Custom decks websites?

[JokerzGamez]

I was wondering whether anyone knew about any websites that allow you to make custom designed decks? I already know about Zazzle and makeplayingcards.com; does anyone know any others? Thanks!

P.S It would also be helpful if the websites were British or were available for international customers.

[Magic_Orthodoxy]

1. Shutterfly. They have really good reviews, people say the decks are sturdy and last a long time. Design a back design and upload it to your account and BAM instant custom deck.

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Of course there are always smaller companies like....

2. http://www.makemyplayingcards.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

3. http://www.palaimoncards.com/custom-pla ... rds-decks/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

4. http://www.make-a-deck.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

5. http://www.artscow.com/photo-gifts/play ... esigns-313" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Modi]

A Couple of weeks ago Artscow had a coupon for it playing cards, $0.99 with free shipping (Normally $8.99 +s/h,iirc). At that price I had to try it. So...

Tuck case is generic artscow case (I didn't expect anything else, but I'm just sayin')

Cards are smooth finish, deck without jokers is 9 cards thicker than a deck of rider backs with no jokers. I'm not amazing at fanning to start, but I can't fan these at all, just a clumpy mess.

I will say that for a print on demand product, the print quality is quite good. Everything is sharp and the colors look nice. Obviously your not going to get the quality of a real press, but this doesn't look like you could have done it on your home printer, Unlike the Alien Ink Galaxy Cards. Centering is also very good on the deck I received. I Had to really be looking to notice any difference at all, and even then if i had used a different back image it would have been harder to tell, as the image I used had some small vertical lines right on the edge with no borders, something you really shouldn't do.

So Nice looking cards Print wise, Well centered, Cheap deck handling. The Finish makes such a big difference in playing cards I doubt any print on demand service will ever really compete. However for a proto deck to show your idea, or for decks that won't be played, These aren't as bad as I thought they would be.

[rpelberg]

I recently placed an order with artscow with a similar coupon and am excited to receive my deck. I enjoy cardistry and would really like a deck that I could mess around with and use made of good stock, finish, etc... Of the websites listed on this thread, what website has the best card quality in your opinion? My second question is what company has the best quality to price point? Thanks in advance

[Encarded]

I've done my prototype decks through makeplayingcards.com and they handle quite decently, fan well and are printed pretty accurately.

[rpelberg]

Thanks Paul, just curious did you use them for the prototype of Zenith as well? Just wondering how they did on the borderless design.

[ecNate]

Game Crafter - https://www.thegamecrafter.com/custom-game-cards

I got a few decks from them through other Kickstarter efforts that were custom card games. Quality is pretty good and I've heard a good company to work with.

[Mirror]

Thanks Paul, just curious did you use them for the prototype of Zenith as well? Just wondering how they did on the borderless design.

I had some decks printed by them and I must say I was positively surprised. The decks handle really well, like Paul said. I didn't do a borderless design but the decks were really well centered, so I think a borderless design wouldn't be a problem.