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CBJ · « **on:** January 11, 2012, 06:50:51 PM »

Once every couple of weeks, I go to YouTube and type in "playing card collection". Then I sort by upload date, and browse the new videos of collections.

I came across this sad video of a guy who lost his entire collection when a typhoon went through his city back in December

Here's the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOF3RGBQ11k

Obviously the lives lost in the flood, and the damages to the homes and infrastructure is horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to them all.

Here's a guy who collected these cards, loved these cards, and was so sad that he lost them that he made a video about them.

I could not imagine losing the collection I've taken years to build up. I would like to propose something...

I'm going to send this guy some sealed decks to get him started again. If any of you would also like to help out, that would be great as well... but please do not feel obligated.

I remember when CardsRfun had to sell his entire collection because his dad was very ill. I felt horrible for the guy. It's good to see that AceKing has helped him build his collection back up.

I’m going to send him the following decks…
- D&D V6
- White Arcane
- Black Arcane
- Blue Bicycle Masters
If you want to contribute some decks, or help with shipping costs for the care bundle, please post here or PM me if you want to keep it private.

Jay aka CBJ

chdmagicdude · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:01:53 PM »

i well see if i can

Billywiz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:10:48 PM »

Jay, you should send this vid. to Theory11, D & D, Ellusionist. Maybe they could help out with replacing the decks he lost. I'll take a look at my collection and see if I can help out.

CBJ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:13:05 PM »

Working on it.

I plan on sending it to
Theory11
D&D
Ellusionist
The Black Crown
BigBlindMedia
Bmpoker
AceKing
PokerStud 52
The1eyedjack

xela · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:27:03 PM »

I left him a comment. I hope he realizes that him not dying is far more important than a silly collection (and any collection is silly compared to the gift of life). People died in the typhoon. These people all had dreams, hobbies, and loves. By no means is losing a collection an experience anyone should have to go through, but he has decades to rebuild what he lost. The meanings and symbolism he attributes to his cards may inspire happiness, but the meanings and symbolism attributed to human life is far more important and deep.

If I lost my collection to a burglary, I'd be depressed. If I lost my collection to a natural disaster that failed to take my life and the life of those I hold dear, I don't think I could push myself to care as much. I think this guy will learn that as time goes on and he realizes just how quickly he can replace his collection if he wants to.

I made a comment on UC about how we as collectors should get together and help people who lose their collections like this. If only the Vortex decks were already printed, I would send him a brick and get him started again.

EDIT: Jay, if you contact this guy and have him send me his mailing address, I would like to ship him some decks from my shop. I'll try to restock some of the ones he named in his video.

CBJ · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:40:14 PM »

Sooo....

T11, Ellusionist, the1eyedjack, Zenneth Kok(NewFanBack), Handy Altan(Dreamcatcher), as well as some forum members have all stepped up so far. I am blown away.

And I still have more companies to hear from.

It's not too late to help out. PM me if you want in.

Jay

loldudex2 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2012, 12:14:49 AM »

The official t11 page commented on that video telling him to check his email. I love how this event is pulling everyone together to help this guy.

xela · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:02:06 AM »

I'm currently figuring out what to put in his care package. Jay, do you mind posting a list of the decks that he is getting so I can focus my efforts on the ones he doesn't get replaced?

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:12:51 AM »

I would like to help but i only get decks in pairs, one to open one for collection, but maybe i can throw in $15-$20 for some cards

dee1orean · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2012, 02:36:28 AM »

Do we have a list yet of what he is getting? then again, it probably won't matter if we duplicate, I've got a few decks in mind that i'll send him.
Also an address to send donated decks too?
Probably better to PM his address to those who want to help rather than post it on a public forum.

xela · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:45:12 AM »

Quote from: dee1orean on January 12, 2012, 02:36:28 AM

Do we have a list yet of what he is getting? then again, it probably won't matter if we duplicate, I've got a few decks in mind that i'll send him.
Also an address to send donated decks too?
Probably better to PM his address to those who want to help rather than post it on a public forum.

