mariannehj Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Hi readers ;) I read somewhere that the average tarotreader have about 44 tarot decks! I started reading about 4 months ago - and I have 6 tarot decks (and 4 oracle decks). How many do you have?
Hemera Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think about one hundred. And counting, I'm afraid.. :-[ I regularly use only about 10 of those. And I'd probably need just one -the Morgan-Greer- to be a happy reader.
Ix Chel Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I have 10 Tarot decks. I always use the RWS. Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9060I met Tapatalk
Page of Ghosts Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think it's around 25 now. I'm a sucker for art and I also love to see how different artists represent the 78 cards and what aspects are enhanced so that's a big reason for why I have so many. And the dreaded quest for the ultimate deck I did when I started out, can't forget to mention that. But my collection is small compared to people I've seen back on aeclectic ;)
Onaorkal Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Mmh, that number of about 44 decks for the average tarot reader makes me suspicious...I've seen so many tarot readers say they only have 1-3 decks (and I'm not talking about beginners!) Are there so many collectors among all the readers? As for myself, I have 13 decks as of now. I really wonder where I'll be 20 years from now...I guess I'll either have about 44 decks or I'll be down to the 1-3 decks I prefer to use haha! ;)
Page of Ghosts Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I'm thinking those who have decks in the 100's might make the average higher. I wonder when and where this was calculated?
Melissa Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I had roughly 30 at one time. Then one day I just sold them all. Currently I have two, and want 3 others. I don't think I'll ever have a larger collection again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
gregory Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think people like me screw up the average... 2402, + a few more in book form.
Kmartin60 Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I USE to have a little over a 10 till hubby decided he was getting the hebby-jebbies from them so I got rid of them all (should not have pouts) and now I (Secretly) have hmm 6 maybe 7? tarot I think and 3 or 4 oracle ones decks not counting other forms of Divination goodies ;) ... not counting just reg playing car decks that I find cool and can do readings with as well. I see loads of ones I want but alas pocket book doesn't agree with me. :(
Bookworm Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I have 30. I could part with a few of them, but of course there are a few more that I don't have that I really need to get my hands on. :)
Esk Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 After3 years of reading, I have 8 tarot decks and 3 oracle decks. It's not much but I'm upset that I can't read well with all of them. For this reason I think I'll stop buying others because it takes me time to learn how to read with each of them. I think I'm not a collector. I want a deck to use it.
Onaorkal Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think people like me screw up the average... 2402, + a few more in book form. HOLY COW Gregory! :o Indeed it only takes a few people who have 1000+ decks to influence the result a lot hahaha!
Lantana Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Just Tarot? 16, including pre-orders. (17 once payday hits ;) ) I only have 12 tarot decks on my wish list too. I think I'm on the stingy side of that average, but I can see myself getting there in a few years if the indie decks don't taper off.
Little Fang Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think people like me screw up the average... 2402, + a few more in book form. HOLY COW Gregroy! :o Indeed it only takes a few people who have 1000+ decks to influence the result a lot hahaha! I admit, I almost choked on my lunch reading that number! I only have 18, but I have a dozen more on my wishlist!
CharlotteK Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I have 101 Tarot decks, with a further 5 on preorder. I thought that was normal /on the low side [emoji849] Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Tarot dance Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 ....I have 275 and its still growing...but Gregory , wow, how do you keep track of them all
Em Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I think people like me screw up the average... 2402, + a few more in book form. I know you are running (or planning for) a museum. :o I have 5 decks only. I only buy new decks if I don't connect well with the old one.
Bodhiseed Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 91 at last count (plus 91 oracles to pair with each one). I rotate through all of them (with the help of the Deck of the Week group ;D).
MoonGypsy Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 ...and also one must take into account that some of us acquired our first deck...er...um...before some of you were born... For instance, i purchased my first deck in 1970! (((gasp))) :P ;D
Hemera Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 Haha :) Good point MG! I got my first deck in the 1980's. (We could have another thread just for this..)
gregory Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 ....I have 275 and its still growing...but Gregory , wow, how do you keep track of them all I have a database :) Doesn't everyone ? :D And I am very careful when I put them back where they are supposed to be. That said, one very small one is technically awol just now... :( It must be in the room somewhere, and I plan a complete stock check soon. I far it may have slid down the inside of a chest of drawers. It's VERY skinny I am not planning for a museum - I have visited a few and I haven't the energy. And yes - I too have been at it for a VERY LONG TIME. I am 72 years old, yo know !
CharlotteK Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 I've only been buying Tarot for 2 years, so I've acquired decks at a rate of about 1 a week. That's scary. But it would still take me another 44 years buying 1 a week to match Gregory. I'd be 90! And very poor. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Melissa Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 Gregory, I'm completely amazed. I can't stop imagining what they all look like together. How do you store them all? If you don't mind me asking :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mariannehj Posted September 1, 2017 Author Posted September 1, 2017 Wow... So fun to read :) :) I would LOVE to see a picture of some of your decks, gregory :)
jema Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 I kind of lost track. I think it is around 200 and I think I only got 1 deck in 2017. My goal is to downsize to 100.
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