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Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:35 am
by ecNate
My uncut collection is rapidly becoming an Emmanuel collection too. What are those other collections in the other cases (EDIT - now that I see on PC instead of phone I can see they are some anime style action figure thing I wouldn't know
)? Also where did you get those ledges the decks are in, or are those custom made by you? I've been looking at something similar from Ikea but those look too big and yours look perfect.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:43 am
by ashe
wow! a room dedicated to cards
niceeeee
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:53 am
by Mike Ratledge
cosmicsecret wrote:...
I´m writing this cuz i´m a bit angry about the fact that this could have been easily avoided by writing a low value on the customs label of the tube.
I mean those are playing cards... writing a value of $20 usd is very believable...even $1. It´s not a playstation 4 you´re declaring as a $20 value which no one would believe. That´s just common sense.
The tube arrived on December 20th 2014 in germany and would have been delievered right before christmas but Nope hangs in customs...sucks big time!
The problem is that the US customs laws are very precise about marking things below value or "gift" to avoid that. I know it is done all the time, but as far as our government is concerned - if money changed hands, it's a sale.
Maybe sinjin7 can elaborate a bit, but at least two lawyers have pointed out that CrowdFunding doesn't make it a "gift".
As I recall, the fine is $10,000 per violation.
Now, back on topic: better late than never! I wondered what happened to my Heretic Gran Riserva decks, but my trusty post office must have been hiding these. (mailed 15-Dec)
I'm waiting for Lorenzo to post a Heretic campaign update. What could it be?
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:04 pm
by cosmicsecret
ecNate wrote:My uncut collection is rapidly becoming an Emmanuel collection too. What are those other collections in the other cases (EDIT - now that I see on PC instead of phone I can see they are some anime style action figure thing I wouldn't know
)? Also where did you get those ledges the decks are in, or are those custom made by you? I've been looking at something similar from Ikea but those look too big and yours look perfect.
Those are Funko Pop! Vinyl figures. Cute 4 inch figures of Pop Culture.
Well those ledges are indeed from Ikea.Its the Ribba picture ledge.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40126069/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
@Fes & Ashe Thanks!
@Mike
Its the german customs who are we talking about - they could care less about the US Feds. The people who are working in those customs positions are officals and they are usualy pretty lazy.For them a package with a high value is just more paperwork and reporting a false declared value below $1000 hahaha...yeah sure...guess how much paperwork this will be. Seriously i had rather spend the money on Emanuel´s products like one more deck....instead of customs taxes.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:01 pm
by ryansworld4
Been waiting for this special package to come in, thanks David Blaine!!!
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:47 am
by nECr0MaNCeD
cosmicsecret wrote:
Well those ledges are indeed from Ikea.Its the Ribba picture ledge.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40126069/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
@Fes & Ashe Thanks!
I have the same Ikea shelves in white. Mine are mounted. never thought of setting it on a table. I'll give it a try.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:41 am
by Emmanuel
cosmicsecret wrote:Today i was able to pick up the Sawdust Uncut sheet plus 1 signed deck from the customs.
It has been sent 6 weeks ago - 4 weeks of that time sitting at the customs office....plus had to pay additional USD 13 customs taxes.
I´m writing this cuz i´m a bit angry about the fact that this could have been easily avoided by writing a low value on the customs label of the tube.
I mean those are playing cards... writing a value of $20 usd is very believable...even $1. It´s not a playstation 4 you´re declaring as a $20 value which no one would believe. That´s just common sense.
The tube arrived on December 20th 2014 in germany and would have been delievered right before christmas but Nope hangs in customs...sucks big time!
/rant off
Hi Bastian,
Thank you for your support of my work, it means a lot to me. However, I've mentioned previously in our conversation on Kickstarter that I have relatives who work for Customs.
Falsifying information on a customs form is a serious matter and a federal offense, and as Mike pointed out, the penalties can be heavy.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:21 pm
by chach
Emmanuel wrote:
Falsifying information on a customs form is a serious matter and a federal offense, and as Mike pointed out, the penalties can be heavy.
Yep, so it boils down to would you rather have one deck with cheap customs and a designer that is unable to produce anything more because he's either broke or in jail. Or would you prefer to pay the proper amount owed to your own country by their tax laws and have a designer capable of producing more excellent work.
