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It was actually my attempt at taking the previous off topic to a less cantankerous off topic as segue to our regularly scheduled programming

Curious about who the 32k lotrek dude is and the producer who jacked prices based on eBay inspirations. Is it against forum rules to name and shame as it might help people be aware of such individuals. (Also cause I am a tad bit nosy hehe)

krystalie wrote: ↑Wed Apr 16, 2025 3:32 pm Curious about who the 32k lotrek dude is and the producer who jacked prices based on eBay inspirations. Is it against forum rules to name and shame as it might help people be aware of such individuals. (Also cause I am a tad bit nosy hehe)

Which listing are you talking about

Someone has matching Silk Rule for Sale , Idk how they got hold of a matching set but its impressive

zlexander wrote: ↑Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:15 am

krystalie wrote: ↑Wed Apr 16, 2025 3:32 pm Curious about who the 32k lotrek dude is and the producer who jacked prices based on eBay inspirations. Is it against forum rules to name and shame as it might help people be aware of such individuals. (Also cause I am a tad bit nosy hehe)

Which listing are you talking about

There was no listing, I just got it from reading the content of the thread.

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:49 am What's worse sometimes is when producers see that and get crossed thinking they missed out and next thing you know, their prices have gone up too. At least one producer after arbitrarily raising their price, talk about how their inspiration was Ebay. Even had courage to say "well my price is still lower than what i see on Ebay".

brownsl wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:52 pm
This one is not an eBay sale but someone on Facebook is selling what they claim is a complete Lotrek/Oath collections for $32,500

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:49 am
What's worse sometimes is when producers see that and get crossed thinking they missed out and next thing you know, their prices have gone up too. At least one producer after arbitrarily raising their price, talk about how their inspiration was Ebay. Even had courage to say "well my price is still lower than what i see on Ebay". It is affecting pricing in a negative way.

Which producers are you talking about , Ive 1-2 in mind but curious to know who said their price is lower than eBay if its possible to share

krystalie wrote: ↑Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:08 pm
There was no listing, I just got it from reading the content of the thread.

brownsl wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:52 pm
This one is not an eBay sale but someone on Facebook is selling what they claim is a complete Lotrek/Oath collections for $32,500

Ahh okay the Facebook 32K Lotrek guy , yeah he has a bit high price for Oath decks , I dont remember correctly but he offered me a high amount for Golden Oath .

I finally managed to pick up a Golden Oath - seller price didn’t qualify for this section, but their decision to put it in a bubble wrap envelope for its trip across an ocean and over a mountain certainly did.

Package was torn and worse for wear, but deck miraculously survived intact.

That’s because of all that foil that was used…
Glad to see it made it to you unharmed but not smart shipping in a bubble envelope. I’m sure it’s happened to many of us at least once. For me twice..

Cheers,
KW

zlexander wrote: ↑Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:29 pm

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:49 am
What's worse sometimes is when producers see that and get crossed thinking they missed out and next thing you know, their prices have gone up too. At least one producer after arbitrarily raising their price, talk about how their inspiration was Ebay. Even had courage to say "well my price is still lower than what i see on Ebay". It is affecting pricing in a negative way.

Which producers are you talking about , Ive 1-2 in mind but curious to know who said their price is lower than eBay if its possible to share

I have one in mind that has the most ridiculous made up pricing system of them all. You can guess or ask someone to guess for you. A patron might remember.

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:54 am I finally managed to pick up a Golden Oath - seller price didn’t qualify for this section, but their decision to put it in a bubble wrap envelope for its trip across an ocean and over a mountain certainly did.

Package was torn and worse for wear, but deck miraculously survived intact.

Oh man...The blatant disregard to shipping is concerning. Thank goodness it arrived unharmed, and congratulations on now owning a remarkable deck.

As an aside, I won't be disclosing the name of the 32k Lotrek guy as that feels like doxxing to me and I'd rather not. Private messages are a different matter though.

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:47 pm
I have one in mind that has the most ridiculous made up pricing system of them all. You can guess or ask someone to guess for you. A patron might remember.

Is it someone whos has closed their Patreon ?

