qbix Playing Cards {RELAUNCHING ???}
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <TEASER TRAILER 5/8/19>
Playing card stock is going to be premium crushed bee stock!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <TEASER TRAILER 5/8/19>
As if I wasn't excited enough about this deck. Really looking forward to it now!acgardesign wrote:Playing card stock is going to be premium crushed bee stock!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <TEASER TRAILER 5/8/19>
I'm right there with ya Magik!MagikFingerz wrote:As if I wasn't excited enough about this deck. Really looking forward to it now!acgardesign wrote:Playing card stock is going to be premium crushed bee stock!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <STRETCH GOALS 6/3/19>
Hello all,
It has been a while but progress is slowly being made! I've got some ideas for stretch goals but am unsure on the best way to approach the stretch goals.
I'd like to offer a metallic gold version of the default, where metallic gold replaces the green/purple on the back and the pips use black and red. I'd also like to offer a borderless version for each design (default and metallic gold) as stretch goals.
Would people be interested in the metallic gold version or should I just keep the default version and offer a borderless version of the default version as one stretch goal? Opinions and ideas are welcome!
It has been a while but progress is slowly being made! I've got some ideas for stretch goals but am unsure on the best way to approach the stretch goals.
I'd like to offer a metallic gold version of the default, where metallic gold replaces the green/purple on the back and the pips use black and red. I'd also like to offer a borderless version for each design (default and metallic gold) as stretch goals.
Would people be interested in the metallic gold version or should I just keep the default version and offer a borderless version of the default version as one stretch goal? Opinions and ideas are welcome!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <STRETCH GOALS 6/3/19>
I like that idea, I was thinking 3 stretch goals would be too much as it would be highly unlikely that each one would be met. Just thought I'd offer some options and receive input. Thanks hsbc!hsbc wrote:Honestly I'd go with the bordered default and then have the borderless gold as the single stretch goal
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <STRETCH GOALS 6/3/19>
I second the borderless gold as the stretch goal!acgardesign wrote:I like that idea, I was thinking 3 stretch goals would be too much as it would be highly unlikely that each one would be met. Just thought I'd offer some options and receive input. Thanks hsbc!hsbc wrote:Honestly I'd go with the bordered default and then have the borderless gold as the single stretch goal
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <STRETCH GOALS 6/3/19>
I support this. I wouldn't go for more than 2 decks in your first KS campaign, you can always do a V2 project later on with new variations. I also think it's a good idea to use other stretch goals for upgrades that improve the decks themselves.hsbc wrote:Honestly I'd go with the bordered default and then have the borderless gold as the single stretch goal
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <BORDERLESS GOLD 6/19/1
So, with Cartamundi buying out USPCC I've contacted Gambler's Warehouse again to see if there are any price changes because of this merger. I've also asked them about the tariffs here in the US on whether this will effect production costs by the time I would be placing the actual production order (because I wouldn't be surprised if the production facility gets their card stock, glue, and etc from China). Kind of dodged a bullet by not pricing the funding goal and launching the Kickstarter yet in the midst of these two issues.
Stretch Goal: Borderless Gold
- Gold foil accents on matte tuck case.
- Metallic gold accents on card back, courts, aces, jokers, and gaffs.
- Count of 500 or 1000 for the stretch goal, still undecided.
- Black & Red suit colors.
Stretch Goal: Borderless Gold
- Gold foil accents on matte tuck case.
- Metallic gold accents on card back, courts, aces, jokers, and gaffs.
- Count of 500 or 1000 for the stretch goal, still undecided.
- Black & Red suit colors.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <BORDERLESS GOLD 6/19/1
I know I've been absent for a WHILE. Although for personal reasons for that matter. This project is not dead and will be fulfilled to 100% completion, I promise.
My son's 1st birthday is coming up on 9/24. Given this deck is dedicated to him, an update regarding the status of this project will be announced on his birthday. I think you'll all be happy about this announcement.
Stay tuned, cheers.
