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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Our Deepest Condolences on the Loss of Tom Dawson
« on: March 31, 2016, 02:39:08 PM »
I am so touched by all your beautiful messages and tributes to and about my Tom.  Over 40 years ago we embraced the world of playing card collecting and it has given us so much fun, travel, knowledge and many, many wonderful friends.  I just can't imagine what our life would have been had we never discovered this great collectible and we were always our happiest when we were involved in it in any way.

Thank you all for your continual thoughts and prayers for our family, Tom left us just the way he would have wanted to, quietly and peacefully, and we know he will be in our hearts forever.

Judy

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: An extremely rare deck sold for more than 3,000€
« on: December 15, 2015, 10:34:04 PM »
Wow what an amazing deck! Looks like a bargain to me!

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Playing Card Plethora / 1st Anniversary Edition of Card Culture
« on: December 15, 2015, 10:19:43 PM »
What a fantastic edition celebrating a year of this clever newsletter which covers all aspects of collecting both new and old playing cards. It is issued monthly to members of 52 Plus Joker.

If you haven't yet joined us yet, you should.  Card Culture is just one of the great perks!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Honeybee Deck by Penguin Magic & Randy Butterfield
« on: November 02, 2015, 05:08:12 PM »
Congratulations, obviously a winner!

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Playing Card Collection
« on: November 02, 2015, 07:37:18 AM »
Whew - HankMan is right when he says..."I just realise collecting cards is addictive"!!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 52+J Convention 2015 - SIX NEW DECKS
« on: October 22, 2015, 07:00:04 AM »
We loved meeting you too, Kevin and seeing your presentation along with the other 5. This will be a yearly event at the convention and we are hoping to feature even more decks next year.

ALSO

There will be a new club deck introduced each year - at the moment the plan is to do this for 8 more years making a 10 year series by established modern designers. 

Stay tuned!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 52 Plus Joker Convention live on the Orlando news this morning... Watch now!
« on: October 15, 2015, 04:33:11 PM »
If we were asked to we couldn't pay enough for this great segment on Fox TV.  David Martin didn't miss a trick when discussing old cards, new cards, collecting etc. Free publicity for all playing card designers and collectors.

Thanks Dave and Fox, it was such a blast!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Never Forgotten by Robert Wright & Randy Butterfield (52+J Convention Release)
« on: October 15, 2015, 08:02:19 AM »
Such a lovely tribute to Rob's mother and for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. I never knew there were different colored ribbons for each cancer.

Beautiful deck, Rob and Randy


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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 52+J 2015 Convention - THE CLUB DECK
« on: October 10, 2015, 06:25:16 AM »
Quote from: HeartQ on October 10, 2015, 12:38:09 AM
After 40 years of collecting only antique and vintage cards who would have ever believed that we would start collecting these new and wonderful decks with their fantastic packaging.  Paul's fantastic deck is the second in a yearly series designed exclusively for 52 PlusJoker and produced by Bill Kalush and his Expert Playing Card Company and it is brilliant!  Believe me you want this one.

I also love Rob and Randy's collaboration on the beautiful Never Forgotten deck designed in memory of Rob's mother.  Half of all the proceeds will go to cancer charities.  What a lovely tribute!
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Quote from: Rob Wright on October 10, 2015, 12:53:17 AM
Quote from: HeartQ on October 10, 2015, 12:38:09 AM

I also love Rob and Randy's collaboration on the beautiful Never Forgotten deck designed in memory of Rob's mother.  Half of all the proceeds will go to cancer charities.  What a lovely tribute!

So I'm hooked!!

Just a little correction- At least half of the proceeds from the items I have in this years club auction are going to a charity. Sorry if there was any confusion.
So many great decks but these are my favorites.  I am definitely hooked!!
Quote from: Rob Wright on October 10, 2015, 12:53:17 AM
Quote from: HeartQ on October 10, 2015, 12:38:09 AM

I also love Rob and Randy's collaboration on the beautiful Never Forgotten deck designed in memory of Rob's mother.  Half of all the proceeds will go to cancer charities.  What a lovely tribute!

So I'm hooked!!

Just a little correction- At least half of the proceeds from the items I have in this years club auction are going to a charity. Sorry if there was any confusion.

But you should see WHAT he has in our auction!!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 52+J 2015 Convention - THE CLUB DECK
« on: October 10, 2015, 12:38:09 AM »
After 40 years of collecting only antique and vintage cards who would have ever believed that we would start collecting these new and wonderful decks with their fantastic packaging.  Paul's fantastic deck is the second in a yearly series designed exclusively for 52 PlusJoker and produced by Bill Kalush and his Expert Playing Card Company and it is brilliant!  Believe me you want this one.

I also love Rob and Randy's collaboration on the beautiful Never Forgotten deck designed in memory of Rob's mother.  Half of all the proceeds will go to cancer charities.  What a lovely tribute!

So many great decks but these are my favorites.  I am definitely hooked!!

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Card Culture
« on: March 19, 2015, 02:45:31 PM »
What can I say about Card Culture?

I CAN say, as the forever-editor of Clear the Decks (CTD) 52 Plus Joker's quarterly magazine, that I am blown away by this new and exciting newsletter.  It was conceived and put together by Lee Asher and Don Boyer, with a little assistance from Tom Dawson and what a masterful job they have done! The articles are varied and interesting, covering a combination of new and old card collectibles. They have attracted a group of card collectors and designers who are sharing their passion for playing cards through the pages of Card Culture. We have a number of members who are collecting the wonderful new decks, many of which are being introduced through various websites including this one.  Many are clever and original and obviously, as we have known for years, each card is really an individual work of art.
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Don't miss Tom's article on what is possibly the oldest COMPLETE deck in existence.  What a deck to dream about!

