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msp062 wrote:It would be nice to get my red one first. I ordered it blind within seconds they went on sale. My tracking number has not been updated since the day it was mailed. Is anyone else still waiting on their red deck that was mailed Oct 11th? Dissappointed.

I didn't get mine either...

Still waiting on my decks. Stupid Canadian mail service.

vedus wrote:Still waiting on my decks. Stupid Canadian mail service.

I had many times this problem with Canadian post. I remember a package comfortably waiting in the customs for more than 15 days. I was ready to send another when it was finally delivered...

On ebay people just don't know how to sell. They'll under price something where it'll affect other sellers. They don't show pics of the actual cards and put up decks too quickly when people can still get them for the normal price.

Yeah, I am from Canada too. Has your tracking number been updated at all? Mine has not.

I don't remember getting any tracking numbers or emails at all, but I don't stress about them. At this point I've only had two decks just disappear and they were both by the same scammy KS. Everything else shows up eventually. I'm lucky enough that I live in a fair sized city and get solid mail service, but it can still take its time. I'd hate to live much further north than I already do.

update. My Red Damask deck arrived today and I am extremely happy with it.

Decks arrived today. I just... wow. Ridiculously impressive.

When is the blue damask going to be shipped? I really can't wait!

*possibly the most beautiful deck I will own, thank you Lotrek

I'm still waiting on my red deck. Common' Canada Post!

Cardians wrote:I'm still waiting on my red deck. Common' Canada Post!

I live in Toronto, received mine 3 days ago. They don’t ship stuff on weekend, you should have it next week.

Leo_100 wrote:When is the blue damask going to be shipped? I really can't wait!

*possibly the most beautiful deck I will own, thank you Lotrek

They were shipped on Friday. As usual, tracking numbers will be given on request.

I so much loved this deck that I've been thinking of creating another DAMASK deck.

WHAT??? ANOTHER EDITION????

NO. A completely different deck, different back design, different courts (completely custom) different tuck. Only the name will be (almost) the same. Something like "DAMASK SILK" for example. There have been so many styles of damask fabrics through the centuries that I believe that at least one more version can exist.

Thoughts?

I'd be okay with another Lotrek deck.

Just, do me a solid and make sure you launch it after the holidays. I'm normally not one to complain about budget, but even my means have limits.

Lotrek wrote:I so much loved this deck that I've been thinking of creating another DAMASK deck.

WHAT??? ANOTHER EDITION????

NO. A completely different deck, different back design, different courts (completely custom) different tuck. Only the name will be (almost) the same. Something like "DAMASK SILK" for example. There have been so many styles of damask fabrics through the centuries that I believe that at least one more version can exist.

Thoughts?

Considering my biggest gripe with Damask is that the courts are standard(ish), I know I personally would love to see a more "custom" take on the theme. I do worry that if you use the name "Damask Silk" it'll just sound like another edition of the earlier deck. Perhaps "Damascene" instead?

Yes, Custom courts would really make it nicer. After the amazing work you did with Arabesque courts, the Damask courts seemed weak in comparison. Hopefully you will spread out your launches like you did this year to allow our bank accounts to recover!

This is just a thought for now and definitely will be done well after holidays. 100% custom courts are granted and it will not be a mystery deck this time. I've come up with an idea for executing these projects in the future that I believe you'll love. I'll post soon. Whatever "soon" means in my case!

Lotrek wrote:This is just a thought for now and definitely will be done well after holidays. 100% custom courts are granted and it will not be a mystery deck this time. I've come up with an idea for executing these projects in the future that I believe you'll love. I'll post soon. Whatever "soon" means in my case!

Thanks Lotrek - I would love to see custom courts, that is one of the reasons I like your Arabesque decks so much. Btw, on that topic - can you let us know as to where you are with dispatching Arabesque Players Editions? Thank you!

Magic Tapp wrote:

Lotrek wrote:This is just a thought for now and definitely will be done well after holidays. 100% custom courts are granted and it will not be a mystery deck this time. I've come up with an idea for executing these projects in the future that I believe you'll love. I'll post soon. Whatever "soon" means in my case!

Thanks Lotrek - I would love to see custom courts, that is one of the reasons I like your Arabesque decks so much. Btw, on that topic - can you let us know as to where you are with dispatching Arabesque Players Editions? Thank you!

Right now I'm doing the final cutting. All decks have been assembled so I expect to send them in 7-10 days.

If you're trying to get me to buy one, it isn't working...

Lotrek wrote:

Magic Tapp wrote:

Lotrek wrote:This is just a thought for now and definitely will be done well after holidays. 100% custom courts are granted and it will not be a mystery deck this time. I've come up with an idea for executing these projects in the future that I believe you'll love. I'll post soon. Whatever "soon" means in my case!

Thanks Lotrek - I would love to see custom courts, that is one of the reasons I like your Arabesque decks so much. Btw, on that topic - can you let us know as to where you are with dispatching Arabesque Players Editions? Thank you!

Right now I'm doing the final cutting. All decks have been assembled so I expect to send them in 7-10 days.

Oh yeah, I forgot about those
Now that I think about it, I'm missing my Signature Ambassador's deck. Any status update on those?

Both Damask decks are great for the collection, I like the red overall because of the tuck and it's easier on the eyes with the red cards than the blue deck cards. The blue deck courts look better to me plus I like that the blue and black background makes it a lil' to deal with.

Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Bikefanatic wrote:Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Who plays games with these cards????????????

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote:Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Who plays games with these cards????????????

Me and others play with our decks. They're PLAYING cards, you know.

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote:Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Who plays games with these cards????????????

I've played with every Lotrek deck I have, including Venexiana Gold, Liturgy Treasure, and Golden Oath...

Damask Blue arrived today and it's stunning

Bikefanatic wrote:

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote:Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Who plays games with these cards????????????

Me and others play with our decks. They're PLAYING cards, you know.

Sorry, I think its a waste to play with $100 PLAYING cards. More a piece of art to me

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote:

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote:Having blue and black pips could be a little challenging while playing a game. Another example of this is the Bicycle Spirit (blue) deck which are hard to use.

Who plays games with these cards????????????

Me and others play with our decks. They're PLAYING cards, you know.

Sorry, I think its a waste to play with $100 PLAYING cards. More a piece of art to me

Some can say spending $100 on playing cards and not playing with them is a waste. Once the money is spent, it's whatever. Some consider all playing cards as art as well, regardless of cost.

I'm not a reckless or careless card player by bending the cards, putting dents on the tuck cases, etc so all the high priced ones I have used are still in great condition.

Bikefanatic wrote:

Leo_100 wrote:

Bikefanatic wrote: Me and others play with our decks. They're PLAYING cards, you know.

Sorry, I think its a waste to play with $100 PLAYING cards. More a piece of art to me

Some can say spending $100 on playing cards and not playing with them is a waste. Once the money is spent, it's whatever. Some consider all playing cards as art as well, regardless of cost.

I'm not a reckless or careless card player by bending the cards, putting dents on the tuck cases, etc so all the high priced ones I have used are still in great condition.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

TwoPiece wrote:If you're trying to get me to buy one, it isn't working...

No, I have quit... But I'm very close to make a donkey fly.