Virtuoso Playing Cards 2015 - Coming Soon

[Fess]

This is a case of, either you like Virts or you don't like Virts. I personally, like Virts. Color change works for me, I have no problem with it.

[Collector]

Collector: why?  What's with the color chart?

This -

Might be the other designs of virtuoso in the future haha 

[Don Boyer]

Collector: why?  What's with the color chart?

This -

Might be the other designs of virtuoso in the future haha 

...or the other designs of every single deck to come out from this point forward, more likely...

[hecrob]

When are we getting this cards?

[Don Boyer]

When are we getting this cards?

I don't think it's been announced yet.

[elephantturtle]

When are we getting this cards?

I don't think it's been announced yet.

Huron Low from thevirts said that they're aiming for a mid-late march launch so they'll hopefully be available from the 21st onwards

[hecrob]

Thanks

I was asking because there are some guys in my country that are already saying that THIS monday (today in some parts of the world) the new Virtuoso deck is launching...

[crazyfandecks]

Thanks

I was asking because there are some guys in my country that are already saying that THIS monday (today in some parts of the world) the new Virtuoso deck is launching...

nah, just Singapore only, the world must wait a little bit 

[hecrob]

 

I hope its not that much time...

Is the price the same as last time? like 9.50 or something like that...?

[Card Player]

Thanks

I was asking because there are some guys in my country that are already saying that THIS monday (today in some parts of the world) the new Virtuoso deck is launching...

nah, just Singapore only, the world must wait a little bit 

Ahhhhh! Now I see it. They used the Red from Launch Edition, the Grey from Spring/Summer and used a different shade of Blue. But wait ... What's the name of this amazing recycled color palette ... Why it's another Spring/Summer. Yay!

Another Spring/Summer? They could have always revisited the Spring/Summer a few years down the road. Is every Virtuoso deck moving forward going to be a Spring/Summer? So many color and name options and this it what they came up with so early in recolor game? I expected more then this.

[Don Boyer]

Ahhhhh! Now I see it. They used the Red from Launch Edition, the Grey from Spring/Summer and used a different shade of Blue. But wait ... What's the name of this amazing recycled color palette ... Why it's another Spring/Summer. Yay!

Another Spring/Summer? They could have always revisited the Spring/Summer a few years down the road. Is every Virtuoso deck moving forward going to be a Spring/Summer? So many color and name options and this it what they came up with so early in recolor game? I expected more then this.

Actually, the editions would be:
Launch (alternately, Fall/Winter 2013)
Spring/Summer 2014
Spring/Summer 2015

Lots of companies name product versions after the time period they were released.  Windows 95, pick-any-mass-produced-car, etc.  It's simple.  It beats names like "Snow Mountain Lion" or "Peach Ice Cream"...  And only two were Spring/Summer so far - not really a big-enough data set from which to draw your conclusion about them ALL being called "Spring/Summer."

[Card Player]

Ahhhhh! Now I see it. They used the Red from Launch Edition, the Grey from Spring/Summer and used a different shade of Blue. But wait ... What's the name of this amazing recycled color palette ... Why it's another Spring/Summer. Yay!

Another Spring/Summer? They could have always revisited the Spring/Summer a few years down the road. Is every Virtuoso deck moving forward going to be a Spring/Summer? So many color and name options and this it what they came up with so early in recolor game? I expected more then this.

Actually, the editions would be:
Launch (alternately, Fall/Winter 2013)
Spring/Summer 2014
Spring/Summer 2015

Lots of companies name product versions after the time period they were released.  Windows 95, pick-any-mass-produced-car, etc.  It's simple.  It beats names like "Snow Mountain Lion" or "Peach Ice Cream"...  And only two were Spring/Summer so far - not really a big-enough data set from which to draw your conclusion about them ALL being called "Spring/Summer."

I'm not saying they can't do it. At a 1 per year rate, the release date will always come in spring/summer. Why should they wait for fall/winter to release a deck, I wouldn't? I like their pace of deck releases. They seem to have their schedule working well for them. The intention to make Fall/Winter might not exist at all.

I agree, Launch Edition was a version that should be held on its own merit, not part of the series. Launch Edition is a "launch edition", not a fall/winter. I can excuse the reuse of RED, thinking about it from that perspective.

They want to sell decks? Do something in terms of color that really makes it stand out.

[Don Boyer]

I'm not saying they can't do it. At a 1 per year rate, the release date will always come in spring/summer. Why should they wait for fall/winter to release a deck, I wouldn't? I like their pace of deck releases. They seem to have their schedule working well for them. The intention to make Fall/Winter might not exist at all.

