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sinsandman · « **Reply #175 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:08:18 AM »

Ok, in regards to the deck itself...when the guy says "in the style of the rest of the deck" where does that mean plain? If the rest of the deck is in a certain style and pip theme, a modified coloration of the court cards is not as bad as it may sound, right?

CBJ · « **Reply #176 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:28:00 AM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on November 08, 2011, 03:08:01 AM

I saw the teaser trailer for the cards just now and it looks (blurry as it was) that the box is the same as the pre-release box. Did anybody else check the video out?

I watched it this morning. I don`t really see the point to releasing another blurry promo.

Just show the public the damn deck already.

The hype machine is running at full tilt!

CBJ

Paul Carpenter · « **Reply #177 on:** November 08, 2011, 09:44:26 AM »

Quote from: sinsandman on November 08, 2011, 05:08:18 AM

Ok, in regards to the deck itself...when the guy says "in the style of the rest of the deck" where does that mean plain? If the rest of the deck is in a certain style and pip theme, a modified coloration of the court cards is not as bad as it may sound, right?

Look at the marketing language for the Sentinels:

Clean, elegant, and refined design. The first mainstream deck in magic that is composed 100% of original art - the faces, the backs, the box. And yes - even the court cards. Every single design element has a meaning behind it. The deck represents magic, the industry of deception, and the allied arts.

That's making a big deal about the custom art. For the monarchs, the CEO says the only the Ace and Jokers are "original." To me, the opposite of original is standard Bicycle. Maybe he was being purposefully vague, but the way he stated it in no way makes it sound like they did full custom everything.

Of course if some of you pansies that got a deck wouldn't worry about the far flung future resale value and just opened the darn things days ago, we'd have no questions.

Evan · « **Reply #178 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:52:57 PM »

Quote from: brown_baggs on November 08, 2011, 03:08:01 AM

I saw the teaser trailer for the cards just now and it looks (blurry as it was) that the box is the same as the pre-release box. Did anybody else check the video out?

T11 already said it was going to be the same box

phantom1412 · « **Reply #179 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:14:22 PM »

Quote from: ezstreet1997 on November 08, 2011, 02:52:57 PM

T11 already said it was going to be the same box

And if you want the pre-release version.
You have to trade/buy it now, cause after they release the unlimited version.
You can't tell which one is the pre-release unless you open it.

Evan · « **Reply #180 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:15:14 PM »

Quote from: phantom1412 on November 08, 2011, 11:14:22 PM

And if you want the pre-release version.
You have to trade/buy it now, cause after they release the unlimited version.
You can't tell which one is the pre-release unless you open it.

Thats true but I have the paperwork to prove mine is the rare one

loldudex2 · « **Reply #181 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:18:43 PM »

Quote from: ezstreet1997 on November 08, 2011, 11:15:14 PM

Thats true but I have the paperwork to prove mine is the rare one

But technically you could copy the paperwork, get a new release deck, and package them together. I know you wouldn't but other people might think you will. I'd feel safe buying from you, because you're a respected member in this community, but not everyone knows that.

Evan · « **Reply #182 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:26:59 PM »

Quote from: loldudex2 on November 08, 2011, 11:18:43 PM

But technically you could copy the paperwork, get a new release deck, and package them together. I know you wouldn't but other people might think you will. I'd feel safe buying from you, because you're a respected member in this community, but not everyone knows that.

Thank you. And yea I understand some people would do that.

loldudex2 · « **Reply #183 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:30:39 PM »

Quote from: ezstreet1997 on November 08, 2011, 11:26:59 PM

Thank you. And yea I understand some people would do that.

That's why if I ever buy one on eBay, I will tell the seller that I will open them (even though I won't) and if they are the new release, I will report them to eBay. That way they will sell me the real-deal.

Fallen_Angel_of_Luck · « **Reply #184 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:12:17 AM »

wait so the next set of monarchs are definitely unlimited?

phantom1412 · « **Reply #185 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:23:47 AM »

Quote from: Fallen_Angel_of_Luck on November 09, 2011, 04:12:17 AM

wait so the next set of monarchs are definitely unlimited?

Yes, for sure.

