Update your websites, Tarot Publishers!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 19 Jan 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Ophiel	19 Jan 2003
I am increasingly frustrated by publishers of tarot who do not update their websites. My target in this post has to include both Lo Scarabeo and U.S. Games. Both have new decks available, or available soon, that are not viewable on their websites. This is criminal! I say, let's storm their castles and give new meaning to THE HANGED MAN! (just kidding...) Perhaps these companies (and others not named here) do not realize how many people learn about the decks online. I think it has to be a main source of exposure. My local bookstores do not display detailed lists of Tarot decks available, and I only find out about some because I read posts in this group. We can make a difference. I say, let's write or email these companies and let them know that updating their websites are definitely in their best interests, and that there is a strong Internet presence of consumers wanting new decks, books, supplies, etc. And how about someone in this group be ordained the official contact for information about new products? Surely it would be in the tarot publishers best interest to let us know in advance what they have to offer!

firemaiden	19 Jan 2003
I already told Riccardo at lo Scarabeo (Ciao Riccardo!) if he didn't update the website soon....I would boot him out of his chair, send him for cappucino at the local café and update the site myself. Want to join me?

Ophiel	19 Jan 2003
Sure, I'll join you for a virtual cappucino, but I don't want to alienate Riccardo. The recent decks of Lo Scarabeo have been gorgeous! I'm in awe, as the last decks I've purchased in box sets cannot hold a match to the quality I see from dedicated tarot manufacturers like Lo Scarabeo and U.S. Games. I sent U.S. Games an email that I will share with you. Perhaps updating the websites aren't a main priority for these busy companies, but if we make enough noise, they might gain notches on the list of things to do... My letter: Dear U.S. Games I am a serious collector of Tarot cards, with 50 decks in my collection at the moment, probably more by the end of the month. Since there really is no dependable method of discovering new tarot decks, books, and related accessories, we online have a network that shares information. My local bookstores do not display your catalog (or other tarot publishers, for that matter) so finding out about new releases is a hit-or-miss proposition. That's why I turn to your website as a main source of information about what is available from you. It would be very helpful for us (and profitable for you) if you would update the news section on your website, and also to provide pictures and descriptions of your upcoming releases. I know you have a thin catalog that illustrates a few new decks from you (Radiant Waite, Fradella, New Century Tarot) and I can't imagine it would that difficult to scan these pages and post them on your website. Also, we'd find it very exciting to follow the progress of the latest volume of Kaplan's "Encyclopedia of the Tarot - Volume Four" that is currently in production, plus any other tarot-related projects you might be involved in. I am active in an online Tarot group, http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/ and we have upwards of 2,000+ members (and growing every week), and open forum access for all visitors who can read the posts at any given time. These are people who already have an interest in the Tarot to start with! How about helping us buy your products by letting us know they will be published soon? Thank you. Ophiel_Magic

firemaiden	19 Jan 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Ophiel Sure, I'll join you for a virtual cappucino, but I don't want to alienate Riccardo. The recent decks of Lo Scarabeo have been gorgeous! I totally agree, I totally adore the Scarabeo decks, and the whole Scarabeo gestahlt... just kidding about sending Riccardo out for coffee while we update his site -- it's just that I enjoy the Scarabeo products so much, that I would love to go on over there and help update the site, since they seem to be so short-handed -- I mean, it is not just about wishing to see upcoming decks, but also and especially ones which have already been published and are out on the market. The fabulous Fey deck is not even on their site!

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