I'm honestly curious why you think it's "insane." I admire your opinion so if you can expand on that. Those decks took a ton of work and also cost me a huge amount to actually make. Insane amount, actually. No one bats an eye at a $200 All in Wonder bottle, which isn't as rare. Rarity is the largest part of determining value in a collectible, and you can't get much rarer than 75 for the entire world...they are also unique and you probably won't see anything like it again because I doubt anyone else will try it...CBJ wrote:$180 for the Laser cut edition is insane
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It's nice and all.. but $180..
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Hey Paul,
First off.. I totally love your designs, and have complete respect for you and your company.
I'm not doubting it took a ton of work to make these decks. But I also think Lance (actuators), Alex (Seasons), and many other artists also put a ton of work into their decks as well.
As for the extra expense for the laser cutting... I really have no idea how much that costs.
I guess I was just making the comment from a personal perspective.. I think it's insane that someone would pay that kind of money for a deck that just hit the market. Not just your deck... any deck. But, like I said, I have no idea how much the laser-cutting process is.
Anyway,I think it looks AMAZING! But well out of my reach. (unless someone wants to buy me one )
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First off.. I totally love your designs, and have complete respect for you and your company.
I'm not doubting it took a ton of work to make these decks. But I also think Lance (actuators), Alex (Seasons), and many other artists also put a ton of work into their decks as well.
As for the extra expense for the laser cutting... I really have no idea how much that costs.
I guess I was just making the comment from a personal perspective.. I think it's insane that someone would pay that kind of money for a deck that just hit the market. Not just your deck... any deck. But, like I said, I have no idea how much the laser-cutting process is.
Anyway,I think it looks AMAZING! But well out of my reach. (unless someone wants to buy me one )
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Well, you've got me interested even at $12, these are just lovely, and it's nice to see my favourite colour -- purple-- represented. Really looking forward to getting my hands on these. Unfortunately the laser-cut sets are too rich for my blood, but reading what goes into the production I can see why you've got to charge so much.
I think it's really kind of unfortunate that it's so expensive, because I really, really like the effect, and wish that it was more affordable. It's a shame the effect is basically unique-- I'd love to see more like it.
I think it's really kind of unfortunate that it's so expensive, because I really, really like the effect, and wish that it was more affordable. It's a shame the effect is basically unique-- I'd love to see more like it.
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Encarded wrote:I'm honestly curious why you think it's "insane." I admire your opinion so if you can expand on that. Those decks took a ton of work and also cost me a huge amount to actually make. Insane amount, actually. No one bats an eye at a $200 All in Wonder bottle, which isn't as rare. Rarity is the largest part of determining value in a collectible, and you can't get much rarer than 75 for the entire world...they are also unique and you probably won't see anything like it again because I doubt anyone else will try it...CBJ wrote:$180 for the Laser cut edition is insane
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It's nice and all.. but $180..
CBJ
Considering I just dished out $45 for a Skull and Bones deck and $45 for a 1st Edition black ghost deck... yeah the $180 seems a bit high, but then again... they made 750 of the Ghost deck... 75 for the entire world of a single logically would be looking at 10x the cost of the Skull and Bones deck... so at $180, probably getting a good deal... but yeah, that pricing isn't for everyone...
Side note: Encarded, please PM me and give me a heads up before this go on sale. I'll probably pick up one of each anyways! (Crazy as that is)
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Have to say I was a bit dissapointed when you backed off the venetian mask idea for the court, but these are looking great. Very excited for the release.
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The official preorder for Aurum and its related items will be next Friday, November 2nd at 11am EST.
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Thanks everyone, looking forward to getting you this one.
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Thanks everyone, looking forward to getting you this one.
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No, the Gold Seals were a one time thing. I have a very small number of Tendril left and those will be saved for the future, perhaps in some kind of bundle.MJF wrote:Is the Tendril Gold Seal part of this offering?
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That sounds like something that would be great to give your customers buying one of each this Friday...
$179.95 - Aurum Laser Cut
$29.95 - Aurum White Gold
$11.95 - Aurum
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$221.85 - a total worthy of a free deck...
(Can you blame me for trying)
$179.95 - Aurum Laser Cut
$29.95 - Aurum White Gold
$11.95 - Aurum
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$221.85 - a total worthy of a free deck...
(Can you blame me for trying)
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If I had more Tendril to play with, I'd certainly think about that. In reality though, I have less than 100 that I can actually distribute, and that's got to last me X number of years of promos, contests, bundles, etc. Gotta keep those on the back burner, so to speak.
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That's the one problem with a limited deck, even for the creator! You eventually run out!
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Do you think you'll still have any Aurum decks in stock on wednesday 5th? That's when I get paid.
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I truly have no idea. My last deck was on Kickstarter so that was not a true test of what a release will do. Tendril did meet its goal in a week and that sold about half the production. I don't know what will happen on Friday. I do know that the last week had had about 1500 unique visitors to my site (those are not repeats, but individual people) so that's a pretty decent number that may be coming back.
We'll see! There are several resellers buying from me, so there will be other places to pick some up. Of this goes crazy and sells out fast, the next deck might be "limited" to 10,000 instead of 5,000.
We'll see! There are several resellers buying from me, so there will be other places to pick some up. Of this goes crazy and sells out fast, the next deck might be "limited" to 10,000 instead of 5,000.
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I got a few final production Aurum uncut sheets today. USPCC did a great job, and these cards are pretty crazy. It's impossible to capture the full effect in a photo, they are very much a "jewel" and unlike any card I have, or have seen. I think you all will be quite pleased when you get to see them with your own eyes.
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Any new decks coming up or kickstarters?:D
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The little secret Aurum Kickstarter is maxed out at 100 and I won't be adding any to that. For my future decks, I do not plan on doing any Kickstarters other than little ones. Just having them made and selling them the normal way is much easier and also more profitable, since KS takes about 10% to do their thing.lumpyliew wrote:Any new decks coming up or kickstarters?:D
Tomorrow you can preorder Aurum!
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At which time the preorder is comin !?
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I would have purcahsed one of the white decks.. but $16.25 shipping for 1 deck is insulting
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I live in Canada, but I get stuff shipped to me multiple times per week. $16 for 1 deck is WAYY too high... and the deck already costs $30... so nearly $50..
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WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!CBJ wrote:I live in Canada, but I get stuff shipped to me multiple times per week. $16 for 1 deck is WAYY too high... and the deck already costs $30... so nearly $50..
Sorry, I had to do it, lol
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SHuld not be that much, let me double check. Shipping is a pain to calculate out...
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Hey paul.. can I just purchase.. then, if there's a mistake, you can just refund me?
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My apologies, that was incorrectly set. The shipping weight of that deck was put in too high. I thought I had verified that for all counties but missed it.CBJ wrote:I would have purcahsed one of the white decks.. but $16.25 shipping for 1 deck is insulting
Sorry! It has been corrected.
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Yeah, I was in for one white and two purple, but with $20 shipping to the UK for 3 decks, sorry I'll have to pass.
Good luck though!
Good luck though!
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Your site must be getting hammered. I tried to checkout for 15 minutes with no luck!
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