Kudos
Judy

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 4th Issue of CARD CULTURE now available for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: March 18, 2015, 05:12:25 PM »
What can I say about Card Culture?

I CAN say, as the forever-editor of Clear the Decks (CTD) 52 Plus Joker's quarterly magazine, that I am blown away by this new and exciting newsletter.  It was conceived and put together by Lee Asher and Don Boyer, with a little assistance from Tom Dawson and what a masterful job they have done! The articles are varied and interesting, covering a combination of new and old card collectibles. They have attracted a group of card collectors and designers who are sharing their passion for playing cards through the pages of Card Culture. If you are not yet a member of 52 Plus Joker and you are interested in playing cards, you should probably join in as the many benefits are huge including access to CC.  We have a number of members who are collecting the wonderful new decks, many of which are being introduced through various websites including this one.  Many are clever and original and obviously, as we have known for years, each card is really an individual work of art.
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Don't miss Tom's article on what is possibly the oldest COMPLETE deck in existence.  What a deck to dream about!

Kudos to All
Judy

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Inaugural edition of CARD CULTURE for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: January 07, 2015, 06:42:08 PM »
I hear there is going to be something special in the next issue, due in a week so be sure to join the club!

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: Antique USPCC Window Displays
« on: January 07, 2015, 01:12:36 PM »
CC 27 You are absolutely the BEST researcher.  We have always loved these fabulous turn-of-the-century- window displays and you have found so many.  Cryptocard27 is promising to show us much more of his wonderful pieces so keep tuned!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Inaugural edition of CARD CULTURE for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: December 30, 2014, 09:19:22 AM »
I did send this letter to the editor but I think it should be here as well for those who might really be interested in discovering more about playing cards, designs and history through the club, 52plusjoker.org. I also like the idea of making the odd issue of Card Culture available everyone. Keep up the good work!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Inaugural edition of CARD CULTURE for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: December 28, 2014, 06:17:53 PM »
Card Culture - a note to the editor

Dear Don
Due to the craziness in the Dawson household at Christmas I have put off reading Card Culture until I had time to browse through it properly. I am very impressed - it looks great, reads easily and imparts knowledge.   What more could readers ask for?

Thanks to all who are investing their valuable time to this project, the first issue is a sure winner.  Keep up the good work!
Judy Dawson

PS. If you have read and enjoyed CC,
 dash off a note to the editor, compliments are always well received!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Memories of the 52+J Convention in Charleston - Oct. 15-18, 2014
« on: October 23, 2014, 09:18:10 AM »
If you love cards you will love these pictures, hard to believe the huge variety that we saw!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: EXCLUSIVE First Look: 52 Plus Joker Club Deck
« on: October 22, 2014, 07:55:20 AM »
Hey SH
Great to hear from you, isn't it crazy that we old timers are buying choice new decks?  So much talent out there! On a personal note when will we see you again?

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: EXCLUSIVE First Look: 52 Plus Joker Club Deck
« on: October 21, 2014, 02:29:50 PM »
I am sure you will be OK as right now the limit is only two per member.  This deck has some fabulous and beautiful unique features but our cupboard is getting fuller with great decks created by other talented designers. 

We NEVER buy new decks but now.......!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: EXCLUSIVE First Look: 52 Plus Joker Club Deck
« on: October 19, 2014, 09:27:58 PM »
You're right - and it's a goodie!

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 52 Plus Joker Convention in Charleston - Oct. 15-18
« on: October 19, 2014, 08:35:44 PM »
Tom and I have been lucky to have been at every one of the 24 52+joker conventions and they have all been terrific, seriously. However this might have been the very best one ever!  Why?  Four wonderful and amazing presentations; lots of enthusiastic buying, trading and selling, two successful auctions, one live, one silent, a great banquet and a fascinating card design expose by Jackson (Robinson) on our beautiful new club deck for members only.

But the thing that really made this convention such a hit was the meshing of two worlds brought together by a common passion for the playing card. Everyone young and old had things to show and share. The antique card collectors were fascinated by the amazing new design decks and the new collectors were awed by what they saw in the old stuff and everyone left far richer (and poorer!) for this experience.

I hope we will be able to meet more collectors next year as there will be so much for us all to enjoy. We are bursting with ideas!

Please join 52 plus joker and join in the fun - We will all benefit!

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: The Russell & Morgan partnership
« on: September 15, 2014, 08:08:07 AM »
Great research on my favorite company!  Copied into my files. Could I use it as an article for Clear the Decks, the 52+Joker newsletter. And if so would you also send me a short bio about you and playing cards?

Thanks cc27

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: RUSSELL & MORGAN
« on: August 29, 2014, 03:49:40 PM »
Cryptocard27

I love your piece of ephemera which we actually do have and which we definitely paid more than 6 dollars for.  Ads such as this are one of our very  favourite areas of collecting and Marshall Fields did some of the very best coloured inserts in their hardbound catalogues.

Good for you, a great treasure!

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / Re: ANOTHER REASON TO ATTEND THE 52 PLUS JOKER CONVENTION IN CHARLESTON
« on: August 19, 2014, 01:02:09 AM »
A fantastic opportunity, in all our years of collecting playing cards to be able to see such a thing - Can't wait

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The Conversation Parlor / Re: Who is from Canada? say eh!
« on: July 23, 2014, 02:54:00 PM »
Eh.... men!

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