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Re: David Blaine Green Gatorbacks - to be released on Sept 1

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Cbkimble wrote:IMO, for GW to sell them at that price is just greed. Of course individuals are going to be greedy but GW, CPC, JP, etc are supposed to be reasonable.
When they posted the link last night, the price was $13.95. Some 12 hours or so later, they are $17.50 a deck. Many variables, I guess. Stock was going to quickly, realized they could get close to what they were going for on ebay, need to pay the mortgage and keep the lights on. Hard to say. It is a business, though, and maybe if they make a little extra on these, then they can keep prices down elsewhere.

That said, the price is a bit high for me right now. If Julien can keep his price around 10 euro, I can live with that.
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there are a handful for $12 now.....
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Re: David Blaine Green Gatorbacks - to be released on Sept 1

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Strag wrote:
Eoghann wrote:Could've sworn I saw them for about half that when they first posted the link.
They were 14.50 when I looked

I could be remembering wrong, but I when the link was first posted, it was between 7-9 bucks a deck and I remember thinking "not bad". Looks like it was steadily increased over time.
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I think when the dust settles these will be between 12-15. The problem and "Bone of Contention" here is that in the past we would "speculate" on the "cost" of a deck and assume a mark up........no speculating here, the world knows they were purchased at $5.00 a crack. Now that being said, you had to drop $60.00 + Shipping for that price, still a good deal, but as proven, not everyone wants to spend that amount of money or wants to buy a brick of something. When the retailers run out, then we can talk about $20.00 a deck.

On a side note, got a message from a friend yesterday that DB re-tweeted my pics :D
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Great pics Tony. I would certainly be flattered to have my pics retweeted by a legend. :ugdance:
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nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Great pics Tony. I would certainly be flattered to have my pics retweeted by a legend. :ugdance:
If I wasn't asked first, I'd be ticked and wanting royalties personally. I've had pics of mine stolen before, ain't a pleasant ordeal, especially when the person that stole them is making money off them.

But if they ask first, usually have no qualms about people using pics I've taken.
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chach wrote:
nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Great pics Tony. I would certainly be flattered to have my pics retweeted by a legend. :ugdance:
If I wasn't asked first, I'd be ticked and wanting royalties personally. I've had pics of mine stolen before, ain't a pleasant ordeal, especially when the person that stole them is making money off them.

But if they ask first, usually have no qualms about people using pics I've taken.
I'd say you'd have quite the uphill battle asking for royalties from someone retweeting a post you've made of your own pictures, which was the case here. ;)
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Re: David Blaine Green Gatorbacks - Sold Out on Sept 1st

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The lowest I seen them on eBay was $15 with shipping. I think that's reasonable because if sold at $12, shipping would be around $3 anyway.
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Bikefanatic wrote:The lowest I seen them on eBay was $15 with shipping. I think that's reasonable because if sold at $12, shipping would be around $3 anyway.
Picked up a pair on eBay under $12 shipped.
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Widdee wrote: Picked up a pair on eBay under $12 shipped.
Do you mean under $12 for each one, or the total paid for 2-decks was under $12?

The seller was losing money selling a pair for under $12 total.
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still wait for mine arrive :D also wait for the reveal secret :drool:
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DelMagic wrote:
Widdee wrote: Picked up a pair on eBay under $12 shipped.
Do you mean under $12 for each one, or the total paid for 2-decks was under $12?

The seller was losing money selling a pair for under $12 total.
No, that was each, shipped. It was the best deal I could find. They may go down but I really wanted to get a couple so pulled the trigger. They were around $11.50 each.
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crazyfandecks wrote:still wait for mine arrive :D also wait for the reveal secret :drool:
I got my brick today, along with two split bricks of Triplicates 1 & 2 standard and Limited Edition decks, all very nice. I got ½ brick 3 way split of Egyptian Legends also, but all have been shown, so I will save my crappy photography for something novel or at least different.
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Majority of the decks now are just bids that are lower than $12 but with some when you buy them, the shipping makes them more than $15.
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Bikefanatic wrote:Majority of the decks now are just bids that are lower than $12 but with some when you buy them, the shipping makes them more than $15.
I emailed them on the day asking about why their International shipping was so high. 8 days later and not the courtesy of a response.. so they get to go on my "do not buy" from list. Don't care how nice the cards are, I will not patronize someone who treats a potential customer in such a way.
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May want to let them know that, otherwise how will they know they're doing something wrong / take steps to correct situation with you?

I got my brick in yesterday. Arrived in great condition and cards are sweet. So what can be done with a Tamariz stack?
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Mike Ratledge wrote:but all have been shown, so I will save my crappy photography for something novel or at least different.
Mike, that made me LOL.
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Our stock should be here fairly soon and I would anticipate an initial price of £7.99 (just above the UK average for theory11, Ellusionist ETC). I'm making no promises it will stay that price forever, but it will be for the first 30 or so decks probably. I'll post a link when they are listed.
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chach wrote:May want to let them know that, otherwise how will they know they're doing something wrong / take steps to correct situation with you?

I got my brick in yesterday. Arrived in great condition and cards are sweet. So what can be done with a Tamariz stack?
They should know it from ignoring my email. Whenever I see a company do this, it's very clear they don't give a rats ass about their customers. They have sold out, so how can they possibly make it right with me? I cannot possibly be the only one to complain about their rediculous International shipping.

But, just in case, I've fired off another email. I would put money on them not responding.
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In stock now, £7.99 will go to £8.99 after the first 30 decks sold - http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/gatorbacks- ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Paul Middleton wrote:In stock now, £7.99 will go to £8.99 after the first 30 decks sold - http://jpplayingcards.co.uk/gatorbacks- ... ying-cards" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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DelMagic wrote:I ordered an extra 4-bricks. If you want to pick up a deck or two or six from me, let me know.
Got my Gator back today- thanks so much! Excellent shipping!
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vasta41 wrote:
DelMagic wrote:I ordered an extra 4-bricks. If you want to pick up a deck or two or six from me, let me know.
Got my Gator back today- thanks so much! Excellent shipping!
Also got my Gator Backs today from DelMagic. Excellent shipping as well!
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If anyone having some extras and is willing to sell them at a reasonable price, please contact me.
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Got my Gatorback decks from DelMagic. Thanks so much!
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This is my first Blaine deck but instead of all of the Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds then Spades in order, all my cards were mixed up. Is that just this deck or are other Blaine decks are like that too?
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Bikefanatic wrote:This is my first Blaine deck but instead of all of the Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds then Spades in order, all my cards were mixed up. Is that just this deck or are other Blaine decks are like that too?
It's in a specific stack (can't remember which), meaning you should get it in some order with certain cuts and faro shuffles all while looking completely shuffled to the layman.
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Tamariz stack I think. Has another weird name.
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Eoghann wrote:Tamariz stack I think. Has another weird name.
That would be 'Mnemonica'.
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Firthetic wrote:
Eoghann wrote:Tamariz stack I think. Has another weird name.
That would be 'Mnemonica'.
Bingo! Give that man a cigar! :ugdance:
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