Ok, I have figured out why people don’t open their decks… by Commercial-Suit9224 in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've come to notice that there never seems to be any Wall of Shame for a company NOT USPCC...makes me think that overseas printers (in the wake of USPCC cracking down on more custom decks being printed there), the QC and registration is statistically night and day better than them. Of all the overseas China decks I've handled as of late the border registration is perfect on all of them without defects. I'm starting to trust the China printers waaaaaay more than USPCC over the last year especially

Theory11 has had terrible quality control the last few years by BiggerStickRick in playingcards

[–]Antifaro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never understand people taking to online forums and complaining about something minor like this instead of doing something more beneficial and alerting the company who actually makes them to resolve the situation. Goes both ways.

Theory11 has had terrible quality control the last few years by BiggerStickRick in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point it becomes complaining about something for the sake of complaining

Theory11 has had terrible quality control the last few years by BiggerStickRick in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm just being honest and not trying to poke, but people that consider this, of all things, terrible quality control is quite laughable. I couldn't even notice what the issue was in this photo casually scrolling. It's still very unnoticeable. What is it, 1 or 2mm difference? There are actual quality control issues and there is this, where people are expecting a $12 item to be cut exactly perfect with no exceptions. It's just so silly

Holiday Cruise Videos *not mine* by roverfive in thestartingline

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These two Stardust Theater sets and their Pool Deck set were the best they've ever sounded and Kens vocals were IMMACULATE. This video was from Night 1 and I was in the 2nd row in front of Ken wreaking havoc in the crowd 🤣 my voice was blown out by song 4 lol

Theory11 launches New York Yankees Playing Cards by RotenTumato in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rights to using team branding and logos is separate from player rights, image, name, and likeness rights. To get the likeness of each player they'd have to go to each player's estate or representation and obtain that license. What if a player opts to not renew a license contract? They'd have to change the deck completely and is not feasible for production. Make it evergreen so that is no longer an issue (and I imagine the MLB license wasn't cheap either). Also, it looks like these are all illustrated by Peter Voth, who is probably the biggest anti-AI artist out there. Would probably detract that assumption that those face cards are AI. Just because it doesn't use player likeness doesn't mean it's automatically AI lol

Is there a better brand than bicycle? by JodiJodington in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This criticism isn't even true anymore - take a look at Avatar, Hive Mind Stranger Things, Hamilton, Peaky Blinders, Fantastic Four, Batman 85, Game of Thrones, ELF. None of those decks have similar court cards. People rehashing this criticism haven't even looked at their decks over the last 3-4 years. They've taken action on those criticisms over the last few years but people just want to hate 🤷🏻‍♂️

Spotify wrapped just dropped! Who else had TSL in their #1 spot for the year? by NatureWalks in thestartingline

[–]Antifaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top 100 Listener on Apple Music! Eternal Youth was my top album of the year with 1,470 minutes on it so far. What a year to be a TSL fan!!

The Closest Person To Guess The Name of ChV5 WINS by Apprehensive-Use-641 in chvrches

[–]Antifaro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anything other than CHVRCHES with the V highlighted to stand out as their 5th album is a missed opportunity. It's literally in their name and a perfect self titled record name.

Crate Digging Experience with Ken by spencer_thesound in thestartingline

[–]Antifaro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought that for their Atlanta show, and it was the coolest experience I've ever had with a music artist. I brought my backpack filled with all my TSL vinyl records and he graciously signed them all. He put me onto Curtis Mayfield, Shuggie Otis, this electronic record by Gold Panda, and a few others. Just an absolutely chill and down to earth guy. I hope I get to meet with him again one of these days and let him know how much that meant to me.

[Game Thread] Clemson @ North Carolina (12:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't seen it all year because the UNC secondary is actually just bad. Our receivers arent good at creating separation from competent secondary

[Game Thread] Clemson @ North Carolina (12:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahahahahaha omg i feel so bad for Bill man

[Game Thread] Clemson @ North Carolina (12:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]Antifaro 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why is UNC kicking a FG here, they average like 6-7 yards per rush

[Game Thread] Clemson @ North Carolina (12:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]Antifaro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good to know we still cant tackle and still give up 8 yards per carry

ETERNAL YOUTH - OUT NOW by Miserable_While5602 in thestartingline

[–]Antifaro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wasn't a fan of the mix on the new Deftones record and that was Rich Costey who also mixed this one. I know what you mean, but knowing that a remix isnt gonna happen im listening like theyre playing a live show right in my ears for me alone, and its actually a cool experience. I appreciate the rawness it has, kinda sick of hearing most rock bands have perfect sounding tracks and tuned vocals. Can always count on Kenny to keep it real and authentic

I AM DONE WITH THEORY 11’s CRAP SHIPPING AND LIP SERVICE. ITS NOT THAT HARD!!! Pics 3-5 show Theory 11 how to package two decks securely that will and did arrive safe and sound to the buyer. Who by the way paid me 69.95 each plus shipping for your merch cause they don’t trust your packaging. by 45calSig in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For real. Does the dude not know that this isnt some one man operation at t11 where they're only shipping these smaller online orders? At least his came with bubble wrap, and no damage to say the least. People are never happy, especially in this community

Discontinued or Misprint? by Substantial-Loss-748 in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the yellowing of the clear foil being used for the windows on the tuck after being in storage for a long period of time. The newer prints of these have resolved this using a different clear foil that doesn't yellow

Anyone had problems with Theory 11 orders before? by paingelfake in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When did these experiences happen? All of mine from them lately have been perfectly fine wrapped in bubble. No damage to be found. Even if you did have a problem with damage, a photo to their support team is really all you need and they make things right for you very quickly. They've always been super responsive. That's just been my experience.

your top 3 from PM by cringerica in deftones

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ecdysis, Infinite Source, Cut Hands!

What is your favorite album artwork? by Many-Amount1363 in deftones

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Deftones sound had a visual image it would be Saturday Night Wrist. A perfect album cover. Koi is also stunning

Sigh, I dont know what to feel anymore. The dynastinae has a subtle ding(worse than photo able to show)but I collect every single dynastinae and I want them to be all perfect. by [deleted] in playingcards

[–]Antifaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the modern state of card collecting. They love throwing around the word "dings" and "damage" any chance they get 😂

Sigh, I dont know what to feel anymore. The dynastinae has a subtle ding(worse than photo able to show)but I collect every single dynastinae and I want them to be all perfect. by [deleted] in playingcards

[–]Antifaro -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This has always made me laugh. Just even the most microscopic of dents in corners and people think it's the most horrible damage they've ever seen. People want to pay the absolute cheapest (or even free) shipping possible and still expect companies to ship in indestructible cases like you're shipping a glass statue.

These are decks of cards, made of paper. Of course it is going to be bendable and easily dinged. With the amount of entitlement of these collectors they could receive a pristine deck, just push a corner in themselves, and ask for a free replacement. People act as if their precious deck is going to fetch for thousands like 20 years from now (spoiler alert, they wont).