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Re: Ambassadors by Lotrek -- Live on KS

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sinjin7 wrote:I find it interesting that the decks from the Add On list are priced lower than the original tiers. I went in for a pair and added on half a brick instead of pledging for the half brick tier. The only thing that's preventing me from going in on a full brick or two is that these are printed by EPCC. I didn't get any Ambassadors Collector's Editions (as beautiful as they are) because they don't handle well enough, so I'm happy to see a more user-friendly version Ambassadors deck.
It's not strange at all. $15 is the price with US shipment included. Two decks shipped cost $26. So if you want to add 1 deck you just add the difference: $11. Unless you want to make money overcharging shipment.

As for the Collector's Edition handling, it has improved a lot from my previous decks. Not great but the best you've seen from me so far. Given the chance here, I want to say that I've found a formula that gives VERY good handling. I found it as I was experimenting during Ambassadors' varnishing and I can say that in my next self-produced deck handling will be quite a surprise!

The EPCC versus USPC story: USPC has fantastic handling while EPCC just a bit below (in my opinion). But the cutting of the decks is like playing dice with USPC (sometimes okay, sometimes... forget it) while EPCC has outstanding accuracy and for me as a designer this matters more.
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Re: Ambassadors by Lotrek -- Live on KS

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I gotta back Lotrek on the handling. No, it's not as clean as a fresh USPCC deck out of the box. I still got a pretty clean fan out of them and I am not any kind of performer with magic or cardistry. The stock and finish are definitely different than what I'm used to, especially with the crazy silver foil on the backs, but they handle pretty clean.

Will they hold up to repeated handling over time? No idea. Out of the box? Pretty clean.
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Bradius wrote:You can still get the collector's editions. They are available here:

https://ucdecksales.com/collections/fro ... -by-lotrek" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:D
I think he's talking about the Platinum deck that's pictured. They are sold out, only the black and red are still available.

For the players edition, I figured it may be some extra stuff so that's why I started out with one of each just in case I have to get more.
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Lotrek wrote: The EPCC versus USPC story: USPC has fantastic handling while EPCC just a bit below (in my opinion). But the cutting of the decks is like playing dice with USPC (sometimes okay, sometimes... forget it) while EPCC has outstanding accuracy and for me as a designer this matters more.
These are exactly my sentiments as well. As a collector and someone who uses my decks, poor registration prevents me from preferring USPC over EPCC/LPCC.
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Re: Ambassadors by Lotrek -- Live on KS

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A treat for the eye
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Suberb work!
Tuck box is one of the best out there, the deep embossing is very detailed and looks amazing! Just found myself rubbing my thumb on the tuck box just because it feels great!
The back design is very nice, very detailed and the foil is spot on!
The faces... well, the faces are ok, but I feel the colors that were chosen do not go well the the stock, the artwork looks somewhat muted.
A great deck nonetheless, and it will really pop on your collection for the imposing tuck case!

Congrats Lotrek!
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Defining luxury: Silky fabric binding the golden stock of the tuck case, stamped with gold foil, hand numbered and signed. Available exclusively during the last 24h of the KS campaign.
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:drool: I’m all over this signature edition as well!
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Lotrek wrote: Defining luxury: Silky fabric binding the golden stock of the tuck case, stamped with gold foil, hand numbered and signed. Available exclusively during the last 24h of the KS campaign.
Called it on the tuck! Will own it if not too limited.
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It looks interesting, I wonder what the price point will be? If it is like the last campaign, then the quantity will be whatever is sold during the campaign. I don't think this will be a runout in the first hour or anything. Still, it doesn't hurt to put a timer on it! lol
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Bradius wrote:It looks interesting, I wonder what the price point will be? If it is like the last campaign, then the quantity will be whatever is sold during the campaign. I don't think this will be a runout in the first hour or anything. Still, it doesn't hurt to put a timer on it! lol
The signature deck sale from UCdecks are 55/ each and 65/ each from KS!
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"""The SIGNATURE EDITION will become available exclusively during the last 24 hours of the campaign and you will be able to get it from ucdecksales website through a link that will be given to you. This way I'll be able to accurately track the orders and accordingly give the numbers. Please note that after the end of the campaign, the SIGNATURE decks will automatically become unavailable to anyone!"""

