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If I understood Alex correctly, he will print as many decks as needed for the pre-orders made. That said, he will print at least 700 sets. So, if he has pre-orders for 500 sets, then he will have 200 extra sets available for sale later. There is a bit of a discount if you commit in the first 24 hours. I seem to recall this is similar to what he has done in prior years.

I am in for a full set, but I didn't order extras this year to open...yet. I might still break down on that part.

Bradius wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:40 am I am in for a full set, but I didn't order extras this year to open...yet. I might still break down on that part.

Ditto

IAmTheChin wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:36 am

krystalie wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:29 am
Is it more or less likely that 700~ decks will be produced? Cause I'm hoping to get a glimpse of the decks before committing beforehand. I'm fairly new to collecting and not sure if the Unbroken decks were blind orders like this round, but if they were, it would definitely compel me to get a set. Also I read in the description that every set will be different too like the Unbroken series? Anybody could help a fellow out with these queries? Thanks in advance.

The decks in the collection are different. Every set will be the same but numbered. Sorry if I misconstrued the description. Where did you read that had you think along those lines?
Limbo is a bit more along the Unbroken series. NPCCD will be consistent in appearance for everyone in the same format as previous years.

I kinda had the same thought after reading this in the description at the top of the https://nationalcardcollectionday.com/donate page

These decks represent how we see the art of card collection - beautifully unique

The word unique kinda gave me those vibes. Like maybe slight tuck differences or like each set would have different gilding or something that's unique to each set. But it couldn't be because there are wayyy too many decks being printed especially since orders are open for 3 days.

I have an off-topic question. Does anybody know to what is Alex reffering with the Limbo project? Is that another deck/project?

IAmTheChin wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:36 am The decks in the collection are different. Every set will be the same but numbered. Sorry if I misconstrued the description. Where did you read that had you think along those lines?
Limbo is a bit more along the Unbroken series. NPCCD will be consistent in appearance for everyone in the same format as previous years.

Sorry It might be just my own interpretation but, https://nationalcardcollectionday.com/d ... collection, Ctrl-F "different", that sentence haha. Thanks for helping to clarify, what do you mean by Limbo though?

bdawg923 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:17 am The word unique kinda gave me those vibes. Like maybe slight tuck differences or like each set would have different gilding or something that's unique to each set. But it couldn't be because there are wayyy too many decks being printed especially since orders are open for 3 days.

Honestly a pretty smart way to do what is effectively a 3-day Kickstarter, minus the fees as he does it on his own site.

HFMJ wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:23 am I have an off-topic question. Does anybody know to what is Alex reffering with the Limbo project? Is that another deck/project?

Looks to be another deck/project.

krystalie wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:32 am

IAmTheChin wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:36 am The decks in the collection are different. Every set will be the same but numbered. Sorry if I misconstrued the description. Where did you read that had you think along those lines?
Limbo is a bit more along the Unbroken series. NPCCD will be consistent in appearance for everyone in the same format as previous years.

Sorry It might be just my own interpretation but, https://nationalcardcollectionday.com/d ... collection, Ctrl-F "different", that sentence haha. Thanks for helping to clarify, what do you mean by Limbo though?

How I understood this was it would be a random selection from the 5 decks, depending on the assortment you ordered (gilded/un-gilded).

Im in for a set. I didnt pull the trigger on 'Unbroken' and wished I had

Alex NEVER disappoints, so I am in for the set.

I'm not going for a set, but I grabbed a single.

Held out for 10 hours before picking up a second set - a new personal best.

kevork wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:06 pm How I understood this was it would be a random selection from the 5 decks, depending on the assortment you ordered (gilded/un-gilded).

Yeah that was my intention but I went ahead and fixed language so it wouldn't confuse and set incorrect expectations.
What I realized is that doing a blind release is a real tight rope walk of setting expectations low so you can give them a nice surprise, but high enough so you can make sure there's an actual sale lol.

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:09 pm Held out for 10 hours before picking up a second set - a new personal best.

I cracked and ordered a full set. I hope they match 2019's standards, which is by far my favourite.

I’d like to thank the Academy, my parents - who failed to teach me restraint, my son - wait, music already - P52, UC … (dragged offstage)

I am also in for 2 sets. Restraint, I have none.

