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Isn’t it the same stock like Less?
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I thought there was one he did with that stock, but couldn't remember it off hand. I just don't like that foam-like stock though :? .
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Bradius wrote:I thought there was one he did with that stock, but couldn't remember it off hand. I just don't like that foam-like stock though :? .
Didn't Fable use the same stock?
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Fable was dark stock on both sides.
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Bradius wrote:I just don't like that foam-like stock though :? .
Don't worry, if it is the same stock like Less, I'll happily take your two Chronos :P !
Decknowledgy wrote:Didn't Fable use the same stock?
Like Bradius said, two different stocks. Fable more paper-ish, thinner and both sides black. Less more foam-ish, perlescent, one side white and the other side black.
Dude, know your deck! ;) :P
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Decknowledgy wrote:Didn't Fable use the same stock?
Like Bradius said, two different stocks. Fable more paper-ish, thinner and both sides black. Less more foam-ish, perlescent, one side white and the other side black.
Dude, know your deck! ;) :P
Fable is one of the few I wasn't interested in in terms of art... Didn't get one :ugdance: :P
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Have to admit that even with all my bitching about Fable, I still pickednup a couple along with some Fable craft decks. At least I know these are done already ;)

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Already received the shipping notice for Chronos!!
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*sigh, still salty at PG&E for causing me to miss out on these
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I will have to get these on the aftermarket. Hopefully one of the members here will have a couple decks available at reasonable prices.
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Strag wrote:Have to admit that even with all my bitching about Fable, I still pickednup a couple along with some Fable craft decks.

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Hehe, now you'll see what tight fit means and you'll appreciate how easily the Official edition gets out of the box. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Strag wrote:Have to admit that even with all my bitching about Fable, I still pickednup a couple along with some Fable craft decks.

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Hehe, now you'll see what tight fit means and you'll appreciate how easily the Official edition gets out of the box. :lol: :lol: :lol:
LOL I’m sure I deserve it! Just hope I don’t tear the tuck!


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@Strag - I've totally overread that you bought some craft decks from Fable... they are indeed snug fit. :lol:
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Well, to be fair, that "tuck" was just something literally slapped together with as minimal an effort as possible. If there are many complaints about it, the next "craft" deck will likely be called a "Baggie" deck because it will be delivered in a sealed Baggie. :? It really is a deck that should be freed to enjoy as the value of the deck is in the cards, not the cheap "tuck" (I hesitate to even call it a tuck as it just barely fits that definition.) BTW, I received notification from Lotrek my decks are shipped. I hope others have received notification as well. Soon a small package will arrive with more Greek stamps. :D
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Bradius, not exactly. It's not a matter of minimum effort. The tuck case cutting die is exactly the same for all editions. The problem is that due to a technical issue I had and also due to a possible sliiiight difference in thickness between the two loads of stock I got, the craft edition ended up thicker than the Official. Given that the Official edition fits perfectly in the box (don't listen to Strag :lol: ) the result was that the craft edition was ehmm... TIGHT! I discovered that when I was putting the decks in the boxes and of course it would be too much for another "delay update".
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Lotrek, thats exactly why you are so respected in this community. Playing it safe is comforting but so not exciting. Everyone needs to step out of the comfort zone every once in a while and truly present yourself a challenge. Sure, there is a small chance you will fail, but there is a 100% chance you will LEARN, and that is the most valuable part of the whole experience. I'm a teacher of 20 years and I try to do the same thing myself. At the very least, it creates excitement for all sides, and that is what gets people on board with you. Looking forward to more of your projects.
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Bradius wrote:Well, to be fair, that "tuck" was just something literally slapped together with as minimal an effort as possible. If there are many complaints about it, the next "craft" deck will likely be called a "Baggie" deck because it will be delivered in a sealed Baggie. :? It really is a deck that should be freed to enjoy as the value of the deck is in the cards, not the cheap "tuck" (I hesitate to even call it a tuck as it just barely fits that definition.) BTW, I received notification from Lotrek my decks are shipped. I hope others have received notification as well. Soon a small package will arrive with more Greek stamps. :D
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Bradius wrote:I hesitate to even call it a tuck as it just barely fits that definition.
What? :lol: A tuck box is a box that holds the cards. So I would argue it fits the definition just perfect. Furthermore the stock quality used for it is far superior to every USPC standard glossy tuck box paper. Do you consider them tuck boxes?
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Can't believe I'm saying this, but this is some QUICK delivery!

The cards fan well from the back, just so-so from the front, but faros great. Something you don't see every day with Lotrek decks :P

Btw, who is this guy on the stamps?
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:o Wow they look gorgeous! Is the foiling on the back embossed?
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RWPPFFShuffle wrote::o Wow they look gorgeous! Is the foiling on the back embossed?
Debossed 8-) 8-) 8-)
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Decknowledgy wrote:Debossed 8-) 8-) 8-)
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Decknowledgy wrote:Btw, who is this guy on the stamps?
DUH, it's obviously The Greek.
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vasta41 wrote:
Decknowledgy wrote:Btw, who is this guy on the stamps?
DUH, it's obviously The Greek.
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And of course... He isn't even Greek
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Who is on the stamp?

It is George D. Behrakis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_D._Behrakis

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He is one of the people recognized in the 6th series of Distinguished Greek Personalities stamp issue. https://www.wopa-plus.com/en/stamps/product/&pid=57708#

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Soon Lotrek is going to have his face on all the stamps leaving Greece.

I mean, he could probably start printing them as a side biz.
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Definitely my favorite moment in fulfilment is when you guys start the conversation around the Greek stamps! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Lotrek wrote:Definitely my favorite moment in fulfilment is when you guys start the conversation around the Greek stamps! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Did someone ever ask you if you lick them? :oops:
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Speaking of Greece I've been really into agiorgitiko lately. Yummy stuff.

Anyway, back on topic, I hate Lortek's stupid stamps because all that means is I have to chase the package down at my post office rather than having them delivered to my front door because a signature is required and I'm not home. Worth it though!
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vasta41 wrote:Speaking of Greece I've been really into agiorgitiko lately. Yummy stuff.

Anyway, back on topic, I hate Lortek's stupid stamps because all that means is I have to chase the package down at my post office rather than having them delivered to my front door because a signature is required and I'm not home. Worth it though!
You have to sign because the package is registered, not because of the stamps. If the package is just thrown to your front door, you will just have less stamps on the package (if you find a package at all). You cannot get rid of the Greek stamps! Eheh.
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