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All Is One · 08-10-2003

Thanks and welcome to Lark...
This we need more of!
Not just great bargains to drool over that were once in a lifetime finds but good sources!

Yay! I will be looking there later, and great shipping prices always knock my socks off.

Asher - You are one of the only people I know who has the Magickal Tarot (Clarke) which is one of my all time favorite decks (not for reading for others, but for working with) How do you like it?

Apparently it is OOP now? I have one copy with small book and the full book by Willis. Hoping to get an extra copy for a friend.

**Asher** · 08-10-2003

The Magickal Tarot is not one that I actively _use_. It's mainly a study deck for me, comparing it with the Thoth and now I can even compare it with the new Via.

But the artwork is very compelling and I do love to look at it. I have never read with it, and not sure if I could read it well. I used to have Tony Willis' full book, but didn't care for his writing much, although the book that comes with the deck is fine.

Asher

All Is One · 08-10-2003

What is the "Via" I would like to take a look... and, yes, the Thoth and the Magickal are definite partners, The M is like a tribute to the Thoth.

**Asher** · 08-10-2003

The Via is a newly published (in English) deck by Susan Jameson and John Bonner, put out by Urania.

According to the box, this deck "deliberately picks up the thread of the famous Thoth Tarot deck...and draws on cabbalistic, alchemistic, astrological and magical sources."

It's quite lovely, and a good study partner for the Magickal and Thoth.

I got mine from Joan Bunning's site, learntarot.com (if I remember correctly). Very worth having if you're into the Thoth.

Asher

All Is One · 09-10-2003

Just the sort of deck I am always looking for, thanks for the info...off to check it out

**Cerulean** · 09-10-2003

I bought it on Amazon.com for $10.00.
Um, it was on Amazon.com for $10.00 listed as a kit. The ISBN was the right one for the deck (I checked other sites) and the picture was near perfect for that deck. I bought it for $10.00 and choose expedited shipping thru Amazon.com, as all I had was an email available. Later, the seller gave me her name and telephone number.

If I'm lucky, it will have all 78 cards as well as the 39 page booklet. Only one other time did I buy a used Symbolon deck at Amazon.com and the booklet was faulty...

Sasha Fenton has about 61 titles available on Amazon.com and much more on Abebooks.com...and the publishers for her various editions for her books/decks start with the Aquarian to Sterling reprints, etc...

I found the earlier 1985 related Sasha Fenton book titles with black and white illustrations, hopefully, distributed by Sterling in the U.S. circa 1985. These releases available from $1.00 for a spoiled copy through $63.00 from the original Aquarian Press edition. I bought the $5.00 1985 near fine copies from Abebooks.com, with the old illustrations.

Good hunting,

Mari Hoshizaki

Melvis · 10-10-2003

Mari, that is so cool! It always surprises me but once in a while the Amazon resellers have a good deal. I just ordered the Kazanlar from someone there for only twenty-some dollars. And I did what you did, Mari -- I checked the ISBN number with other websites and it does seem to really be the deck & book set! Wow!

Maybe it has something to do with the full moon...people offering good deals on very rare decks because they've been subtly affected by those tidal forces!

One other place I find good deals (and a few rare decks) is at Magus Books. But if you're not in Minnesota (as most of your are not, of course!) I highly suggest that you call them if you have a particular rare deck you're looking for. They often have one-sies and two-sies of unusual decks and especially books that aren't listed on their website. That's where I recently got the signed limited edition of the Australian Contemporary Dreamtime Tarot. Yes, I believe I actually drooled when I saw that one in the case.

Peace,

Melvis

Riversea · 25-11-2003

My best bargins have been Songs for the Journey Home for $29 (with extra gifts no less!)

Also, I was given a whole box of tarot decks from a friend thinning her collection last June. In it... hold on to your hats... the Greenwood! So, I was gifted with the Greenwood. That has to be my best bargin.

I guess also the fact that I have a 1st ed. Vertigo at the issue price of $50. At the time (1995), it didn't seem like a bargin, but time has made it into one.

firestorm · 26-11-2003

Well, I don't know if it would be considered a bargain, but I did get the Light and Shadow for 9.99. That's the least I've paid for a tarot deck. I'm absolutely envious at some of the bargains listed here!

**Strange2** · 26-11-2003

The best bargain finds I have made were for the Hermetic Tarot for $16 (including shipping), and the Greenwood Tarot for $28 (including shipping). Both of these are now out of print and difficult to find at any price.

All Is One Citizen Join Date: 15 Mar 2002 Location: California, USA Posts: 6,835	At Last Thanks and welcome to Lark... This we need more of! Not just great bargains to drool over that were once in a lifetime finds but good sources! Yay! I will be looking there later, and great shipping prices always knock my socks off. Asher - You are one of the only people I know who has the Magickal Tarot (Clarke) which is one of my all time favorite decks (not for reading for others, but for working with) How do you like it? Apparently it is OOP now? I have one copy with small book and the full book by Willis. Hoping to get an extra copy for a friend. __________________ "... until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all around. ~ Maurice Sendak "Some of the things I believed are no longer beliefs and some things I have said were bordering on absurd; some very funny looking back, and some were just mistakes of enthusiasm." ~Rosanne

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Asher Defier of Gravity Join Date: 06 Oct 2003 Location: One short day in the Emerald City Posts: 912	The Magickal Tarot is not one that I actively _use_. It's mainly a study deck for me, comparing it with the Thoth and now I can even compare it with the new Via. But the artwork is very compelling and I do love to look at it. I have never read with it, and not sure if I could read it well. I used to have Tony Willis' full book, but didn't care for his writing much, although the book that comes with the deck is fine. Asher __________________ So much happened before Dorothy dropped in...

