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@Vasta: True, I'm fervently working on finishing the Grotesk decks. I'll post an update today with details.
The Black Mass decks are ready and since the work needed to finish the rest is tremendous (I got the cut sheets really messed up and I'm putting around 90.000 cards in order) I decided to start sending the Black Mass on Friday July 28.
I think I'm dreaming...

As for the SANCTUS deck, this was ready long ago and will go on sale tomorrow. It's somehing I tend to do lately: Secretly working on a deck during the intervals of my other projects. Black Mass backers will get a free shiping code for the SANCTUS deck.

Lotrek wrote:@Vasta: True, I'm fervently working on finishing the Grotesk decks. I'll post an update today with details.
The Black Mass decks are ready and since the work needed to finish the rest is tremendous (I got the cut sheets really messed up and I'm putting around 90.000 cards in order) I decided to start sending the Black Mass on Friday July 28.
I think I'm dreaming...

As for the SANCTUS deck, this was ready long ago and will go on sale tomorrow. It's somehing I tend to do lately: Secretly working on a deck during the intervals of my other projects. Black Mass backers will get a free shiping code for the SANCTUS deck.

All this news is BAD ASS! Kudos on completing a deck BEFORE telling the world- I'm sure that not only excites buyers who will get a finished product sooner but also cuts down on your stress level tremendously. Very excited for the free shipping too

P.S. is there a thread for Sanctus? I can't find it..

vasta41 wrote:P.S. is there a thread for Sanctus? I can't find it..

It's a secret thread.

BLACK GOLD Edition is ready, too! I will start shipment next week, combined with the LITURGY decks that are also ready. I was planning to send LITURGY this week but my providers finished assembling of BLACK GOLD/SILVER/INFERNO decks a couple of days ago so these will come together.

Lotrek wrote:BLACK GOLD Edition is ready, too! I will start shipment next week, combined with the LITURGY decks that are also ready. I was planning to send LITURGY this week but my providers finished assembling of BLACK GOLD/SILVER/INFERNO decks a couple of days ago so these will come together.

Dare I say it: You're almost up to date
Wondering what's next

I didn't win that 30 million on Eurojackpot today, but this + my home town hockey team pulling off a win with a last minute goal after playing the entire 3rd period on their own zone just trying to stay alive makes this a damn great Friday. I think I'll go get some 3.35 AM burgers from McDonalds now...

Lotrek wrote:BLACK GOLD Edition is ready, too! I will start shipment next week, combined with the LITURGY decks that are also ready. I was planning to send LITURGY this week but my providers finished assembling of BLACK GOLD/SILVER/INFERNO decks a couple of days ago so these will come together.

That are good News What about the Grotesk Bronze Test decks ?

Azid wrote: That are good News What about the Grotesk Bronze Test decks ?

There weren't any Bronze test decks, Were there?
Only Gold/Silver & Inferno which are to be shipped along with the official editions.

Grotesk Bronze was finished a while ago, hopefully these will be sent at the same time.

Lotrek wrote: Grotesk Bronze is finished, too. I just forgot to mention it as it's only 50 decks and was foiled along with the Black Silver edition.
Thanks for reminding me

You're right, there weren't any Bronze test decks.
I call them "test decks" because of the announcement why these decks were made:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ch ... ts/1705335" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"During printing of Black Gold, I did an experimental print to check a few things for an upcoming deck which will be something very special and very sophisticated in terms of printing techniques. It will have nothing to do with Grotesk, it's just that the printing plates of Grotesk were ideal for this experiment."

Yes, bronze decks too.

Inverted Inferno is following right after these.

Great! Can't wait to get all these decks, this will be the most awaited and excited unboxing for me in 2017.

Lotrek wrote:Yes, bronze decks too.

Inverted Inferno is following right after these.

I just want some clarification. So late September you're sending out:

-Grotesk Black Gold & Silver
-Grotesk Bronze
-Liturgy (Version2 green and Version2 red tucks plus a free 1st version green deck)
-Grotesk Inferno

all together in one shipment?

Exactly.

Lotrek wrote:Exactly.

This was all just a huge scheme to make shipping cheaper wasn't it. Genius.

