I should have stopped reading right there.TwoPieceFeed wrote: A lot of people probably can't afford that, and that's great.
I disagree with almost everything you just posted.
I should have stopped reading right there.TwoPieceFeed wrote: A lot of people probably can't afford that, and that's great.
Sorry, not sorry, but I'm not someone who thinks that everything should be available to everyone.TGunitedcardists wrote:I should have stopped reading right there.TwoPieceFeed wrote: A lot of people probably can't afford that, and that's great.
I disagree with almost everything you just posted.
rousselle wrote:You are a fussy, picky guy.
Lotrek wrote:Given the number of morons produced in the world every day, a pessimist is actually a well informed realist.
Räpylätassu wrote:"Tyhmyydestä sakotetaan." You get fined for being stupid.
The only thing that is worse than what was said (again) is how it was said (again).TwoPieceFeed wrote:Sorry, not sorry, but I'm not someone who thinks that everything should be available to everyone.TGunitedcardists wrote:I should have stopped reading right there.TwoPieceFeed wrote: A lot of people probably can't afford that, and that's great.
I disagree with almost everything you just posted.
When I worked in customer service I could only afford to buy expensive decks for collector's appreciation/value (and had to budget for that). I'm an engineer now and have the disposable income to buy at least 2 of any deck I like. I earned this status.
Agree or disagree all you want.
You're obviously inferring some sort of tone that isn't being communicated here.TGunitedcardists wrote:The only thing that is worse than what was said (again) is how it was said (again).TwoPieceFeed wrote:Sorry, not sorry, but I'm not someone who thinks that everything should be available to everyone.TGunitedcardists wrote:I should have stopped reading right there.TwoPieceFeed wrote: A lot of people probably can't afford that, and that's great.
I disagree with almost everything you just posted.
When I worked in customer service I could only afford to buy expensive decks for collector's appreciation/value (and had to budget for that). I'm an engineer now and have the disposable income to buy at least 2 of any deck I like. I earned this status.
Agree or disagree all you want.
If life brings you pleasure as you acquire/level up to, "any 2 decks you like" status over others, the so beit. Agree or disagree all you want.
rousselle wrote:You are a fussy, picky guy.
Lotrek wrote:Given the number of morons produced in the world every day, a pessimist is actually a well informed realist.
Räpylätassu wrote:"Tyhmyydestä sakotetaan." You get fined for being stupid.
100% here! Anyone who disagrees is a jabroni with a poor opinion of art.rousselle wrote:I collect playing cards by Paul Carpenter because they are awesome.
Agree all you want.
rousselle wrote:You are a fussy, picky guy.
Lotrek wrote:Given the number of morons produced in the world every day, a pessimist is actually a well informed realist.
Räpylätassu wrote:"Tyhmyydestä sakotetaan." You get fined for being stupid.
The red highlighted portion in this comment is not necessary.TwoPieceFeed wrote:100% here! Anyone who disagrees is a jabroni with a poor opinion of art.rousselle wrote:I collect playing cards by Paul Carpenter because they are awesome.
Agree all you want.
Paul Carpenter is one of the 5 best playing card artists in the world. He only releases 1-2 decks a year and they're always 100% excellent.
Sorry, I forgot to use my sarcasm font...sinjin7 wrote:The red highlighted portion in this comment is not necessary.TwoPieceFeed wrote:100% here! Anyone who disagrees is a jabroni with a poor opinion of art.rousselle wrote:I collect playing cards by Paul Carpenter because they are awesome.
Agree all you want.
Paul Carpenter is one of the 5 best playing card artists in the world. He only releases 1-2 decks a year and they're always 100% excellent.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to motivation for collecting or appreciation of art. Everyone is free to express their opinion, but its fruitless to try to impose one's view over someone else's, or to say their view is superior. It's like arguing over what is the best color. However, I do think it can be an interesting discussion where people (in a judgement-free manner) explain their "Why's" and "How's" of collecting and I feel we can find benefits and insights from each other's diverse collecting philosophies. Perhaps someone can start a new thread in the General Discussion section so that we can stop hijacking the RADIA thread.
