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Hi, all. I'm going to follow the same format I've used in the past several years to keep track of year-end deals and new commercial (i.e., non-KickStarter) releases. Please add to this list in your replies, and I'll update this first entry to try to keep it current. As always, I offer a tip of the proverbial hat to Vasta41, who originally suggested doing this back in 2013, and volantangel, who helped with the original formatting of the list.

• Art of Play (http://www.artofplay.com/) -- The Black Friday discount has expired, but now the Cyber Monday discount of 30% off is in place for many items and the site still features New and Recolored Decks, including Blue Wheels (a recolor of Red Wheels) and Jungle Deck, joining their other recent releases, DTS (already sold out), Memento Mori, and Lost Wax.
• The Blue Crown (http://www.thebluecrown.com/) -- Check out their site for a bundle discount and you can also pick up a new color of Crown series, The Black Crown.
• Bomb Magic (http://bombmagic.tw/store/product/cosmo ... dba02ee8ed) -- Bomb Magic has just released a New Deck in two colors, the Cosmos deck in red and blue.
• Brain Vessel (http://www.brainvessel.com/) -- Brain Vessel is offering their Masters Collection at half off, $30 for 4 decks.
• Card Experiment (http://www.cardexperiment.com/) --Massive discount of 50% on all playing cards and uncut sheets at Card Experiment. Use promo code CXNL50OFF at checkout. Hurry!
• Collectible Playing Cards (http://www.collectibleplayingcards.com/) -- Take a discount of 15% off everything using coupon code BF15 for throughout the weekend. Also using the same code you can get the Run Banknote Edition for only $39.95 (as opposed to $100), per the update from jericoholoic on page 2 of this thread.
• Conjuring Arts Research Center (http://conjuringarts.org/) -- New Decks, Superior Silver Arrows and Superior Poker Silver Arrows, went on sale on Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday deals include a three-dollar discount off these new decks (i.e., $6.95). Their Cyber Monday deals are now also in effect, which includes a 25% discount on many of their cards and publications. In some cases, like the bricks of standard Superior decks, the 25% is applied on top of already in-place discounts, leading to a 50% discount in some cases. Black Friday deals are still in effect, as of the most recent update.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7896
• Dan and Dave (http://www.dananddave.com/) -- Per a post below, Dan and Dave are teasing an image on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dananddave) of what may be a new, super-exclusive, ultra-rare recolorof the Smoke & Mirrors line (or, perhaps when they say something "beyond" their Smoke & Mirrors, it's referring to a new deck. Who knows?). And, this item may or may not be set for a holiday release.
• David Blaine (http://shop.davidblaine.com/) The very shiny and new deck, Gatorbacks Édition Dorée, will be released on Black Friday, as per their instagram account. Also, starting at midnight Eastern Time on Black Friday, use coupon code 20OFF for a 20% off discount on every item in the store.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9247
• Dead On Paper (http://www.deadonpaper.com/) -- On Black Friday, Dead on Paper plan to feature a site-wide 25% off discount, with some featured products being marked down 35%. Also, look for the "Private Stock" link to be able to purchase the Calaveras Original Branded and Unbranded decks, Oracle Branded and Unbranded, and Oracle Shadow.
• deSpeelkaarten (http://www.despeelkaarten.nl/black-friday-sale/) -- For our European card enthusiasts, this site's Black Friday deal (which appears to be available through Monday) includes a 10% discount on all black decks.
• Ellusionist (http://www.ellusionist.com/) -- The site is now live with their holiday lottery. Every dollar you spend adds to your chance to enter a lottery where the potential prize is a million dollars. Also, each deck of cards you order may or may not have had some money stuffed in it. As they've done in past years, spending at certain tiers will accrue additional freebies. No discounts or new decks have been announced, although E did recently launch the Aurelians and the Knights.
