Train pub 80

[Chiska]

I have a conundrum.

I like old, used decks and that is why I purchased some of the ones I have from eBay. They were cheap and old and I assumed they'd be USED.

But then they get here and either they are still in cellophane, or they are very obviously unused.

I bought them with the intention of using them - but when they get here, they are essentially collector items.

So, do I use them because that was the intention? Or do I just leave them pristine for what? I can't come up with a reason....

*sigh*

And this from somebody who intends to bling a greenie thoth - but that is different....

[Stormdancer]

Originally Posted by yirabeth

I think I actually found it -- reddish fur with white trim? It's beautiful ♥ I'm just browsing further to find out what types of fur, etc.

Mine is mink & arctic fox with a bear claw on a piece of caribou antler.

Originally Posted by BlueDragonfly

I've been following the thread all along. I love Mi-Shell's work and wanted to keep up with her new creations.

Did you see that grey owl bag???? OMG!!!

[Stormdancer]

Originally Posted by Chiska

I have a conundrum.

I like old, used decks and that is why I purchased some of the ones I have from eBay. They were cheap and old and I assumed they'd be USED.

But then they get here and either they are still in cellophane, or they are very obviously unused.

I bought them with the intention of using them - but when they get here, they are essentially collector items.

So, do I use them because that was the intention? Or do I just leave them pristine for what? I can't come up with a reason....

*sigh*

And this from somebody who intends to bling a greenie thoth - but that is different....

I remember this issue with you. USE them. That's why you bought them, thinking they'd been used. YOU are the one to use them.

[NorthernTigress]

Originally Posted by Stormdancer

I read about your struggles with all of that, but it's all sorted now, right?

Well, mostly. I know there were a couple of floppy discs that I had to throw out during the move simply because there is no physical way to read floppies anymore. So the only way I can read the stuff that never got uploaded online is to find the original paper versions. Which are in storage at a paid storage locker. Which we won't be able to empty until we finish emptying the storage in our apartment. Which won't happen until we have the money to buy some more bookshelves.

[cardlady22]

Originally Posted by Chiska

I bought them with the intention of using them - but when they get here, they are essentially collector items.

So, do I use them because that was the intention? Or do I just leave them pristine for what? I can't come up with a reason....

They are yours. I mean, honestly, who has the $$$ to pay collector prices for decks right now? Probably only those who already have a copy (or more)

[BlueDragonfly]

Originally Posted by Stormdancer

Mine is mink & arctic fox with a bear claw on a piece of caribou antler.

Did you see that grey owl bag???? OMG!!!

Yep, and the smudging herb basket.....I'd love one of those baskets.

[yirabeth]

I think you should use them too, for what it's worth...you bought them to use, maybe you just need ones in good enough shape you can use them for a really long time

[Stormdancer]

Originally Posted by BlueDragonfly

Yep, and the smudging herb basket.....I'd love one of those baskets.

Those were pretty. What would you put in it?

[BlueDragonfly]

Chiska, I vote for cracking open that cellophane and reading with them. Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle them until they have that broken-in feeling.

I don't have any decks that are collector pristine, nor will I be buying any for that purpose(I'm to poor anyway), if I want to trim, I trim. If I wanted to bling, I wouldn't hesitate to do that either. I buy my decks to be enjoyed!

[BlueDragonfly]

Originally Posted by Stormdancer

Those were pretty. What would you put in it?

It depends on what plants you want to smudge with. Dried sages, sweetgrass, mugwort, many different plants. Some people create blends, use them as smudge sticks, or crumbles/loose on those charcoal discs.