Zenith -- by Encarded
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Zenith -- by Encarded
So I thought there was already a thread for this, but I did a search and I came up with nothing, so if a thread does exist, mods please merge.
Encarded Signature Series Zenith, printed by the Expert Playing Card Company
Limited Edition; only 1000 will be available
From the picture, it looks like the tuck box will have a side flap like the Exquisites (sorry if that sounds weird, I can't think of how to describe it properly right now).
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Encarded Signature Series Zenith, printed by the Expert Playing Card Company
Limited Edition; only 1000 will be available
From the picture, it looks like the tuck box will have a side flap like the Exquisites (sorry if that sounds weird, I can't think of how to describe it properly right now).
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April
I think Paul teased us with pictures in other threads. This looks amazing, love how the holographic foil works with that thick black paper used for the tuck box. I cant wait to see the cards !
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April
He released a pic of the courts on Facebook/Instagram:volantangel wrote:I think Paul teased us with pictures in other threads. This looks amazing, love how the holographic foil works with that thick black paper used for the tuck box. I cant wait to see the cards !
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I really hope we get a heads up on when these will be released. With only 1000, I could easily see myself missing them if no forewarning is given.
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Sweet Mercy!Sher143 wrote:He released a pic of the courts on Facebook/Instagram:volantangel wrote:I think Paul teased us with pictures in other threads. This looks amazing, love how the holographic foil works with that thick black paper used for the tuck box. I cant wait to see the cards !
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Don't worry, I'll give plenty of warning and will probably split the 1,000 into a few batches to make sure as many folks as possible can get in on them, if so desired. They came out pretty nice.
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Awesome, thanks Paul!Encarded wrote:Don't worry, I'll give plenty of warning and will probably split the 1,000 into a few batches to make sure as many folks as possible can get in on them, if so desired. They came out pretty nice.
The court cards in the picture seems to be slightly off-center though, looking at the distance from the indices to the edge.
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Yes they are, because that was an old teaser picture of a prototype printed by MakePlayingCards.com.MagikFingerz wrote:Awesome, thanks Paul!Encarded wrote:Don't worry, I'll give plenty of warning and will probably split the 1,000 into a few batches to make sure as many folks as possible can get in on them, if so desired. They came out pretty nice.
The court cards in the picture seems to be slightly off-center though, looking at the distance from the indices to the edge.
The real deal is perfect, of course.
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I suspected that was the case. I have come to expect nothing but perfection from you, Paul
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Jeez- you can't sneak anythink by Tom.. never underestimate the powers of The OneEncarded wrote:Yes they are, because that was an old teaser picture of a prototype printed by MakePlayingCards.com.MagikFingerz wrote:Awesome, thanks Paul!Encarded wrote:Don't worry, I'll give plenty of warning and will probably split the 1,000 into a few batches to make sure as many folks as possible can get in on them, if so desired. They came out pretty nice.
The court cards in the picture seems to be slightly off-center though, looking at the distance from the indices to the edge.
The real deal is perfect, of course.
Anywho, these look amazing and I hope they'll be reasonably priced, all things considered.
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Perfection is a tall order, but I certainly do my best.MagikFingerz wrote:I suspected that was the case. I have come to expect nothing but perfection from you, Paul
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Wow ! I'm speechless !
This deck is beautiful...
This deck is beautiful...
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A little off topic, Paul and Jackson, is the best friends deck still happening ?
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That's morphing around a little in exactly what it will be, but we still talk quite frequently. Don't worry.volantangel wrote:A little off topic, Paul and Jackson, is the best friends deck still happening ?
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I obviously have very few, in a relative sense, to sell this time around. Historically my projects have gone through 1,000 decks quite rapidly so I do understand it will probably be a little harder to get one of these.
To make that easier for more people, I was going to do the release in a few batches. Perhaps 500 at the start, and when those sell, open another batch at another time so that people in other timezones don't have to be up at 3am.
I actually do want feedback on one thing I was considering. Do you think that with a limited release like this, any single order should be limited to purchasing a certain (small) number? Limit it to 6? Zenith isn't a $5 deck so I don't expect everyone to want a brick, but I do want to give as many people as possible the chance to get some. I don't want someone with big pockets to come in, buy 72 and then sell them all on ebay. Thoughts?
