Being new to collecting and being a sucker for the 'mystery' element I took a gamble on 3 decks which arrived today.
I got two Republic 2 decks and an Arrco.
The Republic 2 is a nice deck - but it is not a deleted deck and is for sale on Ellusionist for $6.95 or thereabouts - and I guess D and D were probably given a brick or two as a gift by Ellusionist anyway so probably cost them nothing.
I kinda of knew Id get an Arrco as I got 2 the last time I bought mystery decks!!!
I was real hopeful I'd get something new for my collection - but I should have remembered that I too have little luck and no skill when it comes to any form of gambling, such as lotteries, raffles, betting shops, etc.
Factoring international postage rates I feel a little robbed. On the plus side D and D kindly valued the contents of the package at $6 (not the $30 I spent) which meant that I did not have to pay any import duty on them (and with an £8 standing charge by the post office + the import duty at 20% - this can be expensive) - otherwise I'd feel not only robbed but a little beaten up too!!!
I should have given my partner the money and told her to buy me some decks instead - I'd have maintained the 'mystery' element but wouldn't have felt robbed at the result!!!
