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Ellusionist is including a Blue LTD prototype deck in their auction to benefit Wayne Houchin.

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The auction, which is a great thing to do, aside I am not that excited about different colors on the LTD. deck. It has long been amongst my favotite decks and I do not think it should be fucked with. I think what makes the LTD so nice is its sleek red color. I do not need different color on each deck I own. Seems like these color changes are becomming more and more common. Obviously they are popular but I do not think it is necessary.

walrus wrote:The auction, which is a great thing to do, aside I am not that excited about different colors on the LTD. deck. It has long been amongst my favotite decks and I do not think it should be smurfed with. I think what makes the LTD so nice is its sleek red color. I do not need different color on each deck I own. Seems like these color changes are becomming more and more common. Obviously they are popular but I do not think it is necessary.

The best part of your post was that you said Smurfed with. And they are making a Blue LTD deck.
Smurfs are Blue

The new deck is blue

The red deck was color changed to be blue

It has been Smurfed with

Do you agree with me foolish one, do you think some of these color changes are lame. I must be in the minority as they obviously sell

Anyone else notice the seal?

It seems that the deck will be unlimited as per the fundraising for Wayne Houchin. What do you guys think? Good? Bad?

No Walrus
There is no Santa clause.
But yes there is always a new color variation.

Yeah I pretty much agree with you.
I can certainly understand the color variation and some decks you should expect it.
Companies should have their staple deck that they go to for variations
T11 Monarch
E Artifice
DnD smoke and mirrors

And most decks that are intended for larger release should at least have 2
But every deck doesn't need it.
The limited deck is considered a limited release it sells pretty regularly for $40 Or more, you aren't going to be seeing it at the poker table so it doesn't really need it or should even have it. ( I am sure someone will now post a picture of themselves using it to play poker with)

UtterFool wrote:No Walrus
There is no Santa clause.
But yes there is always a new color variation.

Yeah I pretty much agree with you.
I can certainly understand the color variation and some decks you should expect it.
Companies should have their staple deck that they go to for variations
T11 Monarch
E Artifice
DnD smoke and mirrors

And most decks that are intended for larger release should at least have 2
But every deck doesn't need it.
The limited deck is considered a limited release it sells pretty regularly for $40 Or more, you aren't going to be seeing it at the poker table so it doesn't really need it or should even have it. ( I am sure someone will now post a picture of themselves using it to play poker with)

No Santa Claus?

Sorry Evan for correcting you during the beginning of this post. Looks like there will be an "Unlimited LTD." deck.

Although, I still stand by my original thought, "Now that doesn't make much sense."

I'm hoping they doctored the photos in the auction. The deck looks sealed, but the blue joker face is shown.

Wildereachday wrote:I'm hoping they doctored the photos in the auction. The deck looks sealed, but the blue joker face is shown.

I'm sure they have some opened decks of these.

Wildereachday wrote:I'm hoping they doctored the photos in the auction. The deck looks sealed, but the blue joker face is shown.

The photo is not doctored. That is a sealed prototype deck. The cards are from another deck.

Joe Hadsall wrote:

Wildereachday wrote:I'm hoping they doctored the photos in the auction. The deck looks sealed, but the blue joker face is shown.

The photo is not doctored. That is a sealed prototype deck. The cards are from another deck.

Are the jokers from a prototype for a different deck(or even a deck soon to be released)? Or, is the one being sold not "the only one of its kind." I'm just a bit confused.

Wildereachday wrote:

Joe Hadsall wrote:

Wildereachday wrote:I'm hoping they doctored the photos in the auction. The deck looks sealed, but the blue joker face is shown.

The photo is not doctored. That is a sealed prototype deck. The cards are from another deck.

Are the jokers from a prototype for a different deck(or even a deck soon to be released)? Or, is the one being sold not "the only one of its kind." I'm just a bit confused.

well I doubt there would be only one proto deck, they cant sell their only deck sealed without looking at it.

i think they mean this is the only prototype thats still sealed

Even if it's the only sealed deck left, it's a bit sketchy to call it "only one of its kind."

I pledged $150 on this deck... sure I realize it's for a good cause, but it's way too much for my wallet now...

3 hrs and 30 minutes to go... I bet this deck flies past $500.

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I cannot believe that it went up to $610!!!!!

I'm just glad that it all goes to a good cause.

Its the one time you can get a tax write off for a playing card purchase.

I thought $500 was high... but WOW. It's all going to a good cause though...

Another high item:

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Sharpie wrote:Its the one time you can get a tax write off for a playing card purchase.

Better read the fine print first...

Ellusionist wrote:This auction item is up for bid to raise funds for magician and illusionist Wayne Houchin, who suffered burns Nov. 26 on his right hand and face after being the victim of an attack by a TV show host in the Dominican Republic. After listing fees and other costs are paid, all the rest of the funds will go toward Houchin's recovery and medical costs. Won items are not tax-deductible.

MJF is right. We looked into it, but making donations tax deductible requires the establishment of a 501(c)3-type organization, and that would have taken too much time. While you and your accountant may find a way to make it tax-deductible, we wanted to be clear that our effort did not have paperwork stating such.

Wildereachday wrote:Even if it's the only sealed deck left, it's a bit sketchy to call it "only one of its kind."

We chose our words carefully, and that truly is a one-of-a-kind deck. First off, there's only a handful of prototypes (I don't know exactly how many, but I'm pretty sure it's six or less) and all the rest are open. This is the only sealed LTD with this different back pattern. And because we don't exactly let prototypes get out into the public, we think it's fair to say it's one of a kind.

Joe Hadsall wrote:MJF is right. We looked into it, but making donations tax deductible requires the establishment of a 501(c)3-type organization, and that would have taken too much time. While you and your accountant may find a way to make it tax-deductible, we wanted to be clear that our effort did not have paperwork stating such.

Interesting. I'll have to talk to my accountant.

Sharpie, are you saying your the lucky recipient of that deck?

You going to open it? Leave it sealed?

MJF wrote:Sharpie, are you saying your the lucky recipient of that deck?

You going to open it? Leave it sealed?

No. I'm only fun'n.
And who's lucky spending $600?

I won the uncut LTD. The money is going to a good cause, and I was more than happy to be charitable and dig deeper into my pockets

agera94 wrote:I won the uncut LTD. The money is going to a good cause, and I was more than happy to be charitable and dig deeper into my pockets

You are a very lucky individual. Only CBJ has another deck that's one of a kind.

Make sure you post some pics once you get it!