[BUY] Complete Lotrek Collection

[kevork]

I'm kinda shocked someone sold you the blue Damask, that's a major, rare score. I'll PM you and check your lists to see if I have anything to let go.

I consider myself incredibly lucky to have been provided the opportunity. I'd like to think that my passion for the hunt/search helped, but it was also timing with a collector who was moving on to other things.

I appreciate you taking a look and seeing how you can help too

[kevork]

bump

[kevork]

Bump, as the list is now much smaller

[kevork]

I have now added a master Lotrek list for people to check out. If you see anything missing or have any suggestions, please let me know! I am considering reorganizing it by set rather than year so it's easier to keep track of certain ones that came out across multiple years, but I liked the timeline aspect of it.

[kevork]

Bump - As I've been busy since the last update. Current priorities list has been updated as well.

If anyone can point me to an ICONS Imperial Reverse, especially, any help would be appreciated!

[bdawg923]

In case you haven't, set an ebay alert for the reverse icons deck. I admittedly don't check ebay for it often, but I did see one like maybe 6 months ago. Pretty rare to see it being sold

[kevork]

Yeah, I have the alerts set up, although they're designed to be once every 24 hours, not instant in case a Buy It Now one pops up.

I don't see a record more recent than August 2021, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Any insight into how much it went for if you remember?

This might be one I need to buy directly from someone, but we'll see.

[bdawg923]

Yeah, I have the alerts set up, although they're designed to be once every 24 hours, not instant in case a Buy It Now one pops up.

I don't see a record more recent than August 2021, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Any insight into how much it went for if you remember?

This might be one I need to buy directly from someone, but we'll see.

I don't remember exactly but if memory serves, something like $2k. I could be way off though, maybe someone else remembers.

[veil]

Yeah, I have the alerts set up, although they're designed to be once every 24 hours, not instant in case a Buy It Now one pops up.

I don't see a record more recent than August 2021, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Any insight into how much it went for if you remember?

This might be one I need to buy directly from someone, but we'll see.

It was $1,225.

[kevork]

Yeah, I have the alerts set up, although they're designed to be once every 24 hours, not instant in case a Buy It Now one pops up.

I don't see a record more recent than August 2021, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Any insight into how much it went for if you remember?

This might be one I need to buy directly from someone, but we'll see.

It was $1,225.

Yes, that's the one in August 2021 but I'm not familiar with any sales since then that bdawg is mentioning unless it's this same one.

[bdawg923]

Yeah, I have the alerts set up, although they're designed to be once every 24 hours, not instant in case a Buy It Now one pops up.

I don't see a record more recent than August 2021, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Any insight into how much it went for if you remember?

This might be one I need to buy directly from someone, but we'll see.

It was $1,225.

Yes, that's the one in August 2021 but I'm not familiar with any sales since then that bdawg is mentioning unless it's this same one.

That's probably the one then. My bad

[rousselle]

How does one find past auctions and sales on ebay? When I use the search bar, it only brings up currently-available items, and I haven't found the secret sauce for combing through closed/sold auctions.

Also, if any of y'all have $2K burning a hole in your pocket, let's talk....

[GandalfPC]

Doing a standard search then choosing “completed listings” from the left hand menu will let you go back a short while

For going further back:

Terapeak is a research tool available on ebay - goes back up to a year

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/selli ... k-research

[rousselle]

This is awesome! Thanks!

[kevork]

Bump. Fingers crossed a UC moderator doesn't want their elite decks O.o

I may start adding Lotrek items beyond decks shortly (coins, etc.)

[kevork]

This part of my quest really makes me wish I was collecting back in the day, but if anyone has these to offer, please feel free to message me. The boxes don't need to include the decks.

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[GandalfPC]

Just looking at those pics made my credit card catch fire

[Bikefanatic]

The wooden Icons box pictured were not made, I wanted one.

[JacksandJokers]

The wooden Icons box pictured were not made, I wanted one.

I can confirm that these Icons boxes were never made.

I waited 3 years for the ones I ordered during the Kickstarter campaign, but they never came to fruition.

The Grotesque coins are definitely available as I used to have one.

[Bikefanatic]

The wooden Icons box pictured were not made, I wanted one.

I can confirm that these Icons boxes were never made.

I waited 3 years for the ones I ordered during the Kickstarter campaign, but they never came to fruition.

The Grotesque coins are definitely available as I used to have one.

Lotrek gave me a deck instead.

There was a plain two deck Icons box that was available instead.

[kevork]

The wooden Icons box pictured were not made, I wanted one.

I can confirm that these Icons boxes were never made.

I waited 3 years for the ones I ordered during the Kickstarter campaign, but they never came to fruition.

The Grotesque coins are definitely available as I used to have one.

Lotrek gave me a deck instead.

There was a plain two deck Icons box that was available instead.

Any pictures of what that looked like? Is it similar to the Venexiana one I posted?

[Bikefanatic]

I had to go to Kickstarter and I found it in the campaign's update, #5.

[kevork]

I had to go to Kickstarter and I found it in the campaign's update, #5.

That'll be a tough one to find. I'll keep an eye out!

[TheGentlemanWake]

Does anyone know the going rate for a Red Damask sealed?

[GandalfPC]

Does anyone know the going rate for a Red Damask sealed?

