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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:23 am
by crazyfandecks
looking for this one: VIPer of Ellusionist with no words on the front, i got the Ultimate and Striking version so want to get this for complete

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:11 am
by intlgrrl
Since I'm still new to collecting card decks, my White Whale list only contains one deck at the moment: Özlem Ölçer's Mad Deck

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:45 pm
by Sparkz
White Centurions
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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 2:15 pm
by MagikFingerz
Sparkz wrote:White Centurions
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My, that sure is a lovely photograph!

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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:03 pm
by Sparkz
MagikFingerz wrote:
Sparkz wrote:White Centurions
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My, that sure is a lovely photograph!

:mrgreen:
Isn't it, for a site that hasn't been updated in as long as I can remember i still go to it regularly and poke around. That guy should think about resurrecting that wiki, maybe he'll see this post MagikFingerz :D

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:12 pm
by Justin O.
Sparkz wrote: Isn't it, for a site that hasn't been updated in as long as I can remember i still go to it regularly and poke around. That guy should think about resurrecting that wiki, maybe he'll see this post :D
Agreed, I love this site, and used it really extensively when I was starting out and still getting familiar with everything. Would love to see it updated. Would love to update it! but I don't have good photography equipment... *cough*sparkz*cough* I saw that work space on Instagram...

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:45 pm
by Justin O.
Just grabbed a Gold New Era deck off eBay and couldn't be more elated to cross one of my white whales off my list. Now to find a decent set of the Jaqk V1's

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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:49 am
by pstaehlin
This one is my holy grail of decks to have in my collection.

Federal 52 Unbranded Black Reserve Note

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:06 am
by montecarlojoe
Justin O. wrote:Just grabbed a Gold New Era deck off eBay and couldn't be more elated to cross one of my white whales off my list. Now to find a decent set of the Jaqk V1's

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Loving the little whale icons. Maybe I could add something to user profiles that would display a little whale if you are searching for something... will give it thought!

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:42 am
by Räpylätassu
I just got two unopened Icelandair playing card decks. If anyone is looking for one, I am ready to trade.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 10:59 pm
by TGunitedcardists
This white whale situation is interesting, but what's the general consensus about price?

For example, imagine one of the decks on your white whale list came up, but it was double or triple the price you were comfortable with. The real question would be, "How would you feel if you didn't pull the trigger and it was your last chance at the deck?"

I think my problem isn't so much having white whales, it's that I don't want to pay for them. I missed out on the Kings Wild Federal 52 Unbranded Black Reserve Note and the first Empire, but I'm not willing to pay the probably asking price. If any people in this thread happen to have extra, please let me know. I would like to say I could trade some rare Japanese decks on this side of the ocean, but I'm not that connected and haven't found where to gets some of the rarer decks.

I still like the idea of having some whale icons under the avatar representing decks on your white whale list.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 2:00 pm
by Mike Ratledge
TGunitedcardists wrote:This white whale situation is interesting, but what's the general consensus about price?

For example, imagine one of the decks on your white whale list came up, but it was double or triple the price you were comfortable with. The real question would be, "How would you feel if you didn't pull the trigger and it was your last chance at the deck?"

I think my problem isn't so much having white whales, it's that I don't want to pay for them. I missed out on the Kings Wild Federal 52 Unbranded Black Reserve Note and the first Empire, but I'm not willing to pay the probably asking price. If any people in this thread happen to have extra, please let me know. I would like to say I could trade some rare Japanese decks on this side of the ocean, but I'm not that connected and haven't found where to gets some of the rarer decks.

I still like the idea of having some whale icons under the avatar representing decks on your white whale list.
Well, it kind of all goes back to my often repeated observation that "A deck is worth exactly what you can get someone to pay for it" (when asked how much something - anything - is worth). At one point I had 5 of those unbranded black reserve notes, I sure wish I still had my hands on those and the 3 decks of David Blain's "Microsoft Make Magic"!

Sometimes we don't take into account that the deck for sale might be the last chance we have to get it, and that is one thing that you can't ever be totally certain about, but it surely should make a difference in the decision whether to "pull the trigger" (and how hard).

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 2:08 pm
by Stepchild
Pricing is why I like auctions, as opposed to "here's my price" -- Auction sales generally imply that at least 3 individuals thought the price was right: the seller, the buyer, and the second-place bidder...

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:54 pm
by Leo_100
My ultimate white whale deck... The White Lions Stealth Gaff by David Blaine! Found it the other day on eBay for $650...

I guess I'll never have the chance to own one :(

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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:49 pm
by Mike Ratledge
Leo_100 wrote:My ultimate white whale deck... The White Lions Stealth Gaff by David Blaine! Found it the other day on eBay for $650...

I guess I'll never have the chance to own one :(

http://www.ebay.com/itm/David-Blaine-Wh ... true&rt=nc
That was sold by one of our own.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:42 am
by Leo_100
Mike Ratledge wrote:
Leo_100 wrote:My ultimate white whale deck... The White Lions Stealth Gaff by David Blaine! Found it the other day on eBay for $650...

