Help finding a deck?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 08 Sep 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Dark_angel	08 Sep 2003
I've discovered a gorgeous one that isn't on this site! Tragedy! It's called the Gothic Tarot and it's by Vargo (it's not the one here). The cards are full of dark images, as you'd expect, and I'd love to add one to my collection, but only at a reasonable price (I've just spent WAY too much on decks recently). Amazon.co.uk and other UK retailers I've tried don't seem to have it, and I don't really want to have to import (I could but my bank would hate me for it, plus it would involve eBaying, which I'm terrified of doing), so does anyone know a UK source? P.S. Yaboot001 and any other people who share our tastes, you'll probably like this one, it's on tarotgarden, so have a look and lets empty those wallets! xxx

Little Baron	08 Sep 2003
Thanks for the tip Dark Angel. Just took a look; some great art work there but maybe a little too Gothic for my tastes - which is just as well since my wallet is well and truely empty until that student loan comes through!!! LOL Will keep my eyes open if and will let you know if I see it on my travels, when back at university. Where are you based in England? Yaboot

Dark_angel	08 Sep 2003
I'm in Glasgow most of the time, usually under a table in the Cathouse (goth/alternative/basically decent music club) or in one of our unions. How about you? I'm guessing London... just a vibe. I'm afraid I've succumbed to my dark side and placed a bid at eBay. There's some really cool stuff on there at the moment, especially if you're prepared to import! xxx

Emily	09 Sep 2003
Dark Angel, Have you tried the Somerville playing card site, they are based in France but I've ordered from them before, they have a base in the UK I think, and I've always been pleased with the quickness of the orders - you can either pay by cheque and post the order or do it online with a credit card. I'll go and check in a minute to see if they have it in stock, I've seen a Gothic tarot deck around but it was a Majors only deck so I'm thinking it not the one you've seen.

Emily	09 Sep 2003
Hi again Dark Angel, No the Somerville site doesn't have it in but I did find a web site called Blackhart based in Birmingham that does. Its selling there for £17.50 not sure of the p&p. I haven't ever ordered from this site but it looks ok. www.blackhart.co.uk Edited to say:- If you scroll down to 'Black Artefacts' it'll take you to the online catalogue :)

Dark_angel	09 Sep 2003
Thanx Emily, I'll check that out! xxx

Little Baron	10 Sep 2003
I'll be back in North London for the long haul on Saturday, Dark Angel. Just 9 more months and the course will be finished. Am glad in a way but don't feel ready enough either; I'm gonna have to really work this year!!! No all night sessions with my housemates, rampages through the West End and bottles of scotch LOL. Let me know how the decks are. Yaboot

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