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[SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« on: November 28, 2012, 09:51:07 AM »
 

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So, as you know (or are about to learn), Ellusionist is giving away special playing cards with every purchase - the more you buy, the more you get.  Match these cards into poker hands as listed here and you can get prizes as listed here.

So, maybe you got doubles, or even triples, and you don't need them.  Maybe someone else has the cards you DO need.  Put up a post RIGHT HERE, and maybe you guys can make each other happy and claim some of those prizes!  Post cards you have that you're willing to trade and cards you want in exchange.  Cards don't necessarily have to be traded one-for-one, either - that's up to you.  I mean, if you're going to get a prize and the other person's getting one as well, who cares how many cards you traded for however many cards you needed to get there, right?

For the duration of Ellusionist's holiday contest, I'm going to keep this as a sticky topic!  Per the forum rules, post your trades on this topic before you execute them.

And, for the record, gang - those rare cards in each set exist in MINUTE quantities!  Which is to say that there is exactly ONE corresponding to each prize in each tier.  Don't hold your breath that someone will trade that card away!  But if you happen to have that lucky, rare card, trading for the common ones you don't have is the best use of this topic.  Unless you don't want the prize and would rather trade the card for something else.

Lastly, as confirmed by Jake (Xntrix) from Ellusionist, you MUST HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED CARDS to claim the prize.  No substitutes, photocopies, computer scans, digital photos, etchings, negatives, promissory notes, letters from Mom that your dog ate it, etc.

Here are the cards needed for each prize.  Any card suspected of being the rare card in a particular hand/prize tier is highlighted in red.  If it's a tossup between more than one card, they're all listed in pink.  You can't make card substitutions to make the hand - you have to have these exact cards.

TIERHAND TITLESPECIFIC CARDS NEEDED
50" TV BUNDLEroyal flushAS - KS - QS - JS - 10S
5 MINS./$1,000 SPREEstraight flush2H - 3H - 4H - 5H - 6H
SHADOW BOX SET4 of a kind7S - 7H - 7C - 7D
SIGNED LTD. UNCUTfull houseJC - JH - JD - 9H - 9D
GA w/NEW CASEflush2C - 3C - 5C - 8C - 10C
RED ARTIFICE A.I.P.straight2D - 3D - 4S - 5D - 6S
1 GROSS (ONE DECK)high 3 of a kindKC - KD - KH
SWAG BAG + DVDslow 3 of a kind8H - 8D - 8S
ARCANE SKATEDECK2 pairQC - QD - 4C - 4D
BLACK CLUBhigh pair10H - 10D
GOLD ARCANE BRICKmiddle pair9S - 9C
BRAD CHRISTIAN PACKlow pair6C - 6D
ERIC JONES PACKAce high AH - *RH
JUSTIN MILLER PACKAce high AD - *JK
PURE SMOKE PACKAce high ♣AC - *LH

*JK = whole joker, *RH = right half of joker, *LH = left half of joker.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2013, 06:25:53 AM by Don Boyer »
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2012, 12:05:35 AM »
 

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Just want to say I think this is a fantastic idea. I need the 9 of Spades card. I'm offering the 2 of Diamonds card as well as a brand new, sealed LTD deck to anyone who can trade me the 9 of Spades card. Please let me know if you have it! I live in the United States, and can be reached here via PM or by comment on this thread.
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2012, 03:25:06 PM »
 

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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2012, 03:33:47 PM »
 

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Hey Guys,

Just as a heads up - whilst we don't have a problem with cards being traded - we'd almost even encourage it - just be aware that at claim time you will require the original cards to redeem your prize. So scans, photocopies or hand-sketched post-it notes will not be accepted - please ensure that if you're trading, you're trading with/for the original cards you received.

Also - and it goes without saying as most of you know how trades work - be aware of scam trades. Make sure you receive what you paid/trade for. Ellusionist (and I'm sure AetherCards as well here) cannot be held responsible for any problems with trades.

Thanks Guys - and good luck with your collecting!

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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2012, 11:16:10 PM »
 

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Hey Guys,

Just as a heads up - whilst we don't have a problem with cards being traded - we'd almost even encourage it - just be aware that at claim time you will require the original cards to redeem your prize. So scans, photocopies or hand-sketched post-it notes will not be accepted - please ensure that if you're trading, you're trading with/for the original cards you received.