"Finish was rubbish, need to reprint everything, I'll touch base in a month"
"Ok that didn't work, but this other deck is working, I'll try that on this, gimme another week"
"Ok, my cat scratched all of the prints, and puked on the tuck boxes, While I am getting this third deck printed I have to completely reprint the other two"
"Another glazing issue, all three decks are on hold while I finalize the glazing process and print deck four"
"Alright, totally random, not planned at all coincidence that everything finished around the same time, I'll just ship it all at once"

Gotta love them parcels covered in stamps from Athens.
Yay! to Hellenic Stamps.

Justin O. wrote:

Lotrek wrote:Exactly.

This was all just a huge scheme to make shipping cheaper wasn't it. Genius.

"Finish was rubbish, need to reprint everything, I'll touch base in a month"
"Ok that didn't work, but this other deck is working, I'll try that on this, gimme another week"
"Ok, my cat scratched all of the prints, and puked on the tuck boxes, While I am getting this third deck printed I have to completely reprint the other two"
"Another glazing issue, all three decks are on hold while I finalize the glazing process and print deck four"
"Alright, totally random, not planned at all coincidence that everything finished around the same time, I'll just ship it all at once"

Wait. We haven't finished yet. In a few days I'll break my leg, then we'll have my car stolen full of the decks, then we'll have "Ambassadors" issues with foiling, then a major change in the Hieronymus decks that won't come out as I wanted them to and finally you'll get all the decks after 4-5 years in a huge box. Eheh, that's the way to make money nowadays!

Lotrek wrote:

Justin O. wrote:

Lotrek wrote:Exactly.

Wait. We haven't finished yet. In a few days I'll break my leg, then we'll have my car stolen full of the decks, then we'll have "Ambassadors" issues with foiling, then a major change in the Hieronymus decks that won't come out as I wanted them to and finally you'll get all the decks after 4-5 years in a huge box. Eheh, that's the way to make money nowadays!

Lotrek wrote: Wait. We haven't finished yet. In a few days I'll break my leg, then we'll have my car stolen full of the decks, then we'll have "Ambassadors" issues with foiling, then a major change in the Hieronymus decks that won't come out as I wanted them to and finally you'll get all the decks after 4-5 years in a huge box. Eheh, that's the way to make money nowadays!

You had better knock on some wood ASAP.

Got home to a rather large parcel on my doorstep today.
Here's a quick snap shot of what I received:

I am so envious misterharmanko! Sadly, I didn't back that campaign. Still, that had to set you back a few pennies. One can never have enough limited decks of Lotrek's though.

Bradius wrote:I am so envious misterharmanko! Sadly, I didn't back that campaign. Still, that had to set you back a few pennies. One can never have enough limited decks of Lotrek's though.

Agreed, I do like to stock up on Lotrek's decks.
And Yes it did cost me a small fortune - However it was so long ago that I think my bank balance has just about recovered

misterharmanko wrote:

Bradius wrote:I am so envious misterharmanko! Sadly, I didn't back that campaign. Still, that had to set you back a few pennies. One can never have enough limited decks of Lotrek's though.

Agreed, I do like to stock up on Lotrek's decks.
And Yes it did cost me a small fortune - However it was so long ago that I think my bank balance has just about recovered

That looks to be $1,400 by my count...

I used to think I was over-doing it by ordering 2 of each deck...

Lotrek how can we get a tracking number from you about these decks?

Return the favor, get on the Oath listing ?

Bikefanatic wrote:Lotrek how can we get a tracking number from you about these decks?

Just send me an email to lotrekdesign@hotmail.com

Got my decks well packed in perfect condition on friday
Beautiful and shiny as expected.
Silver, Gold and Inferno are very thick, more then Ambassadors.
Can't wait to get Inverted Inferno & Signature aswell.
Thanks Lotrek.

btw.... I thought that i get the Grotesk Test decks with this package, but i guess they will sent along with Inverted Inferno ?
Test decks were on sale May 10th:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ch ... ts/1881949" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've added all 4 decks to portfolio52.

Lotrek, thanks to you, Melania and the rest of the people who were involved with the decks.

Christmas came today and every thing was perfect. The Grotesk Bronze is my favorite out of the 4. I favored the green Liturgy deck over the red one but I like the red one better. Well I'll be ready for the inverted Inferno and Signature decks.

Bikefanatic wrote:The Grotesk Bronze is my favorite out of the 4.

+1, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but yeah the Bronze one is pretty amazing looking, definite stand out so far.

Was this stock the last that was available, or something ?
Hope these are waiting for me at home .... !

Haven’t seen Lotrek post in the last few days, hopefully because he’s busy preparing to ship the signature and inverted inferno decks