GandalfPC wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 10:54 am I finally managed to pick up a Golden Oath - seller price didn’t qualify for this section, but their decision to put it in a bubble wrap envelope for its trip across an ocean and over a mountain certainly did.

Package was torn and worse for wear, but deck miraculously survived intact.

Someone sent me a Dell Deck in a bubble envelope without bubble wrapping even though I mentioned multiple times to send via Cardboard box. Deck arrived dinged :/

zlexander wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 1:32 pm

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:47 pm
I have one in mind that has the most ridiculous made up pricing system of them all. You can guess or ask someone to guess for you. A patron might remember.

Is it someone whos has closed their Patreon ?

No, it is the one of the most active producers in the business.

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 1:53 pm

zlexander wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 1:32 pm

JazzBaloo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:47 pm
I have one in mind that has the most ridiculous made up pricing system of them all. You can guess or ask someone to guess for you. A patron might remember.

Is it someone whos has closed their Patreon ?

No, it is the one of the most active producers in the business.

I think Ive guessed the right one , just asking the last question , they have a high number of Patrons? If you are okay with sharing

No. No, no no no. NO.

Edit: Want a better idea how much these are worth today? Track the auction at 52+J Sunday April 27: LOT #49 – B. Dondorf’s Four Continents Deck. Same deck, better condition.

Update: 52+J auction sold for $350. Much more in line with reality.

Well you get free delivery atleast

acetofive wrote: ↑Wed Apr 23, 2025 8:14 pm No. No, no no no. NO.

Edit: Want a better idea how much these are worth today? Track the auction at 52+J Sunday April 27: LOT #49 – B. Dondorf’s Four Continents Deck. Same deck, better condition.

Update: 52+J auction sold for $350. Much more in line with reality.

I've seen that same guy buy 4 loose cards for less than $50 total and put them up for $300+ each. Says it's an investment.

I'd love a Four Continents deck, especially with the V1 Kings but alas...

I've only seen V1 for sale twice. I don't remember the first one very well, it was a long time ago. The second was an auction bundled with one or two more common decks. The bundle sold for around $1200 or so, which I'm pretty sure was aimed at getting that V1. I thought it was a steal.

"I've seen that same guy buy 4 loose cards for less than $50 total and put them up for $300+ each."
Yep. He has a lot of that in his ebay shop.

acetofive wrote: ↑Wed Apr 23, 2025 8:14 pm No. No, no no no. NO.

Edit: Want a better idea how much these are worth today? Track the auction at 52+J Sunday April 27: LOT #49 – B. Dondorf’s Four Continents Deck. Same deck, better condition.

Update: 52+J auction sold for $350. Much more in line with reality.

This guy sells all decks for super high . Ive heard they also put up booths in every 52+J Convention.

I've seen pictures of him at the conventions. Caveat emptor.

acetofive wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 9:19 am I've seen pictures of him at the conventions. Caveat emptor.

Yeah I wouldnt mind if he wanted top dollar ,but everything he offers for sale is priced so high that it often crosses into the realm of being overpriced

Well free shipping with 2016 Club deck .
Meanwhile for 16K you can get the Ultra Rare Prototype !

5 wise people said "Nope" in the last 24 hours.

This lenormand deck should be around 30 bucks, but as the auction listing explains, they were owned by a witch…

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Fellow seekers of the extraordinary,

Sometimes the *real* magic is how some of these sellers manage to keep a straight face while setting their prices!

I thought I’d seen it all until I stumbled on a well-loved Rider Back being offered at a price that could fund a small art museum. The listing read like it was blessed by cardistry’s ancient sages and sealed in a vault of unicorn tears.

And then there’s the faded, frayed tuck box described as “minty fresh”... Truly, these sellers are visionaries; seeing value where even the most generous collector might just see... firewood.

At this rate, I’m tempted to list my Peanuts deck that smells like glue as a rare artifact of Americana: only $5,000, shipping included (because I’m generous like that).

Keep the gems coming in this thread.. Between the head-shakers and the jaw-droppers, this is my new favorite place to laugh between hunts for actual treasures.

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