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Knobz1 · « **Reply #175 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:41:42 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 26, 2011, 09:33:29 AM

Quote from: Knobz1 on December 26, 2011, 09:27:51 AM
Which older decks would you guys consider to always be the ones to hold thier value? Are we talking like Jerry's Nuggets old? Or would White Centurions, Smoke and Mirror V1's, Black Ghost V1's etc.... fit in as well?

Some of the oldest, rarest and most valuable playing cards are nowhere on that list - they're museum pieces dating back centuries. We often talk about how a deck run of 5,000 is "limited" and "rare", when in fact, a deck from over a hundred years ago, printed in bulk but mostly used and discarded, can be even more rare - and sought after. A deck like a BG1E is a lot like the "Death of Superman" comic book - people knew it would be rare and snatched them up as investments. But take something more common, like the first strips of "The Yellow Kid", the world's first color comic strip, and very few copies remain intact, making them the real valuable ones.

You can't predict what tomorrow's market will consider valuable - if you could, you'd be working on Wall Street and not putzing around on this message board!

Ha! Well said.

anhedonia · « **Reply #176 on:** December 26, 2011, 01:39:39 PM »

Quote from: munro159 on December 25, 2011, 09:27:03 PM

I still haven't got word back from them on my damaged Bee Casino deck. Although I'm willing to wait since it is Christmas (even people in the customer service industry have families ). I am still interested in knowing if anyone elses deck came opened.

Yes - same deck - white label Bee - was torn across the bottom. seal ripped, yet somehow still in cellophane.
Also missing half the cellophane on black gaff deck.
Contacted them - but no response yet.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #177 on:** December 26, 2011, 06:50:41 PM »

Quote from: anhedonia on December 26, 2011, 01:39:39 PM

Quote from: munro159 on December 25, 2011, 09:27:03 PM
I still haven't got word back from them on my damaged Bee Casino deck. Although I'm willing to wait since it is Christmas (even people in the customer service industry have families ). I am still interested in knowing if anyone elses deck came opened.

Yes - same deck - white label Bee - was torn across the bottom. seal ripped, yet somehow still in cellophane.
Also missing half the cellophane on black gaff deck.
Contacted them - but no response yet.

Wait, the white deck was still sealed in cellophane, but appeared opened?

Y'know, those decks were intended for Blaine to use as his personal supply for performing. Is it possible that you got an actual, performance-used deck that was resealed for this variety box?

anhedonia · « **Reply #178 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:14:36 PM »

This is the top. The bottom is cut across (again, all in cellophane).

Knobz1 · « **Reply #179 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:31:55 PM »

Quote from: anhedonia on December 26, 2011, 07:14:36 PM

This is the top. The bottom is cut across (again, all in cellophane).

What the heck?!?! That's crazy the seal has been torn and yet it is still wrapped in cellophane.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #180 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:36:02 PM »

Thats pretty crazy looking!!

@Sabacc I don't think that they were shipping used decks. Im pretty sure they're all new and unused (even though they were intended for Mr. Blaine, I don't think he actually sent used ones).

Don Boyer · « **Reply #181 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:41:42 PM »

Yeah, that does look more like a manufacturing error - but that broken deck seal doesn't look right. The box damage says "caught in the assembly line, accidentally crushed," but that seal says "I've been opened and at least examined if not used." Cellophane doesn't mean much - you can buy a deck resealer online, so I imagine David Blaine Productions wouldn't have a lot of trouble coming up with one.

I'm looking forward to hearing where this goes.

munro159 · « **Reply #182 on:** December 28, 2011, 02:40:25 AM »

I still haven't recieved word from Customer Service @davidblaine about my opened/damaged? deck. Anyone else that has this problem heard anything from them yet. I gave them some time after christmas...and I find it hard to believe they would take christmas through new years off. I guess I will contact them again if I haven't heard anything by this weekend!

Ofcourse they might have to check with David himself....who knows he could have disappeared...HAHA!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #183 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:27:30 AM »

I doubt they're off, but I don't think they're sitting around sipping cocoa and regaling each other with tales of how successful and easy the Variety Box launch was, either. They're probably up to their armpits in CS requests.

munro159 · « **Reply #184 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:38:15 PM »

Got my answer from CS today. They are shipping me a new deck. You guys were right...They do have excellent CS!

loldudex2 · « **Reply #185 on:** December 28, 2011, 09:55:27 PM »

Quote from: munro159 on December 28, 2011, 09:38:15 PM

Got my answer from CS today. They are shipping me a new deck. You guys were right...They do have excellent CS!