• Enfabled (http://www.enfabled.bigcartel.com/) -- Look for some kind of deals here on Black Friday, likely including specials on Stained Glass and other projects, per an e-mail teaser sent to customers.
• Jody Eklund (http://jodyeklund.com/) Also known to the UC faithful as "Black Ink Playing Cards," the designer and producer of Innovation, Devastation, and Golden Spike is consolidating his portfolio under his own name. Per an e-mail that he sent to backers and customers this morning, enjoy a discount of 20% off when you shop at his new site on Black Friday only (using coupon code BLKFRI20OFF). In addition, Jody says, "I will be doing a giveaway on this Black Friday Facebook Event during my slotted time of 8:00am to 9am (MDT Denver Co. time)."
• Kings Wild Project (http://www.kingswildproject.com/) -- Kings Wild released a new deck, Silver Arrow Black with foil printing on the back, on Black Friday.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7896
• Legends Playing Card Company (https://legendsplayingcards.com/) -- LPCC has launched two new/recolored decks: the new Digital Petroglyphs in two colors, and a recolor of their Serpentine deck in black. Further, throughout the weekend, they appear to have most of their black decks offered at an automatic discount.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9302
• MPC (http://www.makeplayingcards.com/) -- Get a discount on your order during "Black Friday Week (November 21 - 27) (using coupon code FRIDAY2016 at checkout "to find your offer." On Cyber Monday week (November 27 - December 2) use coupon code CYBER2016 at checkout. I assembled a dummy order and it gave me a 7.5% discount on that one, but I don't know if the offer changes with variations in your order configuration.)
• Natalia Silva (http://www.nataliasilva.net/) -- Get a discount of 40% off your order during the Thanksgiving holiday (using coupon code 'Celebration'). The e-mail Natalia sent to previous customers and backers does not note when the discount ends.
• Penguin Magic (http://www.penguinmagic.com/tricks/tagged/black-friday/) -- Several magic items are featured with Black Friday weekend deals, including a brick of their white Tally Ho decks for $49.95 (which is a pretty sweet discount), and a brick of Westminster bricks also at a discount. Not directly related to playing cards, but I often take this opportunity to also pick up a few of their "LIVE" lectures via their "5 for $99" deal at this time of year, which includes some great card magic tutorials.
• playingcards.net (http://www.playingcards.net/) -- Use coupon code 'BLACK' for a 15% discount, site-wide.
• Rare Playing Cards (http://www.rareplayingcards.com/) -- On Black Friday, there was a 20% discount site-wide, and also free shipping for all U.S. orders over $100. (Discount appears to have expired at this point, but the free shipping for orders over $100 appears to still be in effect.)
• Stardustudio (https://www.etsy.com/listing/259382536/ ... ying-cards) -- Black Friday sale price for the Phantom of the Opera Playing Cards: one deck for $12, or two for $20. Sale good throughout the weekend and Cyber Monday.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8728
• Thirdway Industries (http://www.thirdway.it/) -- Check out the specials on Omnia (per below.) Also, use the code " blackuc " for have another extra discount!
• United States Playing Card Company (https://www.shopbicyclecards.com/) -- Club808 members in the Gold or Silver category can use the coupon code BIKE20 for a 20% discount, while Bronze members can use BIKE15 for a 15% discount.
• Vanishing Inc. Magic (https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/) -- In a recent e-mail to customers, Vanishing Inc. announced a (mostly) site-wide discount of 10% off their catalog STARTING IMMEDIATELY, plus six tiers of giveaways based upon how much you spend. This special is live now, and runs through Black Friday; no discount code required.