I agree, Launch Edition was a version that should be held on its own merit, not part of the series. Launch Edition is a "launch edition", not a fall/winter. I can excuse the reuse of RED, thinking about it from that perspective.

They want to sell decks? Do something in terms of color that really makes it stand out.

I've heard two differing theories for what's preferred in a cardist's deck - from cardists, of course.  Some like the flashy look, getting bright, colorful, ornate creations.  But others are actually almost completely the opposite - they want a relatively plain deck, more subtle in design, so the attention is on the art and not the cards.

If forced to guess, I'd say that the Virts are attempting to give a little to each camp.  The "spinny" design adds a bit of flash, but the subdued colors in some of the backs are the opposite of flash.

All in all, I think this is an ideal cardistry deck, and I've always loved the court cards' more youthful appearance.  I'm just usually too slow at the draw when the decks are offered!  I got the first ones so far, that's it.

[HankMan]

I got the first ones so far, that's it.

In your own opinion do you think it is really worth getting 1 of the virts?
I haven't got a chance getting any of them yet 

[Don Boyer]

I got the first ones so far, that's it.

In your own opinion do you think it is really worth getting 1 of the virts?
I haven't got a chance getting any of them yet 

I like the courts on them, the style is simple and elegant.  Why wouldn't you want to get 'em?  Other than budgetary reasons, of course...

[HankMan]

I got the first ones so far, that's it.

I like the courts on them, the style is simple and elegant.  Why wouldn't you want to get 'em?  Other than budgetary reasons, of course...

It's the shipping that is killing me.. Lately I had been backing KS project, and the total of shipping cost I had to pay could get me a couple extra deck if I live in the US

[hecrob]

They are coming out this sunday....

The Buck Brothers offered them today as a preorder on their artofplay site, they had a little more than a 400 decks.

[PurpleIce]

I got the first ones so far, that's it.

I like the courts on them, the style is simple and elegant.  Why wouldn't you want to get 'em?  Other than budgetary reasons, of course...

It's the shipping that is killing me.. Lately I had been backing KS project, and the total of shipping cost I had to pay could get me a couple extra deck if I live in the US

You could always consider combined shipping from forwarders since most KS projects offer free domestic shipping within US. You still have to pay, but it saves quite a bit.

[crazyfandecks]

I got the first ones so far, that's it.

I like the courts on them, the style is simple and elegant.  Why wouldn't you want to get 'em?  Other than budgetary reasons, of course...

It's the shipping that is killing me.. Lately I had been backing KS project, and the total of shipping cost I had to pay could get me a couple extra deck if I live in the US

for the last SS14 Virts, order a brick get free shipping in US, wait and see how abt this time

[HankMan]

You could always consider combined shipping from forwarders since most KS projects offer free domestic shipping within US. You still have to pay, but it saves quite a bit.

which forwarders do you use? if I may ask.. 
are they reliable? I mean will the item get damaged?

[PurpleIce]

I'm surprised no one posted here about the launch yet.

Virts are having a free deck giveaway. You only gotta pay for shipping, so hurry. 

http://weare.thevirts.com/ss15-giveaway

[PurpleIce]

You could always consider combined shipping from forwarders since most KS projects offer free domestic shipping within US. You still have to pay, but it saves quite a bit.

which forwarders do you use? if I may ask.. 
are they reliable? I mean will the item get damaged?

I did quite a lot of research back then, but i seriously cant remember all of them
(just a quick google search came up with shipito, myus, ship2me. and this --> http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/11/australia-post-has-launched-a-us-freight-forwarding-service/) I did not read any of this, just a glimpse, so please do check it out yourself.

I did search quite a few, but i ended using the one from my local post office, where i will ship to their warehouse in the US with free storage for a month.
After that, i will ship back the whole lot, and do save on quite a considerable sum to be honest. Only reason why i chose this was that they have a lot of credit card promotions or monthly promotions that offer additional 10-30% discount, and in turn, more savings for me.

I do not do repacking, so as long as the retailer packs the cards well enough, there shouldn't be too much issue. If it happens that you do get damaged decks, just inform the retailer and i believe they will ask you to send photographic evidence and they will replace it. I personally do not recommend repacking as i feel the packers do not understand how delicate the cards are, as to them, it is just a deck of cards. But ultimately, it is your choice. Go source around and see which suits to your needs the best.

Cheers.

[hecrob]

Retailers wont cover damaged decks if you use a third party to forward the decks to you.

[PurpleIce]

Retailers wont cover damaged decks if you use a third party to forward the decks to you.

Well...They do for me.   
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