My son's 1st birthday is coming up on 9/24. Given this deck is dedicated to him, an update regarding the status of this project will be announced on his birthday. I think you'll all be happy about this announcement.
Stay tuned, cheers.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <30 DAY COUNTDOWN 9/24>
We are here! It's my son's first birthday and what better time to start the 30 day countdown until launch time for the playing cards dedicated to him?!
Qbix has been in the making for quite some time and I'm beyond excited to release the Kickstarter project for funding in 30 days. Expect some cool content each day leading up to launch time on my Instagram! Stay tuned.
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Qbix has been in the making for quite some time and I'm beyond excited to release the Kickstarter project for funding in 30 days. Expect some cool content each day leading up to launch time on my Instagram! Stay tuned.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards <14 Days Left 10/14>
Hello all,
We're 16 days into the countdown, only two weeks left (including today) until this project goes live on Kickstarter! October 24th is the day you will be able to pledge towards the qbix project. Specific details on the exact time of day for when this will happen and early bird options will be coming soon.
I've been posting updates (almost) every day on my Instagram, so be sure to follow up there! I'm also finalizing a Facebook page where future updates will be posted, in addition to Instagram, and you can ask me questions on there as well.
Again, thanks for all the support and help on these forums. You guys rock!
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We're 16 days into the countdown, only two weeks left (including today) until this project goes live on Kickstarter! October 24th is the day you will be able to pledge towards the qbix project. Specific details on the exact time of day for when this will happen and early bird options will be coming soon.
I've been posting updates (almost) every day on my Instagram, so be sure to follow up there! I'm also finalizing a Facebook page where future updates will be posted, in addition to Instagram, and you can ask me questions on there as well.
Again, thanks for all the support and help on these forums. You guys rock!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards **14 Days Until Launch*
Best of luck with the campaign. I can’t wait for these to come to life .
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards **14 Days Until Launch*
Thanks! I can't wait either!Harvonsgard wrote:Best of luck with the campaign. I can’t wait for these to come to life .
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards -{9 Days Until Launch}-
Hey all, as we grow closer to launch day I'd like to make a quick announcement.
After much consideration, the quantity for the standard edition will be reduced from 2500 to 1000 (quantity of 2500 will be redirected as a stretch goal). As a first time Kickstarter, I'd like to make sure the scope of the project has the highest chance for success so that the people who have been following and helping this project for any amount of time are able to receive a qbix deck. Decreasing the quantity not only increases the chance to successfully hit the funding goal, but also decreases the risks & challenges of running a Kickstarter.
With that said, we are still on track for the launch day of October 24th. That means in 9 days you will be able to hit that pledge button! I am beyond excited to see this come to surface on Kickstarter and have the qbix playing cards move onto the production phase soon after the 30 day campaign run time.
Thanks again for all the support so far!
After much consideration, the quantity for the standard edition will be reduced from 2500 to 1000 (quantity of 2500 will be redirected as a stretch goal). As a first time Kickstarter, I'd like to make sure the scope of the project has the highest chance for success so that the people who have been following and helping this project for any amount of time are able to receive a qbix deck. Decreasing the quantity not only increases the chance to successfully hit the funding goal, but also decreases the risks & challenges of running a Kickstarter.
With that said, we are still on track for the launch day of October 24th. That means in 9 days you will be able to hit that pledge button! I am beyond excited to see this come to surface on Kickstarter and have the qbix playing cards move onto the production phase soon after the 30 day campaign run time.
Thanks again for all the support so far!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards -{9 Days Until Launch}-
Me: I need to cut down on the number of decks I buy.
(remembers this deck is coming out)
Me: Okay, after this one.
(remembers this deck is coming out)
Me: Okay, after this one.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards -{9 Days Until Launch}-
Sounds just like me...Timmargh wrote:Me: I need to cut down on the number of decks I buy.
(remembers this deck is coming out)
Me: Okay, after this one.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards -{9 Days Until Launch}-
Hahaha, thanks you two!Timmargh wrote:Me: I need to cut down on the number of decks I buy.
