Are these decks worth it if I'm just starting out?
I found the Stargazer and Foil Back Cobalt decks on Vinted and paid 18€ for them. They're my first good quality decks. Was it a good deal?
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I found the Stargazer and Foil Back Cobalt decks on Vinted and paid 18€ for them. They're my first good quality decks. Was it a good deal?
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Hey @vilacobanerea, just like @paumedvaz recommends, I'd buy these decks from magic shops. The price is usually pretty good there.
You can find the Stargazers at M&C for 6.65€.
https://tienda.magiaycardistry.com/producto/bicycle-stargazer/?srsltid=AfmBOorYpVputm88NSZOLyZnungq8tRRJa9JR4zsNOHjzxDib26lAo-E
And if you search online, you can find the Foil Back Cobalt for 9.45€.
I'm not saying you made a bad purchase; if you factor in shipping costs, you might find they're not too bad. But I'd still check magic shops first.
On the other hand, if you're just starting out, it's better to invest in workhorse decks like Bicycle Rider Back (unfortunately, Seconds are hard to come by now), Tally Ho, Bee,... things like that, so you don't feel bad if they get worn out or damaged.
Now, having nice decks is great too, but you'll want to take care of them. Here are some tips:
1.- Remember, decks are paper. Avoid Humidity: Keep your cards in a dry, cool place. Humidity can damage the paper and cause the cards to warp.
2.- Handle with Care
3.- Avoid Direct Sunlight and High Temperatures: Don't leave your decks in your car or near a radiator.
4.- Rotate Decks: If you have multiple decks, alternate their use to prevent excessive wear on just one. It might not seem like it, but they'll last longer, and a deck that's starting to clump up will magically recover if you let it rest.
Taking a note from our friend @link22, as Ascanio used to say: when a deck started misbehaving, it was put in the corner for a timeout.
5.- Protective Case or Clip: Use a hard case or a specific deck case. This will protect them from bumps and drops. Check out our friend @Zeta's post to see the cases he uses for his decks, or use card clips, which let you carry them in your pockets and make the box last longer.
@Zeta's post is here:
https://magigram.com/es/club/playing-cards/baraja-preferida-666/
And be careful about starting to collect decks; you won't be able to stop!
If you like the deck, it's always a good purchase, and if the deck is sealed and all, that's perfect. But I'd generally recommend buying your decks from magic shops.