I haven't read this whole thread yet but I got the deck as an Easter gift and it's absolutely glorious! I haven't been on AT very long after being away for almost a year so I wasn't really aware it was in the works. I was bowled over by it and it's going to get lots and lots of use, I can say that for sure! It's a little hard to shuffle because of its size but it seems to be loosening up well already. There's a crease down the left side of the King of Wands card that I just saw when the light hit it just right but otherwise the deck is perfect. It's the kit so it has the book and beautiful sturdy box with it. Oddly enough, it seems personalized just for me because the High Priestess is my life card and that's the image on the box as well as the image chosen for the matching bag and journal. I've got both of those on my wish list...someday, someday....
