Bicycle Majestic by Elite Playing Cards

[sms69x]

[MagikFingerz]

Wow. I am literally crossing my fingers hoping this will NOT be funded. Minimal amount of work put in design-wise, with tons of add-ons and big words like "unique", "limited" and "reserved for collectors" thrown around more than poop in a monkey cage. Seriously, a box made of "Black Vellum Paper and Gold Foil", yet standard courts merely recolored with gold? No thanks, especially not at inflated prices and shipping.

I feel like I'm getting more and more cynical and direct in my commentary on new kickstarter projects, so I apologize if anyone finds me offensive.

[sms69x]

Actually I kinda liked the design! Elegant and simple! The 2 things that do not appeal to me are the standard court cards, and the price!!
I'll wait for them to be available at their store at a much lower price, and maybe then I bought 1 or 2!

[vasta41]

Wow. I am literally crossing my fingers hoping this will NOT be funded. Minimal amount of work put in design-wise, with tons of add-ons and big words like "unique", "limited" and "reserved for collectors" thrown around more than poop in a monkey cage. Seriously, a box made of "Black Vellum Paper and Gold Foil", yet standard courts merely recolored with gold? No thanks, especially not at inflated prices and shipping.

I feel like I'm getting more and more cynical and direct in my commentary on new kickstarter projects, so I apologize if anyone finds me offensive.

Agree 100%

[victplayingcards]

Actually I kinda liked the design! Elegant and simple! The 2 things that do not appeal to me are the standard court cards, and the price!!
I'll wait for them to be available at their store at a much lower price, and maybe then I bought 1 or 2!

I have to agree with this one, I will pay $8 once they are out on their website

[chess]

I'll pass. These are too gaudy

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

I on the other hand am on board. Not only because I appreciate their brand, but I also appreciate a simple deck. For me the cleaner (and less cluttered) the deck - the better. Good stock, clean lines and a well thought out theme. I like it

[sms69x]

I on the other hand am on board. Not only because I appreciate their brand, but I also appreciate a simple deck.

Exactly! I've bought their last 2 decks which are quite nice! Love the pips design, but not a big fan of the back design..
This one, in my opinion, is great in both ways, faces and back, although the court cards could be better!

[walrus]

Back is not bad but I am sick of Black Decks.

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

a deck with white faces and white borders is not what I would call a "black deck"

True black decks like black tigers, black ghost etc.... those I am sick of

[walrus]

a deck with white faces and white borders is not what I would call a "black deck"

True black decks like black tigers, black ghost etc.... those I am sick of

Do not you ever correct me again. I was referring to the black backs. Do not tell me what is what. I have been collecting cards when you were still sucking on your mother's teet, yesterday.

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

ha ha ok, ok....



actually now with a closer look at Divine and Ritual, I have to say I like this deck better. Those past two, the court cards are too busy for my taste

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

[this is not a double post]

So now that eXecutive is out

what do you like better?

Elite?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eli ... ref=search" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or

eXecutive?

http://www.ellusionist.com/executive-de ... cards.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MagikFingerz]

It shouldn't take much to win over a deck that has "Premium Playing Cards" on the back design. Executive hands down.

[walrus]

To be honest there is much I like about this deck. The one downside is that it's on KS. I am interested, just might wait for the resellers.

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

Magik funny you should mention that, this is from Elite playing cards...

We had 2 backers that mentioned that. We appreciate our backers feedback, and we listen to all of you. That was removed from the back 3 weeks ago we simply didn't updated the project description. The deck won't be printed with that words.

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

oh and FUNDED! BOO YA

[Bikefanatic]

I rather wait until a 130th anniversary deck comes out. . . . . .

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

Hi everyone,

Here's a sneak peek at some samples of the Majestic box sent by the printers.

One word: gorgeous.

The paper feels like velvet and the gold foil actually looks and feels like real gold.

We just can't stop looking at the samples, and we can't wait to get the decks and ship them to you!

Have a great week!

Love,

Elite.

[Bikefanatic]

I'll admit the box looks lovely but cards are too basic. I hope the Platinum deck gets a shiny look as well.

[montecarlojoe]

I never understoon the 128 years hyperbole. Bycicle celebrated thier own 125th anniversary didnt they?

Are powers of 2 the new multiples of 25? (...the new black).

[Bikefanatic]

I can't wait til the 130th anniversary. Or the 142nd.

[montecarlojoe]

The 10πth anniversary?

[CBJ]

Well, it looks like these decks are out.

http://www.magicshop.co.uk/p142865/Maje ... _info.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;





And this is why I no longer back KS projects. I can now pick these up before the backers have them in their hands.

I think it's horrible that these designers do this... give the backers their decks FIRST!


Anyway... that's my rant for the day


CBJ

[CBJ]

sorry for the double post... they are also available here

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S15640" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[badpete69]

But on the good side at least they have been shipping and in a timely manner at that. Where's my Asylum deck hehehe

[the assman]

Greetings fellow card enthusiasts. New member, long time lurker. Cool forum.

So I see that Penguin Magic is selling the Majestic deck for $7.49 with same day shipping. I pledged for 2 decks at $21 and I haven't received them yet.

So basically I, and the other KS backers, helped the designer to produce this deck. Without our help this deck would not have been made. And for our efforts we got charged a premium and we have to wait longer for our decks. Feels like a slap in the face.

Majestic is definitely the last deck I will back made by Elite Playing Cards. I'm also really starting to question if I should back any card projects on KS. It just seems to me that a Project Creator on Kickstarter should act with a certain humbleness. The creator is, after all, asking for money to fund their creation. I don't begrudge them a profit, after all it is their vision and hard work (and our $) that brings the product to life. It just seems that lately greed is taking the place of gratitude.

I have to add that the last paragraph does not apply to Uusi. They are a class act and I will be backing the new Blue Bloods!

[BMPokerworld]

Greetings fellow card enthusiasts. New member, long time lurker. Cool forum.

So I see that Penguin Magic is selling the Majestic deck for $7.49 with same day shipping. I pledged for 2 decks at $21 and I haven't received them yet.

So basically I, and the other KS backers, helped the designer to produce this deck. Without our help this deck would not have been made. And for our efforts we got charged a premium and we have to wait longer for our decks. Feels like a slap in the face.

Majestic is definitely the last deck I will back made by Elite Playing Cards. I'm also really starting to question if I should back any card projects on KS. It just seems to me that a Project Creator on Kickstarter should act with a certain humbleness. The creator is, after all, asking for money to fund their creation. I don't begrudge them a profit, after all it is their vision and hard work (and our $) that brings the product to life. It just seems that lately greed is taking the place of gratitude.

I have to add that the last paragraph does not apply to Uusi. They are a class act and I will be backing the new Blue Bloods!

The reason certain dealers have the Majestic decks so quickly is because Elite wholesales all the decks left over after the KS campaign to Murphy's. They are sent directly from USPCC, so Murphy's is getting them the same time as Elite. Remember, most of these designers need the money because either they spent the profit they got from KS or they did not make enough to cover their expenses.

As far as it being a problem that wholesalers get it first, it shouldn't really matter, IF and of course it turns out to be a very big word, IF most of the deck creators got off their asses and sent the decks out to their backers in a timely fashion. The problem is they don't. They could come on here and give you all the BS they want, it is simply because they either don't have the money and/or they don't want to put the time in to get the packages out to their backers quickly. There is no other reason, trust me.

Thanks!