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LeonJL · « **Reply #150 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:18:04 AM »

Glad you gave it another go! Missed the last one but happy to say that i'm a proud backer of this one! Good Luck!

Billywiz · « **Reply #151 on:** February 16, 2012, 05:42:59 PM »

Backed the $25 pledge, free international shipping, LOVE IT

. Good luck, hope to see this funded.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #152 on:** February 16, 2012, 10:54:42 PM »

I just backed your project too. Hope this could make it through.

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #153 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:33:00 PM »

Thank you everyone for the positive feedback I've been getting off forums and Kickstarter. I honestly didn't expect to do this well so fast. Lets hope the pace stays the same because I want nothing more then this deck to get printed. Shortly after this post, new rewards will be added to the system to fix the gap between $100 and $400. Also, I am just waiting for the word over from uspcc for me to show the tuck case. It does show the Bicycle logo so before I can display it I need clearance to do so. Any questions I will be on these forums everyday so feel free to let me know. Ill try to respond as fast as I can.

Thank you again everyone!
Sean Whelan
3D Artist

JimmyJohns · « **Reply #154 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:23:48 PM »

I think the rewards tiers are very poorly chosen...I mean you have a 25 limited reward for 3 decks at $25, but 50 rewards at the $300 and $500, plus another 25 at the $400 level.If you count the decks only for this 3 levels you get 6600 decks

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Plus I think the bread and butter would be the 2 and 3 decks rewards.

As a suggestion: trim the number of the high pledges and do a new reward for the 3 decks(with added international shipping charges, to don't get burned on the high cost of shipping overseas).Think about 200 rewards multiplied by $25= half of your needed funding.

I'm going to post the same thing in Playing Card Plethora Forum.

K · « **Reply #155 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:29:16 AM »

I think I'm gonna make isos for each awesome kickstarter that comes out from now on... :'(

Evan · « **Reply #156 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:31:13 AM »

So theres more decks on Kickstarter than what will be printed?

hazofhorsham · « **Reply #157 on:** February 18, 2012, 01:09:06 AM »

Theoretically yeah... But for top three packages to sell out the funds would have $33,000, which would be enough to get the extra decks and then some...

Evan · « **Reply #158 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:22:03 PM »

But if he says he will print 2500, he shouldn't print more than that

dmbaggs · « **Reply #159 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:59:07 PM »

Quote from: MagicAddictz on February 18, 2012, 07:22:03 PM

But if he says he will print 2500, he shouldn't print more than that

I'm sure he would give everybody a heads up that he is printing more if this was to happen. I doubt he would act like he didn't print more. It is strange that he is allowing more to be sold than he is printing haha

hazofhorsham · « **Reply #160 on:** February 18, 2012, 08:09:49 PM »

I think its a case of he knows he isn't going to sell that many, he's just opening up to offer more ways to get funded, especially since the last try failed. It's risky, but lets face it - even the vortex and tendril havent managed to sell out every big deck package, and now Glavanic has like 10 times as much, Sean knows he wont sell them all.

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #161 on:** February 18, 2012, 11:32:45 PM »

Hey everyone,
Thank you so much for all the feedback as usual. Im sorry I haven't been on. The past few days I've been really busy and then at night I've been going out to celebrate the launch of Kickstarter page. To explain about the rewards: First off this deck is very very different then your usual Bicycle deck you would purchase from E or Theory 11. This deck was to get my ideas which were originally supposed to be a short film, and turn them into playing cards (my next biggest passion).

These cards were for collector's in mind and not so much magicians. The Kickstarter page failed last time and it crushed me that it did. So this time the reward system has changed and yes to you it doesn't make sense. You have to understand my point of view. I wan to the best options to get this deck funded. Will I ever sell out?? Of course not, I'll be lucky if I sell through even half of the stock. It's all about thinking ahead and various combinations. What if people only pledged for the $1000 reward?? ok what if only the $9 reward etc etc. Not all of the rewards will be sold out.

To answer other peoples questions, this deck will never be printed again. Only 2500. When it comes time that funding is successful, I will change the reward limits so there is no way that 2500 will be going over.

I hope this helps to address the various problems.

Ill be on checking the forums everyday. I might not respond right away but you will definitely get an answer.

Sean Whelan
3D Artist

hazofhorsham · « **Reply #162 on:** February 18, 2012, 11:45:45 PM »

There we go

dmbaggs · « **Reply #163 on:** February 18, 2012, 11:56:15 PM »

Okay that makes sense. Now that you've explained it, it's pretty clear and logical. I really hope that this succeeds. I know that as an artist this is something you've put a great deal of yourself into. All the best!!

-Baggs

Aaron · « **Reply #164 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:00:25 AM »

I pledged for 3. I really like the sound of those Iphone cases though!

Rajas Paranjpe · « **Reply #165 on:** February 19, 2012, 04:37:49 AM »

Wow what a fantastic artwork. I really liked the ACE of spades.

hazofhorsham · « **Reply #166 on:** February 19, 2012, 11:36:18 AM »

We really need to spread the word on this one...

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #167 on:** February 20, 2012, 12:14:02 PM »

Hey Everyone,
So todays the 5th day into the Kickstarter page and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who pledged. By the end of today I will have over 100 backers already and hopefully reach over $4000 towards my goal. As promised the new court card has been revealed on the Kickstarter page. So be sure to check it out!!

Sean Whelan
3D Artist

Evan · « **Reply #168 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:16:34 PM »

Congrats on hitting $4000

Aaron · « **Reply #169 on:** February 20, 2012, 11:22:25 PM »

with over 40 days remaining, I think this will definatly get funded. I really like the deck and you are very talented sean

I am guessing it will be funded by mid-March

Evan · « **Reply #170 on:** February 21, 2012, 03:27:00 PM »

I'm surprised that the resellers haven't hit this deck yet.. any ideas of why?

dmbaggs · « **Reply #171 on:** February 21, 2012, 04:17:42 PM »

Quote from: MagicAddictz on February 21, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

I'm surprised that the resellers haven't hit this deck yet.. any ideas of why?

I think it might be because they don't see a high enough demand for the deck. There is some buzz about the deck but most of those people are buying it from Kickstarter itself so they aren't going to rely on a reseller. They may not see it as a smart business move

Don Boyer · « **Reply #172 on:** February 27, 2012, 03:30:00 AM »

It's all in how much the deck gets promoted. Generate enough buzz, get enough people to want it, and resellers will want a piece of the action. Of course, none of that helps if the deck's terrible in the first place, but this one doesn't fit that mold, in my opinion.

SeanWhelan · « **Reply #173 on:** February 27, 2012, 05:37:03 PM »

A new court card image will be uploaded in a few hours! Those of you who still want to pre-order my playing cards still can! Not even two weeks and my goal is about to reach $6,000! Need $10,000 with 37 more days to go!. Please share the link to everyone this way the cards will be produced!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/galvanic-playing-cards-design-by-sean-whelan

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #174 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:19:40 PM »

For those that haven't already pledged, you HAVE to at least check these amazing cards. It would be great to finally get them funded, and with metallic ink and bee stock if possible!!!!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1293645903/galvanic-playing-cards-design-by-sean-whelan