I know I don't want to see Emmanuel (or most other designers) behind bars.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:12 pm
by MagikFingerz
chach wrote:Emmanuel wrote:
Falsifying information on a customs form is a serious matter and a federal offense, and as Mike pointed out, the penalties can be heavy.
Yep, so it boils down to would you rather have one deck with cheap customs and a designer that is unable to produce anything more because he's either broke or in jail. Or would you prefer to pay the
proper amount owed to your own country by their tax laws and have a designer capable of producing more excellent work.
I know I don't want to see Emmanuel (or most other designers) behind bars.
I just want to say that in my (and I would think also cosmic's) country the amounts we have to pay are anything but proper. Not that that makes it okay to break the law, but I felt like it needed to be said
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:33 pm
by cosmicsecret
I understand what you are trying to say guys...but please keep in mind what we internationals have to pay on top of your domestic price. (higher priced shipping and customs).
For the next KS projects i´m going to use forwarding services or private persons from the US to avoid such delays/customs fees.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:22 pm
by ecNate
I really need to get a proper little lighting tent and lights...
Anyhow, I finally picked up that
Eagle 5 suit deck from USPCC I've been talking about lately here and at PCF. I just love the eagle pips on these, even if this particular deck isn't in the greatest of shape it's pretty good for a 70+ year old deck.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:31 pm
by Jock1971
Nice Find...Very cool deck
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:27 pm
by Slavich
Received a nice package from Giovanni recently:
Can't wait to get the rest
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:02 pm
by chach
Just got a nice delivery.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:03 pm
by Happymongrel
Accumulated these babies over the past week or so:
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:04 pm
by rousselle
Is that T11 deck a pack of White Centurions?
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:09 pm
by RSLancastr
rousselle wrote:Is that T11 deck a pack of White Centurions?
...or are you just happy to see me?
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:23 pm
by CBJ
rousselle wrote:Is that T11 deck a pack of White Centurions?
yes!
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:28 pm
by Happymongrel
rousselle wrote:Is that T11 deck a pack of White Centurions?
Yes that is a pack of White Centurions. I was absolutely chuffed to get them as they are AMAZING!
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:39 am
by Bikefanatic
The most I've ever got in one week.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:21 am
by nECr0MaNCeD
Nice haul Bikefanatic. Which Mana decks are those?
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:42 am
by Mike Ratledge
nECr0MaNCeD wrote:Nice haul Bikefanatic. Which Mana decks are those?
Those are Zinfandel (white tuck) and Indigo from his second project (a KS campaign).
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:25 pm
by Mike Ratledge
A few antique courts from an almost century old Dondorf 12-color deck:
Another "care package" from my German friend that is the VP of CartaMundi.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:51 pm
by badpete69
Got my templar decks today that I had ordered overseas. I had also thrown in the Bicycle porcelain deck. The way it was package I guess could have made it looked like a brick of drugs or something because US customs decided to check it out. Thankfully they only ripped open 1 deck
EDIT Almost forgot also got my golden spike set. beautiful product
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:20 pm
by Cbkimble
badpete69 wrote:The way it was package I guess could have made it looked like a brick of drugs or something because US customs decided to check it out.
It was. This stuff is a great drug. Feed the addiction.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 4:11 am
by Gu357
I've just started collecting! And.. These decks are definitely my favorites (till now)
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:56 am
by Magasaki
One of my more expensive shopping sprees!
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:03 am
by ecNate
Nice1
You got caught up on Fed52 in a hurry!!!
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:07 am
by Magasaki
ecNate wrote:Nice1
You got caught up on Fed52 in a hurry!!!
Yep just thought I might as well grab them before they got even more pricey. Just need that unbranded black reserve note now.
Re: The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:47 am
by Mike Ratledge
Magasaki wrote:ecNate wrote:Nice1
You got caught up on Fed52 in a hurry!!!
Yep just thought I might as well grab them before they got even more pricey. Just need that unbranded black reserve note now.
Best chance at that deck is to buy an uncut sheet and dice it.
They seldom come up for sale because (as I remember) about 30% (or more) of them were damaged due to the way they were packed for delivery. It was the genesis of "Kings Wild Fulfillment", but Jackson would have to validate my memories. I do remember that he said "he fired" the company.