I guess I'll never have the chance to own one :(

http://www.ebay.com/itm/David-Blaine-Wh ... true&rt=nc
That was sold by one of our own.
I know, I tried to make a deal with him but apparently someone was quicker! It's insane how prices can reach such high amounts... but I guess there is nothing to do for it. I still don't like people who want to make a profit out of it though... it makes it really really hard for card collectors like me, who loves playing cards... but don't have enough money :(

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:16 pm
by montecarlojoe
Take a look at your profile settings... ;)

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:45 am
by Leo_100
montecarlojoe wrote:Take a look at your profile settings... ;)
Funny how you can quickly judge from someone's profile settings ... :lol: ;)

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:35 pm
by Levent Suberk
pstaehlin wrote:This one is my holy grail of decks to have in my collection.

Federal 52 Unbranded Black Reserve Note
Yes, it is very good one. A signed deck sold for 550.00 USD. I want to buy one deck but pricey for me.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:17 am
by PrincessTrouble
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.

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Years of persistence pays off. Finally scored a deck.

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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:17 pm
by MagikFingerz
Congrats, PT!

Everyone loves a success story :D

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:34 pm
by Justin O.
montecarlojoe wrote:Take a look at your profile settings... ;)
Whoa, this is awesome!!! Very cool Montecarlojoe!? I come back to the forum after a while away and everyone has white whales!!?! That's too cool!

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:24 pm
by Räpylätassu
I'll be getting my White Whale (which is the Turku Castle deck that was printed in Finland in the 1940's) soon thanks to the help of Lorenzo! I managed to find one for auction in Sweden and Lorenzo just won the auction today. Now the deck will be off to Stockholm and then Lorenzo will send it to me here in Kuopio.

For those that don't know the deck which I'm talking about, here is the picture taken by Jase (Jock1971) of the deck in his collection

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I can't wait!!

New White Whale: Original Black Palekh from 1937.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:06 pm
by BaconWise
Arabesque by Lotrek. The deck is out of my price range but I love the innovation and the gorgeous art involved in this deck.
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Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:27 pm
by Räpylätassu
BaconWise wrote:Arabesque by Lotrek. The deck is out of my price range but I love the innovation and the gorgeous art involved in this deck.
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You never know, sometime in the future you might buy some decks that have a rabid increase in their price and you will be able to trade yourself an Arabesque deck.

Don't stop believing!

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:40 pm
by RichK
BaconWise wrote:Arabesque by Lotrek. The deck is out of my price range but I love the innovation and the gorgeous art involved in this deck.
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BaconWise did you vote for the DOTY? It's Lotrek's donation if you're chosen to pick a prize.

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:12 pm
by PipChick
*sigh* my white whale is still out there somewhere...

The bizarre surrealist StrangeLove deck, designed by artist Randy Mora and produced as a promotional deck for the StrangeLove Energy Drink in Australia:

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allllllmmmost got it from an awesome friend here, but alas it never made it - must've gotten lost somewhere in the post... and it was heartbreaking to be so hyped to finally find someone with a deck and to arrange a buy, along with all the excited anticipation to at long last be able to add it to my collection, only to be left waiting on end for a deck that'd never actually come... :cry: :cry: :cry:

If someone - ANYONE - has a spare of this deck they'd be willing to part with, you'd sure make this girl super happy - because, as the mega-weirdo that I am, we all know I could def use a little StrangeLove in my life lmao :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:32 pm
by BaconWise
RichK wrote:
BaconWise wrote:Arabesque by Lotrek. The deck is out of my price range but I love the innovation and the gorgeous art involved in this deck.
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BaconWise did you vote for the DOTY? It's Lotrek's donation if you're chosen to pick a prize.
Yeah, I am low-key geeking out about those prizes. There's a slim chance but it's still a chance!

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:34 pm
by BaconWise
Räpylätassu wrote:
BaconWise wrote:Arabesque by Lotrek. The deck is out of my price range but I love the innovation and the gorgeous art involved in this deck.
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You never know, sometime in the future you might buy some decks that have a rabid increase in their price and you will be able to trade yourself an Arabesque deck.

Don't stop believing!
That's very true! The nice thing is that I open all of my decks, so if I find a well-priced "seconds" deck of Arabesque, that might be a way to save money and get what I want :)

Re: The "White Whale" Wish List

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:33 pm
by Timmargh
From nearly the beginning of my card collecting journey I've always wanted an Omnia Suprema deck. I got hold of the four not-so-limited variants early on and then a Magnifica later when Giovanni very kindly gave me a personal discount when I had an issue with an order from his site. (The issue was a misunderstanding on my part; Giovanni explained and put me right, but still insisted on giving me a discount.)

Anyway, the Suprema was still out of my comfort zone cost-wise, until just before this New Year when I saw the first three deck Omnia set on RunitDecks.com for an amazing PHP3750 (Philippine Pesos) or around £55! I added it to my basket and checked out as quick as I could!

And 16 long days later a parcel arrived ...

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So happy! :D