The Gilded: do I have a defective copy?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 19 Feb 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

ambermoon	19 Feb 2005
I was finally ready for another new deck, and chose The Gilded. It arrived yesterday from Amazon, and the vibrant beauty of the art brought tears of joy to my eyes. And the quality of the die cutting makes me want to cry. The edges are very rough, some cards are lightly chipped, and most of them are warped in a way that suggests the dies were so dull that the edges were compressed by the cutting. I am afraid to shuffle the deck, because it is going to chip so much. Did I get a bad copy or is this the norm for this deck? I don't have many Llewellyn decks, and the ones I do are older ones, with light colored backgrounds, so it hasn't been a concern. I thought I'd ask on AT, because I don't want to deal with Amazon's snail-paced return and replacement process if I am going to get exactly the same deck back.

ciliegia	19 Feb 2005
I ordered the deck on amazon.co.jp but I haven't received yet. anyway I have received an email from amazon 'we have sent' so maybe a short later I will receive it. I read a review on amazon.and it was a very good review. and a woman's review who got the deck from amazon also. I am looking forward to receive my one very much

Moonbow*	19 Feb 2005
Ambermoon I'm sorry to hear this, I can imagine your disappointment - I would be too. You have a bad copy. The edges on mine are smooth and shiny and no sign of warping at all. I think you should email Llewellyn direct with the complaint.

ambermoon	19 Feb 2005
Thank you. I was hoping that this was an unfortunate exception. Off to email them right now, and am very hopeful of having a copy that matches the gorgeous quality of the art work.

Keslynn	19 Feb 2005
You have a bad copy, ambermoon. And I'm so sorry to hear it. :( The Gilded is such a lovely deck that I'm sure you'd much rather use it right away. Hope your e-mailing gets you some quick results. :) Kes

Astraea	19 Feb 2005
Llewellyn's customer service is top-rate, in my experience. I'm sure that they will replace the deck right away. What a disappointment!

seapearls	19 Feb 2005
I ordered my Gilded deck on Amazons marketplace and am expecting mine any day now, Hope my copy is ok. Can't wait to have it.

tmgrl2	19 Feb 2005
Just a bad copy...it can happen. I'm sure it can be replaced. terri

cirom	19 Feb 2005
Yes do contact Llewellyn. If you have receieved this deck recently its probably for the second print run. I received a couple of courtacy samples and they seemed ok. If you have any problems replacing the deck (which I doubt) let me know and I'll send you one of mine.

ambermoon	19 Feb 2005
Ciro, thanks for your offer. I've written to Llewellyn, and will keep you posted on how it works out. I've heard that they are quite accommodating, and expect it will work out fine. I would assume it's a deck from the second printing, because everyone had sold out of the deck by the time I realized thatIi wanted it, and I've just noticed it back in stock.

ciliegia	20 Feb 2005
I just received mine,and I guess,it's ok. I think the deck is very beautiful.this is one of most beautiful deck i have ever seen. I don't purchase many decks recently(however before I was a collector for long time) thank you cirom for sharing your beautiful deck.

Majecot	20 Feb 2005
Ambermoon, Llewellyn does have top notch customer service so I am sure that you will a new deck soon!!

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