Author (Read 12159 times)

NathanCanadas · « **on:** February 07, 2012, 06:31:16 PM »

Hi, I bought on ebay what I thought was a joe porper card clip. However, it doesn't seem like a real one. I don't know, as I haven't had one before, but all of my decks are too wide for it and stick out when placed completely in. How can I know if it is real or fake?

john · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:34:50 PM »

Well you could start off by posting some pics.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:35:54 PM »

Good idea. I will post them soon.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:38:33 PM »

Ok, here are some pictures:

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:41:38 PM »

I bought some "fake" porper style card clips in the past. But the deck fits fine. (unless it was not a REAL fake... LoL) but yeah post a photo! I've have my fair shares of fake since I lived in China for some time So yeah!

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:42:18 PM »

oooookay those are terrible fakes. I have to admit. Where'd you get them?

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:46:59 PM »

I got them from here. And he erased this auction right after I bought it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Porpers-Card-Guard-Card-Clip-magic-products-magic-trick-/220934174088?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3370b3f588
WOW! And that guy had a 99.9% feedback... He probably made tons of accounts to get such good feedback. Anyways, I only payed 12$/shipping, so, oh well.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:47:22 PM »

I should have expected this given the price I payed!

chdmagicdude · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:50:59 PM »

that sucks dose it work like a porper clip?

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:53:39 PM »

Kind of, but there is no use to bringing it in my pocket with me since the corners of the box are exposed and will be damaged!

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:39:19 PM »

Well the listing has been removed. So yeah. That was such a rip off. wait le met look for the FAKE porper cardclip that I had... I hope Kensei didn't bring it to work. Hang on. Okay there you go. please don't kill me for buying a fake.
I bought this for about $20USD converted. ^_^. As you canse the deck fits just right

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:43:27 PM »

Haha, at least it fits and looks ok! But the creator/seller didn't do his research well lol.

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:47:07 PM »

hahaha yeah! This fake slip is fine though. Serves its purpose. LoL! They even have this in a array of colors. LoL! But yeah Deck fits. You should throw that clip of yours to the ebay seller who sold that. **sigh** that was really really terrible.

What I would give to have The Classic Clip collection of DD **cries**

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2012, 07:51:05 PM »

There could be one of fout explanations that I can think of for your situation. Either you bought an Ellusionist Card Clip that wouldn't hold regular Bicycle decks properly or you haven't pushed in the deck all the way (which I doubt) or you happened to buy an improperly made card clip or you just so happened to buy a make one.

IAmTheChin · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:13:14 PM »

If it's not from America it's not genuine. Joe Porper creates every clip by hand and actually refuses to make clips for a set of cards until he has them to ensure that they fit perfectly. Genuine clips have a heavier density and a more matte finish for the black iodized versions. I've gotten a fake clip before and was so disappointed.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:16:28 PM »

I think the last possibility is the right one because the signature also seems off and the seller has closed his account.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:20:49 PM »

can i have a link to his ebay page? i wanna check him out and Lana do you have a link to where to get the clip I want one! just for the link

Evan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:24:19 PM »

Lol I don't think D&D even made a clip like that

Also, @NathanCanadas, Sometimes its just too good to be true. At least you didn't pay a ridiculous price.

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:29:56 PM »

You just called me "LANA" hahahaha!!! just call my Krystle LoL! Hahahah!
uhm... there is no link though.. I bought it from an actual store back in 2010 Christmas. Here is the photo of one of the store people. and me.... old phto... hahaha I look different

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:34:42 PM »

sorry Krystle! damn do they have a website or not?

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:36:05 PM »

It did seem too good to be true, but I thought, hey, why not give it a try. Anyways, I can always flatten the cards out!
@Krystle - Nice fanning skills lol, and nice store! Also, how is it in China with internet censorship?

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:38:06 PM »

Quote from: NathanCanadas on February 07, 2012, 08:36:05 PM

It did seem too good to be true, but I thought, hey, why not give it a try. Anyways, I can always flatten the cards out!
@Krystle - Nice fanning skills lol, and nice store! Also, how is it in China with internet censorship?

Hahah fanning skills. LoL! took me a while though cause I'm a very lay cardist LoL! Oh Cencorship in China is like insane. hahaha but nothin proxpn (VPN) can't handle. why?

Quote from: Joshua Robinson on February 07, 2012, 08:34:42 PM

sorry Krystle! damn do they have a website or not?

I have their card but no website was posted. Well if I go to Beijing I'm pretty sure they have this in abundance I can get help you get some if you want plus I can even take photos if you want hahah!

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:39:57 PM »

awesome, sound good, and nathan, do you have a link for his ebay store? i wanna check it out

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Lara "Krystle" Lane on February 07, 2012, 08:38:06 PM

Quote from: NathanCanadas on February 07, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
It did seem too good to be true, but I thought, hey, why not give it a try. Anyways, I can always flatten the cards out!
@Krystle - Nice fanning skills lol, and nice store! Also, how is it in China with internet censorship?

Hahah fanning skills. LoL! took me a while though cause I'm a very lay cardist LoL! Oh Cencorship in China is like insane. hahaha but nothin proxpn (VPN) can't handle. why?

Quote from: Joshua Robinson on February 07, 2012, 08:34:42 PM

sorry Krystle! damn do they have a website or not?

I have their card but no website was posted. Well if I go to Beijing I'm pretty sure they have this in abundance I can get help you get some if you want plus I can even take photos if you want hahah!

For the censorship, i was just wondering. As for the fanning, do you mean lazy instead of lay?
Oh, and also, can you also give me some info about that shop once you get to Beijing?

Lara Krystle "Lane" · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2012, 08:46:55 PM »

[/quote]
For the censorship, i was just wondering. As for the fanning, do you mean lazy instead of lay?
Oh, and also, can you also give me some info about that shop once you get to Beijing?
[/quote]

Yeah I meant Lazy.

Yeah I can give you info on them. hahaha well they have been there since 2007 (which was the first time i saw their shop but didn't anything about cards of magic then) They've been very solid. People there are reall nice... THEY EVEN HAVE a MINI LOUNGE with TV and everything where they'll teach you the magic stuff you've bought.

Their cards are pretty good. I haven't been ripped off yet. Price is more or less the same, but the thing is people in Beijing (specially foreign passport holders) get paid higher thus the ability to afford items is like piece of cake.

I was about to buy my V4s there when I thought it was already gone (soldout) so yeah. They have a nice array of card selection. Plus there are about 3 magic shops in that mall. So yeah I even saw a couple of metal cards there are well.

Its a really nice shop! I was able to make friends with their owner (or was it the manager) and if he is still there maybe we can work something out with regard to cards (sales what-nots).

What else would you like to know?