The "White Whale" Wish List

Anything and everything playing cards!
User avatar
Eoghann
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3467
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:47 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Has thanked: 153 times
Been thanked: 428 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Eoghann »

They didn't mention what casino? As far as I can tell that's a Chinese New Year (goat/lamb zodiac) with the traditional greeting up top. I've never seen it before to be honest. Interesting find. :)
User avatar
vasta41
Card Oracle
Card Oracle
Posts: 5635
Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:45 pm
Location: Boston, MA
Has thanked: 1508 times
Been thanked: 1611 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by vasta41 »

It has something to do with the Chinese New Year (Year of the Goat/Lamb). Best I got.
User avatar
ryansworld4
Member
Member
Posts: 166
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:38 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 133
Location: Toronto
Has thanked: 11 times
Been thanked: 17 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by ryansworld4 »

im waiting to here back from her, her add said it was from a local casino in Maryland, from 1980-present, in perfect condition not opened, that's it, I thought this might be rare, I have never seen a modified bee deck like that, so I took a chance and bought it, well if I hear anything ill post an update, thanks for replying
User avatar
montecarlojoe
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2529
Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:10 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
White Whale: Avant Guard UL Gr - No17 Crown
Decks Owned: 690
Location: Portsmouth, England
Has thanked: 253 times
Been thanked: 268 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by montecarlojoe »

Does it have a copyright date on it? 1980 is an odd date for this deck as the closest Lunar year of the goat to that was in 1979 and then every 12 years hence (including this year).
It might well be very new indeed! (But like the others I've never seen it before...)
Aussie888
Member
Member
Posts: 151
Joined: Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:22 am
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 15 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Aussie888 »

montecarlojoe wrote:Does it have a copyright date on it? 1980 is an odd date for this deck as the closest Lunar year of the goat to that was in 1979 and then every 12 years hence (including this year).
It might well be very new indeed! (But like the others I've never seen it before...)
There's also the issue that (according to wikipedia) the oldest casino in Maryland opened in 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ca ... n_Maryland" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
LouCipherr
Member
Member
Posts: 137
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:48 pm
Cardist: Yes
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 200
Location: Maryland
Has thanked: 31 times
Been thanked: 18 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by LouCipherr »

Aussie888 wrote:
montecarlojoe wrote:Does it have a copyright date on it? 1980 is an odd date for this deck as the closest Lunar year of the goat to that was in 1979 and then every 12 years hence (including this year).
It might well be very new indeed! (But like the others I've never seen it before...)
There's also the issue that (according to wikipedia) the oldest casino in Maryland opened in 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ca ... n_Maryland" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Agreed. I live in Maryland (have my whole life, 44 years now), and I know there were no casinos here in the 80's, 90's or even the early 2000's. It wasn't until the past 5 years or so that casinos were opened here, and only recently (maybe the past two years max..?) have they allowed table/card games. When the casinos were first opened, it was nothing but slots.

No idea where that deck came from, but if it came from a casino in Maryland, it's probably less than a few years old. If it's older than that, definitely not from a MD casino. ;)
User avatar
ryansworld4
Member
Member
Posts: 166
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:38 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 133
Location: Toronto
Has thanked: 11 times
Been thanked: 17 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by ryansworld4 »

I still haven't gotten a reply from her yet, as soon as I hear from her I will give an update, when I receive the deck, probably sometime next week ill see if it has any information on it, it should have sometime on the bottom of the deck. Ya I checked out the wiki page looks like casinos have only been in Maryland since 2010. I'm assuming its new then, they released the goat deco this year, and when I look at the picture looks like it has red or pink foil, I don't think they used foil in the 80s, but might be wrong.

The reason I posted hear is because I don't have a white whale, but my white whale is something rare that no one has seen, lets just say I enjoy the hunt. (like bigfoot, no one knows what he exactly looks like but people look for him all the time)

Thanks for all the info, much appreciated
User avatar
ryansworld4
Member
Member
Posts: 166
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:38 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 133
Location: Toronto
Has thanked: 11 times
Been thanked: 17 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by ryansworld4 »

I got a replay from her, so she lives in Maryland and said it comes from the Palace Casino (Maryland casino) in La Center (http://www.nwcasinos.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). She said these decks were specially ordered for there 2015 Chinese New Year party.
User avatar
montecarlojoe
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2529
Joined: Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:10 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
White Whale: Avant Guard UL Gr - No17 Crown
Decks Owned: 690
Location: Portsmouth, England
Has thanked: 253 times
Been thanked: 268 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by montecarlojoe »