Here is what I found in the ebay history - I was the one who grabbed up the red one, so if the price was out of line, don’t tell me

[TheGentlemanWake]

A year ago! Whoa, it's been a while since its been on the market. I'm going to be offering mine i think via auction. I've officially run out of space in my house so i'm going to be offloading duplicates.

[brownsl]

Wow! I am missing some key Lotrek decks but I have an excess of some of his other rare decks. I was hoping to be able to trade some of them for the decks I am missing but I have given up on getting a blue damask. Maybe it is time to sell some of them.

[Bradius]

Well, I think we both have some substantial quantity of Lotrek decks in both our collections. That said, I do have some holes that I have just come to grips with given that I collect a lot of artists, not just Lotrek and their is only so much money and time I am going to put into filling any holes I have. Even so, I am impressed with how well kevork as managed to fill out his Lotrek collection. Sourcing this stuff is time consuming. From what I can tell, here are the holes I have that kevork has managed to fill:

• Grotesque Signature Edition (Gold) (1/54)
• Grotesque Signature Edition (Platinum) (1/55)
• Venexiana Dark Signature Gold (1/60)
• Venexiana Dark Signature Platinum (1/60)
• ICONS Imperial Reverse (1/55)

While I could have picked these three below up when released, I just had to pass.
• Tale of the Tempest: Prism (1/200)
• Charmers Green Gilded (1/100)
• Charmers Purple Gilded (1/100)

Most of the remaining decks he is looking for are holes I have as well, except for the Grotesk test decks, which I got during my first Lotrek backed Kickstarter. I thought I was tough stuff picking up a Venexiana Gold deck, but this is next level.

[kevork]

A year ago! Whoa, it's been a while since its been on the market. I'm going to be offering mine i think via auction. I've officially run out of space in my house so i'm going to be offloading duplicates.

Hey Omar! There's also been auctions on SoCalPlayingCards.com:

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These are all unsealed, and I estimate the current value of similar opened decks to be around $400-500 on auction, probably even more sealed. I have yet to see a sealed Damask deck pop up on auction since I started collecting early this year. For a deck like Damask, the difference between sealed/unsealed wouldn't be too much as it is one of Lotrek's most popular works, yielding top dollar regardless. Damask decks are also notorious for having the foiling slough off or to have missing cards in the deck, so having it sealed allows you to claim the deck as truly new. I like to call it Schrodinger's Damask.

To note, the economy isn't doing the greatest, so auctions for certain decks may not get as much as they might have not too long ago. Depending on what you feel comfortable with, you can set a starting bid, reserve, and "buy it now" price that sits well with you if you decide to put it on eBay. You can alternatively send your deck to Henry who would put it on auction on SoCal, but reserve/buy it now options wouldn't be offered. I believe he also charges a similar fee to what eBay would (around 13% if I'm not mistaken). There are listings that pop up on eBay for the Red Damask for outrageous prices like $2,000 but they are not indicative of actual market value.

Wow! I am missing some key Lotrek decks but I have an excess of some of his other rare decks. I was hoping to be able to trade some of them for the decks I am missing but I have given up on getting a blue damask. Maybe it is time to sell some of them.

I might be interested in some of them! Although lately, I've had to draw the line with not getting many duplicates as I have to practice being more responsible/sustainable.

Well, I think we both have some substantial quantity of Lotrek decks in both our collections. That said, I do have some holes that I have just come to grips with given that I collect a lot of artists, not just Lotrek and their is only so much money and time I am going to put into filling any holes I have. Even so, I am impressed with how well kevork as managed to fill out his Lotrek collection. Sourcing this stuff is time consuming. From what I can tell, here are the holes I have that kevork has managed to fill:

• Grotesque Signature Edition (Gold) (1/54)
• Grotesque Signature Edition (Platinum) (1/55)
• Venexiana Dark Signature Gold (1/60)
• Venexiana Dark Signature Platinum (1/60)
• ICONS Imperial Reverse (1/55)

While I could have picked these three below up when released, I just had to pass.
• Tale of the Tempest: Prism (1/200)
• Charmers Green Gilded (1/100)
• Charmers Purple Gilded (1/100)

Most of the remaining decks he is looking for are holes I have as well, except for the Grotesk test decks, which I got during my first Lotrek backed Kickstarter. I thought I was tough stuff picking up a Venexiana Gold deck, but this is next level.

It's always a pleasure hearing your thoughts when it comes to the collection I've built, as you are one of the pinnacles of modern day playing card collecting. It's validation that I never really sought, but one I humbly welcome each and every time. It was never in my realm of thinking that I would get this far, but the more decks I accrued in Lotrek's catalog, the more it motivated me to find the rest. At this point, the path has become quite narrow, and there is an odd relief that comes with that. While the rewards will be fewer and with more time in between, it will be just as satisfying, if not more.

It should go without saying, but none of this would have been possible without the support of the community. I'm grateful for all of you who continue to check this thread out with all the various contributions I make to it. The community is what keeps my passion alive.

...now about those test prints

[Leo_100]

Hey there

I have

- icons imperial
- liturgy treasury
- arabesque gold and silver
- golden oath
- damask blue and res
- venexiana gold

Feel free to offer on any of these

Best
Leo