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Re: VIZAĜO by Abolina Art - LIVE on KS

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Hi! Just my 2cents. The Blue deck should be unlocked from the beginning of your campaign. There is no reason to make it a stretch goal of 25k. Why do you need 12.5k to print one deck? 30 days for a campaign is against latest trends as nobody likes to wait ;) If you can print both decks for 10k try to set this goal and you will ***probably*** receive more than that. Good luck!!!
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Thanks for your suggestions montenzi :)

However, my margins are way tighter - and there's no way I could print both decks for 10K :(

The funding goal $15k AUD + stretch (blue deck) $24k AUD is the minimum I need to print and ship the decks ... Legends minimum print run is 1000 decks (which is my main goal) - To print 2000 (= both decks) is twice the amount, as the qty isn't enough to bring the cost per deck down - synthetic tuck adds around $1 per deck ... and once you add (printer) setup fees, KS fees, shipping & transaction fees; the goal (barely) covers my costs.

I chose Legends because I love the quality of both LPCC and EPCC - and Gambler's because their reputation in shipping playing cards is great.

I do appreciate your points, because with a different scenario (and initial costs) it would make perfect sense to have both decks unlocked and a lower funding goal. :)
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NineLives wrote:Thanks for your suggestions montenzi :)

However, my margins are way tighter - and there's no way I could print both decks for 10K :(

The funding goal $15k AUD + stretch (blue deck) $24k AUD is the minimum I need to print and ship the decks ... Legends minimum print run is 1000 decks (which is my main goal) - To print 2000 (= both decks) is twice the amount, as the qty isn't enough to bring the cost per deck down - synthetic tuck adds around $1 per deck ... and once you add (printer) setup fees, KS fees, shipping & transaction fees; the goal (barely) covers my costs.

I chose Legends because I love the quality of both LPCC and EPCC - and Gambler's because their reputation in shipping playing cards is great.

I do appreciate your points, because with a different scenario (and initial costs) it would make perfect sense to have both decks unlocked and a lower funding goal. :)
+1. Having seen and compared quotes with multiple printers, I concur with you Annette. We have to consider the forex conversion into account and there always need to be a small buffer for any eventuality. For Bharata deck, I eat and slept with numbers for a few days, got a very tight funding and a stretch goal with very tight margin ( I can say it is negligible), still I felt the project struggled and I have to go for a Plan B. Kickstarter is a very difficult beast to tame.

But, I am sure Vizago will see the light of the day. Chin up! Wish you all the best.
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Thanks Sunish :)
I can relate to the sleeping with numbers bit... I had spreadsheets coming out my ears while doing the figures! It's a lot of work, but definitely exciting as well - hoping to see something printed that you've worked on for a year (or more) is well worth it.

I'm positive you will get there with Bharata (95%! congratulations :)).

Thanks for the vote of confidence, means a lot :)
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Hello all :)

With only a short time remaining on the campaign I wanted to let you know that I am about to cancel ... and relaunch!
It's been an amazing journey and along with all the wonderful support, I truly believe this deck needs another chance at funding.

After consulting with current backers and making a few adjustments, I am ready to relaunch with a new and lower funding goal:
While I really liked the idea of the synthetic tuck, I feel it may have been a little too ambitious for my first campaign (especially as it does push the cost per deck up quite a bit).

VIZAĜO - Relaunch features:

- Funding goal $11,000 AUD (~$8,300 US)
- 1st Edition (shown on tuck box) - limited print quantity
- Printed by Legends - on classic finish
- Standard Tuck box (instead of Synthetic tuck)
- Lower stretch goal for second (blue) deck

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Preview link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/19 ... n=ba28dd8d

I hope to see you there as the journey continues!

Thanks and all the best,
Annette :)
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I wish you the very best luck Annette!

Your hard work deserves it

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Thank you Max :) and you deserve a medal for your wonderful support! :)

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Unfortunately the original project didn't get funded, but the VIZAGO Playing Cards project (see my review here) has just been relaunched in an improved form, with a much smaller target for funding.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/19 ... s-relaunch" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's a terrific early bird price of US$11 per deck, including US shipping.

Best wishes for success this time around Annette!
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Thank you EndersGame for relinking to your awesome review (gosh you're quick!) :)

Glad to be up and running again :)

and... with new energy, streamers, furry friend and balloons... I simply couldn't help myself :D :

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Thanks all - and welcome!

Annette :)
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LIVE!


And backed- good luck this time!
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Thank you vasta41 - both for adding the kicktraq and for your awesome support!

Feeling positive about getting across the line this time :)
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Currently at 60% - one little step at the time :)

Any feedback or ideas you may have are most welcome!

I created a gallery on my website with a whole bunch of images to give an overview of the deck (without the need to scroll heaps) There's single card images of all the courts, and card back designs, tuck boxes + Aces & number cards combined...

http://www.abolinaart.com.au/blog/vizago-playing-cards/

All the best,
Annette :)
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Annette,

Your restless efforts to make this deck real only make me respecting you more and more each day.

I can only wish you the success you deserve.
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max wrote:Annette,

Your restless efforts to make this deck real only make me respecting you more and more each day.

