I paid $10 CDN for mine because I was curious about how inexpensive it was. As a Tarot newbie, I plan to use this as a training deck where I can write key words on the cards and not worry about ruining a perfectly good deck.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@danielledrinnon7543
Жыл бұрын
I only paid $10 for mine also at a book store. They are $20 on Amazon.
@StellaWaldvogel
Жыл бұрын
It's almost disposable. I guess something like that does have its uses. I'll pass, though.
@suzigemini
Жыл бұрын
Oh Simon~this was such a save for many of us I am sure. :) I loved the sound effects. Good idea about journaling. I once got a deck that I did not know was a counterfeit when I bought it and I shuffle the cards and when I mail a letter to someone I include the card I draw for them with a little note. :) I still have many of the cards to send out. lol :) Much love.🥰 Thank you.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@becharmeddivination6917
Жыл бұрын
The music added for suspense was awesome! I wouldn’t go out of my way to get this deck. Maybe if I didn’t ever have a deck and didn’t know anything about stock, color, texture etc….I probably would love it! I don’t think I could even journal with it because I’d be unhappy looking at it - if that makes sense?
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
It does
@catevans2125
Жыл бұрын
The horror music and crickets chirping literally made me laugh out loud! 😂 Thanks for the warning Simon!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
😝 You’re welcome!
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
Oohh I am.looking forward to this, the title has grabbed my attention. Love that box Simon. The decks fit perfectly.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t believe it when I saw it in the shop. Just what I was looking for. Hope you are well, lovely 😊
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave That sure is a great find. I love the idea of you keeping it on your coffee table too. I am good thanks Simon, I hope you are too. I will be happier when it is Spring and Summer though. It is very strange weather at the moment. We have had strong wind, heavy rain and thunderstorms but it is unseasonably warm.
@scarlettrheon
Жыл бұрын
Your videos always make me feel like everything is going to be ok. Even when I feel like I am at my lowest. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼❤️
@emmaythegray
Жыл бұрын
[insert horror movie music for card back reveal] 😅😅😅 wow you really took one for the team with this one, Simon.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure 😉
@JaceingtonSteele
3 ай бұрын
I just got this deck today from a local shop. I actually love the deck. And I've riffle shuffled it multiple times and again, no complaints. Its sitting on my altar, preparing for some reads.🤣😂 But still appreciate your P.O.V., Simon. 🙏🏽😊
@JupiterLynn
Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely hilarious 🤣🤣 the sounds effects were perfect lol. Thank you for making this to show us! Journaling does seem like the perfect way to use these.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@janisgaines5330
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a really basic beginner deck. I like that the book has color photos.
@justinmichaeltarot
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen this and it’s 10 dollars in my local shop and I’ve been curious about it. I’m watching your walkthrough now.. judging by the title I’m taking it you didn’t like it 😂
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Shockingly bad 😞
@justinmichaeltarot
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave I’m glad I saved 10 bucks and the valuable real-estate on my shelves
@nairbvel
Жыл бұрын
I've bought decks of playing cards for a buck at the local dollar store that were sturdier than that deck... and they didn't come with multiple blocks of cardboard to fill empty space in a badly-designed box. I've also got guidebooks a fraction of the dimensions of that one that have (by the look of things onscreen) much more descriptive text. This "latest offering to High Street shops" looks like a fast cash grab of the worst kind. I have no problem picturing the execs of the publishing company being led through the town accompanied by a loud bell and shouts of, "Shame! Shame!" THANK YOU for putting this out on KZitem!
@nairbvel
Жыл бұрын
[FOLLOW-UP TO MY OWN COMMENT: I just looked at Amazon (yeah, I know, I know) and there's a very nice selection of decks (RWS & other) for about the same price, most of which have reviews making them sound like they're much higher quality. Kinda makes this deck even more disappointing.]
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Right!
@sherrischeckel2522
Жыл бұрын
I have a laminator and many times when I have received the odd card in different packages or samples I laminate them. I have an edge cutter that rounds the corners and I use them for bookmarks. I even made a deck that I did not particularly care for into a training deck with card meanings. Just a thought.
@sharimeline3077
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if you have the Antique Anatomy mass market edition. That has the thinnest cardstock in my collection. I have to be so careful with it, it's not fun. Also I love your new box, it reminds of the "stash" boxes everyone had in the 70's.
