Bosch Playing Cards (Collector's Edition)

[supernova]

Can you do mini decks in addition to micro decks, and not as an upgrade? Also seconded on having it as an add-on (both micro and mini)

Sorry I just realised the difference between mini and micro decks after @guru’s clarification.

I second bdawg923 to make mini decks in addition to micro decks. Happy to top up

[guru]

Can you do mini decks in addition to micro decks, and not as an upgrade? Also seconded on having it as an add-on (both micro and mini)

Thanks for the comment and the suggestion @bdawg923.

I was really looking forward to a very simple campaign with only 1 deck, nothing more. That said, I do understand that having multiple decks increase the wallet size per pledge, and that's the reason a number of designers do it. Even though Bosch deck has taken considerable amount of hours and effort with blood, sweat and tears, I don't want you, the backers, to get in the same rabbit hole here.

I've always rewarded the backers with additional undeclared goodies in the end, and here also I may do the same. Still exploring the option of an upgrade from micro to a mini or even full poker sized, and the backers in the first 48 hours will be getting one of the better deals ever on kickstarter (unlike stickers etc. that you may usually get for free in other kickstarter), I am keeping my options open as only the funding will tell me how much leeway I've got at hand.

@sms69x, @stlbluesnut, @Rousselle - If you read this and look at the campaign progress at present, you might understand why most creators go with multiple decks that sometimes may look like a cashgrab in the end.

[bdawg923]

Can you do mini decks in addition to micro decks, and not as an upgrade? Also seconded on having it as an add-on (both micro and mini)

Thanks for the comment and the suggestion @bdawg923.

I was really looking forward to a very simple campaign with only 1 deck, nothing more. That said, I do understand that having multiple decks increase the wallet size per pledge, and that's the reason a number of designers do it. Even though Bosch deck has taken considerable amount of hours and effort with blood, sweat and tears, I don't want you, the backers, to get in the same rabbit hole here.

I've always rewarded the backers with additional undeclared goodies in the end, and here also I may do the same. Still exploring the option of an upgrade from micro to a mini or even full poker sized, and the backers in the first 48 hours will be getting one of the better deals ever on kickstarter (unlike stickers etc. that you may usually get for free in other kickstarter), I am keeping my options open as only the funding will tell me how much leeway I've got at hand.

@sms69x, @stlbluesnut, @Rousselle - If you read this and look at the campaign progress at present, you might understand why most creators go with multiple decks that sometimes may look like a cashgrab in the end.

Just to confirm as I may have misunderstood l but I wasn't asking for the free gift to be both. I would gladly pledge for multiple mini and micro decks if they were available as add-ons!

[rousselle]

I've don't recall ever having been inclined to deride project creators for "cash grabs." And, really, your work has always delivered value. I like multiple versions (up to a point... I'm looking at you, CARC/JNuggs.)

Looking at the pledge levels for this project, that was why I publicly made the point of bumping up my pledge earlier rather than later to add the uncut, because I want this to not only fund, but go well over the threshold. I want this project to be so successful for you you'll have nothing but good feelings about it.

And, hey, if more people pledging inspires you and allows you to offer more options, I'm in it to win it!

Hey, everybody else! Back this project, already!

[guru]

Just to confirm as I may have misunderstood l but I wasn't asking for the free gift to be both. I would gladly pledge for multiple mini and micro decks if they were available as add-ons!

Thanks @bdawg923. I didn'y misunderstood too. I know you and others would gladly pledge for such decks.

Looking at the pledge levels for this project, that was why I publicly made the point of bumping up my pledge earlier rather than later to add the uncut, because I want this to not only fund, but go well over the threshold. I want this project to be so successful for you you'll have nothing but good feelings about it.

And, hey, if more people pledging inspires you and allows you to offer more options, I'm in it to win it!

Hey, everybody else! Back this project, already!

Thanks @rousselle for the shout. Yes, we did it, the project just got funded. Thanks to you and all others here @ UC who were there from the start itself.

I was exploring the option to publish this deck through Uusi as they do such collaborations, and if this deck had gone under their name, I am sure you would have seen it getting sold out on day one (on their store) even with a large print run.......It is just that I didn't explore and went ahead with that option.