To make that easier for more people, I was going to do the release in a few batches. Perhaps 500 at the start, and when those sell, open another batch at another time so that people in other timezones don't have to be up at 3am.
I actually do want feedback on one thing I was considering. Do you think that with a limited release like this, any single order should be limited to purchasing a certain (small) number? Limit it to 6? Zenith isn't a $5 deck so I don't expect everyone to want a brick, but I do want to give as many people as possible the chance to get some. I don't want someone with big pockets to come in, buy 72 and then sell them all on ebay. Thoughts?
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April
I think that's a great idea. And I think 6 is a good number for the max.Encarded wrote: I actually do want feedback on one thing I was considering. Do you think that with a limited release like this, any single order should be limited to purchasing a certain (small) number? Limit it to 6? Zenith isn't a $5 deck so I don't expect everyone to want a brick, but I do want to give as many people as possible the chance to get some. I don't want someone with big pockets to come in, buy 72 and then sell them all on ebay. Thoughts?
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I'm sure some people would be upset if the limit is less than a brick, but for a small run like this I feel it's more than fair (necessary, even) to have a limit of 6 decks tops. If it were me I'd probably set it to 3, but that decision is yours alone.
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Re: Encarded's Zenith - Coming April
Where is that darned boat, Paul? People are going to be camped on your doorstep soon.
I'm thinking that 6 sounds great and I would love to have a half a brick, but if everyone gets 6 than 500 is only about 85 buyers. I'm sure not everyone will get 6, but I bet most will.
I'm thinking that 6 sounds great and I would love to have a half a brick, but if everyone gets 6 than 500 is only about 85 buyers. I'm sure not everyone will get 6, but I bet most will.
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I agree about the 6 deck limit and I have to say that I like the courts VERY much!
I'm very excited about these.
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Agree! Any idea yet on the pricing, Paul?MagikFingerz wrote:I'm sure some people would be upset if the limit is less than a brick, but for a small run like this I feel it's more than fair (necessary, even) to have a limit of 6 decks tops. If it were me I'd probably set it to 3, but that decision is yours alone.
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I'm honestly still working that out. Somewhat depends on final freight shipping costs from New York. I'm still going back and forth trying to find that balance, but I can say it will be more than a plain Aurum deck and less than a White Gold deck.Widdee wrote:Agree! Any idea yet on the pricing, Paul?MagikFingerz wrote:I'm sure some people would be upset if the limit is less than a brick, but for a small run like this I feel it's more than fair (necessary, even) to have a limit of 6 decks tops. If it were me I'd probably set it to 3, but that decision is yours alone.
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well i had intended to get some Aurum decks, to add to my small growing collection, i guess i will just wait for the Zenith and bundle the whole lot together, otherwise paying 2 shipping charges to the UK is just silly.
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Yes, that would definitely save some money and simplify things for you! Should have enough Aurum to last until Zenith is ready.TLZ1979 wrote:well i had intended to get some Aurum decks, to add to my small growing collection, i guess i will just wait for the Zenith and bundle the whole lot together, otherwise paying 2 shipping charges to the UK is just silly.
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Well you've done a stunning job. I have several of the second tier Aurums and love'm dearly, but this has me running around the house like a bitch in heat.Encarded wrote:I'm honestly still working that out. Somewhat depends on final freight shipping costs from New York. I'm still going back and forth trying to find that balance, but I can say it will be more than a plain Aurum deck and less than a White Gold deck.Widdee wrote:Agree! Any idea yet on the pricing, Paul?MagikFingerz wrote:I'm sure some people would be upset if the limit is less than a brick, but for a small run like this I feel it's more than fair (necessary, even) to have a limit of 6 decks tops. If it were me I'd probably set it to 3, but that decision is yours alone.
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You mean you look like this?Widdee wrote: Well you've done a stunning job. I have several of the second tier Aurums and love'm dearly, but this has me running around the house like a bitch in heat.
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