@shaniakeddy3136
Жыл бұрын
Just in case you don't already know, the Antique Anatomy has been rereleased with a much more sturdy cardstock
@tarottarantulas
Жыл бұрын
I know what you're talking about. I also got one of the first mass market printings and it's the worst cardstock in my entire collection. I've heard it's better now but I'm not sure I want to pay for it again. Like, here's my money again as a reward for the first awful print run. 🙄
Жыл бұрын
What fun to watch 😂 The suspense was amazing! I'm going to get a "1909 Art Restoration Deck" this saturday, and I really can't wait to have it in my hands.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@iamniambishele
Жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY. I returned mine with NO SHAME. 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏽♀️
@aZnchuux3
Жыл бұрын
I would've loved to see you try to riffle shuffle and bridge them 😆
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@nancy-acronesintuition4614
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to watch this one Simon!!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@truthinshadowdeed925
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry Simon for the epic fail, but at least you did a great deed by making us aware. It is sad they put the quality into the box and failed on the cards. It feels kind of deceiving to me when this happens. Your wooden box is stunning.
@heidididwhat
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you did a review because I would’ve seen the box and slapped my money down. LOL Side note, I love love love that wooden box.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@SunshineDawn7
Жыл бұрын
Wow ! I can't believe that is the replacement deck. I hope they will still carry the original. What a sad deck they made. Thanks so much for clueing us in. Much love and many Blessings ! 💙💙🙏🙏
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
Omg.... yep journalling only. I could not cope with that. I will burn that box image into my brain to know to avoid it like the plague! Thanks for that Simon 👍🏻
@lbr88x30
Жыл бұрын
oh you can also make bookmarks! 😁
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
@@lbr88x30 absolutely- good idea 👍
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
I am sure somebody as resourceful and creative as your good self, Elaine, could make something wonderful from this. ❤️
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave I was thinking that you could make tarot tiles from them 👍😄
@ElaineMurphy66
Жыл бұрын
Or... you could place them into a large frame and create a tarot collage.
@HazelJaneTarot
Жыл бұрын
🤣 ugh dreadful indeed. Thanks for the warning!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, lovely 😊
@Sewingtrue100
Жыл бұрын
You should phone where bought it, and contact the supplier and complain. I hate these shops that sell crap.
@khan7459
Жыл бұрын
That's a very beautiful wooden box! It must feel really special and precious to open it, to then be presented with "The 3 Decks" .
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
I love it 😍
@InquisitiveTarot
Жыл бұрын
LOL! Best video ever! I love the sound effects and I feel your pain! Those cards are awful! Thank you for doing this video, I will definitely pass up this deck! 💖💖💖
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@jenniferballswitchhouse37
Жыл бұрын
😳😳😳 Oh my……🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Much love my dear friend!!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@misss.o.j.
Жыл бұрын
You could buy ANOTHER one and glue them together to make the cards stiffer? JK your journaling idea is way better💛💛💛
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@marikesmit
Жыл бұрын
Loved the sound effects! Thank you for warning us not to buy this deck.
@walkingmypath329
Жыл бұрын
The sound effects, lol.
@ElementalCartomancy
Жыл бұрын
Haha what were they thinking making the cards that thin! I'd do my seven riffle shuffles and end up with tarot confetti!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Right! It’s just completely pointless IMO 🙄
@Tiff.T
Жыл бұрын
😂Loved the added sound effects. Yeah…think this one is a hard pass for me. lol
@autumnfallsred
Жыл бұрын
Highly Recommend the Modern Way Tarot Deck!
@Craftistemv
Ай бұрын
I once saw a rendition of a RWS based tarot deck in which the point of view of the imagery was shown. The moon card was card with a hand dipping in the water I believe, the tower card in the pov of the people falling down... Do you have any idea about which deck I am talking about?
@the_hermits_cave
Ай бұрын
Nothing immediately springs to mind I’m afraid
@Craftistemv
Ай бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave that's too bad for me but thank you for you reply. Keep up the lovely work!
@justinmichaeltarot
Жыл бұрын
The sound effects 😂🎉
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@geminidream4347
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I've got decks that are like this. To me it's just copy paper run through a printer! And yes, I go to the States for Christmas and straight into Barnes & Noble to look for decks that don't come to Canada or take years to get here. I can also let other shoppers of this as well as I have been asked many times when someone that does not know Tarot what would be a good gift. As I hate to see people taken advantage of buying a deck you know is going to get that look when they open it and find the card stock is wretched.
@MicheleAnnTarot
Жыл бұрын
What a disappointment 😢 Glad you’ve warned us about the card stock. Love the N.E.R.D. Initialism… 😂
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
😝
@DerekJohnThomas
Жыл бұрын
You slayed me with that music! 🤣🤣🤣
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@Amalkavs
Жыл бұрын
absolutely love this deck, the backs are super pretty! changes are always good!
