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Well, while hunting for similar TSC logos I came across this deck.



I prefer Lotrek's deck...duh.

Still awaiting my decks. Has anyone else (who backed for gilded) received theirs?

I haven't even received my regular decks yet

rousselle wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:40 pm Still awaiting my decks. Has anyone else (who backed for gilded) received theirs?

No. Ordered all 4 decks (green, purple, red, signature).

rousselle wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:40 pm Still awaiting my decks. Has anyone else (who backed for gilded) received theirs?

I pledged for everything and have not received anything. I did message Kellar last week asking for an update and he said that ... "Bricks and Signatures are all being sent from Lotrek in Greece". He stated that the plan was for Lotrek to start sending them out this week.

Shipping Monday! He shared an update on his IG page and mentioned he is prepping Signature editions and brick boxes right meow. Very exciting!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYdplCMcAK ... _copy_link

I bought a pair of green and purple gilded decks from Kellar’s site, arrived earlier this week. I’m really liking my first gilded Lotrek decks, but it’s kinda s—tty that just anybody can order the decks and receive them before the KS backers get them. O well. Hope you guys enjoy the red gilded and signature decks!

I am not aware that the green or the purple decks came with a gilded option. Am I mistaken on that? I don't recall them for sale during Kickstarter.

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:35 pm I am not aware that the green or the purple decks came with a gilded option. Am I mistaken on that? I don't recall them for sale during Kickstarter.

I think you’re right. I don’t see green or purple gilded available on the KS campaign. Maybe it’s exclusive to Kellar’s site?

It looks like there’s 102 red gilded decks out there, since that’s how many bricks were sold on KS. Anybody have a clue how many Signature decks there are? My green/purple gilded decks are both 3/100.

Meta Collector wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:26 am

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:35 pm I am not aware that the green or the purple decks came with a gilded option. Am I mistaken on that? I don't recall them for sale during Kickstarter.

I think you’re right. I don’t see green or purple gilded available on the KS campaign. Maybe it’s exclusive to Kellar’s site?

It looks like there’s 102 red gilded decks out there, since that’s how many bricks were sold on KS. Anybody have a clue how many Signature decks there are? My green/purple gilded decks are both 3/100.

I think on their instagram it showed around 240ish

Meta Collector wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:26 am

Bradius wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:35 pm I am not aware that the green or the purple decks came with a gilded option. Am I mistaken on that? I don't recall them for sale during Kickstarter.

I think you’re right. I don’t see green or purple gilded available on the KS campaign. Maybe it’s exclusive to Kellar’s site?

It looks exclusive to the site. Can only buy the pair, with a letterpress. $99 for the pair, plus $8.50 US or $15.00 international shipping.

Wow that means the rarest decks in the series weren’t even available to the KS backers. Not a good look IMO. I’d be upset if I was a backer. As a non-backer, I’m delighted and purchased a second gilded pair.

I wonder how many gilded charmers there are

chicken_ql wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:55 am I wonder how many gilded charmers there are

I calculate at least 302. There’s 100 each of the green and purple. As for the red, the KS campaign shows there were 72 single brick + 10 early brick + 10 double brick backers. But brick buyers had the option to buy extra bricks as add-ons, which I’m not sure the sales number is publicly available.

Pretty much sucks that the people who pay in advance by months don't get their decks until long after they are publicly available. Don't understand why more creators don't realize how much this disrespects backers.

Strag wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:06 am Pretty much sucks that the people who pay in advance by months don't get their decks until long after they are publicly available. Don't understand why more creators don't realize how much this disrespects backers.

I literally just posted this exact sentiment in another post (El Reino de los Muertos). I think it has to do with the fact that retailers get first shipments, and we get reserved decks. Either way, this happens far too much to the point of me not wanting to back kickstarters anymore. If I can get them faster from a retailer, and be disrespected as a backer, im going to do that.

I had a chat with Kellar a little while ago and found out he had got some of the green and purple gilded after the fact. I am tempted to pick a set up, just to have a complete collection but as I doubt I would open them due to having a brick of non-gilded to use already, I think the red gilded is more interesting to me personally due to the tuck change.

Nice catch. I collect mostly gilded decks, so just picked these up to supplement my KS pledge. I'm a bit surprised they weren't part of the KS campaign itself though. These campaigns where I either have to keep changing pledges as levels change, sit and wait for X time for something that will fill/sell out in 4 minutes, or have to chase around to other sites....gets old. And I used to think the people that waited in line outside of Foot Locker for some shoe drop were idiots. Looks like I'm no better, but at least I can be inside where it's warm.

One thing I like about the purple/green gilded set is that they’re not sealed; the tucks ship without cello and in a carat ds1 sleeve. So you can enjoy the cards and still call them in “new” condition, like a lot of Lotrek’s decks. I never received any “letterpress card” with my package, though, I’m not sure what that’s supposed to refer to.

Meta Collector wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:07 pmI never received any “letterpress card” with my package, though, I’m not sure what that’s supposed to refer to.

Letterpress is a printing method. It refers to Kellar's business card which is pretty bells and whistles. Once it arrives you'll get it .

There was a picture of the card on BackerKit, can't get to it now

I consider Kellar's gilding and "after market" change. I am not picking them up. I could just get my own gilded if I wanted and it would basically be the same thing. I could even have them numbered 1/1! To each their own I guess. I don't like that he did this, but whatever. They are his decks to do with as he wants. I am not going to be bent in a wad over it. Looking forward to my rewards. Photos will be posted. Count on it.

macstrat wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 12:26 pm If I can get them faster from a retailer, and be disrespected as a backer, im going to do that.

And pay a lot more compared to KS whilst also losing access to the often KS exclusive limited decks, but it's your money I guess *shrug*

I only just found out about the Red & Green gilded pair via the post on instagram and came here for answers lol. I'm also leaning towards considering these unofficial and leaving them out of the buyer's guide as it was done without Lotrek's involvement and they were never mentioned in any campaign updates.

Posted by Kellar O'Neil on IG:

does leave a sour taste... if hindsight was available would have just backed a pair and Lotrek edition.....he is free i guess to do what he wants but it could have done differently

I got a shipping notification from Greece for the Signature decks. Have not got one for the brick yet.

Bikefanatic wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:03 am I got a shipping notification from Greece for the Signature decks. Have not got one for the brick yet.

I am going to say that it is likely all in the same package.

All orders have been sent. The tracking numbers you're getting are for all items: Charmers Signature, bricks and extra Red decks. They come in the same package. The last batch of orders was sent on the 24th of December however in an effort to honor my reputation of being a lazy dog, I'm still sending tracking numbers. That said, I think that some people will get their orders before they get their tracking number.

Lotrek wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:00 pm All orders have been sent. The tracking numbers you're getting are for all items: Charmers Signature, bricks and extra Red decks. They come in the same package. The last batch of orders was sent on the 24th of December however in an effort to honor my reputation of being a lazy dog, I'm still sending tracking numbers. That said, I think that some people will get their orders before they get their tracking number.

I did, got the deck last week but just received the "your order has been sent" email today
If only everything from Lotrek would work this way... I ain't ready for THAT MUCH of radical change for deliver schedule (from massive late to arrive before sent) haha

Backerkit for me is saying nothing more than "order locked."

So, with half an hour of this posting, I got an email to say these had arrived.

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