Have I been scammed...again? @_@

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 23 Jul 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Kittaine	23 Jul 2004
Has anybody ordered anything from this site: http://www.ravenoir.com I just did. I ordered Vargo's Gothic Tarot since I couldn't find it on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. It sent me an automated message right after I made my order, but when I emailed them again (orders@ravenoir.com) two days ago, I got no reply. I still haven't received a reply. What is up? Please don't tell me I've been....... :(

September Pixie	23 Jul 2004
I cannot say I have ever ordered from there but their shipping page says: Money Orders and Credit Card orders ship within 48 hours. Personal Check orders are held until check clears which is usually less than 7 days. Orders within the USA are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Orders outside of the USA are shipped via Airmail. If they ship air/ground it could take 2+ weeks to recieve items depending on customs and how they shipped, unless they express mailed it (expensive shipping) and it would be about 5-7 days.. Please let us know if you hear anything :)

Kittaine	23 Jul 2004
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I got a reply! A really NICE and personalized reply too! :D No more problems here! Thanks for the concern, September Pixie! :D Sheesh, it's tough ordering tarot from this far.

tao51	23 Jul 2004
I bought my Gothic Tarot from http://www.tarotgarden.com/index.html They shipped the same day and I was spreading my cards within two days. Tarot Garden is my first place to shop. They have the largest selection on the net.--Tao

BlueLotus	23 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Kittaine Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I got a reply! A really NICE and personalized reply too! :D No more problems here! Thanks for the concern, September Pixie! :D Sheesh, it's tough ordering tarot from this far. I understand your concerns regarding orders being shipped overseas. My favorite sites for this are , and recently . A plus for Alida, since they normally send their orders via registered airmail. Innerself can and will do this as well, but it charges more and orders take longer to arrive ( which is understandable since orders are shipped 'overseas' ) Does anyone know of any other sites, preferably in Europe, that register mail their orders? I would be very interested.

Island Dreamer	23 Jul 2004
Hi Feebie, You might check out the very helpful Mr. Somerville at Playing Card Sales (he actually lives and works in France - lucky thing!) R. Somerville (Playing Cards) I ordered the Spirit of Flowers Tarot from him and it arrived in about ten days, economy post, but I think he has several postage options including registered (for an extra charge, of course) Hope this helps. Dreamer

Imagemaker	23 Jul 2004
I've ordered from R. Somerville and had SUPER service. Sent the order to France on the 10th and got my decks on the 16th! I thought the priority mail price was worth it.

Tarot Sparrow	23 Jul 2004
Glad you got a reply Kittaine. But I would HIGHLY recommend Tarot Garden as well. Very large selection, great pictures, sales, fast and friendly service. I've also received decks within 2 days from them.

tao51	24 Jul 2004
I have also dealt overseas. There are many wonderful vendors. Many years ago I dealt with an Italian Company and had a wonderful experience. (This was not for tarot cards.) I have ordered Tarot Cards from several U.S. vendors and have had mixed experiences. The worst was a company that their standard wait is two weeks before shipping. I had not found Tarot Garden yet. Several of the vendors are selling other products and Tarot Cards are just a part of it. I have found sites with an online inventory ranging from 20 to 50 decks. Most of these are standard stock. I have yet to see Tarot Garden upstaged by any of the U.S. companies. I am not associated with Tarot Garden except as a more than just a satisfied customer. (The shipping on some decks from overseas sometimes doubles the cost of the deck when you include the shipping!)--Tao

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