The "White Whale" Wish List

[Sharpie]

Currently, the first version of the Pippoglyph deck.

You can find those at a decent price on Amazon. That's where I got mine a long time ago. Still in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Bent-Castle-Works ... pippoglyph

I had no idea.
Go for it, Sher.

[Firthetic]

Would anyone be interested in the "Italian Cats" if I can get my hands on some? I think I have a source for a dozen or more.

Do the single decks have tuck boxes?

The Black & White (1995-ish) decks that were pre-Piatnik licensing them are in a plain tuck, I am fairly certain. Of course, I doubt that I can get more than 1 or 2 of those - if any, like I stated elsewhere. Again, I'll know more today or tomorrow, Wednesday at the latest, and with pictures to show more details. I just wanted to gauge interest in them here, since I'd seen them shown in the this thread. I also got and posted a pix of the "11 of Hearts" misprint that Piatnik put in the first 3,000 boxes of their #2117 tins.

Picture of the tuck box for the single deck "Gatteria" Italian Cats here: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 410#p32410.

The layout of the eleven pips seems too deliberate for it to be a misprint - seems more like a gaff card. Are the Italians Cats deck poker or bridge size, Mike?

[Mike Ratledge]

Would anyone be interested in the "Italian Cats" if I can get my hands on some? I think I have a source for a dozen or more.

Picture of the tuck box for the single deck "Gatteria" Italian Cats here: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 410#p32410.

The layout of the eleven pips seems too deliberate for it to be a misprint - seems more like a gaff card. Are the Italians Cats deck poker or bridge size, Mike?

They are European poker size, clearly not exactly 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" but as close as they make them, similar to the decks you see if you have any from Japan. I suspect they are similar to the 310g premium stock they use as an upgrade now, because they were made in 1997, but I haven't had them in my hands yet.

I'm almost certain that the pix I posted last night (11:54PM & 11:55PM about three or four messages up) are actual size, although I could be wrong. They came off her scanner direct to my inbox yesterday. Those are the "Suicide King", Joker, Blue deck back and QoH.

[Eoghann]

Currently, the first version of the Pippoglyph deck.

You can find those at a decent price on Amazon. That's where I got mine a long time ago. Still in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Bent-Castle-Works ... pippoglyph

I had no idea.
Go for it, Sher.

Damn. Sorry Sharps, I didn't read the post in which you were in negotiations with Sher. Was just trying to help.

[Mike Ratledge]

So, considering that I own two of David Blaine's series A Red White Lion decks, what would somebody like to trade?

I'm not absolutely certain that I will give one up at all, but just throwing it out there to see what kind of fish I might catch...

[Sharpie]

Currently, the first version of the Pippoglyph deck.

You can find those at a decent price on Amazon. That's where I got mine a long time ago. Still in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Bent-Castle-Works ... pippoglyph

I had no idea.
Go for it, Sher.

Damn. Sorry Sharps, I didn't read the post in which you were in negotiations with Sher. Was just trying to help.

Hey, don't worry. That's exactly what this thread is for.

[Sher]

Currently, the first version of the Pippoglyph deck.

You can find those at a decent price on Amazon. That's where I got mine a long time ago. Still in stock.

http://www.amazon.com/Bent-Castle-Works ... pippoglyph" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Eoghann, thank you so much!!! I had checked both BentCasstle Workshop and eBay and couldn't find them. I didn't even think of looking on Amazon!

And thank you so much for the offer, Sharpie.

[volantangel]

Ok on a more serious note the odd deck by Jonathan burton, I can't even find a way to buy it lol

http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?t=2112&p=25489

[chach]

Ok on a more serious note the odd deck by Jonathan burton, I can't even find a way to buy it lol

http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?t=2112&p=25489

Well, if you're willing to drop the change:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ODD-BODS-p-card ... 1c38cb8f88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or for a little less. With shipping to US, about $30:

http://www.tuschundegon.bigcartel.com/p ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BTW: Reading the artist's twitter feed, he says this is the only place to buy them and there are only a few left. So I bit the bullet and ordered a deck.

[Eoghann]

I'm gonna order some but I'll ship them to my contact in the UK coz I'm a cheapskate. She'll bring them to me in the summer of 2014. Anyone who is in no rush to get them and wants to save a few bucks let me know.

[Mike Ratledge]

One red back (unsigned) single deck left of the "Italian Cats" first shipment left, priced $40 + actual shipping. After that the prices will go up to what I'm offering them elsewhere, sorry, there just aren't enough to go around judging from the quick responses I have already received. The tuck is shown in my profile pix.

It looks like I won't have any of the original 1989 Black & White version to sell. If any, I will get only one or two - maybe. I consider those the ultimate White Whale since they have not been printed every by a major company and less than 500 were produced.

I might be able to get a few of the original Piatnik "11 of hearts" misprint single cards, not certain. They come with the note from Piatnik that was sent to the original 500 purchasers of the color deck when they sent out the corrected 10 of hearts to "repair" those decks stating that they were a factory error and "were never intended for release".

[Mike Ratledge]

That last remaining (Red back) "Italian Cats" Gatteria single deck edition (C) 1996 is gone, which means unfortunately I can't take any more order until I know exactly how many more there are. Sorry for those of you that were on the fence, several people jumped in all at one time, and I already had one more than I could accommodate ask.

When I get the answer to "How many more are available", I'll let everyone know. In fairness to other members here, I will sell about half of the unsigned ones at the price I previously showed, which was $40 + actual shipping cost. I'm not certain just how many can be signed by the author, and I'm leaning more towards the "Certificate of Authenticity" as opposed to having them physically signed on the cellophane outside the tuck. I don't think they have the right pen (like a non-bleed "Sharpie") available, and I don't want to risk damaging the tucks.