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All Is One Citizen Join Date: 15 Mar 2002 Location: California, USA Posts: 6,835	Did I miss something? What is the "Via" I would like to take a look... and, yes, the Thoth and the Magickal are definite partners, The M is like a tribute to the Thoth. __________________ "... until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all around. ~ Maurice Sendak "Some of the things I believed are no longer beliefs and some things I have said were bordering on absurd; some very funny looking back, and some were just mistakes of enthusiasm." ~Rosanne

08-10-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #33

Asher Defier of Gravity Join Date: 06 Oct 2003 Location: One short day in the Emerald City Posts: 912	The Via is a newly published (in English) deck by Susan Jameson and John Bonner, put out by Urania. According to the box, this deck "deliberately picks up the thread of the famous Thoth Tarot deck...and draws on cabbalistic, alchemistic, astrological and magical sources." It's quite lovely, and a good study partner for the Magickal and Thoth. I got mine from Joan Bunning's site, learntarot.com (if I remember correctly). Very worth having if you're into the Thoth. Asher __________________ So much happened before Dorothy dropped in...

08-10-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #34

All Is One Citizen Join Date: 15 Mar 2002 Location: California, USA Posts: 6,835	Sounds Good Just the sort of deck I am always looking for, thanks for the info...off to check it out __________________ "... until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all around. ~ Maurice Sendak "Some of the things I believed are no longer beliefs and some things I have said were bordering on absurd; some very funny looking back, and some were just mistakes of enthusiasm." ~Rosanne

09-10-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #35

Cerulean Repose in a Eve of Gold... Join Date: 26 Apr 2002 Location: Calif., USA Posts: 9,338	I'm shrieking...Prediction Tarot I bought it on Amazon.com for $10.00. Um, it was on Amazon.com for $10.00 listed as a kit. The ISBN was the right one for the deck (I checked other sites) and the picture was near perfect for that deck. I bought it for $10.00 and choose expedited shipping thru Amazon.com, as all I had was an email available. Later, the seller gave me her name and telephone number. If I'm lucky, it will have all 78 cards as well as the 39 page booklet. Only one other time did I buy a used Symbolon deck at Amazon.com and the booklet was faulty... Sasha Fenton has about 61 titles available on Amazon.com and much more on Abebooks.com...and the publishers for her various editions for her books/decks start with the Aquarian to Sterling reprints, etc... I found the earlier 1985 related Sasha Fenton book titles with black and white illustrations, hopefully, distributed by Sterling in the U.S. circa 1985. These releases available from $1.00 for a spoiled copy through $63.00 from the original Aquarian Press edition. I bought the $5.00 1985 near fine copies from Abebooks.com, with the old illustrations. Good hunting, Mari Hoshizaki __________________ Still, cerulean surges... where, as sunset lingers Eve with golden fingers... Hector A. Stuart South Sea Dreamer, 1886

09-10-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #36

Melvis Citizen Join Date: 07 Aug 2001 Location: Minnesota - The Star of the North Posts: 1,556	Mari, that is so cool! It always surprises me but once in a while the Amazon resellers have a good deal. I just ordered the Kazanlar from someone there for only twenty-some dollars. And I did what you did, Mari -- I checked the ISBN number with other websites and it does seem to really be the deck & book set! Wow! Maybe it has something to do with the full moon...people offering good deals on very rare decks because they've been subtly affected by those tidal forces! One other place I find good deals (and a few rare decks) is at Magus Books. But if you're not in Minnesota (as most of your are not, of course!) I highly suggest that you call them if you have a particular rare deck you're looking for. They often have one-sies and two-sies of unusual decks and especially books that aren't listed on their website. That's where I recently got the signed limited edition of the Australian Contemporary Dreamtime Tarot. Yes, I believe I actually drooled when I saw that one in the case. Peace, Melvis

10-10-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #37

Riversea Citizen Join Date: 27 Apr 2002 Location: Astoria, OR USA Posts: 290	My best bargins have been Songs for the Journey Home for $29 (with extra gifts no less!) Also, I was given a whole box of tarot decks from a friend thinning her collection last June. In it... hold on to your hats... the Greenwood! So, I was gifted with the Greenwood. That has to be my best bargin. I guess also the fact that I have a 1st ed. Vertigo at the issue price of $50. At the time (1995), it didn't seem like a bargin, but time has made it into one.

25-11-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #38

firestorm Citizen Join Date: 10 Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 253	Well, I don't know if it would be considered a bargain, but I did get the Light and Shadow for 9.99. That's the least I've paid for a tarot deck. I'm absolutely envious at some of the bargains listed here!

26-11-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #39

Strange2 Explore > Wonder < Repeat Join Date: 05 Aug 2001 Location: Lansing IL / Woodland Valley Ranch AZ - USA Posts: 900	The best bargain finds I have made were for the Hermetic Tarot for $16 (including shipping), and the Greenwood Tarot for $28 (including shipping). Both of these are now out of print and difficult to find at any price. __________________ =GO=

26-11-2003	Ask a Professional Tarot Reader Top #40

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