For me personally, Paul may not in my top 5 custom playing card designers, but I have every one of his decks within my collection of over 1500 sealed decks, so that shows you he ranks pretty high on my list of designers. Sadly, RADIA will not find its way into my collection due to 2 reasons: 1) I just can't find a reason to pay such a high premium for a deck made in China, and 2) I can't trust the quality and consistency of decks coming out of EPCC/LPCC's Chinese factory. This second point is very important to me because I'm one of those collectors who open and use their decks in addition to keeping at least 1 or 2 sealed for the collection. For a Paul Carpenter deck, you know the art will be great as usual, but in RADIA's case, I don't know the quality of the handling will also be great. To Paul's credit, he was explicitly up-front with us about the Chinese printer and indicated this is a deck more for pure collectors, so I appreciate that honest transparency and wish him the best of luck with RADIA.
rousselle wrote:You are a fussy, picky guy.
Lotrek wrote:Given the number of morons produced in the world every day, a pessimist is actually a well informed realist.
Räpylätassu wrote:"Tyhmyydestä sakotetaan." You get fined for being stupid.
Perhaps especially what someone with your avatar writesTwoPieceFeed wrote: Sorry, I forgot to use my sarcasm font...
It's the internet, guys. It really doesn't need to be taken this (!) seriously... [MURRAY]
That's about the price USPS charges.. If you check a 5 ounce package to Norway from US first class it comes up at $13.50. Shipping to Europe prices are crazyMagikFingerz wrote:$15 INT shipping for 1 deck... Ouch, Paul.
The description on the site says why they aren't shown.TGunitedcardists wrote:Why aren't there more images of the actual cards? Seems like basic and glaring omission.
Yes, but it is a double standard. Maybe it's earned, but it's not customer friendly. If other creators did the same, there would be far more blowback. Myself, I prefer to see some of the product before putting money down.Bikefanatic wrote:The description on the site says why they aren't shown.TGunitedcardists wrote:Why aren't there more images of the actual cards? Seems like basic and glaring omission.
Just by the corners of the backs, they must be good plus seeing Paul's past work, it shouldn't be bad at all. I took very huge risks in life that went very well so $30+ isn't bad.
Does it need to be customer friendly? Encarded has earned it's customer base, and it's reputation, and shown with nearly every release that it produces a quality product that nearly universally demands value. You can pretty much guarantee these will be worth the price. A price that seems more than reasonable based on the little bit that you can see of it.TGunitedcardists wrote:Yes, but it is a double standard. Maybe it's earned, but it's not customer friendly. If other creators did the same, there would be far more blowback. Myself, I prefer to see some of the product before putting money down.Bikefanatic wrote:The description on the site says why they aren't shown.TGunitedcardists wrote:Why aren't there more images of the actual cards? Seems like basic and glaring omission.
Just by the corners of the backs, they must be good plus seeing Paul's past work, it shouldn't be bad at all. I took very huge risks in life that went very well so $30+ isn't bad.
I agree, for the most part. His back designs are fantastic. His court cards aren't always at the same levels as the back designs, of course, individual opinions vary. I like the fact Paul designs, prints and sells. He knows he sells at a premium and creates scarcity etc. It's a model I can't believe Jackson Robinson doesn't do more of (I know, he tried).Justin O. wrote: Does it need to be customer friendly? Encarded has earned it's customer base, and it's reputation, and shown with nearly every release that it produces a quality product that nearly universally demands value. You can pretty much guarantee these will be worth the price. A price that seems more than reasonable based on the little bit that you can see of it.
I think Encarded is a safe bet.
Original Tendril feels like so long ago. For kicks I did a search on Kickstarter today for all playing card projects and there are 3,495. When I did Tendril, I believe there were 6.vasta41 wrote:I would say that Paul is one of the very few card designers that can pull this off. He's earned it. On a side note I was poking around my KS the other day and found out that the original Tendril was the first campaign I ever pledged for! Only $7 a deck back then! Hahaha
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