I can only wish you the success you deserve.
Max - your respect and good wishes makes it all worth-while :) thank you!

Prototype decks are on their way (printed by MPC)! - and I can't wait to show you photos!
On top of being a final check for the artwork/layout -these prototypes will be an exciting first look at how this baby prints. To me, this will be one big step closer to Legend's printing presses (even though it's a detour via a different printer :D)
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I can't understand how this one isn't yet funded, very frustating this situation.

Keep sharing the project, I don't see you doing many KS cross-promotions, maybe you can talk to other creators to help you share the project. I you don't need to go with just creators running projects right now, reach renowned (Lotrek, Giovanni, Lorenzo, Rick, Jody, Chris, ...) as they constantly do updates on their finished projects to keep backers up-to-date on what's going on, so you can try that.

Best of lucks.
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Thank you sms69x for your insights :) I have been talking to creators with live campaigns (and we've had a few cross promotions) - I hadn't thought to reach out to those creators not currently running campaigns... which is a great idea though I wouldn't want to seem too pushy...

Some decks take off and fund really quickly - others climb slowly... I haven't figured out the KS formula of what works, though am hopeful that VIZAĜO is a late bloomer and will cross the funding goal soon.
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We're now at 65% with just under 2 weeks to go!

The goal is definitely within reach, so if you know anyone out there who might love these cards, I'd be thrilled if you passed on this link:
http://kck.st/2t7ANrO

Prototypes due to arrive very soon and I'll be updating with photos as soon as they're here :)

Thanks and all the best,
Annette :)
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******** VIZAĜO has funded! ******** Thank you!! and Yay! :)

8 days to go and we've crossed the funding line, thanks to 172 amazing backers and a day of big pledges. I am overwhelmed and so grateful for the opportunity to take this deck to Legend's printing presses and from there, deliver it to your most deserving hands! Thank you all!! :)

I also want to share some photos (more in update #8) of the prototype decks printed by MPC. I'm really happy with how they turned out and hope you enjoy this first look at the printed cards:

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Thanks and all the best,
Annette :)
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Great news - congratulations Annette!

This project isn't only a reflection of your artistic talent and creativity, but also of your dedication, hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment. I am so thrilled for you that this has crossed the line, and I am glad that the vibrancy of your personal character which this deck clearly reflects will have opportunity to shine around the world from the hands of everyone who holds a published copy of this beautiful deck.

Congratulations on a well-deserved success for a very hard-working and talented designer!
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Thank you Enders - so many kind words!
Honestly, I'm just really lucky to have so many awesome people wanting to support this project - it really does mean the world :)
I feel like throwing a party for all of you!!

Funded - to be printed - the real deck of cards!!!! - makes a girl almost faint :)
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I am very happy that this got funded. As I've said before, this is one of the most original and well executed project that has been on KS in a long time. The project should have funded long ago. It is to your credit Annette that you did not give up and worked long and hard to get your project the attention it deserved. I hope the printing goes smoothly and that the entire process ends up being a positive one for you. Congratulations again- you earned it. :ucstar: :ucstar: :ucstar:
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Oh I'm so glad for your support and your kind words Flashcards, thank you! *bow* :)
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There's been some serious movement over the last 24 hours - and we're getting very close to unlocking the BLUE deck!

$16,700 - 4 Days to go & 152% funded - Thank you all sooooooooooo much!!!

Stretch goal for blue deck is $18,500 - But if we get close to $18,000 I'm going to unlock it sooner and add a few early bird rewards.... So close :) :)

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All the best :)
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Good news and.. great job!
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Thank you Conturbia :)

Exciting News! - I have decided to unlock the Blue deck early - we just hit $17,000 and it's time to celebrate :)

Announcing 2 new Early Bird reward levels:

1 single BLUE deck - $15 AU (int. shipping = $5AU) - Limited to 30 backers
Mixed Pairs (2 blue + 2 red) = $56 AU (int. shipping = $18AU) - Limited to 25 Backers

Thanks all for your support - so glad these two will get printed!

Annette :)
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That's great news!!
I'm at the half-brick reward tier, this means I'll get 3 red + 3 blue, right?
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Absolutely :) 3 of each colour
Thanks for supporting :)
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Another half brick backer. I was happy to get one colour if only one was reached. Happy to see it funded at all, to be honest. That you're doing both decks makes me very happy to have supported both runs at this deck getting launched.

Congrats and thank you.
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Half brick backer here as well. So glad this funded AND both colors unlocked. I've been pulling for you!
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vedus wrote:Another half brick backer. I was happy to get one colour if only one was reached. Happy to see it funded at all, to be honest. That you're doing both decks makes me very happy to have supported both runs at this deck getting launched.

Congrats and thank you.
Thank you vedus, I'm lucky to have such wonderful support :)
DragonSoul wrote:Half brick backer here as well. So glad this funded AND both colors unlocked. I've been pulling for you!
Thanks DragonSoul - this journey has been an amazing ride, and thanks to everyone jumping on board, the train will actually get to the station :)
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