Playing Card Collectors Anonymous

What Are Some of the Best Kickstarter Projects Right Now for Playing Cards? Kickstarter is probably one of the greatest ways to discover new or reoccurring projects for playing cards. I mean, who wouldn't want to be one of the first people to get their hands on the coolest new decks in the world of playing card collecting? This post will be dedicated to Kickstarters for new decks that may pique your interest.  Black Platinum Lordz -- Master Series Playing Cards Link to Kickstarter The Black Platinum Lordz deck by De'Vo already has hundreds of backers and over $20,000 pledged of their $1,000 goal. This will be their third deck to the sequel in which only 500 are going to be printed. This deck is so exclusive that every box will have a printed number on it. It's clear that this deck has been much awaited by its backers, so if you are a serious collector, make sure to back this project ASAP before it ends! The Sandwich Series by Cartamundi Link to...

Which Decks Are Really Worth Buying as a New Collector? Whether you are new to the world of playing cards or you're a seasoned collector, Cardistry is a category of decks that are bound to catch your attention. The beautiful artwork and designs are aesthetically pleasing and, most of all, they look great on display. However, as I've continued to explore new Cardistry decks to add to my own personal collection, I've seen a lot of decks that I would never give a second look until I realized that they are HUGE in the card collecting world. Not only that, but when I do a quick search to see how much a sealed deck costs, I am astounded by the price. After doing a quick Google search, my most obvious assumption is correct: They're only of limited quantity or completely sold out. Limited edition and rare cards will give you great street cred in our community, and they might also make other collectors a little jealous. Furthermore, if you intend on selling some, you mig...

Introduction to Collecting Playing Cards Hi guys, I decided to start this blog to help fellow playing card collectors navigate all there is to collecting, buying, trading, and selling playing cards! As I've been collecting for the last six years and more recently became serious about collecting, I've learned a lot about the ins and outs of taking up this hobby. For those who are new to collecting, let this be an introduction. Collecting Decks as a Hobby  So, why do people collect playing cards anyway? Well, in my case, I began collecting because I love board and card games. I've always found that these games were an easy and simple way to get an activity going with friends and family, and I always can appreciate the beautiful art work that designers come up with to make these games look fun and interesting enough to sit down and play with. As with card decks, I was really drawn to the wide variety of designs that they can appeal to whether the deck is featuring your ...