Greetings Playing Card friends,

I'm in search of a designer to work with me on a new project.  The project is to celebrate a company's 25th anniversary.  At the very least I'm looking for a back design, custom jokers, a custom Ace of Spades, and insert cards.  It might include custom court cards.  Right now I'm not thinking it will include custom pips, but maybe?  Preference given if you have done at least a few design jobs before.  Considering a few different printers but currently leaning towards Shuffled Ink.  You will be working as part of a team what will help with the creative.  If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly.

Thanks. 

There are some really interesting details in this story...

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/norwood/massive-mixed-use-development-in-the-cards-for-former-factory-site-in-norwood

More updates on "Factory 52" here...

https://www.facebook.com/USPCRedevelopment/?hc_ref=ARQuQP9KKl2dB2JdRU9NCygTvKGNg78I0ljzx0O_FTxXgNN3Uxj3ynyncrE7BirYx-o&fref=nf&__tn__=kC-R

Great job.  Best of luck with the launch.

Thanks for the heads up.  What is the symbolism of the roses on the tuck case?  What can you share about who will be doing the printing, stock, finish  etc.  Good luck with the project.

Wasn't there also a "secret" way to get them by putting another deck in your cart and then switching to these via a code?  On one level I kinda like the marketing gimmick of "you can't get them"...on another had...it is just a gimmick.

Thanks for the review.  I love the idea of these "old style" casino decks that seem to be popping up.  Form a "magic" POV, do you think it matters to a spec if the casino isn't "real"??

I'm not sure where to post this so I'm going to start here and see where this goes.  I've had a deck of cards in my hands since I was young and always kinda "had decks around" but never really "collected" them.  I'm looking to learn more about cards and collecting in general.  I have a few decks left from over the years as well as 10/20 older (maybe 1950s??) decks that I got from a magic shop owner/performer that passed away. 

My question is this...Where do I start?  Should my first priority be to properly store the decks?  Would the next step be to go through them one by one and learn about the deck and it's value?  I'm more interested in learning that I am discovering that I have a "hidden gem" in my collection.  How did you get starting in learning about your decks etc?  Do I get a copy of Hochman's and start digging?...or...as far as researching my decks...would Hochman's not be helpful since it only goes up to the 1930s?...and...Does anyone prefer the printed edition over the digital edition? etc.

Thanks for your help in getting me started.

Anyone "in the know" know anything about any decks Blaine might be producing to sell at these events etc?

Thanks for the insight Don.  Sorry for not searching for the info first. 

HI Randy,

Thanks for the welcome.  I'm in the Detroit area.  I went to Central as well for a bit.  Go Fire Up Chips!  We should eat an insane size meal together at Tony's one day!  Excited to be a part of the forum and get more involved.

Great colors.  Fun look.  Not my thing but good luck with the launch.

Here they are...

https://store.theory11.com/products/national-playing-cards

Great insight Brandon.  Thanks.