All becomes clear! Probably fairly difficult to find in that case :)
User avatar
Eoghann
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3467
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:47 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Has thanked: 153 times
Been thanked: 428 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Eoghann »

Well that settles it! Very nice find! I wonder why she couldn't have added that to the description instead of keeping it so cryptic. :lol:
User avatar
badpete69
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4322
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 1500
Location: Seattle WA
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 721 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by badpete69 »

The deck is from Washington state a few hours drive from where i live... I should take a day trip one of these days
User avatar
PrincessTrouble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1400
Joined: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:44 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Location: Texas
Has thanked: 648 times
Been thanked: 512 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by PrincessTrouble »

badpete69 wrote:The deck is from Washington state a few hours drive from where i live... I should take a day trip one of these days
Let me know if you do!

EDIT: Sorry for deleting my post. I meant to PM it to Ryan and deleted it before I saw your reply. Glad I mistakenly posted it. Thanks for the info.
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by CBJ »

Today I was able to secure one of my White Whales. It took me almost 3 years.


I'll post pics when it arrives.


I'm a happy man today


Jay
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
Bikefanatic
Member
Member
Posts: 3048
Joined: Tue May 07, 2013 7:23 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 333
Location: United States
Has thanked: 321 times
Been thanked: 400 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Bikefanatic »

ryansworld4 wrote:Question, does anyone know anything about this Bee deck, I haven't received it yet, but what I have been told that its from a casino in Maryland (don't no which one) and that its from 1980-present, that's all the information I got. Been collecting cards for a few years and I have never seen this deck, is this a rare deck or common? any information would be much appreciated, thanks
In The "Hey, look what I added to my collection!" thread , you'll see me (I posted on May 14th) and a few others who have this deck that was on ebay. It's called Kung Hei Fat Choi.
"When I like something, I buy. No matter who did it, how many were printed or how many (re)colors exist.

When I don't like something, I pass. No matter who did it, how many were printed or how many (re)colors exist."

-Lotrek

*MY PORTFOLIO52 PROFILE https://portfolio52.com/profile/26674

* MY SELLER REVIEW viewtopic.php?f=28&t=16586
User avatar
th4mo
Member
Member
Posts: 958
Joined: Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:33 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Location: Portland, OR
Has thanked: 434 times
Been thanked: 146 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by th4mo »

badpete69 wrote:The deck is from Washington state a few hours drive from where i live... I should take a day trip one of these days
Yeah, I recognized that name too. If you decide to head down this way, hit me up first. It's a short drive from Portland! ;)
Keep it Sizzlin'!
User avatar
PrincessTrouble
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1400
Joined: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:44 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Location: Texas
Has thanked: 648 times
Been thanked: 512 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by PrincessTrouble »

I'm looking for the Defcon 21 deck (from 2013). Not the plastic id badges that look like cards but the actual deck of playing cards. If anyone has a lead, I'd be grateful.

Image

Image
User avatar
chach
Member
Member
Posts: 1999
Joined: Fri May 31, 2013 2:22 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
White Whale: Vietnam Era Secret Weapon
Decks Owned: 0
Location: Armpit of California
Has thanked: 237 times
Been thanked: 280 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by chach »

PrincessTrouble wrote:I'm looking for the Defcon 21 deck (from 2013). Not the plastic id badges that look like cards but the actual deck of playing cards. If anyone has a lead, I'd be grateful.
And so is everyone else now. ;)


As evidenced by my rant in the general section, I lost out on an eBay listing for one of my white whales, the zippo card & lighter gift set. Anyone has one that wants to trade I'm jiggly with it. And of course, always looking for an OG Vietnam Secret Weapon deck.
WTB/WTT: Vietnam Era Bicycle Secret Weapon Deck
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by CBJ »

This hobby is strange sometimes. You can look, search, beg, plead, e-mail tons of requests, contact anyone who will listen, and still... never find your white whale... until...

one day you log onto Ebay, and see someone has listed 10 of them. That's right ... TEN.


I had searched for the Bicycle New Era (Gold Edition) for years. It was the only deck I had never seen in anyone's collection, and I actually started to think it really didn't exist.
I had messaged my contacts at USPCC, my contacts at Matsui gaming, and I even reached out to NewEra multiple times by e-mail and phone calls... no help.