So... what deals and new releases shall we add to this list? I will make an effort to update this list with new information in a timely fashion. Thanks.

Last update: November 28th at 10:38am, Pacific Time

And a proverbial tip of the hat and continued thanks to you Rouselle, for taking the lead to start and maintain this list!

rousselle wrote:Hi, all. I'm going to follow the same format I've used in the past several years to keep track of year-end deals and new commercial (i.e., non-KickStarter) releases. Please add to this list in your replies, and I'll update this first entry to try to keep it current. As always, I offer a tip of the proverbial hat to Vasta41, who originally suggested doing this back in 2013, and volantangel, who helped with the original formatting of the list.

• Kings Wild Project (http://www.kingswildproject.com/) -- According to their Instagram account, Kings Wild will be releasing a new deck, Silver Arrow Black with Metalluxe foil printing on the back, on Black Friday.
  UC thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7896

So... what deals and new releases shall we add to this list? I will make an effort to update this list with new information in a timely fashion. Thanks.

Last update: November 9th at 2:45pm, Pacific Time

Hi rousselle, just wanted to correct one detail. These Silver Arrows are not Metal Luxx. thanks for the post.

I didn't decided yet what to do for Black Friday, but probably I'll be in for some offer/bundles on Omnia on http://www.thirdway.it" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

New David Blaine Gatorback? Do we know when these are being released?

misterharmanko wrote:New David Blaine Gatorback? Do we know when these are being released?

make an educated guess

octave wrote:

misterharmanko wrote:New David Blaine Gatorback? Do we know when these are being released?

make an educated guess

Red Wheels came out last year. This year it may be a Blue Wheels deck coming out. Only a corner of the tuck was revealed on instagram.

Edit. Blue wheels WILL be out on Black Friday.

I've updated the original post with what little new information I have. I'm surprised more information hasn't rolled out yet by now, insofar as Black Friday is just a week away. As y'all find out what specials and new products are coming down the pike, please be sure to drop me a line or post it to this thread. Thanks!

Just received an email from Jody Eklund and he is having a Black Friday sale of 20% off at his new website:

http://jodyeklund.com

Use this code when you shop at
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BLKFRI20OFF
THIS FRIDAY ONLY
When you go to check out
use the Black Friday code and
get 20% off on all orders

Thanks, Pablo. Also updated the list to include Enfabled, which sent out an e-mail this morning teasing that *some* kind of Black Friday thing is coming along on their website, but vague on the details.

Added news from Vanishing Inc. Magic.

Edit: Their sale is live now.

Black Friday 12AM EST NOV 25, 1Day 20% Off

PROMO CODE: 20OFF

$16 or 12.80 (which i doubt so)

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Dead on Paper just sent me an email, they are having a big sale on Black Friday (Calaveras, here I come! ...I hope. ). From the email:

Huge Black Friday Savings!
This is our first Black Friday sale and we're going BIG! 25% off site-wide, 35% off select items with free shipping domestically in the US, and discounted international shipping.

Private Stock
For the first time ever we're dipping into the Dead On Paper vaults and making past titles available. These are some of our most sought after collector decks. Calaveras Original Branded and Unbranded, Oracle Branded and Unbranded, Oracle Shadow Edition. There are extremely limited quantities that will go on sale Friday and will not be made available again. Look for "Private Stock" in the main navigation.

Massive Print Savings
For one day only we’re offering incredible savings on our hand-pulled letterpress prints. Choose from the full catalog one at a time for 35% off, or opt for our “bundled” prints for even bigger savings!

For European members DeSpeelkarten.nl is having 10% off of black themed decks, here's the link: http://www.despeelkaarten.nl/black-friday-sale" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Don't know if this will be released on Black Friday but thats what Dan and Dave posted a few hours ago on their Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/dananddave" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) :

"Beyond the Smoke on the other side of the Mirror, something secret this way comes."




Greets, Azid

From Natalia Silva's Russian Folk Art Black deck update:

"Also, I have a big sale on my website: http://www.nataliasilva.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 40% off any order!!!

Please, use PROMO CODE: "Celebration" for 40% off any order!!!"

Don't know if it's just Thursday though.

Added Ellusionist's promotion, which is live now, to the list.

RarePlayingCards.com ([url]http://RarePlayingCards.com)[/url] is having 20% off all playing cards and items on our website. Sale starts at midnight tonight and lasts through Black Friday (11/25). Free shipping on all domestic United States orders of $100 and more.

MattRPC wrote:RarePlayingCards.com ([url]http://RarePlayingCards.com)[/url] is having 20% off all playing cards and items on our website. Sale starts at midnight tonight and lasts through Black Friday (11/25). Free shipping on all domestic United States orders.

Midnight in what timezone?

4.of.Clubs wrote:

MattRPC wrote:RarePlayingCards.com ([url]http://RarePlayingCards.com)[/url] is having 20% off all playing cards and items on our website. Sale starts at midnight tonight and lasts through Black Friday (11/25). Free shipping on all domestic United States orders for $100 or more.

Midnight in what timezone?