Well, for example, if T11 is sending him a brick of Deck One's, I'd rather send him a SMv6 instead of another Deck One. It seems like Carlo actually attributes meaning to individual decks, and I want to help his collection be rebuilt with that meaning. If we CAN create variety, why shouldn't we?

CBJ · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:09:33 AM »

Wow… okay.. so here’s what I’ve pieced together…

I have no choice but to post names on here, sorry…

2 X Bicycle Dreamcatcher (Handy Altan)
Crown V2 set (Sharpie on UC)
Black Crown (Sharpie on UC)
Fulton’s (Sharpie on UC)
Infinity (Sharpie on UC)
Massa (Sharpie on UC)
Erdnase Red Acorn Back (Sharpie on UC)
S&M V4 (Bikes on UC)
S&M V5 (Bikes on UC)
Tally-Ho Circle Backs (Bikes on UC)
Bicycle New Fan Backs (Zenneth Kok)
Karnival Dose (Sam Hayes)
Karnival Renegades (Sam Hayes)
D&D V5 –signed (Runit on UC)
2 X Fournier (Runit on UC)
Midnight Blades (Runit on UC)
2 X Massa (Runit on UC)
Artifice V1 (Runit on UC)
D&D V6 (CBJ)
Arcane – white (CBJ)
Arcane – Black (CBJ)
Bicycle Masters – Blue (CBJ)
Black New Fan Back (JMROCK on UC)
Monarch (JMROCK on UC)
Tally Ho Titanium Red (JMROCK on UC)
Bicycle League Back red&blue (JMROCK on UC)
Bicycle 125 Anniversary –blue (JMROCK on UC)
Karnival (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Midnight (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Assassins (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Renegades (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Ryujin (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Dead Eyes (dextcard123 on UC)
Janival Dose (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Shadow Masters (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Black Ghost 2^nd(dextcard123 on UC)
The Black deck by MagicMakers (dextcard123 on UC)
The Scorpion Deck (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Raider – White (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle White/Silver (dextcard123 on UC)
$$$$$ towards shipping/cards (Five on Aether)
Mystery Package (Digipunk on UC)
ALSO…

I spoke with Jonathan Bayme at T11, and they are sending a care package.
Owen from BigBlindMedia is sending a care package
Jason form The1eyedjack.com is sending a care package
Marcus from Ellusionist is looking into it.
Got a hold of Dan at D&D and they are sending a brick
,,, I have no idea what’s in these care packages.

People that said they wanted to help… the list above might help you decide what to send
Angel_magic on UC
Alexer on UC
Reckone1999 on
John at Aether
Gareth on UC
Erica on FB
Iwonder on UC
Alex at Aether
Dee1orean at Aether
Sinjin7 at UC

I just can’t believe it, this guys going to have an awesome collection.

So, if you want to add to the care package, look through the list and try not duplicate. If you want to change what you’re sending because you see duplicates, just post it here and I’ll make the changes. If you’re unable to give decks, maybe some $$$$ towards the shipping/duty costs.

If you are from the US or Canada, we should try to get the decks to one location and send them out. But if you are somewhere else in the world, here’s the guy’s name and address.
If you are going to ship direct, just let me know

Carlo Gamboa
112 Quinasanghan Iponan
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
9000

This guy has no idea what’s about to happen to him, and let’s try to contain it as much as possible. J

Anyway guys, I’ll be back on in about 8-9 hours

Feeling all warm and fuzzy inside today

Jay aka CBJ

CBJ · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:14:30 AM »

I will hopefully have an address in the US to send your decks to by tonight. Then we can send it off in one bundle to avoid all the people listed shipping overseas.

If the info I posted is incorrect, please let me know.

If I forgot you, please let me know.

Hey Alex, check your PM

CBJ · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:34:18 AM »

I was just told by someone from the same area, that the duties can be fairly high.

