Good call on the Luxx. I'll look into it.

You also reminded me. I really wish I had not sold my Zenith decks. I got them when they first came out. I think Encarded only limited you to 4 decks you could purchase and I did indeed purchase 4. And now I see one sold for $150...

Might as well nominate my own: Seasons Playing Cards (if we can nominate the set, if I had to choose one, Platinum Seronda), Original Virts, and Silver Split Spades (i've only owned silver, but maybe there's a better color?)

if the gold deck was made of real gold then they'd have 1 sufficient nomination


just using the term "insanely awesome" even cheapens a couple of the decks I like on that list
but it's just clickbait, i guess...

I'd think the beat-up, original used boxes would add to the charm of the deck displays. I'd display them as is.

I mean, one could say they are "just" used, cancelled casino decks, so why go through the trouble. But, if collecting casino decks is your thing and you think it'd be fun to buy/design/create your own tuck box for them, then why the hell not. From what I've seen, and in my humble opinion, cancelled casino decks don't catch my eye unless they're especially rare or old.

Personally, I'd try to find un-cancelled versions of your favorite casino decks (if possible). It would probably be fun to track those down and display them in their pristine boxes.

Mine arrived today!!!

The tuck box and card backs are a vivid inky blue and pure eye candy to display.
The cards are indeed a little uncharacteristically stiff upon opening, but I love that, which is why I'm limiting myself to fanning and simple cuts when handling them.

Crazy ebay prices now, but once these cards make their way to more backers and things settle, I'd say they are a worthy addition to your collection, even though they are just a color swap.

first bump just for a few new items

Just got my cards and they look amazing!
Would take a pic but I don't have a don't have a great camera.

Problem is even though I usually open at least 1 of each deck I have, I don't have the heart to open these so I'm hoping someone else can tell me how they handle.

They're kinda flashy - I have to confess, I got to see these cards during my last visit to CARC.  They're a bright alternative to the monochrome Exquisite backs, and they're made to the same quality.  It's a fun deck for a magician to bust out, and the foil on the center star could make for some stylish cardistry moves.  If I recall, the faces are the same as the original Exquisites as well - either that, or it's the new standard face that Expert PCC was working on when Bill mentioned it last, a new standard for their custom orders that don't have custom faces.

Hey I've been meaning to ask if CARC is a place anyone can visit and buy cards in person or rather a private office open only to employees and friends.

So I look at the "Recent Posts" and all I see is "Breaking Bad Playing Cards (KS) by Jackson Robinson" and I'm like NO. FUCKING. WAY! and then after I click the link to my dismay he's shunning someone else's unsanctioned knockoff.

Boo.

backed this project too

I think i prefer the standard courts over the limited ones. they remind me of the Noc v2 courts. luckily i don't have to choose since i got two of each!

I understand the layout of the back design has been used, but as long as the price is right, I'd gladly add this to my collection, especially since I like the color and I know the handling will be there.

Here is a link to the decks I'm selling (I do combine shipping, and if you'd like me to ship to a country that is not the USA, Canada, UK, or Australia, just send me a message):

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ssn=aptombstone21&_sop=10&rt=nc


If you'd rather not click here is a list of what I'm selling, prices in the link:


SEVEN 1 Lightly Used Playing Card Bundle             
Utopia                                                                 
Red Tune Deck     
2 Black Jaqk Decks                                             
Skull and Bones Set (Black + Red Cambric)             
Fultons Private Reserve Clip Joint                   
Blue Jaqk Cellars Playing Cards                       
Magic Con 2014 Cards                                     
Silver Split Spades (sets of 2)

MORE TO COME!

Smart artistic and business decisions all around. I can learn a thing or two from this guy.

Very interested in this to say the least.