Also - and it goes without saying as most of you know how trades work - be aware of scam trades. Make sure you receive what you paid/trade for. Ellusionist (and I'm sure AetherCards as well here) cannot be held responsible for any problems with trades.

Thanks Guys - and good luck with your collecting!

-Jake.

Thanks, Jake - we always appreciate your insights and those of other Ellusionist staff members.  We have a decent system in place for vetting traders in order to reduce the chances of getting gypped.
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2012, 01:06:10 AM »
 

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I'm Looking for a 10 of diamonds, also looking for the 9 of Clubs or spades.

I currently have the 9 of hearts, Ace of Spades, and the 5 of diamonds.

Also willing to trade some decks, PM me.
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2012, 01:17:21 AM »
 

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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2012, 12:33:50 AM »
 

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Have you guys ever thought that, while you all are looking for one specific card, there might only be one of those cards made? For example, some people are looking for the 9 of Spades, how many do you think are in existence? There might only be one made, because Ellusionist says they have a way to ensure that there won't be more than one winner per prize.

In other words, I'm asking you, what odds do you have to win?
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2012, 12:57:30 AM »
 

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Have you guys ever thought that, while you all are looking for one specific card, there might only be one of those cards made? For example, some people are looking for the 9 of Spades, how many do you think are in existence? There might only be one made, because Ellusionist says they have a way to ensure that there won't be more than one winner per prize.

In other words, I'm asking you, what odds do you have to win?

Of course I've though about it. It's incredibly likely there is only one 9 of Spades card. I know of at least 6 other people besides myself who have the 9 of Clubs card. The chances of winning are astronomical, but worth a shot. I might as well TRY to find the 9 of Spades instead of just figuring "hey, the odds I have of winning are basically nonexistent, so why even try?"
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2012, 01:08:47 AM »
 

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Well I am looking for the following:

9 of Diamonds
Jack of hearts
Jack of Clubs

J,Q,K of spades (long shot)

contact me if you have any.
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Today I found something that reminded me of you. But don't worry I flushed and everything went back to normal.
 

Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2012, 01:58:17 AM »
 

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Seems like everyone wants 9oS!

ME TOO!  ;)

Someone has already claimed a prize, but don't know which prize was claimed!

I want:
4 of Hearts       or
9 of Spades.    or
4 of Spades.    or
10 of Clubs.     

I agree with KPop, I also think only ONE (ONE 4 of Hearts, ONE 9 of Spades, ONE 4 of Spades, ONE 10 of Clubs) exists!
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2012, 08:56:07 AM »
 

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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2012, 11:47:54 AM »
 

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Have you guys ever thought that, while you all are looking for one specific card, there might only be one of those cards made? For example, some people are looking for the 9 of Spades, how many do you think are in existence? There might only be one made, because Ellusionist says they have a way to ensure that there won't be more than one winner per prize.

In other words, I'm asking you, what odds do you have to win?

Of course I've though about it. It's incredibly likely there is only one 9 of Spades card. I know of at least 6 other people besides myself who have the 9 of Clubs card. The chances of winning are astronomical, but worth a shot. I might as well TRY to find the 9 of Spades instead of just figuring "hey, the odds I have of winning are basically nonexistent, so why even try?"


I would never discourage anyone from trying to find that one rare card - but the odds of someone wanting to trade it away are small at best.


What this forum is most useful for are for trading for the OTHER cards needed to fill out a set - the commonly available ones.  If you don't order enough E product but you have that one card, you'll want the other ones.


In addition, there's the smaller prizes.  Some people might not be interested in one item on the lower end of the prize ladder, but could be interested in something else.
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2012, 02:13:26 AM »
 

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The odds of winning something in this giveaway is probably just as equal if not less than their giveaway last year. Remember, those wristbands?
What this forum is most useful for are for trading for the OTHER cards needed to fill out a set - the commonly available ones.  If you don't order enough E product but you have that one card, you'll want the other ones.
So, what your saying is that some people may have that rare card and want to trade for that not-so-rare-card?
I want:
4 of Hearts       or
9 of Spades.    or
4 of Spades.    or
10 of Clubs.
It's hilarious to see how "unlucky" you are. How many do you have in total?
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2012, 05:47:39 AM »
 

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The odds of winning something in this giveaway is probably just as equal if not less than their giveaway last year. Remember, those wristbands?
Well, you're probably right - but that's common sense!
What this forum is most useful for are for trading for the OTHER cards needed to fill out a set - the commonly available ones.  If you don't order enough E product but you have that one card, you'll want the other ones.
So, what your saying is that some people may have that rare card and want to trade for that not-so-rare-card?
If by "trade" you mean trading away the rare card for the not-so-rare card, no.

