Shenzen Wangjing

salamandrina

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone has used this Chinese printing firm to get Tarot cards done, or bought and used cards made by them? Any feedback you could share with me? I want to get my first print run of my deck done by them.
 

reall

I used only printerstudio!:)) and I hear there were copyright cases in alibaba stores!:))
and I know there are shops on alibaba who do good job for gilded gold foild all sorts of coating and fancy boxes and many big publishers print their decks in china!:))
and some of my fav are good quality!:))
so be warned! if you go with alibaba it's likely your deck will be pirated?:)
if you're ok with that,,, (and i think no one is,,,)
 

salamandrina

Thanks for the warning!
Can you be more specific regarding these cases? Which stores and decks were involved...something I can follow up?
Printerstudio isn't very convenient for me and here in Brisbane the printing options are pretty dismal so its an attractive idea.
 

reall

sorry, don't know much except there was that topic in one of fb tarot group I'm member about deck being pirated including some famous superlooking tarot if i remember correctly?x,x
and some more about alibaba stores included/they claimed it's not their fault?x,x but not sure about names! I don't shop with alibaba! I think they don't accept paypal exactly because they are famous for piracy in general not just decks?x,x
but you may wish to check more if anyone worked with them and experiences?x,x
maybe this seller is not so bad?x,x I wanted my deck printed with gold foil gilded edges and fancy box so I'm tempted to test this out if price is good?!XD as there is no POD for that?x,x or publisher in general in non China part of the world!x,x lolz
but I'll try some other routes first!XD so you should check on your local print shops first as having fantastic deck printed doesn't guarantee your sale! even if you have a good price! doesn't mean people will wish to buy it!x,x I'm talking experience here!x,x lolz
it's best to go with POD and order few decks when you need it and sell locally!
because people prefer to buy what they see in RL not on line!x,x ;))) and you can always open web shop and ship directly from POD!:))

and for US I think gamecrafter offer best prices! and they have all sort of boxes and booklets for decks and offer UV coating!XD not sure for shipping to australia?x,x

for me so far best route was Printerstudio!:)) they offer free shipping for orders over 30$ worldwide!:)) so you don't need to worry about that!:)) hope they offer gold and holo foil decks soon!XD lolz
 

salamandrina

My problem with the PODs is they don't seem to do custom sizes. Even though my deck is the same size as the standard (larger size) Crowley...they don't seem to cater for that.
What do you think of the deck quality from Printerstudio? Does it stand up to use?

Thanks a lot for all this very useful and timely information regarding Alibaba. I guess its a case of "all is not gold that glitters". Shenzhen Wangjing does seem to be the original and longest lasting Tarot specialist..the others have popped up to meet demand. Maybe they are more trustworthy...I hope so....they do seem to have a reputation to protect.

Which FB tarot forum did you see it on? Perhaps I can join it and do some searching.
 

reall

np!:)) we're all here to help!^^:))

PSt have a large card option as well 3.5" x 5.75" (8.9cm x 14.6cm)!:)

you don't need to worry about sizes or proportions!:) you can always cover that with resize or borders or something?:) I'll help if you need any advice on that!:)

imo their premium linen card stock is best!:)) and many other Tarot professionals will tell you that!^^;)) I tested plastic stock as well and there were not much difference to me it was all good!:)) you can read my PS review here http://creativenlight.blogspot.ba/
my only remarks would be they offer UV coating soon?:)

again not sure Shenzhen Wangjing was mentioned /it all sound same to me?x,x lolz
I'll pm you with fb links so you can check for yourself!^^:))
 

salamandrina

Thanks so much!
I have messaged you ^__^