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Don Boyer · « **Reply #1125 on:** May 26, 2015, 06:01:52 PM »

Quote from: PrincessTrouble on May 26, 2015, 03:49:08 PM

My Club 808 prototype foil decks came last week (green, silver, red, blue).

So there IS a reason to stay a member of Club 808?!

HolyJJ · « **Reply #1126 on:** May 30, 2015, 12:37:41 PM »

I mainly sold off decks this month (basically, all modern USPCC stuff)... but I did pick up around 24 decks.
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I got this split brick of LUXX V2s from JP Playing Cards. These decks are incredible. The tucks and the holographic deck seals are quite spectacular, and in my opinion, the cards themselves are the best handling diamond finish cards‎ to date.
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The brick box has been done brilliantly -- nice, thick black card, and the inside of the box is laminated just like the inside of the LUXX V2 tucks. ‎The silver foil stamping is really nice.
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I highly recommend the LUXX V2 decks -- no photos can do the deck justice. They really are AWESOME.

HolyJJ · « **Reply #1127 on:** June 02, 2015, 05:26:09 AM »

Some more receivings over at the HolyJJ residence here in merry ol' England, and as usual, it's another USPCC-free week.

White NOC... about as minimalist as a back design can get. Any more minamalist, and it'd have to be a blank back:

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Some more Sharps‎. I've made no secret about it, the Sharps are BY FAR the best fully marked deck in existance. Can't get enough of these:
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And a special thanks to a good friend for sending me these two beauties... Thanks a lot brother!

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HankMan · « **Reply #1128 on:** June 02, 2015, 09:34:31 AM »

Oh my... I was drooling over the Sharps... then BOOM you hit me with the RED Prototype Zen deck

oh brother stop making me envy you...

dough333 · « **Reply #1129 on:** June 08, 2015, 01:52:44 AM »

Im a little late to the game but here is my meager collection. You can tell that I mostly dabble in KS decks but I have picked up a few goodies outside of KS.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1130 on:** June 08, 2015, 02:09:46 AM »

Quote from: dough333 on June 08, 2015, 01:52:44 AM

Im a little late to the game but here is my meager collection. You can tell that I mostly dabble in KS decks but I have picked up a few goodies outside of KS.

Most of the action in decent collectible decks these days is on Kickstarter, anyway! Not a bad start to your collection, really.

The more important thing is that you're enjoying the collecting!

HolyJJ · « **Reply #1131 on:** June 13, 2015, 12:24:56 PM »

A big thanks to DM for these

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DM reiterated that he now has very Private Reserve‎ Rounders left. I guess in the next few months, if anybody wants any PR Rounders, it'll cost them a mini fortune on eBay!

loldudex2 · « **Reply #1132 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:37:16 PM »

Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1133 on:** June 15, 2015, 02:53:08 AM »

Quote from: loldudex2 on June 14, 2015, 05:37:16 PM

Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30

The video... It's over TWENTY-TWO MINUTES long... I could tour a museum in less time!

loldudex2 · « **Reply #1134 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:38:42 AM »

Quote from: Don Boyer on June 15, 2015, 02:53:08 AM

Quote from: loldudex2 on June 14, 2015, 05:37:16 PM
Just updated my deck collection on my Youtube Channel!

The link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0bvBjsMvIs&feature=youtu.be

The actual collection starts around 2:30

The video... It's over TWENTY-TWO MINUTES long... I could tour a museum in less time!

I know I know. It took me over 3hrs to set up so I wanted to be thorough.

Magasaki · « **Reply #1135 on:** June 18, 2015, 05:20:55 AM »

My now favorite bit of playing card related stuff. Had these for quite a while but waited till I moved house to frame them. The wallpaper is not my choice by the way! It was the old folks who had the house before me. I just haven't re-decorated that room yet!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1136 on:** June 18, 2015, 09:11:25 AM »

Quote from: Magasaki on June 18, 2015, 05:20:55 AM

My now favorite bit of playing card related stuff. Had these for quite a while but waited till I moved house to frame them. The wallpaper is not my choice by the way! It was the old folks who had the house before me. I just haven't re-decorated that room yet!

Are they from a deck - and if so, which?

Re the wallpaper, it could be so much worse, really - I'd take that over some of the wackier choices I've seen in my day...

Magasaki · « **Reply #1137 on:** June 18, 2015, 11:16:31 AM »

Calaveras by Chris Ovdiyenko. They're prints from the original woodcut plates used to create the deck. Both prints are numbered '2' aswell - presuming Chris kept the number 1's in each set makes these pretty special

Anthony · « **Reply #1138 on:** June 19, 2015, 07:42:59 PM »

Quote from: Magasaki on June 18, 2015, 11:16:31 AM

Calaveras by Chris Ovdiyenko. They're prints from the original woodcut plates used to create the deck. Both prints are numbered '2' aswell - presuming Chris kept the number 1's in each set makes these pretty special

I knew I saw those somewhere

Nice part of your collection Magaski, Gratz!

HolyJJ · « **Reply #1139 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:31:31 AM »

The latest additions to the HolyJJ stash.