If you instead mean that they have that rare card and want to trade for the other cards needed to get the prize, then yes.

Your sentence could have been interpreted either way.
I want:
4 of Hearts       or
9 of Spades.    or
4 of Spades.    or
10 of Clubs.
It's hilarious to see how "unlucky" you are. How many do you have in total?

It may not be that she's unlucky.  She's just targeting certain tiers that interest her.

Just a quick question, gang.  I'm going to post here what all the tiers and cards needed are.  Would someone kindly illuminate me as to which cards are the rare ones for each tier?  Once we know which are the rare cards, we can post this chart on the first post for this topic.

TIERHANDCARDCARDCARDCARDCARD
50" TV BUNDLEroyal flushASKSQSJS10S
5 MINS./$1,000 SPREEstraight flush2H3H4H5H6H
SHADOW BOX SET4 sevens7S7H7C7D
SIGNED LTD. UNCUTfull house J/9JCJHJD9H9D
GA w/NEW CASEclub flush2C3C5C8C10C
RED ARTIFICE A.I.P.6-high str.2D3D4S5D6S
1 GROSS (ONE DECK)3 kingsKCKDKH
SWAG BAG + DVDs3 eights8H8D8S
ARCANE SKATEDECK2 pairs Q&4sQCQD4C4D
BLACK CLUB2 tens10H10D
GOLD ARCANE BRICK2 nines9S9C
BRAD CHRISTIAN PACK2 sixes6C6D
ERIC JONES PACKace high (H)AH*RH
JUSTIN MILLER PACKace high (D)AD*JK
PURE SMOKE PACKace high (C)AC*RH

*JK = whole joker, *RH = right half of joker, *LH = left half of joker.
 
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2012, 08:59:04 AM »
 

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I just had my Ellusionist order come in today, and I've got some cards I am willing to send to you guys. I have:
- 2 of clubs
- 8 of spades
- queen of clubs
- 7 of diamonds
- 2 of diamonds (x2)
- 6 of spades
- 9 of hearts
- jack of clubs
- king of clubs

I'm trying to get the 3 of a kind, so if anyone is willing to trade their king of diamonds/hearts, I'd appreciate that!
 

Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2012, 11:30:13 AM »
 

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If I got a gross of decks, even if they were free, my wife would want to strangle me!


(The collection takes up a lot of room as it is...)

BTW, gang, I'm still trying to sort out which are the one rare cards for each prize tier!  Anyone have a clue?
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2012, 10:02:36 PM »
 

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From my experience, the 10 of Diamonds and 9 of Spades have been quite elusive so far
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« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2012, 01:01:26 AM »
 

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From my experience, the 10 of Diamonds and 9 of Spades have been quite elusive so far

I just added the chart to the first post and marked those as rares - that covers the Black Club membership and the brick of Gold Arcanes.  Anyone else have some idea of what the rare cards are?
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Re: [SPECIAL TRADE] Swap your Ellusionist Holiday Prize Cards!
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4 of Spades too
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4 of Spades too


Check the chart in the first post - I have that one covered.  Any more?
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« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2012, 12:41:47 PM »
 

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4 of Spades too


Check the chart in the first post - I have that one covered.  Any more?

I know, sorry. I posted that by accident- I saw it was on the board and meant to delete my comment but accidentally posted it instead.
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« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2012, 01:35:08 AM »
 

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SHADOW BOX SET   4 sevens   7S - 7H - 7C - 7D

SIGNED LTD. UNCUT   full house, Js over 9s   JC - JH - JD - 9H - 9D
I have 4 x JC  +  20 x JH   +   9 x 9H, so I think JH is not a RARE card.
Could someone kindly check if JD or 9D is the rare one here please?

BRAD CHRISTIAN PACK   2 sixes   6C - 6D

JUSTIN MILLER PACK   nothing, AD high   AD - *JK
 

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« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2012, 03:34:33 AM »
 

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Thanks for the intel - I've added it to the chart.
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« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2012, 05:00:09 AM »
 

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I have a straight flush 2H
I should be getting another order with about 9 cards sent by mid January so I'll let you all know.
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