(remembers this deck is coming out)
Me: Okay, after this one.[/quote
Harvonsgard wrote:Sounds just like me...Timmargh wrote:Me: I need to cut down on the number of decks I buy.
(remembers this deck is coming out)
Me: Okay, after this one.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards Playing Cards -{Kickstarter Link}-
We are two days from launch time! WHEW, this is exciting.
Official launch time is 6:30pm CST on Oct. 24th.
Early birds will only be available until the end of the first weekend (11:59pm CST on Oct. 27th)!!!!!! I suggest not missing this window given the competitive price it'll be set to.
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Official launch time is 6:30pm CST on Oct. 24th.
Early birds will only be available until the end of the first weekend (11:59pm CST on Oct. 27th)!!!!!! I suggest not missing this window given the competitive price it'll be set to.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter Link: 2 DAYS UNTIL LAUNC
You guys better fund this project, I need these cards in my life!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter Link: 2 DAYS UNTIL LAUNC
Just wanted to point out that the proposed Cartamundi buyout of USPCC won't actually even be up for government approval until January 2020 and once (if?) approved it still takes a few weeks to get done.
Earliest possible date is early February and my guess is that it might be looked at very carefully because of the obvious monopoly issues.
Earliest possible date is early February and my guess is that it might be looked at very carefully because of the obvious monopoly issues.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter Link: 2 DAYS UNTIL LAUNC
Indeed, good information to know!Mike Ratledge wrote:Just wanted to point out that the proposed Cartamundi buyout of USPCC won't actually even be up for government approval until January 2020 and once (if?) approved it still takes a few weeks to get done.
Earliest possible date is early February and my guess is that it might be looked at very carefully because of the obvious monopoly issues.
According to Gambler's Warehouse, production at USPCC has not been affected and doesn't look like it will be affected during the merger with Cartamundi.
But as we know how life is, it's full of surprises! I'll be sure to keep updates flowing as the campaign progresses, through production & shipping, and all things after.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter is LIVE}
Hello everyone!
WE ARE LIVE
Early Birds are only available until Sunday Oct. 27th @ 11:59pm CST (LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE). I do believe qbix is priced very competitively compared to others out there based in the US, especially the Early Bird pricing! Fun little fact; if early birds sell out, we will already be at 65% funded. More info can be found on the Kickstarter page at the bottom of this post.
Updates will be posted frequently on social media throughout the campaign and long after until the last backer receives a their qbix deck. Please feel free to ask any questions; post in this thread or send messages on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!
I sincerely appreciate all of the feedback I’ve received from the members of United Cardists, you all have seriously given me the most support than any other outlet I’ve reached out to. This project means so much to me on a personal level, and I truly hope we can fund this together.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter is LIVE}
Mods, could you pleas move the thread in the new and custom section, where it rightous belongs now .
Nevermind... I read from bottom to top.
Nevermind... I read from bottom to top.
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Re: qbix Playing Cards {Kickstarter is LIVE}
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I'm offering an exclusive bonus for UC Members when pledging for my Kickstarter. Please follow the link below to see how you can redeem this!
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Re: qbix Playing Cards *UC MEMBER BONUS: FREE DECK*
UPDATE #1: Incredible First Start! We're right on track with meeting the goal.
Hello Everyone,
We're almost at 25% funded in the first two days of my first Kickstarter campaign. Needless to say, I'm more than happy with the traction the project has gained so far. This would not be possible without you early backers!
The Early Bird tiers are being claimed quite fast and there are just about 55% left in total. Don't let your friends miss out on discounted tiers!
Thanks again, and have a great weekend everyone.
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Hello Everyone,
We're almost at 25% funded in the first two days of my first Kickstarter campaign. Needless to say, I'm more than happy with the traction the project has gained so far. This would not be possible without you early backers!
The Early Bird tiers are being claimed quite fast and there are just about 55% left in total. Don't let your friends miss out on discounted tiers!
Thanks again, and have a great weekend everyone.
- Austin
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Re: qbix Playing Cards ***LAST DAY 4 EARLYBIRDS***
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