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Don Boyer · « **Reply #100 on:** March 08, 2013, 09:40:06 PM »

Quote from: Pacis on March 08, 2013, 08:44:44 PM

I thought the same way.
International shipping is too high.

It's not like the domestic shipping is a bargain, either! It's nearly double the actual cost.

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #101 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:07:07 PM »

I may decide to buy it if I can get my funds into my account fast enough. Although I really want this deck, the shipping kills me. Why would it be $11 anyway? Why don't they offer First-Class? Too much money...too little time.

DC · « **Reply #102 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:40:11 PM »

Congratulations to Mr Xiao Wo Chang, the Bicycle Garden 03 Deck is SOLD OUT in just 2 1/2 hours from the Aloys Studio website!
http://www.aloysstudio.com/goods-41724.html

I was very blessed to order 4

Thank you, Aloys Studio and Mr X W Chang for bringing us this beautiful deck!

Looking forward to version 4 of the Garden Deck!

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:57:32 PM »

LOL, and there goes my chance. Just in under half an hour too. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to pick some up on the aftermarket for cheaper shipping prices.

Michael · « **Reply #104 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:59:11 PM »

Quote from: KPopFever605 on March 08, 2013, 10:57:32 PM

LOL, and there goes my chance. Just in under half an hour too. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to pick some up on the aftermarket for cheaper shipping prices.

That's exactly my plan haha I just hope the mark up isn't more than the shipping and deck price combined (I'm referring to the prices on Aloys).

Frost · « **Reply #105 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:07:28 PM »

I got 4 decks yes !!!

shutupdangit · « **Reply #106 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:07:50 PM »

They didn't sell out as fast as I thought they would at 2 1/2 hours, but I'm still glad I got my 4 decks.

Curt · « **Reply #107 on:** March 08, 2013, 11:25:46 PM »

I didn't manage to get any this time... damn work getting in the way. I am surprised how long it took to sell out though, from everyones hype I would definitely thought these would sell out in under an hour.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #108 on:** March 09, 2013, 12:05:34 AM »

Quote from: Michael on March 08, 2013, 10:59:11 PM

Quote from: KPopFever605 on March 08, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
LOL, and there goes my chance. Just in under half an hour too. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to pick some up on the aftermarket for cheaper shipping prices.

That's exactly my plan haha I just hope the mark up isn't more than the shipping and deck price combined (I'm referring to the prices on Aloys).

A deck this rare, part of a rare series, will have a healthy markup I'm sure - at least right away, anyway.

Michael · « **Reply #109 on:** March 09, 2013, 12:08:28 AM »

Quote from: Curt on March 08, 2013, 11:25:46 PM

I didn't manage to get any this time... damn work getting in the way. I am surprised how long it took to sell out though, from everyones hype I would definitely thought these would sell out in under an hour.

Would you dare to say that the price might have turned some people off? I know it did for me. As badly as I wanted this deck, I only buy two to three at a time. I can't find it justified to pay that much for a deck. I would say it might be the same for some others. Maybe not a lot but I'm sure a good few. And seeing as only 850 were internationally released, a few less buyers makes a difference.

Curt · « **Reply #110 on:** March 09, 2013, 12:24:45 AM »

Quote from: Michael on March 09, 2013, 12:08:28 AM

Would you dare to say that the price might have turned some people off? I know it did for me. As badly as I wanted this deck, I only buy two to three at a time. I can't find it justified to pay that much for a deck. I would say it might be the same for some others. Maybe not a lot but I'm sure a good few. And seeing as only 850 were internationally released, a few less buyers makes a difference.

Wouldn't having such a limited release reduce the affect of having a few less buyers, since there would still be plenty looking to buy? I do agree that the shipping price could cause issues. Saying that, I think domestic orders were still reasonably priced, at least from a canadian perspective, our domestic prices are still more than that. The international rate is high, but not completely unreasonable for a 4 deck order, people might just not be used to USPS Priority pricing, plus you will probably be able to resell the 1 or 2 of a 4 deck order and cover all the costs.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #111 on:** March 09, 2013, 01:00:46 AM »

Quote from: Curt on March 09, 2013, 12:24:45 AM

Quote from: Michael on March 09, 2013, 12:08:28 AM
Would you dare to say that the price might have turned some people off? I know it did for me. As badly as I wanted this deck, I only buy two to three at a time. I can't find it justified to pay that much for a deck. I would say it might be the same for some others. Maybe not a lot but I'm sure a good few. And seeing as only 850 were internationally released, a few less buyers makes a difference.

Wouldn't having such a limited release reduce the affect of having a few less buyers, since there would still be plenty looking to buy? I do agree that the shipping price could cause issues. Saying that, I think domestic orders were still reasonably priced, at least from a canadian perspective, our domestic prices are still more than that. The international rate is high, but not completely unreasonable for a 4 deck order, people might just not be used to USPS Priority pricing, plus you will probably be able to resell the 1 or 2 of a 4 deck order and cover all the costs.

For USPS Priority Mail, even factoring in recent price increases, all Flat Rate envelopes and the small Flate Rate box all cost under $6 to ship. Aloys is charging $11.50. In essence, she's putting her markup in the shipping rather than in the deck price. It makes for a very expensive purchase for anyone buying small amounts - which in turn encourages those with the cash to do so to buy larger amounts and "save" on shipping. Those without the cash to do so are simply S.O.L.