I saw the update on the signature deck, is the link available here (UCdeck) 24 hours before project ends?
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Besides the Signature deck the Red deck is getting metallic ink faces too! Thank you Lotrek for a "double" Limited set of cards. :D
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It's great that both decks are getting metallic inks. So is the Signature Edition just a tuck swap with the red deck inside or will the cards inside that beautiful tuck case be different?
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The URL to the ucdecksales will be given to backers with a message 1 day before the sale begins. I won't have it in public anywhere as the UCdecksales price is exclusively for KS backers who have also gotten the main deck(s). There are also people who want only the Signature edition. They can get it from KS selecting the corresponding pledge tier.

The deck inside the Signature Edition will be the same as the main decks but I would be hesitant to call it "just a tuck swap". To print foil of such a detail on fabric isn't the easiest thing in the world and It requires a lot of craftmanship. It will be so beutiful that the deck inside won't really matter. Hmmm, now that I'm thinking about it, I can put a standard bike deck in there. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Hmmm, now that I'm thinking about it, I can put a standard bike deck in there.
That is NOT funny Lotrek :o :lol:
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Don't worry. I open *every* deck. Bwahahahaha....
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Signature time hehehe
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Doesn't work for me. :(
Every time i click the "Add to cart" button, this appears:

"Your cart is currently empty.
Continue browsing here."

And nothing else happens.
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Done! Managed to get some @5:01!! Woo hoo!!
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I think it opened a little early. I just happened to try about 5:55 and finished about 5:57 or 5:58. I have no idea when it actually opened. Here is hoping I get a low number. I didn't get an invoice email though, but PayPal says I paid.
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It opened just after 4pm Pacific time
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In the comments section of the campaign, Lotrek advised that about 180 signature decks were sold. That is nice. That makes them more than twice as rare as the Red and Grey Collectors decks, but a decent bit more common than the Icons Imperial Signature deck, which had only 120 issued. I will be interested to know about how many of the player's decks are going to to be printed. I am going to think the Player Decks may turn out to be the real bargain in the campaign at those prices and limited to no more than 1,500 each. Anyway, it looks like the campaign went well. I hope it met your expectations Lotrek. You ran it a bit differently than previous campaigns, and could already get the collectors decks out to folks leading into the kickstarter campaign.
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Bradius wrote:In the comments section of the campaign, Lotrek advised that about 180 signature decks were sold. That is nice. That makes them more than twice as rare as the Red and Grey Collectors decks, but a decent bit more common than the Icons Imperial Signature deck, which had only 120 issued. I will be interested to know about how many of the player's decks are going to to be printed. I am going to think the Player Decks may turn out to be the real bargain in the campaign at those prices and limited to no more than 1,500 each. Anyway, it looks like the campaign went well. I hope it met your expectations Lotrek. You ran it a bit differently than previous campaigns, and could already get the collectors decks out to folks leading into the kickstarter campaign.
I think these decks are a steal at $13 each. Blinged out tuck, metallic inks on both sides of the cards, hopefully numbered "seals" on the bottom so the tuck can be opened, and free worldwide shipping. Yes I hope you see profits from this Lotrek and everything works out printing, shipping, happy backers!
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The Signature deck is the only one that doesn't look like a pack of cigarettes. ;)
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Bikefanatic wrote:The Signature deck is the only one that doesn't look like a pack of cigarettes. ;)
Ha! That’s actually true.
(But I still bought every deck.)
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How are things coming along??
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portcullis wrote:How are things coming along??
Best to follow the Kickstarter project first. Read the updates and comments.

Lotrek tweaked the courts for better red vs green. Files sent to EPCC, fabric ordered to make Signature decks as of Dec. 5th. I'm betting EPCC will/is closed for holidays.
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Lotrek's website now has all of his Ambassador Collector Edition Grey version decks sold out. From what I could see, there are only five more red versions available. If any of you have been on the fense, this is the last call for the few remaining collector edition decks from Lotrek.
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Anybody on the wrong side of the Equator got theirs yet??
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portcullis wrote:Anybody on the wrong side of the Equator got theirs yet??
EPCC should be printing them now since Dec. 26th update had digital files approved. Test tuck picture...

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