Eastern

Update: Sale has started

MattRPC wrote:

4.of.Clubs wrote:

MattRPC wrote:RarePlayingCards.com ([url]http://RarePlayingCards.com)[/url] is having 20% off all playing cards and items on our website. Sale starts at midnight tonight and lasts through Black Friday (11/25). Free shipping on all domestic United States orders.

Midnight in what timezone?

Eastern

Update: Sale has started

Doesn't seem like the free shipping is applying.

This is my only option for shipping - Priority Mail: 1 to 5 decks: $ 5.90 USD

Latest update on her CALAVERAS DE AZÚCAR Playing Cards project:

I really love Thanksgiving day. It is one of my favorite holidays. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time to give thanks for the harvest and of the preceding year. Today, Thanksgiving means spending time with family and friends over a large feast.

In order to celebrate this wonderful holiday, I am offering you a great deal!

Add-on Russian Folk Art "Limited Edition" deck for $8 ($10 for International) ONLY!!!

To add on a product, keep your pledge level the same, and simply add $8 amount to your pledge amount. So, for example if you pledge amount was $13 (1 deck), simply add $8 to your original amount: $13 + $8 = $21

You will receive a survey at the end of this campaign so that you can detail what your pledge was for, and you will receive any extra items that you want.

Also, I have a big sale on my website: http://www.nataliasilva.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 40% off any order!!!

Please, use PROMO CODE: "Celebration" for 40% off any order!!!

So I backed the project for $1 and added $8 for one deck. That is well below the $13 base price for one deck. I don't believe that there is anything stopping those who have already pledged from doing the same and it doesn't look like there is any limit to the add-ons. That would make a brick $97 instead of $120. I hope this is what she intended. I could be wrong (and usually am) but it looks like she could lose a lot of money on this deal.

4.of.Clubs wrote:

MattRPC wrote:

4.of.Clubs wrote:

MattRPC wrote:RarePlayingCards.com ([url]http://RarePlayingCards.com)[/url] is having 20% off all playing cards and items on our website. Sale starts at midnight tonight and lasts through Black Friday (11/25). Free shipping on all domestic United States orders of $100 or more.

Midnight in what timezone?

Eastern

Update: Sale has started

Doesn't seem like the free shipping is applying.

This is my only option for shipping - Priority Mail: 1 to 5 decks: $ 5.90 USD

Sorry about that! There was a typo. The free shipping is for orders of $100 or more.

Did Alex finally up on the Blue Crown or is he released a new Rainbow NOC tonight? lol

I stand corrected, just noticed on his IG there is a new Crown deck coming tomorrow, appears to be Purple.

Conjuring Arts has released 2 new Superior Brand Silver Arrow decks designed by Jackson.

Also Jetsetter Playing Cards -- FREE shipping in the US and DISCOUNTED shipping outside the US. Nice discount on single deck, brick, and three brick options of the Premier Edition in Altitude Blue including uncuts and our deck display stand (only one left). Side note, if you're a Standby List member with Jetsetter Playing Cards, early access is currently live with priority shopping and the best deals.

Penguin has a brick of White Tally Ho's for only $49.95 and Westminster for $74.95

flashcards wrote:Latest update on her CALAVERAS DE AZÚCAR Playing Cards project:

So I backed the project for $1 and added $8 for one deck. That is well below the $13 base price for one deck. I don't believe that there is anything stopping those who have already pledged from doing the same and it doesn't look like there is any limit to the add-ons. That would make a brick $97 instead of $120. I hope this is what she intended. I could be wrong (and usually am) but it looks like she could lose a lot of money on this deal.

Of course there is.

(Please, NOTE you must keep your original pledge the same in order to use this deal, decreasing your original pledge wouldn't count!!!)

Not sure if you missed this or she added it, but it means you have to pledge for a deck before you can add one on for $8. I doubt she will allow you to just pledge $9 for a deck. That isn't even covering shipping.

I commented and asked and she responded that you cannot simply pledge $1 and then add on $8 for the deck. She hopes customers will be honest and not try to do stuff like that.

Collectableplayingcards.com has finally launched their sale. 15% off everything with the code BF15 for the next 4 days. Also using the same code you can get the Run Banknote Edition for only $39.95 as opposed to like $100