Inside Information on Wynns?

[Seventeen]

I live in las vegas and a couple weeks ago went to the Gambler's Supply store here looking for Wynn Casino Cards from the DnD Vid. They didn't have the solid color design cards but were just opening cases of uncirculated Wynn Bee's with the diamonds on the backs all three colors.

Went online and got my hands on 4 of the solid backed decks, then went back to the Supply store Monday to compare stock, finish, fan-ability, etc. They were completely out and the lady there said "they all got pulled. I think they're going to sell them at Theory11.com. Too bad, huh?"

But it's just a rumor from a lady in her 60's that likely thinks Theory11 is just some run of the mill online magic shop.

Just thought y'all would find that tidbit interesting...

OR it might be Kenner and the Bucks buying everything out to keep in the Batcave til right before World War 3 Would be great to see them on this site though!

 

[trashmanf]

Dude. kenner bought them all (like 20000) which is more than any person could possibly hope to use in their lifetime. then Dan buck said over on Dnd.com that ppl that were buying them on ebay (you) shouldn't be wasting their money on inflated prices because, and I quote, he "knows for a fact there is a warehouse full of thousands of these decks that will go on sale soon".

speculation over, this thread can die now.

 

[Travis]

I've talked to Katie awhile ago ( yesterday ) and quote from her " There's a rumor they have some over at theory11.."

 

[Farrell]

It's amazing how 1 video can affect so many peoples lives.

 

[trashmanf]

it's called fanboys.

 

[Farrell]

Retarded is what it is.

 

[Eddie]

Man you're really late.

 

[Dizzi]

yeah. it was kenner who bought them

 

[trashmanf]

OHHHH Kenner bought them? that's news to me! since I don't read anything, anywhere, and when I do I can't cogitate it. I don't even know what I just wrote.

Does anyone know who bought them?

 

[Dizzi]

Trashman. Please put something that says that you're being sarcastic? Because the internets suck of sarcasm

All I can say is that WEynns rule. and SevenTenn? did you buy uncirculated ones? because I hear that those aren;t very good....

 

[Jonas]

What is so special about Wynns? Only the fact that D&D use them? I bet you can't name anything else.

 

[monark]

I think that they look nice because they're very close to a solid color back.

Very simple looking = me like.

If I'd have seen them before I saw DnD using them, I'd still like the design. I gave up the hope that using a certain deck would make me "better" a long, long time ago...

 

[Jack The Magician]

What is so special about Wynns? Only the fact that D&D use them? I bet you can't name anything else.

The fact that Dan and Dave Buck use them automatically makes Wynn Decks cool.

In addition, they're not being printed anymore. As a result, they're rare and will become rarer in the future. They can sell on eBay for up to $10 per used deck.

Moreover, some say that they feel the most like Jerry's than any other deck. Further, everyone -- or mostly everyone -- wants to be wynner, and that's what makes them special.

Cheers,
JTM

 

[TheMagicalSock]

In addition, they're not being printed anymore. As a result, they're rare and will become rarer in the future. They can sell on eBay for up to $10 per used deck.

Or, you know, you can go to Spinetti's and get them for a dollar.

 

[Jack The Magician]

Or, you know, you can go to Spinetti's and get them for a dollar.

Touché.

"Not canceled' Wynn Decks -- those that have not been used in casinos and don't have their corners clipped -- are rare and sell for lots of pesos on ebay, such as this red Wynn Deck and this blue one.

The "canceled" Wynn Decks are not as rare, and can be bought more cheaply.

Cheers,
JTM

 

[Jonas]

In addition, they're not being printed anymore.

You say that makes them better? Does decreased availability make a deck of cards better? I think it makes a deck worse. The more expensive a deck is, the worse it is. I got no idea how Wynn's are Handling-wise, but for Jerries, they say they last many times more than a regular deck of cards. So say Wynn's last 2 times as long as a regular deck, does that make it immune to accidental creasing or any other unexpected damages done to the deck?

Or how about if you'd like to have a card signed during a routine? Or how about giving your deck away as a souvenir at the end of the performance? Or maybe you just get the urge to perform some Torn & Restored-effect? What would you rather do it with, your $3 Tally Ho-deck or your $10 Wynn-deck?

I can see your point about the design, I've also been wanting a solid-back deck for myself, but I don't like the logo at all, and I dislike the width of the borders. I think all this screaming about whichever deck Dan and Dave are using is sad though, the decks aren't magic goobers, you won't get D&D-skill as soon as you pick up the same kind of cards as they use.

Realize, fanboys.

 

[Jack The Magician]

You say that makes them better? Does decreased availability make a deck of cards better? I think it makes a deck worse. The more expensive a deck is, the worse it is.

Of course, to each his own, but I'll play devil's advocate here.

Some believe that there's more to a deck of cards than just taking them out to play, perform magic, or flourish with them.

Some decks are collectors' items, while others have sentimental value. I know of card collectors that lock away their most prized decks of cards -- they don't touch them, or dare to use them. They view cards as something with value and rarity, or lack thereof.

To them, decreased availability absolutely makes a deck of cards better. They're looking to the future -- to maybe sell them, or pass down to children and grandchildren.

Others, on the other hand, view a deck of cards as something that should be taken advantage of, and be used frequently and often. But, again, to each his own.

Cheers,
JTM

 

[nightmare]

This might seem like a silly question, but can someone link me to the video that DND use them? lol

 

[Jonas]

Some decks are collectors' items, while others have sentimental value. I know of card collectors that lock away their most prized decks of cards -- they don't touch them, or dare to use them. They view cards as something with value and rarity, or lack thereof.

That's the reason Jerry's Nugget cards are sold on Ebay for hundreds of dollars, they're not meant to be used, but still, idiots break the seal and open them up. I'd love to see someone accidentally crimp one of their beloved $100 Jerry's Nugget cards in front of a layman. I wonder what the layman is going to think when the magician almost breaks out crying for crimping a card, and then proceeds to explain he paid a hundred dollars for it.

I guess Wynn's aren't really as bad if they only go for ~$10, but I still find Tallys way superior since you can crease, sign and give away cards without spending a small fortune.

 

[TheMagicalSock]

Touché.

"Not canceled' Wynn Decks -- those that have not been used in casinos and don't have their corners clipped -- are rare and sell for lots of pesos on ebay, such as this red Wynn Deck and this blue one.

The "canceled" Wynn Decks are not as rare, and can be bought more cheaply.

Cheers,
JTM

I know full well the ones on Spinetti's are cancelled. You said used, and the ones on Spinetti's are quite used.

Jonas, I always look forward to your out-of-print card rant.