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AceGambit · « **on:** January 20, 2012, 04:40:11 PM »

So at the advice of another thread, I stumbled upon a German website selling a deck of black centurions for what at first glance appeared to be about $6. With glee I jumped at the opportunity and ordered one. About 4 1/2 minutes later I sat staring blankly at my computer screen wondering how the shiny 4,12 € that I saw on the main page turned into a $36.06 charge on my paypal receipt. Curse you exchange rates and international shipping!

So, to date, the black centurions are the most amount of money I've ever spent on a single deck of cards (excluding the LTD or Gold Arcane decks I got as free gifts for buying a lot of money worth of other stuff).

What's the most you have ever spent on a single deck of cards -- nothing else, JUST a deck of cards (shipping included)?

Evan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:13:53 PM »

None of my decks are from resellers so they are all from the maker of the deck. And they were all obviously cheap (less than $10)
Of course the limited ones are worth much more than that now but I bought them at the low prices.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:14:41 PM »

The most CASH I've spent on a single deck was a "Get Sharkey" deck in Phoenix deck design - $80 at Tannen's in Manhattan, no shipping, nearly 9% sales tax. It was part of a HUGE purchase I made, about $1,100 in cards and magic.

The most I spent on a non-magic single deck was for a pack of Moth/Myth, recently bought on eBay - $40 plus $5 in shipping. (I bought two, plus two Watcher decks, all from the same seller.)

D_bag · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:20:41 PM »

I spent $11.99 on bicycle gargoyles plus $5 dollar shipping. That's about it for me

runIt · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:40:50 PM »

For me it was $260 for a deck of Red JN.

Curt · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:43:23 PM »

I think its about $15 for an Absolut deck. I felt it was a pretty decent deal though.

Kanped · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2012, 10:59:20 PM »

$40 for Brown Wynns. Gotta be worth it.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2012, 11:09:08 PM »

I don't think that I've payed a large amount of money for any 1 deck. I'm looking at getting the Bape X Bicycle deck which will be the most expensive deck if I do follow through, at 30 bucks for the deck (not including shipping)

joshzachmatt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2012, 11:40:20 PM »

The most I've spent on a single deck is $75 on a Red Artifice. It was worth it, though. =)

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AceGambit · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2012, 12:15:13 AM »

Quote from: joshzachmatt on January 20, 2012, 11:40:20 PM

The most I've spent on a single deck is $75 on a Red Artifice. It was worth it, though. =)

You spent $75 on ONE red artifice, or E had a deal where you could take one home for spending $75 in their store? It's different if you take home magic supplies along with the deck.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2012, 01:04:10 AM »

$50 including shipping from Zanagh here on the forum, v3 smoke deck, waiting for money in my bank before i pay

Don Boyer · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2012, 01:51:08 AM »

Hey, gang, I have an even BIGGER question for you, related to the topic:

How many of you have opened the most expensive deck they've ever bought?

In my case, yes, I have. I don't care how rare, I generally open one of each style I get. If I can get two, I keep the other as a backup, but when I wear out the original, I'll use that replacement.

Curt · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:15:42 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on January 21, 2012, 01:51:08 AM

Hey, gang, I have an even BIGGER question for you, related to the topic:

How many of you have opened the most expensive deck they've ever bought?

My most expensive open deck would have to be my Red Artifice, I bought eight on release so opening one was not a problem. I am still tempted to open up one of my pre-release monarchs because I have 2 sealed still after selling one.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2012, 03:15:03 AM »

Yeah I open all my decks. Like Phantom once said, they aren't used to me if I open them. To me they are still new and retain their value. I can understand why somebody would keep their sealed, but that's not my style.

Kanped · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2012, 06:39:04 AM »

I didn't open my Wynns. I would if I get another deck. Most valuable I've opened is probably IAOCP.

TigerKnee · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:10:27 AM »

$310 for blue and red Jerry's

dee1orean · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2012, 06:33:11 PM »

$30 for Myth\Moth.

And yes, I did open them!

munro159 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:49:27 PM »

$80.00 for a Golden Nugget deck. I did open them and they definetly have a different feel than newer cards...some say they handle like Jerry's and they were printed in the same time period...but I wouldn't know...I don't own any Jerry's!

K · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2012, 10:11:04 AM »

wow, $80 is abit too much for golden nuggets, i recall seeing one at less than SG$10 before...

Siegismyname · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2012, 10:42:30 AM »

Quote from: K on January 22, 2012, 10:11:04 AM

wow, $80 is abit too much for golden nuggets, i recall seeing one at less than SG$10 before...

k you gotta tell me where i can find that man

K · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:04:35 PM »

Quote from: Siegismyname on January 22, 2012, 10:42:30 AM

Quote from: K on January 22, 2012, 10:11:04 AM
wow, $80 is abit too much for golden nuggets, i recall seeing one at less than SG$10 before...
k you gotta tell me where i can find that man

did a quick search for you, here's the link [size=78%]http://thecardcollectors.blogspot.com/2012/01/product-catalogue-december.html[/size]

i'm not sure whether its the type you're looking for (I don't know much about golden nuggets) and whether they do international shipping.. try contacting them, but it's chinese new year now in singapore so it'll take awhile, cheers!

might bring up the value by lots if $80's really the actual price!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:07:18 PM »

There's a number of different Golden Nugget deck versions out there. Some are nearly worthless, others are very valuable.

munro159 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:57:02 PM »

my GN was a the dark green with the gold writing on the back. I believe they were printed in the 70's around the same time as the JN's (although I could be wrong). I would show you pictures but I've already traded the deck to a friend. If you search the ebay listings these decks usually sell for $80-$100 currently. I bought mine a couple of years back so they could be more or less now. I would assume the GN listed for sell for $9 is probably not the same deck but who knows it could be worth checking!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2012, 11:10:52 PM »

Quote from: munro159 on January 22, 2012, 08:57:02 PM

my GN was a the dark green with the gold writing on the back. I believe they were printed in the 70's around the same time as the JN's (although I could be wrong). I would show you pictures but I've already traded the deck to a friend. If you search the ebay listings these decks usually sell for $80-$100 currently. I bought mine a couple of years back so they could be more or less now. I would assume the GN listed for sell for $9 is probably not the same deck but who knows it could be worth checking!

If it was the "gold coin in the sandat the beach", I'd think someone would have snagged it long ago. Anything's possible, just not always likely.