@StuartDorrance
Жыл бұрын
Great video Simon. Thanks for warning us about the deck. Would love to know where you got the box from..
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
A shop called Ice Nine 😍
@malloryr4883
Жыл бұрын
Quality is poor for sure, but 14 year old me with little money and no car, in an extremely religious household where I had to hide everything would have been ecstatic to find these! I always think about my teenage self when I see decks in the world (they now sell them at craft stores like Joann here in the US!!). Poor quality or no, I'm just glad they're out there for people who don't have community/grown up money yet. 💕
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
That’s a very fair point 🙏🏼
@Javi.Rosmarinus
Жыл бұрын
Jajaja✨🤣 the same happened to me with my 1st deck, The Mythic tarot in Spanish✨😭 I really love it but it was so thin like paper I can’t shuffle it if I want to keep it✨😄 I just look at it, no touching almost. The book is great although, that’s how I learnt tarot✨😍💜🔮
@RootsAndWaves
Жыл бұрын
Eeee gads!! No thanks! I appreciate the video so I know to avoid this one. That deck isn’t even able to be shuffled without damaging the cards! Thank you, Simon. 🫂 ❤
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
There really aren’t. Complete waste of money, and it upsets me that so many people will buy this
@RootsAndWaves
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave 👍👍
@JensBalancedTarot
Жыл бұрын
Haha…I had a feeling I would enjoy this video. The sound editing was fun! 🤣 Although bummer the deck is not good. Good idea to use it for journaling!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Only thing it’s good for! 😞
@lellyloo
Жыл бұрын
So funny Simon 😂I literally dare not look when you put the suspense music on for the backs 😬, they wasn’t so bad, what was bad apart from card stock was the huge borders, that would put me right off. Love the beautiful box ❤ Now Ice nine have a few more decks will pop in next time I,m in the city 😁
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
That have a fab cabinet of decks now
@lellyloo
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave ooohh a cabinet full!! I defo will be having an impulse buy, my willpower is a whacking great zero! I’m a fellow NERD too 🤣
@susanwandsauthor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This review was helpful and hilarious!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
😝
@leighedwards5464
Жыл бұрын
That is shocking, Simon!
@timnewell8161
Жыл бұрын
Hiya. Is the Roses & Lillies deck out of print?
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure, I haven’t seen it in shops for a while.
@VintageMoon-
Жыл бұрын
Haha the reveal of the backs was hilarious I LOL. Yay🎉I’m a Tarot Nerd (but I knew that) but this one 😢 too bad maybe use in journaling glue them in since they are paper😂…I’m actually very attached to my original pack RWS tarot 🤷🏼♀️ That wooden box is beautiful and the brown on the inside…perfect!!!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I love it 😍
@aspasiarising4732
Жыл бұрын
Disappointing, and as you say, for people who walk in and try tarot for the first time with this deck, not a true representation of the quality found in so many other decks for not much more money.
@Rachel-sv9pq
Жыл бұрын
I've been using The Tarot Spellbook by Sam Magdaleno and some of the spells ask you to write on the cards. Obviously I haven't wanted to do that so I've just made photocopies of the cards I'm using and written on the paper. The only thing I could see this deck being good for is using it in that capacity. It might be cheaper than spending the money on printer ink and paper.
@deniseyoung8157
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the review Simon. My thoughts🤯feel sad that this deck may get brought as an intro to Tarot.Have a 🌈week🖤
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
My concerns too! 😞
@MinaDeCaro
Жыл бұрын
Ooh my, how thin that cardstock is😨 Your new box and the TdM deck are gorgeous though😍
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@rachelmaher8406
Жыл бұрын
I have 3 rider Waite tarot decks. I go back to them often. I recently seen the wieser tarot at barns and noble and I was good and set it back on the shelf. I said to myself I have 3 already. 😂
@gillianfieldwick1937
Жыл бұрын
What a pity. One to avoid. Thanks for your time.
@carmmen1384
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Wow the sound effect 😂
@LylaRox
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I really enjoy your videos. I am definitely a tarot NERD and just saw this deck. I was just thinking of buying it, but I'm glad I saw your review. I will pass on it. It looks like it's printed on paper.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Wise move 😉
@albinnibla
Жыл бұрын
Sad days when imported knock off decks offer a higher quality product than even this! Yikes!!💜
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Truth!
@ferrisulf
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I got an independent oracle deck on etsy for a discounted price because a batch of them had been printed on the wrong cardstock. They are thin and they are bendable but nothing like THAT! Even at that price I would be quite disappointed. It's sad that has been put out for sale in stores. (The music and sound effects were hilarious!)
