Just starting out? Where to buy cards?

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

The best places are:

1. General Merchandise stores - Target & WAl-Mart etc.

2. ebay - save on shipping and group items together

3. Graphic Designer / Magic Houses - big places like HOPC. Ellusionist, CARC, Kings Wild etc

4. Periodically check kickstarter - always a good place

I have a bunch of great tips and link in my video: WHERE TO BUY CARDS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKrTIyZqVQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ecNate]

Don't forget about your fellow UC members! Especially if they have a good track record.

Also, for #3, many of these places have coupon code options to save a percentage off. A few members here have a referral code, there's also good old google search to find one if needed.

[willroya]

Please check out my new online store and I also have a ebay store as well, my showroom is open by appointment if you are in the Las Vegas area. I have over 1,000 different decks on display.

Here is a one time code for anyone interest in checking out my store for 10% off: 10off

Thanks!

[Como CO]

Don't forget
- estate sales (especially late in the afternoon, prices drop and deals get better)
- garage sales
- thrift stores (Goodwill, ARC, SAvers, Salvation Army) ARC has 50% off every Saturday all price tags colors except one color)

[That Filthy Casual]

4. Periodically check kickstarter - always a good place

Interested to know more on how this is possible. In fact, I was wondering if there was an official thread or location on this forum where the latest kickerstarter campaigns are listed?

[kevork]

4. Periodically check kickstarter - always a good place

Interested to know more on how this is possible. In fact, I was wondering if there was an official thread or location on this forum where the latest kickerstarter campaigns are listed?

Here's the forum where they all get posted: viewforum.php?f=8

You can also search "playing cards" on Kickstarter and sort by newest.

[Timmargh]

I have a list of online stores I've found, plus all the designer and producers of decks I've owned: timmargh.cards/stores/

[That Filthy Casual]

4. Periodically check kickstarter - always a good place

Interested to know more on how this is possible. In fact, I was wondering if there was an official thread or location on this forum where the latest kickerstarter campaigns are listed?

Here's the forum where they all get posted: viewforum.php?f=8

You can also search "playing cards" on Kickstarter and sort by newest.

Big thanks!

[Honeybee]

When I started collecting I found Penguin fantastic because free shipping is a big deal for international customers

https://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tag ... ying-cards

and Vanishing now offers free shipping too

https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/playing-cards/

If you are placing large orders, most suppliers will wave shipping

[That Filthy Casual]

When I started collecting I found Penguin fantastic because free shipping is a big deal for international customers

https://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tag ... ying-cards

and Vanishing now offers free shipping too

https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/playing-cards/

If you are placing large orders, most suppliers will wave shipping

Honeybee and co.,

I want to thank you for recommending Penguin Magic. I ordered 6 decks from these guys 20 days ago. I left a message on the checkout screen telling them thank you for providing free postage, and a shout out to United Cardists forums for recommending their shop.

They responded with a Gif video of two of the guys holding a personal message saying 'Thanks for your order, Stefan', and they posted the decks a day later.

They mentioned that packages can take up to 6 weeks or so to be delivered. My order came today, 20 days later. On my birthday, of all coincidences!

Suffice to say that I'm over the moon. The 6 decks were a trial. I'm already looking to make a second order with them.

[GandalfPC]

That gif video is standard fare, as is the great service