Curt · « **Reply #112 on:** March 09, 2013, 01:05:47 AM »

I understand that it is a markup in with domestic shipping, I was just saying that from an Canadian point of view, $12 shipping for 4 decks isn't half bad. It would usually cost me closer to $20 to ship 4 decks in Canada within a timeframe of 1-3 days, unless I was shipping to Vancouver, since it is the main hub in western Canada anyway, but I do agree with what you are saying.

agera94 · « **Reply #113 on:** March 09, 2013, 05:10:17 AM »

I've ordered from Aloys before and mistakenly put the domestic shipping on; my product still came

Don Boyer · « **Reply #114 on:** March 09, 2013, 05:16:50 AM »

Quote from: agera94 on March 09, 2013, 05:10:17 AM

I've ordered from Aloys before and mistakenly put the domestic shipping on; my product still came

Hey, anything's possible, but I wouldn't bet on lightning striking twice in the same place...

agera94 · « **Reply #115 on:** March 09, 2013, 06:47:13 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 09, 2013, 05:16:50 AM

Quote from: agera94 on March 09, 2013, 05:10:17 AM
I've ordered from Aloys before and mistakenly put the domestic shipping on; my product still came

Hey, anything's possible, but I wouldn't bet on lightning striking twice in the same place...

Yeah, I didn't actually realise it until I was looking at my order history, however was still a bit surprised that there was no follow up paypal invoice saying that I had underpayed. With the topic of shipping in mind, $29 for a brick is still no where near as outrageous as what some people have wanted to charge me before. Stranger and stranger want to charge me $57 to ship the collectors box; something that will fit nicely inside a small to medium flat rate envelope for half the cost. Some eBayers have even tried charging me $35 for a "Priority mail small flat rate box" for 2 decks of cards. They tried factoring in their own travel times, etc. however it is a strict violation of eBay's TOS. Let's just say they weren't too happy about things...

digipunk · « **Reply #116 on:** March 09, 2013, 10:18:35 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 07, 2013, 04:29:45 PM

Quote from: digipunk on March 07, 2013, 12:59:55 PM
I got some from a friend in China because I don't want to be killed by USPS international postage

China got the lion's share anyway - leave the rest for us!

Actually it could have missed the chance to buy this deck if I didn't know some collectors in China. No one sells this deck in Taiwan and no Taiwanese uses Taobao. Also, this page states I can not buy it: http://www.aloysstudio.com/goods-41724.html

Fortunately I got 6 decks from a friend with reasonable shipping fee anyway.

S.C. · « **Reply #117 on:** March 12, 2013, 12:03:31 AM »

in case any one missed out i stumbled across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-GARDEN-TRUTH-03-BLACK-PLAYING-CARDS-Deck-NEW-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/111028617822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d9d2425e

its funny but with the free shipping its still cheaper than from the website (if you only wanted one)

oh by the way its not me selling in case you were wondering.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #118 on:** March 12, 2013, 01:02:00 AM »

Quote from: S.C. on March 12, 2013, 12:03:31 AM

in case any one missed out i stumbled across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-GARDEN-TRUTH-03-BLACK-PLAYING-CARDS-Deck-NEW-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/111028617822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d9d2425e

its funny but with the free shipping its still cheaper than from the website (if you only wanted one)

oh by the way its not me selling in case you were wondering.

I did notice that the seller is based in Hong Kong. If I recall, Hong Kong was excluded from the Aloys Studio sale because they got access to the China-only sale. Meaning this person probably got the decks and shipping for much less, for what that's worth.

digipunk · « **Reply #119 on:** March 12, 2013, 05:47:25 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on March 12, 2013, 01:02:00 AM

Quote from: S.C. on March 12, 2013, 12:03:31 AM
in case any one missed out i stumbled across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-GARDEN-TRUTH-03-BLACK-PLAYING-CARDS-Deck-NEW-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/111028617822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d9d2425e

its funny but with the free shipping its still cheaper than from the website (if you only wanted one)

oh by the way its not me selling in case you were wondering.

I did notice that the seller is based in Hong Kong. If I recall, Hong Kong was excluded from the Aloys Studio sale because they got access to the China-only sale. Meaning this person probably got the decks and shipping for much less, for what that's worth.

USPS shipping is too expensive now. I got the decks from China and the postage was only $3.2. And of course that seller may sell the deck with that price, not to mention if he is a playing card retailer.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #120 on:** March 12, 2013, 06:03:26 AM »

Quote from: digipunk on March 12, 2013, 05:47:25 AM

USPS shipping is too expensive now. I got the decks from China and the postage was only $3.2. And of course that seller may sell the deck with that price, not to mention if he is a playing card retailer.

I'm about certain that he is a retailer. It's awfully nice of him to charge so little.

The Quadfather · « **Reply #121 on:** March 12, 2013, 10:11:58 AM »

Has anybody received theirs yet? I haven't received a shipping email, although I have received a confirmation of order. Maybe they're just a little bogged down after release day?

Frost · « **Reply #122 on:** March 12, 2013, 12:49:34 PM »

I already got a shipping tracking number .

Curt · « **Reply #123 on:** March 12, 2013, 01:56:25 PM »

Quote from: S.C. on March 12, 2013, 12:03:31 AM

in case any one missed out i stumbled across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-GARDEN-TRUTH-03-BLACK-PLAYING-CARDS-Deck-NEW-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/111028617822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d9d2425e

I just picked up one deck from this ebay seller. Pretty happy with the price overall, definitely a fair deal with the free shipping

Don Boyer · « **Reply #124 on:** March 12, 2013, 02:28:25 PM »

Quote from: Curt on March 12, 2013, 01:56:25 PM

Quote from: S.C. on March 12, 2013, 12:03:31 AM
in case any one missed out i stumbled across this on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-GARDEN-TRUTH-03-BLACK-PLAYING-CARDS-Deck-NEW-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/111028617822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d9d2425e

I just picked up one deck from this ebay seller. Pretty happy with the price overall, definitely a fair deal with the free shipping

Then you got one of the last ones - the listing is now closed!