Anyways, Bosch is doing good and if I reach minimum print run of 1000 decks on kickstarter as pledged, I might even do this first print run as kickstarter exclusive, so that it won;t be available in retail post Kickstarter or even on my store.

Still, I am left with a number of micro decks as I'd the 500 deck quote from MPC and I was expecting that the number will be reached but it didn't. Thinking about what can I do with that, upgrade option is definitely there if a specific stretch goal is achieved. Even considering,full poker sixed version as i think people would buy a poker sixed deck readily compared to smaller sized dec. This will also mean that the 200 odd backers eligible for the micro deck (backed within first 48 hours) receive the full poker sized deck for free. Let's see, how things turn out in terms of financials.

[Bradius]

I just thought I would let you know Sunish that while I was watching youtube yesterday I got an add for this deck! That was a bit of a surprise. I guess they figured with all of the deck review stuff I watched that I was a target buyer. Unfortunately they were too good at figuring my interest as I had already backed it. Still, a bit scary how well they have me profiled...

[guru]

I just thought I would let you know Sunish that while I was watching youtube yesterday I got an add for this deck! That was a bit of a surprise. I guess they figured with all of the deck review stuff I watched that I was a target buyer. Unfortunately they were too good at figuring my interest as I had already backed it. Still, a bit scary how well they have me profiled...

Thanks Brad for letting me know.

Even I got to see an ad of Bosch deck yesterday while I was watching a video on my partner's phone. Usually, I do not see any ads on youtube as I've got the subscription of youtube music n video. That said, Google and fb etc. are the one who has us profiled.

On phone, I do use duckduckgo and I recommend this browser to anyone who is looking for better browser privacy.

[Ice_Panda]

On phone, I do use duckduckgo and I recommend this browser to anyone who is looking for better browser privacy.

I second this. I use duck duck go and brave browser, the latter gives you credits for ads. trying to slowly de-google myself

[Ice_Panda]

I srsly can't believe this comes out just days after your launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tr ... ng%20cards

[guru]

I srsly can't believe this comes out just days after your launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tr ... ng%20cards

Likewise. I do see that Bosch's works are used as is in that deck. Wish him good luck.

[guru]

Augmented Reality/AR experience announced as a stretch goal. Check the latest update here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2936414

[guru]

Augmented Reality experience stretch goal has been achieved.

Bosch mini deck and a few other add-ons are available as well. Please check the latest update here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2941157

[guru]

Proffing process has been started. Fingers crossed...

Check latest update here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2943680

[guru]

Any jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts here. Try out the online jigsaw puzzle that I've created with art based on "Bosch Puzzle Playing Cards". Enjoy!!!

https://im-a-puzzle.com/bosch_puzzle_de ... 1KV.puzzle (50 pieces)

https://im-a-puzzle.com/bosch_puzzle_de ... PlE.puzzle (120 pieces)

Note: This works straight out of the browser and you don't need to register or login to play. I might take the liinks down after the campaign is over.

[guru]

Numbered seal or hand numbering on the tucks will be there on both Collector's edition and the mini deck. Here is the latest update.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2948960


Regards,
Sunish

[guru]

Concert in the egg- Enjoy the AR showing the real painting from 15th century

[guru]

Hey All -

A quick question, I am looking to do a giveaway. Prize will be a few decks, Bosch prototype and an iphone.
My question is this....what is the implication of shipping a mobile.phone from.one country to another. Suppose someone from EU wins the giveaway, and if I send the package from Australia, how does the VAT/ tax will work , can they be prepaid or will the receiver pay it? How much is the usual cost? I don't want that this package gets stuck in customs, if it is complicated then I will only go with 12 decks + fine art prints etc.

Please advise as I need to set things in motion soon.