If you are sending something, please put the value of it very low.. or even a gift.

Thanks

Jay

CBJ · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:17:31 AM »

John @ Aether got back to me.

He's adding...
Bicycle Gargoyles
White Arrcos
A set of Bicycle Dragon Backs

Thanks John

Derek · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:08:58 AM »

This is all too awesome

Love when people come together for the same good cause, doesn't happen too often. I wish I could help.. Let me see if I can scrounge up a deck or two, or buy him something

Siegismyname · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2012, 11:43:47 AM »

Cbj, did you try David Blaine. Cus I saw some split spades in that video. I m sure he will send something awesome. Any Singaporeans sending anything?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2012, 12:36:28 PM »

Would you guys like me to contact David? Or does CBJ have more "juice" with his staff?

john · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:21:26 PM »

Wow i am shocked at the fact so many people are helping to contribute. It is amazing when a relatively small community pulls together to create such amazing results.

@good@sabacc He will have a bigger collection then you at the end of this

Don Boyer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:30:08 PM »

Quote from: john on January 12, 2012, 01:21:26 PM

Wow i am shocked at the fact so many people are helping to contribute. It is amazing when a relatively small community pulls together to create such amazing results.

@good@sabacc He will have a bigger collection then you at the end of this

I believe it! A lot of people are pulling together for this.

When I ordered the Bicycle Clot Limited Editions deck, they sent me an extra deck. Put me down for that, and where do I send it?

Russell CircleCityCards · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2012, 02:25:22 PM »

Hey everyone,

Adam and I heard about helping rebuild his house-of-cards and we would like to help out also.
We'd like to give Carlo 2 sets of each deck we have designed. (Brimstone, Revision 1 and Americana)

It's great to see the whole community come together in a time of need and help out a fellow collector!

Russell and Adam

CBJ · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:46:56 PM »

Compiling the list now.. give me about 30-40 mins

xela · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2012, 05:53:09 PM »

Jay, check your messages.

CBJ · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2012, 06:27:51 PM »