This time I finally got the guts to just F-it and go for a set. I am curious on how the 2021 NPCCD looked like.
Kinda get that scary feeling of the unknown - no artworks showed, everything in the dark, it's just a matter of fully rusted Alex Chin [does this remind you all about Jaspas's Favourite Day deck?]

i seem to be in the super minority here. while the last few NPCCD sets have had innovative or unique tuck features, the designs have been only ok to me. definitely not enough to justify the asking price regardless of (artificial) rarity. couple that with my general dislike of mystery decks this is an easy pass. alex is wonderful for and to the community and i rather enjoyed his seasons decks and his hand in bringing us the odd fellows.

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:09 pm Held out for 10 hours before picking up a second set - a new personal best.

Did you have to pay for shipping twice? Shipping costs are murderous for me right now living in Asia.

krystalie wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:39 am

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:09 pm Held out for 10 hours before picking up a second set - a new personal best.

Did you have to pay for shipping twice? Shipping costs are murderous for me right now living in Asia.

Paid for 30$ rounded for shipping to Indonesia…. Rip
Not to mention… the exchange rate that is worsen

STLBluesNut wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:29 am i seem to be in the super minority here. while the last few NPCCD sets have had innovative or unique tuck features, the designs have been only ok to me. definitely not enough to justify the asking price regardless of (artificial) rarity. couple that with my general dislike of mystery decks this is an easy pass. alex is wonderful for and to the community and i rather enjoyed his seasons decks and his hand in bringing us the odd fellows.

Totally agree with the sentiment. I buy the deck to support P52 more than to acquire a great deck. Even though P52 could be much better, it is still a great tool that helps me manage my collection. If he starts asking $70 for a standard deck, I may need to resort to supporting him in other ways.

I did pay for shipping twice, though it was only $16 or so per order.

Regarding (artificial) rarity:

“ They’re kept at small runs not because of artificial limits, but because they are crafted by hand, choosing to side step the industrial world of automation in favor of a more authentic handmade piece of art for your collection. ”

As for design - that will be up to the individual to judge, but for me the 2019 and 2020 decks were every bit entitled to the description “works of art” and worth every penny I paid and more.

wingedpotato wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:27 am
I buy the deck to support P52 more than to acquire a great deck. Even though P52 could be much better, it is still a great tool that helps me manage my collection.

i hadn't thought of it this way. perhaps i should rethink getting a deck or 2 to support the p52 website and forums. thanks for the insight.

Money's tight right now so I'm in for a single deck - I really hope I can eventually get a 2021 deck, because the full set is waaaay out of my reach right now

Regardless I'm still excited to see what these turn out to be like

There has got to be a better way to support P52 than pledge blind for NPCCD. I'm drawn a blank tho, suggestions?

Donations, merch, patreon

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:48 am As for design - that will be up to the individual to judge, but for me the 2019 and 2020 decks were every bit entitled to the description “works of art” and worth every penny I paid and more.

I do enjoy the arts in 2020 one. The works of Kristina Karol is amazing, and definitely the courts are all customized, and everyone is somehow related - to the Greek Myth. It is my biggest regret not getting a set, but at least having one of it should suffice

But, we still don't have any idea how this year's gotta looked like. Sticking to the theme, we will never know until it's time. Let's hope the courts are not Season's standards

I have been known to be wrong, but I am willing to bet there will be nothing standard about these

krystalie wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:39 am

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:09 pm Held out for 10 hours before picking up a second set - a new personal best.

Did you have to pay for shipping twice? Shipping costs are murderous for me right now living in Asia.

Which part? I'm in Malaysia myself. I personally had so many lost packages, I decided to use a US shipping agent service. I can consolidate shipping and pay just 1 time. It may not save much if you don't ship alot, but at least it almost guarantees no more lost packages.

PiazzaDelivery wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:11 pm There has got to be a better way to support P52 than pledge blind for NPCCD. I'm drawn a blank tho, suggestions?

You may pledge the 2nd P52 annual decks on KS.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/po ... ying-cards

I am only brave enough to bet one full set with the hope that they are at least trying to reach the 2020 series designs and not standard faces like previous series.