Bitten by the Card-Bug

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Bitten by the Card-Bug

Unread post by Tayranno »

Heya, my name's Taya and my card collecting came as a bit of a surprise to me. I grew up playing poker, rummy, black jack, etc. at every family montage and camping trip, so cards have always been a fun and important part of my life. But we've only ever had the standard rider back Bicycle cards typically found at Walmart. Nothing pretty or special. Me being very individualistic, I finally decided I needed some properly unique playing cards to show off at these gatherings. I'm a fantasy/sci-fi/gamer chick and was honestly just looking for something cool and geeky, but what I found was so much more... I had no clue what I was getting myself into.

And now I'm a total addict, guys. I love unusual color combos and intricate designs, and anything with foil has an instant spot on my wish list. I'm essentially building two collections at the moment; one of all the pretty cards/tuck boxes to display and admire, and another to create flashy flourishes and lurid poker games. ^^,

What's been so surprising about collecting cards is how perfectly it's kept my interest. I've started collections of lots of different things, only to have my enjoyment fizzle out after a short period for one reason or another. Cards have definitely entrapped me and are the only hobby to even compare with my Zoids collecting. As my fiance will tell you, that's saying something!

Here's my Portfolio 52. My collection is still modest as it's been only a few months, but I'm happy to say I've been able to pick up some of my absolute favorites (gilded Regals, Chancellor, and Suprema :mrgreen:). My wish list is huge, though!

Anyways, there seems to be a ton of great information on these forums and I'm excited to meet fellow card-bug victims, though I am a bit shy at first. I like to respect those already in the hobby by learning as much as I can about it before getting too involved, so if you have any good tips or things newbies should know, like lingo or unwritten rules, I'd be grateful if you'd share. :)
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Welcome to UC, Taya!
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Welcome! I had a very similar entry into card collecting - I was just looking for a few very unique decks to play with...that turned into may as well display them and perhaps max out at 10-15 decks... :lol:

I'm a failure ;)
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Welcome! As many of us, you're going down a dark dark hole! Hehe!
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Greetings Taya, and Condolences on the abyss you are about to dive into...! ;) :uggrin: :lol:
Keep it Sizzlin'!
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Greetings and felicitations fellow card addict.....


A moment of silence please, for the newcomers credit cards and budget..................
If it's too loud.... you're too old!
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Welcome home! Don't get lost in glare, foil and shiny things, this world is huge! You will find any style and topic you can image in those wicked 52!
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Thanks Mike!

@ecNate - Our poor good intentions. They proved no match for the awesomeness that befell us and were obliterated... I'll come sit with you in the failure's corner. 8-)

@4.of.Clubs, th4mo, & nECr0MaNCeD - Thanks for the welcomes and commiserations! :lol: You guys are hilarious. Maybe one day I'll find the will to claw my way back out.. Maybe... :uggrin:

@jsantafe - I like this new home! And I'll do my best to tear my gaze from the radiance, lol. Any recommendations for me?

I'd be interested to know what all you guys' favorite decks are, if you'd care to share. For cardistry, display, or other. ^^
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I'm not a cardist really so my decks are picked for display or even game play. My custom order list at Portfolio52 is roughly in order of favorites, with all uncut sheets at the top and then decks sorted after.
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Thanks for sharing, Nate. :)
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Welcome Taya! :D. Though it is a deep dark hole you are going down, revel in the fact that you will at least have your cards with you :ugdance:
A deck a day helps keep the addiction at bay!

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shermjack wrote:Welcome Taya! :D. Though it is a deep dark hole you are going down, revel in the fact that you will at least have your cards with you :ugdance:
Thanks, shermjack! Yes my cards offer me solace and warmth.. from cuddling. I'll find other ways to feed the fire... >.>
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Tayranno wrote:
shermjack wrote:Welcome Taya! :D. Though it is a deep dark hole you are going down, revel in the fact that you will at least have your cards with you :ugdance:
Thanks, shermjack! Yes my cards offer me solace and warmth.. from cuddling. I'll find other ways to feed the fire... >.>

you could always sell a kidney... although that didn't work so well for me. Seems they won't take it if you only have one. Go figure.... :shock:
If it's too loud.... you're too old!
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nECr0MaNCeD wrote: you could always sell a kidney... although that didn't work so well for me. Seems they won't take it if you only have one. Go figure.... :shock:
How very unreasonable. They obviously don't understand.
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