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"Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:27 pm
by CBJ
I'm not really sure what to think of this... is it a new deck..

"A collaboration with iconic street artist Curtis Kulig that you are going to LOVE. This Monday at 11:00am EST. http://instagr.am/p/U7tTjgsogj/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; "

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CBJ

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:30 pm
by MagikFingerz
If it has standard courts/faces... pass.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:32 pm
by Evan
Seems like it may be an interesting deck. It definitely doesn't look like any other t11 decks.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:47 pm
by BiggerDee
"Love" cards coming out just in time for Valentine's day, what a coincidence.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:58 am
by volantangel
The tuck box, if that is the tuck box is less than convincing, it's a clear notch lower, no make that 10 notches below t11's usual tuck box standard. We shall see.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:24 am
by Encarded
Now if this fellow (whom I've never heard of...but then again my connection to the urban street culture is rather tenuous) did custom art for all the faces then it could be very interesting. But since this is T11, which 95% of the time does standard faces for their magic market, I don't expect to see it. The box looks rather lackluster.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:50 am
by Evan
The only custom parts of the deck are the Ace of Spades, Joker, Back Design, Box Design, Sticker Seal, and Ace of Hearts.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:57 am
by alric
So in other words, just a custom Ace of Hearts......

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:12 am
by MagikFingerz
alric wrote:So in other words, just a custom Ace of Hearts......
At least they're moving in the right direction, though with the smallest steps possible :roll:

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:40 pm
by lumpyliew
Better than nothing ... Hoping to see more customization for faces ! :D

NEW DECK - LOVE by T11 & Curtis Kulig

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:27 pm
by wsop_legacy
A collaboration with iconic street artist Curtis Kulig that you are going to LOVE. This Monday at 11:00am EST.
@ CBJ: From the looks of the message and picture background, the decks name is "LOVE".
Hoping to see more customization for faces ! :D
@ lumpyliew: I does not have much going for it. You would hope it would be 100% customization. We know better than that.

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:49 pm
by Evan
The name of the deck is Love Me deck

Re: New T11 deck???

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:18 am
by Sharpie
Evan wrote:The name of the deck is Love Me deck
Is it just me, or does that scream of desperation? :|

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:29 am
by CBJ
I figured out the link to the deck... here's the info


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"

Playing cards hand illustrated by artist Curtis Kulig. Inspired by his iconic campaign in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Los Angeles.

Curtis Kulig's signature statement 'Love Me' can be seen in galleries and rooftops around the world, as well as collaborations with major brands including OBEY, Vans, and Urban Outfitters. The message is timeless and universal.

Love Me Playing Cards are Made in the USA on FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests using vegetable-based inks.

The cards feature an original Ace of Spades, Joker, Back Design, Box Design, Sticker Seal, and Ace of Hearts - renamed the Ace of Love. The box is striking, with vibrant red foil accents on premium, fine-linen paper.

Share the art you love with the one you love. The PERFECT Valentine's Day gift. In stock now for immediate shipping worldwide.

A limited edition of 100 uncut sheets are also available. These WILL sell out quickly, so if you want one, act quickly. They're an amazing, rare display of Kulig's signature campaign.

Produced and Distributed by theory11. Arrangement by Michael James and Jonathan Bayme. Love Me™ Artwork © 2005. Love Me™ is a Registered Trademark of Curtis Kulig."

Decks start at $6.95
Uncuts are $29.95


CBJ

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:42 am
by MagikFingerz
Boring.

With the simplicity of the artwork, more customization would have been easy. And just going for the AoH without touching the Queen is just shameful.

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:44 am
by Josh
WTF is this. needless to say i wont even being going onto their site day of release. i just don't care.

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:44 am
by vasta41
I think my girlfriend would like (or "LOVE") these better if they had custom court cards... Is T11 aware court cards can be customized? I guess I give them some lee-way since they more or less revolutionized custom tuck boxes.

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:57 am
by CBJ
Well, I'm not really sure what's going on in the US with the new shipping rates.. but this is INSANE!!!

for 2 decks...


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I live in a very populated area, and I can get 17 decks for 18 form BMP, this is just f*cked up!


