Alright, so I have this tackle-box looking card case that I've had for AGES, I love the bloody thing. It's got room for a ton of decks or trades, dividers, a sekrit compartment for trades or dice or whatnot, and a nice latch for security, but well... it's been dropped and kicked and had dogs thrown at it too many times, and the handle and latch are loose. In other words, I should replace it, but I'm having a devil of a time finding the darned thing. I found the PATENT INFORMATION before finding anyone who sells them. Eventually I found a sports card place that has them listed, but they're sold out; another one that their shopping card doesn't work, a wholesaler that seems to be selling a newer (uglier) version, but I'm not willing or legally able to buy from them.
So, does ANYONE know where I might go to find one of these? Or, are there 49 other people who'd want to buy some if I could get 50 wholesale? I'd really appreciate any tips anyone has on it, the box is ace and I've never found another quite so handy.
HOLY CRAP! I can't believe you even found a PICTURE of this thing. I have one, which i must have gotten over 12 years ago, and a couple years ago I looked everywhere online and couldn't find a damn thing. Mine is still in OK condition, but i'd love to find a place i could find another one. It really is the best deck/stuff carrier that i've ever encountered. Almost everyone that sees mine asks me where i got it.
That sports expressions place is probably out of business, but it might be worth giving Online sports a call to see if they can still get them. If all that fails, I might show that times design site to my local card shop owner to see if he's willing to stock them.
If you find a way to get one, i'd love to hear about it. Seriously.
As far as i can tell from the picture from the times design site, its identical except for the color. It's possible the lid storage portion might be different, as that's not visible in the picture, but i doubt it.
Looks like it's just the color to me. But black body with red trim looks a LOT better than crayola blue with light gray. The company that makes them normally makes those plastic yard boxes, including some for an outdoor deck. Making "Deck Box" an unhelpful search term :/
Looks like it's just the color to me. But black body with red trim looks a LOT better than crayola blue with light gray. The company that makes them normally makes those plastic yard boxes, including some for an outdoor deck. Making "Deck Box" an unhelpful search term :/
try "Card Box" or "Collectibles Box" or something like that.... I think you might have some better luck with those as your search terms than the "Deck Box" search terms.
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Hah, oh trust me I tried those as well. It too me ages to get this much--try to differentiate this from standard plastic deck boxes or cardboard ones, seriously.
Good news is I found a way to buy these cases straight from the manufacturer....
Bad news is I bought them all.
They've been discontinued for over 3 years (their only retailer was target at that point), and they only had 5 units left in their warehouse (6 come in a case, but one was "destroyed" somehow, couldn't even get it for parts.) The woman I spoke to was nice enough to give me a wholesaler price if i bought all 5, so I went with it, since, beyond the people who i was actively ordering for, there are several other people in my gaming community who have shown an interest.
I made it very clear to the woman whom i spoke to that there is still a demand for these cases, as most of the cases for ccg's sold today are far inferior. She told me she wouldn't say they'd "never" be made again, but couldn't say when it might happen.
So I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn't look like these will be available for the forseeable future. I guess it's possible some Target store somewhere has them in leftover stock, but it's unlikely, as stores like that typically just mark prices down on products till they move.
After offering the remainders for sale to interested friends, If I have any left, i may sell them on ebay or something, and if i do i'll make sure to post here, (and send VestDan a msg in particular) but it's unlikely.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Here's hoping they come to their senses and start making them again.
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Seals almost water tight the tray is just wide enough for deck boxes. Locks stuff up and is rather obvious if someone is walking off with it.
Ultrapro basic plastic deckboxes x 20 ish
2 Cardboard boxes of trade / 1 binder
Playmat
Dice
Snacks
Drinks if its not too hot out so they dont create extra moisture.
All inside, granted this isnt a carry it all the time thing but if i wanna bring it all and know its safe =)
Great in the summer as it keeps the sleeves from sticking due to moisture.
Hoping they make a smaller version of this case at some point as a 14' or so version would be awesome.
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So, does ANYONE know where I might go to find one of these? Or, are there 49 other people who'd want to buy some if I could get 50 wholesale? I'd really appreciate any tips anyone has on it, the box is ace and I've never found another quite so handy.
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That sports expressions place is probably out of business, but it might be worth giving Online sports a call to see if they can still get them. If all that fails, I might show that times design site to my local card shop owner to see if he's willing to stock them.
If you find a way to get one, i'd love to hear about it. Seriously.
Best. Case. Ever.
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try "Card Box" or "Collectibles Box" or something like that.... I think you might have some better luck with those as your search terms than the "Deck Box" search terms.
Trades
Articles
Winner of SSC 1 & ">3 & 6
Good news is I found a way to buy these cases straight from the manufacturer....
Bad news is I bought them all.
They've been discontinued for over 3 years (their only retailer was target at that point), and they only had 5 units left in their warehouse (6 come in a case, but one was "destroyed" somehow, couldn't even get it for parts.) The woman I spoke to was nice enough to give me a wholesaler price if i bought all 5, so I went with it, since, beyond the people who i was actively ordering for, there are several other people in my gaming community who have shown an interest.
I made it very clear to the woman whom i spoke to that there is still a demand for these cases, as most of the cases for ccg's sold today are far inferior. She told me she wouldn't say they'd "never" be made again, but couldn't say when it might happen.
So I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn't look like these will be available for the forseeable future. I guess it's possible some Target store somewhere has them in leftover stock, but it's unlikely, as stores like that typically just mark prices down on products till they move.
After offering the remainders for sale to interested friends, If I have any left, i may sell them on ebay or something, and if i do i'll make sure to post here, (and send VestDan a msg in particular) but it's unlikely.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Here's hoping they come to their senses and start making them again.
Necro Warning.
Seals almost water tight the tray is just wide enough for deck boxes. Locks stuff up and is rather obvious if someone is walking off with it.
Ultrapro basic plastic deckboxes x 20 ish
2 Cardboard boxes of trade / 1 binder
Playmat
Dice
Snacks
Drinks if its not too hot out so they dont create extra moisture.
All inside, granted this isnt a carry it all the time thing but if i wanna bring it all and know its safe =)
Great in the summer as it keeps the sleeves from sticking due to moisture.
Hoping they make a smaller version of this case at some point as a 14' or so version would be awesome.
Necro Warning.
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