That's actually not a bad description of the VR Gold stock, I think.
... Those old Baba decks ... seem all to have the same or similar cardstock. It's silky and feels a bit worn even when new.
Good to know. I've been leaning towards a second edition VR because of the gold, but am not positive which I'll go for yet. Nice to know they pretty much all have that great cardstock.
Well, although it was my deck of choice for a long time and I loved reading with it, the size of the cards was too big for my hands and the card stock on both the VR Gold decks I had turned into floppy, limp things that were very unsatisfactory for shuffling. It was like trying to shuffle heavy fabric or something. On the other hand, I had both the BG regular and the BG silver and the card stock held up wonderfully on those. Karen said it was the same card stock used, but I don't see how it could have been.
Yeah, I'm a little leery of the size as well. I'd LOVE to get a mini, but have only seen them selling for triple the price of a regular version, and since the regular is still a bit of a stretch, that makes the mini almost out of the question (I say almost because I may be able to talk myself into it yet
).
Thanks for the info on cardstock. So I can get a better feel for where you're coming from on that, what kind of cardstock do you really like?
My regret is that Baba Studios decks get snapped up in a feeding frenzy by those who can afford to buy a bunch of them at a time, to then reap sales of three figures or more when by rights, Baba Studios is the one who deserves at least some of the extra money, ... in the spirit that I'd just clear my throat and glare at a kid getting extra desserts for supposed friends and then eating them all themselves. lol
I know what you mean. It doesn't sit right with me either, but it is what it is. Though I kind of do
feel they should give some of the profit to Baba Studios, I don't really think that way. Emotion vs. objectivity there. But both sides of me are glad Baba's benefiting of being known as the maker of sought-after decks, so pretty much anything new they offer will likely sell well. So it's as if they really are getting a cut of those resale values.
... the gold looks 'painted on' top of the original card while with the VR Gold and BG Silver it seems to be part of the images. Note on The Magician how the gold on the front of his jacket just looks as if added with a gold Sharpie.
Yeah, that's not good. Thank you for posting that, Alta. Is the gold or silver that way on any other decks that you know of?
Not sure why I was underwhelmed by the BG Silver, although I rather liked it (maybe the disappointment was due to hype + collectors' price tag = unrealistic expectations).
That's a big reason I haven't jumped and bought one yet. And a big reason why I'm loving this thread - so I can make sure my expectations are in line with reality before I decide to fork over the cash on a Baba deck.
My first impression when shuffling the Fairytale is that they feel a bit 'naked'. It felt a bit like shuffling papers. I bought the deck pre-loved but un-used from what I have been told. So I take it to be the character of this particular card stock.
That sounds perfect to me! It's exactly how the vintage Rider I have feels, and the vintage 20th Century. I love that feel.
I personally wouldn't put it quite that way (I'd say they feel a little fragile and "worn," even when new), but I have heard them described more than once in precisely those terms.
Fragile and worn. I love fragile and worn. I like well used antique decks for that very reason.
My VRG also feels a bit like that exquisite old gold shimmer is peeking from underneath, as if somehow comes from a deeper, more remote place than the rest of what you see.
Sounds lovely! I think I'd like that much more than it looking like it's sitting on top.
So what edition is yours again, FLizarraga? I forget. Mind like a steel sieve.