So, only July 6th when I woke up and did my regular Ebay searches.. BOOM! Needless to say, I was leery. Come on.. they have 10 of something that I can't track down???!
I was going to instantly buy all 10, but I thought I should investigate more. I used the buy-it-now option, picked up one deck, and then shot the seller a message.
I wanted assurances that these were the decks in the actual pictures, and that they were all the same (no white decks). WHile I waited for a response, another buyer bought 2 decks..

I heard back from the seller, and we shot back and forth a couple dozen messages where she explained how she came upon these. Her husband had done work for NewEra a couple years back at a trade show in LA, and the rep gave him a brick of cards as a gift. They opened up a couple to use in card games, but finally decided to sell the rest online. She really had no idea what she had here, and I wasn't about to tell her. Time to buy... but after some thought.. I decided to only get 2 more (3 total)
I order the 2, and reached out to some friends to let them know.
Pierre - ordered one, and my other friend asked me to order 3 for him because he was overseas. This would only leave one left... so I decided to pick it up for myself... bringing my total to 4 of them.

And here are the 7 decks....




Image




I'm very happy.



So... white whales.
I had the 2nd post in this thread where I listed my white whales.
Bicycle Green Label
Bicycle Stussy Rummy Set
Bicycle Suncity
Bicycle New Era gold.


I'm happy to say that I have all of the above decks! My new white whale is once again.... a Bicycle New Era gold ... but the 2015 Edition.



Image


Image



at least this time I know they exist.


Jay
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
Eoghann
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3467
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:47 am
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Has thanked: 153 times
Been thanked: 428 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Eoghann »

:lol: congrats and the catch and good luck with the hunt!
User avatar
badpete69
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4322
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 1500
Location: Seattle WA
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 721 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by badpete69 »

Ahhhhh I see you picked them up have fun with that lot
User avatar
sprouts1115
Deck Artist
Deck Artist
Posts: 1897
Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:05 am
Collector: Yes
Decks Owned: 50
Location: san antonio, tx, usa
Has thanked: 98 times
Been thanked: 113 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by sprouts1115 »

CBJ - YOu have stirred up the flames...

RussellSprouts
User avatar
vasta41
Card Oracle
Card Oracle
Posts: 5635
Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:45 pm
Location: Boston, MA
Has thanked: 1508 times
Been thanked: 1611 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by vasta41 »

I just thought of a White Whale of mine (one of many)- the Bicycle Silver Vision. I have the Black and White but alas...
User avatar
badpete69
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4322
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 1500
Location: Seattle WA
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 721 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by badpete69 »

I should check how many silver Vision I have Paul.. If I have a few you can have one
User avatar
vasta41
Card Oracle
Card Oracle
Posts: 5635
Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:45 pm
Location: Boston, MA
Has thanked: 1508 times
Been thanked: 1611 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by vasta41 »

badpete69 wrote:I should check how many silver Vision I have Paul.. If I have a few you can have one
Thanks, Pierre! Who's better than you?
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by CBJ »

I think this thread needs a bump
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
badpete69
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4322
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 1500
Location: Seattle WA
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 721 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by badpete69 »

Wasn't really looking for one but a little birdie told me last week there was one on ebay.. so why not
Attachments
DSC02347.JPG
DSC02348.JPG
User avatar
CBJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 3176
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 2000
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Has thanked: 53 times
Been thanked: 561 times
Contact:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by CBJ »

badpete69 wrote:Wasn't really looking for one but a little birdie told me last week there was one on ebay.. so why not

(( tweet-tweet ))
CBJ



Are you a Bicycle collector? Come join the Facebook group: www.BicycleCardCollectors.com
User avatar
badpete69
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 4322
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:43 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Decks Owned: 1500
Location: Seattle WA
Has thanked: 50 times
Been thanked: 721 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by badpete69 »

I guess it was inevitable that I would finally buy one
Attachments
20160818_130332.jpg
User avatar
Justin O.
Member
Member
Posts: 908
Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:31 pm
Collector: Yes
White Whale: Jaqk Cellars V1
Decks Owned: 400
Location: Portland, OR
Has thanked: 385 times
Been thanked: 269 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by Justin O. »

badpete69 wrote:I guess it was inevitable that I would finally buy one

I'm not familiar with this one... What am I looking at?
Jackson completely revolutionized the way I waste money...
User avatar
rousselle
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 4719
Joined: Thu Aug 01, 2013 11:35 pm
Collector: Yes
Player: Yes
Magician: Yes
Has thanked: 6957 times
Been thanked: 2405 times

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Unread post by rousselle »

Is that a White Centurions?

Because, that's my White Whale. I want a deck of White Cents.
This space intentionally left blank.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Skywatcher and 18 guests