[volantangel]

I'm gonna order some but I'll ship them to my contact in the UK coz I'm a cheapskate. She'll bring them to me in the summer of 2014. Anyone who is in no rush to get them and wants to save a few bucks let me know.

Hey man can you do me a favour, check with her how much it will cost to ship 2 decks from the uk to Singapore? The website doesn't ship to many places despite saying worldwide shipping.

[Eoghann]

Sure I'll see if she can give me an estimate. I tried figuring it out myself but converting GBP to USD and LBS to KGS is giving me a headache.

[volantangel]

Sure I'll see if she can give me an estimate. I tried figuring it out myself but converting GBP to USD and LBS to KGS is giving me a headache.

Thanks man, if possible also a quote for 3 decks as well. I have tried contacting the store but to no avail, no replies yet.

[Mike Ratledge]

Sure I'll see if she can give me an estimate. I tried figuring it out myself but converting GBP to USD and LBS to KGS is giving me a headache.

If you're using Firefox, just type "20 GBP to US$" into the search box, or go to google.com and "search" - it will show the answer without any further prompts.

Same for "xxx US$ to SG$", it just converts and displays the answer int he window you have open.

"xx# to kilos" works the same. You probably want to use "xx# to grams", though (or "xx ounces to grams"). 1000 grams is a KG, and they price mail in 100grams increments in most countries, just as we would use ounces.

[MagikFingerz]

Sure I'll see if she can give me an estimate. I tried figuring it out myself but converting GBP to USD and LBS to KGS is giving me a headache.

If you're using Firefox, just type "20 GBP to US$" into the search box, or go to google.com and "search" - it will show the answer without any further prompts.

Same for "xxx US$ to SG$", it just converts and displays the answer int he window you have open.

"xx# to kilos" works the same. You probably want to use "xx# to grams", though (or "xx ounces to grams"). 1000 grams is a KG, and they price mail in 100grams increments in most countries, just as we would use ounces.

Better yet, use Chrome and just type it into the address bar.

[Eoghann]

We'll I've been messing around with:

http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I calculated a 250 gram small packet, 5 day delivery with delivery confirmation to Singapore, I'm getting £10.10 shipping. I think that's about the same as what the guy on the website is charging, no?

[volantangel]

We'll I've been messing around with:

http://www.royalmail.com/price-finder" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I calculated a 250 gram small packet, 5 day delivery with delivery confirmation to Singapore, I'm getting £10.10 shipping. I think that's about the same as what the guy on the website is charging, no?

The thing is that they dont ship to singapore, which is a pain. Tried getting in touch with them but no replies as of now. And messing with that calculator, using Airmail Small Packets for 250g, its only £4.70.

[Eoghann]

Dang, sorry. Those thingamajigs confuse me. I'm usually the "slap package on PO counter and ask to ship it" kinda guy. Anywho, I'll ask her later today.

[chach]

FYI - Artist tweeted there's only 3 odd bods decks left in stock.

[volantangel]

FYI - Artist tweeted there's only 3 odd bods decks left in stock.

Well that sucks, i probably wont be able to get this sorted out before they are gone.

[Mike Ratledge]

I only have 3 decks left in the UC member offer at $40 + actual packaging & shipping per deck: http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php ... 501#p32501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As noted in the thread linked above, the next deck sold must be BLUE back or a pair, since I only have one RED left.

Please PM - I don't always notice in the thread right away, even thought I am subscribed to it.

(edited: "I'm done", sorry to be a bandwidth hog)

[Strag]

Ok on a more serious note the odd deck by Jonathan burton, I can't even find a way to buy it lol

http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?t=2112&p=25489

Well, if you're willing to drop the change:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ODD-BODS-p-card ... 1c38cb8f88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;...

Or for a little less. With shipping to US, about $30:

http://www.tuschundegon.bigcartel.com/p ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;..

BTW: Reading the artist's twitter feed, he says this is the only place to buy them and there are only a few left. So I bit the bullet and ordered a deck.

This was my white whale and looks like I may have just bought the last of them. Placed my order and they went to "Sold Out". Will trade one for my new White Whale: "Rarebit"

[montecarlojoe]

THAR SHE BLOWS!!!

Ouch though...

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[ChasFink]

Wow! I was just going to post my wish to this list, and while trying to find pictures of it... I found it for sale on eBay for less than 10 bucks!

Polish cards made in Krakow, sold in a plain paper wrapper. I got two decks of these from a newsstand/kiosk when I was a summer student there in the late 1970's. They got destroyed over the years. Now if only someone had the reddish-brown version!

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[Sharpie]

I think this topic needs a bump. Kinda got swallowed by the UC reboot.
So... any Galifrey One attendees in attendance?

S

[chach]

None that I know, but I'll be going to the Sacramento Comic-Con next weekend and I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for any and all playing card items.

And meeting the man the myth the legend, the chin himself, Bruce Campbell.

[PrincessTrouble]

My other white whale, besides the Gallifrey One deck, is the IcelandAir deck. I've contacted them, but the only way to get one is on one of their flights.

[chach]

My other white whale, besides the Gallifrey One deck, is the IcelandAir deck. I've contacted them, but the only way to get one is on one of their flights.

Well, that's an easy problem to solve, just go hang out at the airport at the Iceland Air desk and ask random people if they'd mind buying a few decks for you and your friends on the internet.

Or take a nice vacation and grab a few decks for yourself and your friends on the internet.

Key thing to remember here is your friends on the internet.