[shermjack]

Hey All -

A quick question, I am looking to do a giveaway. Prize will be a few decks, Bosch prototype and an iphone.
My question is this....what is the implication of shipping a mobile.phone from.one country to another. Suppose someone from EU wins the e giveaways, and of I send the package from Australia, how does the VAT/ tax will work , can they be prepaid or will the receiver pay it? How much is the usual cost? I don't want that this package gets stuck in customs, if it is complicated then I will only go with 12 decks + fine art prints etc.

Please advise as I need to set things in motion soon.

Though it would be an awesome prize, I would forget the phone due to the potential issues you mention, not to mention others like it being confiscated, lost, etc. It's not worth it. Just offer decks, art prints and maybe one of those awesome boxes you are working on.

[guru]

Hey All -

A quick question, I am looking to do a giveaway. Prize will be a few decks, Bosch prototype and an iphone.
My question is this....what is the implication of shipping a mobile.phone from.one country to another. Suppose someone from EU wins the e giveaways, and of I send the package from Australia, how does the VAT/ tax will work , can they be prepaid or will the receiver pay it? How much is the usual cost? I don't want that this package gets stuck in customs, if it is complicated then I will only go with 12 decks + fine art prints etc.

Please advise as I need to set things in motion soon.

Though it would be an awesome prize, I would forget the phone due to the potential issues you mention, not to mention others like it being confiscated, lost, etc. It's not worth it. Just offer decks, art prints and maybe one of those awesome boxes you are working on.

Thank you Sherman. A friend who works in retail got me an unlocked iphone11 at a pretty good price. So, the unopened and unlocked iphone is with me now. I am still checking how the shipment works, let's see.

Edit: A question I've got now. How do the tech youtubers send similar shipments with tech prodcuts to their subscribers? I can see a lot of ppl doing it? Do they only get this done within their own country?

[MagikFingerz]

I can only speak on Norwegian customs rules, but for anything that's marked as a "gift" is tax-exempt but only up to a value of 1000 kroner (currently ~110 USD). In the case of them taxing it, you'd have to send in a complaint with proof that the contents cost less than that (receipt).

I agree with Sherman, sounds like too much of a hassle and/or risk.

[sms69x]

In Portugal a package containing a phone will for certain get taxed by customs, no matter if it is marked as a gift or not. They tax "every" package based on the value declared on the CN22 form or they will request that you present some documentation where the value of the content is declared. So even if it is a gift it has a value and they will tax based on that value. Of course, they are not dumb enough to accept the value of an iPhone of $1.
Also agree that this may cause you more harm than good. Great idea nonetheless, I would be happy enough if I won a deck or two!!

[guru]

Thanks all. I enquired. Looks like the tech youtubers who do such generous giveaways, uusally do it within their own countries. I got ane xample where it didn't go well when a phone was shipped overseas. It creates undue stress on both the sender and the receiver too. Not an outcome both of us would be looking for.

[guru]

Fine art prints available now. Here is the latest update:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2956336

[guru]

Though it will come as an update on Kickstarter soon, but here you can enjoy solving the puzzle right now. Wonderful folks at tabletopia helped me in getting the deck up on tabletopia, an online tabletop boardgames simulator. Completely free to play, Enjoy!!!

https://tabletopia.com/games/bosch-puzzle

[Fes]

This is really a great campaign. I've been enjoying it.

[guru]

Last hours!!! Thanks all for your support....

[guru]

Thanks again everyone. I'm now looking forward to getting these printed and shipped to the backers.

[guru]

The uncut sheet issue is tricky.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2966450


One way to resolve it is to have a very thin white border around each card. It would be a major change to the whole artwork. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Ran a survey with the backers, but there are very few folks who want a refund for the uncut sheet, and I've already processed the refunds. In case, the issue gets resolved, they will get a chance to add an uncut sheet again.

[supernova]

The uncut sheet issue is tricky.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/su ... ts/2966450


One way to resolve it is to have a very thin white border around each card. It would be a major change to the whole artwork. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Ran a survey with the backers, but there are very few folks who want a refund for the uncut sheet, and I've already processed the refunds. In case, the issue gets resolved, they will get a chance to add an uncut sheet again.

Hmm do u have an example of how that would look?

[Squiddle_Ink]

These are very pretty. Its nice to see some bold print to edge designs.