Some of the Wynn decks I've tried in the past (red and blue versions)‎ handled quite horribly -- although the cards themselves didn't feel bad when doing normal (ie. Legit) shuffles, things like push-through shuffles and fans were terrible. They must have some sort of special "super clump" coating or something.
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No idea what the "BACC UV" on the side of the box is supposed to mean. I have no problems understanding the meanings of "RED" and "WYNN NV"‎ though. Lol

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1140 on:** June 24, 2015, 08:29:13 PM »

Quote from: HolyJJ on June 24, 2015, 07:31:31 AM

The latest additions to the HolyJJ stash.

Some of the Wynn decks I've tried in the past (red and blue versions)‎ handled quite horribly -- although the cards themselves didn't feel bad when doing normal (ie. Legit) shuffles, things like push-through shuffles and fans were terrible. They must have some sort of special "super clump" coating or something.
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No idea what the "BACC UV" on the side of the box is supposed to mean. I have no problems understanding the meanings of "RED" and "WYNN NV"‎ though. Lol

"BACC" probably refers to the game the deck was set aside for - baccarat or one of its variants.
"UV" - some casinos employ UV inks that can be read by the security cameras, in order to let them monitor for cheating. Perhaps that's what it refers to? I don't know if Wynn is one of those casinos.

HolyJJ · « **Reply #1141 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:13:19 AM »

Turns out that you're right Don!

I just put cards from both a red and a blue/purple Wynn deck under UV light, and on the faces there is the code number from the Ace of Spades along one of the short edges for each card.

Baccarat sounds like a reasonable explanation also for BACC... because I honestly cannot think of anything else it could stand for.

Thanks!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #1142 on:** June 25, 2015, 08:24:58 AM »

Quote from: HolyJJ on June 25, 2015, 05:13:19 AM

Turns out that you're right Don!

I just put cards from both a red and a blue/purple Wynn deck under UV light, and on the faces there is the code number from the Ace of Spades along one of the short edges for each card.

Baccarat sounds like a reasonable explanation also for BACC... because I honestly cannot think of anything else it could stand for.

Thanks!

That code number permits them to know with certainty that all the cards of a given deck are indeed from the same deck. Any mismatches in the numbers and you know someone's been messing with the cards, substituting in new cards from elsewhere. I've also heard of more sophisticated systems for blackjack where there is a machine that reads the UV codes on the cards to tell the dealer if he's holding a blackjack without the need to those "TechArt" faces. I'm not a fan of TechArt; it's unattractive and is only of any real use at a blackjack table in a casino rather than at a poker table in my home. However, I think the casinos were a little leery of the idea and were concerned about customers thinking they were playing with marked decks.

Rob Wright · « **Reply #1143 on:** July 01, 2015, 01:40:10 AM »

A little something came in the mail yesterday!

jphj012 · « **Reply #1144 on:** July 01, 2015, 07:25:39 PM »

My most recent acquired deck, The Grand Opening Deck from Bicycle. Shout out to Mr. Jason Rideout for a smooth transaction. My most expensive deck in my collection.

Lydian · « **Reply #1145 on:** July 03, 2015, 09:22:57 AM »

Hey all,

Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

The rest of the collection is on - https://instagram.com/lewissutch/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Justin O. · « **Reply #1146 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:37:34 AM »

Quote from: Lydian on July 03, 2015, 09:22:57 AM

Hey all,
Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

This is a gorgeous collection, There are many decks here I could love to take off your hands for, you know, just to help out. Have you been collecting for a while?

Lydian · « **Reply #1147 on:** July 03, 2015, 03:38:11 PM »

Quote from: Justin O. on July 03, 2015, 11:37:34 AM

Quote from: Lydian on July 03, 2015, 09:22:57 AM
Hey all,
Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

This is a gorgeous collection, There are many decks here I could love to take off your hands for, you know, just to help out. Have you been collecting for a while?

Hey Justin,

Thanks a lot dude. I've been collecting for a couple of years now. But I'd say my addiction has massively increased in the last 6 months where my collection has probably tripled (much to my girlfriends annoyance). I'm always looking for new display ideas etc aswell.

Anthony · « **Reply #1148 on:** July 05, 2015, 12:28:51 PM »

Very nice collection Lydian

I had these all out for pics, stuff from the last week so I popped off a quick image, also ever since Tom's rundown on the Army/Navy 1981 Repo it's been on my list......finally got one, very beautifully done, just giddy to have it in my collection

Werewolfc · « **Reply #1149 on:** July 05, 2015, 02:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Lydian on July 03, 2015, 09:22:57 AM

Hey all,

Finally got the energy to photo most of my collection. There's still some missing that are on the instagram. But here's most of it anyway.

Nice collection

! You've put some money into it.... but i think it's worth it.
@Rob Wright: you made my day with you No 17 brick. Do you know if No 17 decks gonna be sold on specialised playing cards e-shops? Like Jpp.... or is a kickstarter limited release? I could'n back it, but i'm hopping to buy them from resselers.