Evan · « **Reply #186 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:55:11 PM »

Quote from: Fallen_Angel_of_Luck on November 09, 2011, 04:12:17 AM

wait so the next set of monarchs are definitely unlimited?

It will be printed until there is no need for it to be printed anymore i.e. no one buys it anymore

CBJ · « **Reply #187 on:** November 10, 2011, 09:11:40 AM »

Well, some of the Gold Monarch auctions I've been watching are almost done ... her they are

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230698067783?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $153.50 + $56.90 shipping and still has 6 hours left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120806413313?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $102.50 and still has 9 hours left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160676489901?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $125+$7shipping and still has 19 hours left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120806751977?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $80 with just over a day left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250927371054?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $100 with just over 3 days left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270849677017?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
is at $20 with 3 days left

SO... how high do you guys think these will go?

If you include shipping, the first one is already over $200.

Interesting to see what happens!

CBJ

loldudex2 · « **Reply #188 on:** November 10, 2011, 11:46:03 AM »

I will try to get the one going for $20, because that's the only one I can afford.

Paul Carpenter · « **Reply #189 on:** November 10, 2011, 01:06:47 PM »

LOl, $56 shipping? What are they doing, wrapping it in gold leaf and sending it via carrier pigeon? Sending a butler named james to hand deliver it? I just sent a full size mountain bike via Fedex for $30...

loldudex2 · « **Reply #190 on:** November 10, 2011, 01:21:14 PM »

Quote from: xmetal on November 10, 2011, 01:06:47 PM

LOl, $56 shipping? What are they doing, wrapping it in gold leaf and sending it via carrier pigeon? Sending a butler named james to hand deliver it? I just sent a full size mountain bike via Fedex for $30...

I mean I know paper is heavy and all, but this I'd just insane.

junjie04 · « **Reply #191 on:** November 10, 2011, 01:22:56 PM »

Quote from: xmetal on November 10, 2011, 01:06:47 PM

LOl, $56 shipping? What are they doing, wrapping it in gold leaf and sending it via carrier pigeon? Sending a butler named james to hand deliver it? I just sent a full size mountain bike via Fedex for $30...

Indeed wrapping with gold leaf...

eggman · « **Reply #192 on:** November 10, 2011, 08:48:28 PM »

Someone got me on Amazon with the shipping nonsense. I wanted some graetful dead playing cards and saw them listed for 2.99 a pop. After I ordered them I found shipping for a few decks turned out to be $14.99. I only blame myself as I did not look at the whole thing but still.

CBJ · « **Reply #193 on:** November 11, 2011, 09:01:54 AM »

Well, 2 hours till the release!

Just an update to the Gold Monarchs on Ebay...

The ones that have ended sold for ... 250, 255, 231. I guess that's the going rate. I wonder what will happen after the full release.

CBJ

phantom1412 · « **Reply #194 on:** November 11, 2011, 09:28:11 AM »

Quote from: CBJ on November 11, 2011, 09:01:54 AM

Well, 2 hours till the release!

Just an update to the Gold Monarchs on Ebay...

The ones that have ended sold for ... 250, 255, 231. I guess that's the going rate. I wonder what will happen after the full release.

CBJ

Maybe the price won't drop, but no one wanna buy it.
Too risky.

junjie04 · « **Reply #195 on:** November 11, 2011, 10:00:16 AM »

I sense fishiness in the 3 bids that had just ended..

CBJ · « **Reply #196 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:04:13 AM »

You can purchase them here now

http://www.theory11.com/playingcards/monarchs.php\

junjie04 · « **Reply #197 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:06:19 AM »

Those are ugly... AND also blue.. We all know what is going to happen next.. Most likely a Red monarch..

Russell CircleCityCards · « **Reply #198 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:10:02 AM »

nope, not getting them. I really wanted them too, so disappointed.

---edit---

The box is fantastic though, not the back art, the box.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #199 on:** November 11, 2011, 11:14:47 AM »

I like the back art, but I think it would be better if it reserve the same theme as the box.
I'm gonna buy it anyway, just not now. It's unlimited, of course...

Now I'm wondering what is the gold monarch look like.