timmargh dies and meets Saint Peter at the pearly gates. As Timmargh is about to go through the gates Saint Peter tells him to stop and take off his socks. Timmargh had stuffed a deck in each sock. He sadly handed them to Saint Peter and said it was worth a shot.

P52 · Unread post by **hsbc** » Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:34 pm

If heaven won't let me in with my cards then I'll start looking for an elevator down.....

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:50 am

Bradius wrote:Timmargh dies and meets Saint Peter at the pearly gates. As Timmargh is about to go through the gates Saint Peter tells him to stop and take off his socks. Timmargh had stuffed a deck in each sock. He sadly handed them to Saint Peter and said it was worth a shot.

Luckily, he didn't check my pants.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 12:10 pm

I think the venerable Omnia series has finally been ousted as my favourite decks by Gio; these are so beautiful, and I haven't even looked at the cards yet.

Kurama · Unread post by **Kurama** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:21 am

hsbc wrote:If heaven won't let me in with my cards then I'll start looking for an elevator down.....

My thoughts exactly...

Very nice collection indeed Tim. Thx for sharing. I'm less jealous of your monolith series now...

I agree that the tuckcases are marvelous!
And the cards...

P52 · Unread post by **hsbc** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:57 pm

You've got to open the Monoliths!!!

Unread post by **Bradius** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:54 pm

Okay, I admit I haven't opened the Gold Monolith decks, but you really do need to fondle the Black Monolith deck at least.

Unleash the Kraken!

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:11 am

hsbc wrote:If heaven won't let me in with my cards then I'll start looking for an elevator down.....

At least you'll have the pick of the best lawyers to argue a case, hsbc!

Tim, in the "more organised" photo, what's in the top right corner?

I really should do something like this, but finding the space to photograph ~250 decks in a single shot is ... I've got some time off coming, maybe I will organise it.

A lot of these decks are familiar to me. One of the great things about a community like this is a lot of us can like similar things, but there's always something weird thrown in.

I've got a signed red Damask, but that's as 'personalised' as I get.

I'm just giggling to myself here. Gio once showed me a photo of his bookshelf of "leftover" decks.

Is that (4x Omnia Supreme) what I think it is?

Yes, and they're the only decks in this shelf I won't sell you!

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:19 pm

portcullis wrote:Tim, in the "more organised" photo, what's in the top right corner?

A pair of Lorenzo's No. 17 Le Chat Rouges and an unbranded No. 17 v2.

BaconWise · Unread post by **BaconWise** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:01 pm

Timmargh wrote:
portcullis wrote:Tim, in the "more organised" photo, what's in the top right corner?
A pair of Lorenzo's No. 17 Le Chat Rouges and an unbranded No. 17 v2.

I just got my hands on a Le Chat Rouge deck and I am so impressed. Lorenzo is a real gem. You have some great taste and your collection is incredible. You and I have lots of overlap. Thanks for sharing it! I have the following on my wishlist:

- Omnia Series
- Culminus Pair
- Muertos Series (I have Black & Celebration)
- Damask Pair (Not in a rush. Those are damned expensive)
- Grid Series (I have V1 and V3 Mono)
- Into the Weird

There are a lots more so keep up the collecting and I will see you around, homie.

portcullis · Unread post by **portcullis** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:30 pm

Timmargh wrote: A pair of Lorenzo's No. 17 Le Chat Rouges and an unbranded No. 17 v2.

Adds that to the wishlist.

Timmargh · Unread post by **Timmargh** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:44 pm

I have messaged you both regarding these decks you've mentioned.

JCBoxall · Unread post by **JCBoxall** » Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:09 pm

what is the darker red jetsetter deck on the right?