Eco74
I agree totally with those who suggest a limited edition, and also think that a smaller LE and a somewhat more accessible 'regular' edition could give more of a response.
The trouble of a limited edition only, or a one-off, for an artist who does not already have an established name is that it's a bit of a chance for the buyer (or buyers in case of the limited edition).
With an established name, there are collectors with big wallets that would be willing to give quite a lot to get their hands on an exclusive original.
Since you are still building up your name as an artist (and doing a great job at it too) I'd suggest the following;
A limited edition of 10-50 decks with special packaging, maybe a more expensive exclusive cardstock, numbered and signed along side of a numbered but unsigned 'regular' edition of maybe 1-200 decks (for starters), open for a bigger printrun if it becomes a success to then be subsequently numbered (though with a reservation for a maximum of 500 decks regardless).
Not only would it become more affordable and more easily spread, but the limited edition tends to look a little better when it can be compared with a regular one. Especially with little added extras like the exclusive cardstock and signature.
Word would spread more, there would most likely be more of a profit, getting your mom towards the state of debt-free faster and it would give you as the artist something of an allure for striving to create special things.
And open up for a more limited edition or more specialised projects for later..
The trouble of a limited edition only, or a one-off, for an artist who does not already have an established name is that it's a bit of a chance for the buyer (or buyers in case of the limited edition).
With an established name, there are collectors with big wallets that would be willing to give quite a lot to get their hands on an exclusive original.
Since you are still building up your name as an artist (and doing a great job at it too) I'd suggest the following;
A limited edition of 10-50 decks with special packaging, maybe a more expensive exclusive cardstock, numbered and signed along side of a numbered but unsigned 'regular' edition of maybe 1-200 decks (for starters), open for a bigger printrun if it becomes a success to then be subsequently numbered (though with a reservation for a maximum of 500 decks regardless).
Not only would it become more affordable and more easily spread, but the limited edition tends to look a little better when it can be compared with a regular one. Especially with little added extras like the exclusive cardstock and signature.
Word would spread more, there would most likely be more of a profit, getting your mom towards the state of debt-free faster and it would give you as the artist something of an allure for striving to create special things.
And open up for a more limited edition or more specialised projects for later..