Wow… okay.. so here’s an updated list

I have no choice but to post names on here, sorry…

2 X Bicycle Dreamcatcher (Handy Altan)
Crown V2 set (Sharpie on UC)
Black Crown (Sharpie on UC)
Fulton’s (Sharpie on UC)
Infinity (Sharpie on UC)
Massa (Sharpie on UC)
Erdnase Red Acorn Back (Sharpie on UC)
S&M V4 (Bikes on UC)
S&M V5 (Bikes on UC)
Tally-Ho Circle Backs (Bikes on UC)
Bicycle New Fan Backs (Zenneth Kok)
Karnival Dose (Sam Hayes)
Karnival Renegades (Sam Hayes)
D&D V5 –signed (Runit on UC)
2 X Fournier (Runit on UC)
Midnight Blades (Runit on UC)
2 X Massa (Runit on UC)
Artifice V1 (Runit on UC)
D&D V6 (CBJ)
Arcane – white (CBJ)
Arcane – Black (CBJ)
Bicycle Masters – Blue (CBJ)
Black New Fan Back (JMROCK on UC)
Monarch (JMROCK on UC)
Tally Ho Titanium Red (JMROCK on UC)
Bicycle League Back red&blue (JMROCK on UC)
Bicycle 125 Anniversary –blue (JMROCK on UC)
Karnival (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Midnight (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Assassins (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Ryujin (dextcard123 on UC)
Karnival Dead Eyes (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Shadow Masters (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Black Ghost 2^nd(dextcard123 on UC)
The Black deck by MagicMakers (dextcard123 on UC)
The Scorpion Deck (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle Raider – White (dextcard123 on UC)
Bicycle White/Silver (dextcard123 on UC)
$$$$$ towards shipping/cards (Five on Aether)
2 X Bicycle Brimstone (CircleCityCards)
2 X Bicycle Revision1 (CircleCityCards)
2 X Bicycle Americana (CircleCityCards)
Bicycle White Ghost UV500 (52Cartes)
Monarchs (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle YomiuriGiants Set (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle Gold Dragon (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle Steam Punk (Jason from the1eyedjack)
White Knuckle Red (Jason from the1eyedjack)
White Knuckle Blue (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle Black Fan Back (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle Brimstone (Jason from the1eyedjack)
White Arrco (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Propaganda (Jason from the1eyedjack)
Bicycle Heritage V2 4 deck set (Jason from the1eyedjack)
3 X Plaid – red (from Dan & Dave)
3 X Plaid – Blue (from Dan & Dave)
2 X Fantastique (from Dan & Dave)
2 X Fulton’s Clip Joint (from Dan & Dave)
2 X Smoke & Mirror V6 (from Dan & Dave)
Fantastique (Poeckys from UC)
Expert at the card table (Poeckys from UC)
JAQK (Poeckys from UC)
Bicycle Black Tiger (Poeckys from UC)
Bicycle Clot (good@sabacc from Aether)
Blue Watermelon Bee (Sinjin7 from UC)
Sentinels (Sinjin7 from UC)
White Ghost (Sinjin7 from UC)
Viper Circle Back (Sinjin7 from UC)
Kanival Hornets (Sinjin7 from UC)
Ask Alexander (Sinjin7 from UC)
CARC Green Acorn (Sinjin7 from UC)
Crown V1 set (Wildereachday from UC)
2 X Bicycle Masters red (Wildereachday from UC)
1 pair of Turner Gold Seal Bikes (Wildereachday from UC)
Turner Gold Seal Bee Red (Wildereachday from UC)
White Ghost (ohio) (Wildereachday from UC)
Tech Art Wynn – red (Wildereachday from UC)
Smoke & Mirrors V4 (Wildereachday from UC)
Titanium Tally Blue (Wildereachday from UC)
Bicycle Eco Edition (Wildereachday from UC)
1 pair Thistle Back Reprint (Wildereachday from UC)
Sentinel (Wildereachday from UC)
Mystery Package (Digipunk on UC)
Bicycle Gargoyles (john from Aether)
White Arrcos (john from Aether)
Bicycle Dragon set (john from Aether)
Friars Club – anonymous
Bicycle Holiday Backs– anonymous
Alladin 1001s – anonymous
ALSO…

I spoke with Jonathan Bayme at T11, and they are sending a care package.
Owen from BigBlindMedia is sending a care package
Marcus from Ellusionist is sending a care package
Alex and Kevin from TheBlueCrown are sending a care package
,,, I have no idea what’s in these care packages.

People that said they wanted to help… the list above might help you decide what to send
Angel_magic on UC
Alexer on UC
Reckone1999 on
John at Aether
Gareth on UC
Erica on FB
Iwonder on UC
Alex at Aether
Dee1orean at Aether
Max on UC

If the info I posted is incorrect, please let me know.

If I forgot you, please let me know.

I just can’t believe it, this guys going to have an awesome collection.

So, if you want to add to the care package, look through the list and try not duplicate. If you want to change what you’re sending because you see duplicates, just post it here and I’ll make the changes. If you’re unable to give decks, maybe some $$$$ towards the shipping/duty costs.

If you are from the US or Canada, we should try to get the decks to one location and send them out. But if you are somewhere else in the world, here’s the guy’s name and address.
If you are going to ship direct, just let me know

Carlo Gamboa
112 Quinasanghan Iponan
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
9000

This guy has no idea what’s about to happen to him, and let’s try to contain it as much as possible. J

Feeling all warm and fuzzy inside today

Jay aka CBJ

CBJ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2012, 06:53:48 PM »

Just working out the details for an address in the U.S. People can ship their decks their (if they want), and they will be re-packaged into one box.

Money will be needed to ship, and will be greatly appreciated.

I'll keep you posted about the address, and how to contribute $$$

Jay aka CBJ