Did you get to keep your open deck?

munro159 · « **Reply #186 on:** December 28, 2011, 10:08:38 PM »

yes I get to keep the open deck (I'm assuming)....the email only sent their apologies and said they shipped me out a new deck today. Side note: If they get 249 emails tomorrow about open decks I'm guessing they are gonna start changing that policy...I explained in my email that I was more than happy to send them my opened deck and/or send pictures. They didn't ask for either one. Keep it honest everyone!

anhedonia · « **Reply #187 on:** December 28, 2011, 10:10:37 PM »

Quote from: munro159 on December 28, 2011, 09:38:15 PM

Got my answer from CS today. They are shipping me a new deck. You guys were right...They do have excellent CS!

I still haven't heard back. Hopefully they'll replace mine too. Has anyone else had any issues with these?

danktrees · « **Reply #188 on:** December 28, 2011, 10:37:48 PM »

hmm...they were supposed to issue me a partial refund on the shipping which they've yet to do. i wonder if they even shipped my order yet. i hope i get it soon.

xZEROx · « **Reply #189 on:** December 28, 2011, 11:33:01 PM »

anyone who requires international shipping got their confirmation yet?

danktrees · « **Reply #190 on:** December 28, 2011, 11:56:47 PM »

i havent gotten mine yet.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #191 on:** December 29, 2011, 09:25:59 AM »

Quote from: sxjy0109 on December 28, 2011, 11:33:01 PM

anyone who requires international shipping got their confirmation yet?

I got shipping confirmation few days ago.

CBJ · « **Reply #192 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:52:08 AM »

I haven't received the confirmation. I can't believe how fast some people received their variety boxes.
I have to admit.. I'm a little jealous. LOL

I also still have not received my order from when the Black Crowns were first released, and I haven't received my D&D order from the Fulton's release.

I'm really not impressed with these companies, and they'll say it's because I live in Canada..

BULLSH*T!

I order from other people in the States ALL the time and never have this kind of delay.

My wife ordered from BMPoker just before CHristmas and had it in her hands in 4-5 business days.

I've contacted The Blue Crown and Dan & Dave, and all they can say is that it's en route.

Pissed.

CBJ

Don Boyer · « **Reply #193 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:03:52 AM »

Get in their faces about it, seriously. You should have had that stuff by now. Make a stink. You moderate a popular board - you have influence! You're the media!!

CBJ · « **Reply #194 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:07:35 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 29, 2011, 11:03:52 AM

Get in their faces about it, seriously. You should have had that stuff by now. Make a stink. You moderate a popular board - you have influence! You're the media!!

I was even nice enough to remove the pics of the new Blue Crown Deck when Kevin asked me to.

I even named dropped in my last e-mail to them...

"
Cristina,
I've been more than patient with The Blue Crown.
I would really like to know where my order is?

I wanted/needed it before Christmas, and it now seems like that is not going to happen.
I'm very upset.
Please let Kevin know it's CBJ from the forums.
Jason Rideout"

Because of New Years.. I really won't be able to do much till the 3rd now. But I might raise a stink then

CBJ · « **Reply #195 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:26:09 AM »

LOL.. I just went out to the mailbox...

My D&D and Blue Crown orders are in!

CBJ

Fallen_Angel_of_Luck · « **Reply #196 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:33:42 AM »

nice cbj hahaha

anhedonia · « **Reply #197 on:** December 29, 2011, 12:43:02 PM »

Quote from: CBJ on December 29, 2011, 11:26:09 AM

LOL.. I just went out to the mailbox...

My D&D and Blue Crown orders are in!

CBJ

Should have posted a week ago!

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #198 on:** December 29, 2011, 01:24:21 PM »

Quote from: CBJ on December 29, 2011, 11:26:09 AM

LOL.. I just went out to the mailbox...

My D&D and Blue Crown orders are in!

CBJ

Ouch, that must make you feel somewhat bad.