CBJ

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:59 am
by badpete69
Move to the US like I did hehehe

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:54 pm
by cosmicsecret
they would charge me $41 for shipping for 1-18 decks to europe (GER).
for first class mail of course....3-8 Weeks delivery time.
Spending another $16 (a total of $57) to get it 3 days express...

Sorry to say but that means no more business for me with Theory11.
:cry:

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 1:08 pm
by badpete69
Actually Cosmic it might be with anyone in the US. I sell decks sometimes to people in Italy. Looks like it would now cost me $12.50 just for first class mail for one deck...This is crazy. Ebay sellers that sell international will take a hit as no one will buy from the US at those shipping costs

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:24 pm
by Encarded
CBJ wrote:Well, I'm not really sure what's going on in the US with the new shipping rates.. but this is INSANE!!!

for 2 decks...


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I live in a very populated area, and I can get 17 decks for 18 form BMP, this is just f*cked up!


CBJ

Effective today the USPS raised their rates, and international is quite a bit higher (double in many cases). HOWEVER, those T11 prices are far, FAR out of line. I just implemented all of my shipping costs and to Canada, they can easily ship First Class (no reason at all to only offer Priority) and it should be more around $11-12 for two decks.

That obviously is a lot higher than it was yesterday, but the price T11 has currently has is silly. By my figuring (and I spent hours on this, working it out to be as far as possible...) $32 should get you about 16 decks shipped to Canada. USPS is still the most economical by far but I expect this to hit small business pretty hard, which stinks.

Methinks someone at T11 was told "Oh crap, the rates are going way up! Figure it out in the next 5 min!" and didn't work through the variables very well.

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:42 pm
by BMPokerworld
We will be carrying this deck in the near future.

Thanks!

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:44 pm
by lel
I actually find this deck quite pretty, something I'd be glad to add to the collection if it reaches Singapore resellers.

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:51 pm
by walrus
The USPS has been running in the red to the tune of billions. They say it is because of email etc. but really Congress raids the postal "bank" to cover debts, bombs, aircraft carriers and prostitutes for those late night capitol hill parties. We are getting sick of paying for it, it is time you guys buy us a few bombs. If we go back to carpet bombing we could save a lot of money but nooooo, the international community forbids it :( :( :(

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 5:57 pm
by alric
CBJ wrote:Well, I'm not really sure what's going on in the US with the new shipping rates.. but this is INSANE!!!

for 2 decks...


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I live in a very populated area, and I can get 17 decks for 18 form BMP, this is just f*cked up!


CBJ
Didn't Andrei swear that T11 doesn't make a profit from shipping and that they just charge actual cost?

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:54 pm
by Andrei Jikh
Yes I did, and we do not make a penny off shipping. I just showed the shipping rate to Jonathan to have his input, that is pretty insane (if that's international then I don't know how bad it is, since I'm not familiar with international shipping rates but domestic would definitely be crazy). Looking into it.

As per the decks, I love them. Very cool to see playing cards move into mainstream culture with new artists. That means more exposure for us which is always a good thing for the art. Sure, it's feminine, and not something everyone would use, but then again, there are plenty of other choices for that. These make for awesome gifts though for people outside our community. I know what I'm getting my girlfriend for Valentines ha! 8-)

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:09 pm
by CBJ
Andrei Jikh wrote:Yes I did, and we do not make a penny off shipping. I just showed the shipping rate to Jonathan to have his input, that is pretty insane (if that's international then I don't know how bad it is, since I'm not familiar with international shipping rates but domestic would definitely be crazy). Looking into it.

As per the decks, I love them. Very cool to see playing cards move into mainstream culture with new artists. That means more exposure for us which is always a good thing for the art. Sure, it's feminine, and not something everyone would use, but then again, there are plenty of other choices for that. These make for awesome gifts though for people outside our community. I know what I'm getting my girlfriend for Valentines ha! 8-)

Thanks for looking into the shipping issue, it's appreciated!

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:56 pm
by volantangel
Whoa this deck is sooo fugly..

Re: "Love Me" deck by T11 - Updated with pics

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:26 am
by MJF
I think the deck was more or less meant as a novelty deck for Valentine's Day (but yeah, I'll be passing on this one)