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
It beggars belief
@amiraxperimentalx
3 ай бұрын
Wish had seen this before buying it, the cardstock is like drawing paper. It's really awful.
@the_hermits_cave
3 ай бұрын
Agreed 💯
@SpiritofAvalon
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful wooden box 🥰 but omg awful deck, it’s not even cardstock but paper stock 😮 I am glad it’s not one I was thinking of getting. When I saw the title I thought maybe it was another terrible one from The Works 😂 good idea to use for journaling 😍❤️
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
It’s even worse than The Works! 😳
@SpiritofAvalon
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave and that’s saying something! 😝xx
@avalancha13
Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the Marseilles deck you showed in this video?
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Jacques Vieville
@avalancha13
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave Thank you!!!
@rifflinthemind.5793
Жыл бұрын
I love working with the RWS but it is by far the most reproduced deck and so I have to be sure I need it before I will buy one! I was disappointed with the mass market Thoth kit that WH Smith sells, tiny, book was not that good, just cheap and uninspiring. 'Ancient celtic' in a victorian deck guide is a huge red flag for me. I just got a copy of Courtney Davis' Celtic Tarot and it turns out the companion book by Helena Paterson is full of fanciful but inaccurate versions of Celtic mythology.
@Masculineintuitionreadings
Жыл бұрын
This was rough to look at hahaha that’s too thin
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Think indeed. The limpest deck I’ve ever seen!
@butterflymagicwithhottea9291
Жыл бұрын
Oh? The title of this video has my attention. That's not something you would say lightly. Coming to watch.
@butterflymagicwithhottea9291
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that does NOT qualify as a deck. The paper quality would never stand up to even the most gentle of shuffling.... and I am gentle with Tarot/ Oracle decks. Good grief! Things like paper quality should really be indicated on the box... like ingredients on food. You have a generous attitude about using them for journaling. I would be marching back to the store to return this item.
@sandramolina5068
Жыл бұрын
It needs to be called The Toilet Paper Tarot !
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
YES!
@eduardobrandaoalves2307
Жыл бұрын
Not even worth to scream at it (and usually I do scream at stupid decks).
@veevintage2619
5 ай бұрын
OMG THIIIIS exact deck!!!! I bought this deck cheap and I was excited to open it, but there was a VERY negative (or at least just odd) Spirit attached to them, same exact deck, same box, NO JOKE!!! It's a long story but for multiple and somewhat creepy reasons I am currently seeking to re-home this deck. Deceivingly nice pop-top box, and NASTY card stock, not to mention my particular deck came with something rather unpleasant attached to them. I am VERY happy to know someone else feels it's not that good, albeit for different reasons. I am a big believer in Synchronicity, and after reviewing a more recent video of yours this came up on my YT feed FOR A REASON!! Thanks for this!
@the_hermits_cave
5 ай бұрын
Oh wow that is synchronistic!
@pinup60
Жыл бұрын
what is the deck at 0:17? Anyone knows?
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Keymaster Tarot 😊
@pinup60
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave thank you!!!
@pauljonesesquire
Жыл бұрын
I bought this deck direct online in late summer and gave it away. It might be a good intro for someone or like you say ok for reference but I agree prob the worst reproduction I've come across.
@ScholarBot
Жыл бұрын
...Did you try shuffling them? 👀
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they just bend
@mat6468
Жыл бұрын
$50 IN NEW ZEALAND. What a bargain.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Noooo!
@CityGuy1971
Жыл бұрын
Shocking 😮
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@elspeth6807
Жыл бұрын
The box is nicer than the deck!
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Truth!
@madwitch9977
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Biddy Tarot from Homesense! I was delighted to find they had a few tarot and iracles. I am slightly tempted on the Rose and Lily tarit you mentioned ...I've come to appreciate the original artwork more now but wait ! No Thoth in the coffee box????? 😱😱😱 nooooooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but seriously love your choices xxx
@amandamonaghan1190
Жыл бұрын
What a waste of money and print thanks Simon x
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@tarot_esoterica_with_erin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving us all from buying this deck. I remain a fellow N-E-R-D ... just without this deck 😄.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
Same!
@tarot_esoterica_with_erin
Жыл бұрын
@@the_hermits_cave 😊
@thewanderingstar7656
Жыл бұрын
Omg seriously simon it’s worst but the box and guidebook is better then deck😂 thank god I haven’t got I agree with you totally
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼❤️
@erichelms261
Жыл бұрын
I have over 20 decks, and NONE of them are Riders. Guess I'm not a "true" nerd.
@the_hermits_cave
Жыл бұрын
😝
@raspberryblood
Жыл бұрын
I think my Centennial knock off from China is way better than that deck.
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