Bonestone and Earthflesh Tarot

[gregory]

I believe YOU !

[AdAstra09]

6 hours ago, Raggydoll said:

They have test printed the deck so there should be no issues there. It was the guidebook that they hadn’t printed previously 

Yes and no. They test printed the deck but there was a problem with one of the pentacle cards that Avalon said she wasnt completely sure had been fixed (as of a few weeks ago)

[gregory]

See....

[Raggydoll]

8 hours ago, AdAstra09 said:

Yes and no. They test printed the deck but there was a problem with one of the pentacle cards that Avalon said she wasnt completely sure had been fixed (as of a few weeks ago)

Oh dear, I must have completely missed that update. I knew there was a spelling error that was corrected from the first test printing done by another company, but I didn't know that there had been yet another error. Thank you for informing us! 

[Raggydoll]

Ana Tourian answered some questions regarding packing etc and I thought I could share it here in case anyone else was curious about those things!

 

[gregory]

[Raggydoll]

Today:

 

No new updates. Waiting on the latest book sample to arrive, it was sent last week so any day now. And we are awaiting notification of the start of printing.

Ana and I have been nudging the printer for an update.

[Raggydoll]

Today:

 

EXCITING NEWS!!! WE HAVE OFFICIALLY GONE TO PRINT!!!

The cards are being printed!

WOOOOHOOOO!!! THIS IS SO EXCITING!

 

Avalon also shared a short video from the printers

 

 

 

[Raggydoll]

The July newsletter:

 

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the Bonestone has officially gone to print.

This is so very exciting and a moment that I have been waiting for for a very long time. 

Here is a short 90-sec video of the printing process sent to me by the printer. I simply had to share it. 
https://youtu.be/jRVnl8fjnHc

While the cards are being printed, the second sample of the guidebook is heading my way. This is the final proof. I am expecting it any day now. Once I have a good look at the guidebook, the box and the book will also be given printing approval. 

I do not have the mail quote yet so the leftover decks will not be listed until I do. I will keep you informed of this progress. 

It's full steam ahead and I am so excited. 

[Niobium]

I'm tempted to snag a leftover deck, now that, ah, this is actually //happening// (with apologies to all of you who have the patience of saints, etc.).

[Raggydoll]

6 hours ago, Niobium said:

I'm tempted to snag a leftover deck, now that, ah, this is actually //happening// (with apologies to all of you who have the patience of saints, etc.).

No need to apologize! 😄 I hope you are able to get one and that you love it! 

[Raggydoll]

Latest status: deck, book and box is printed. Shipment quotes have been received. Packing material have been decided on. Spare decks are yet to be listed. The limited edition artwork is yet to be sent. Decks are said to ship at the end of month. And bonus news is that the deck has red gilding. 

 

I think that’s all! 
 

[RavenOfSummer]

Hey everyone! Did you all see the latest email update from Avalon? Copying and pasting here for those who have not seen:

 

LATEST UPDATE August 2020

Hello all,

I will do this in dot point for ease of reading

• The address list will be sent to the printer this evening.
• The printer is in the process of assembling the deck. This means that everything is now printed and they are putting the cards in the box and the book in the box so that packaging can begin. (See screenshot) Assembling is a separate process that I was only informed about today.
• Shipping for decks to India will happening from the US. Thank you Ana Tourian
• Shipping of decks will mostly be via airmail. With surface mail being used by a select few countries
• Most decks are being sent via UPS Saver. I have zero control over this.
• All decks are being shipped from China (with the exception of decks going to India) as such, choosing a carrier is not an option.
• COVID-19 has limited mail carrier options. This is out of my hands.
• All packages will be sent from China with a tracking number (see screenshot)
• The cost of the deck will not be the same as the original listing which is almost 3 years old.
• The cost of everything has gone up. From printing to packaging, to shipping. COVID -19 has not helped in this area.
• The weight of the deck is almost 1.5 kg. The original weight of the deck was estimated at close to 1kg.
• The original Bonestone Listing was in Australian Dollar
• The listing of the spare Bonestone decks will be sold in US Dollar, not Australian Dollar.
• Postage will be listed in US Dollar, not Australian dollar.
• Cost of the deck as of now is $87. 67 USD
• Cost of shipping rages between $22 - $53 USD depending on the country the deck will be mailed to.

The listing of spare decks will take place on 27th of August at 8 am Australian Eastern Standard time.

link to my Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AvalonCameron?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
 

• There is no waitlist.
• Please do not email me asking me to put a deck aside for you, as I am unable to do that.
• The Sketches will begin their mail out starting this Friday 28 August.
• Once these last decks are sold, there are no other planned print runs on the horizon. I need a holiday.

Thank you for your continued support. I hope this helps answer a few questions.

We are now staring at the finish line and it's really damn exciting!

Have a fantastic day!

[RavenOfSummer]

I should add to my above post where I copy-pasted the email- in a couple of places screenshots are referenced, but I actually couldn't see any screenshots attached to my email. So this is not something I omitted...I'm not sure if she forgot to attach them?

[gregory]

Saw it. Not entirely clear though.  I shall continue to watch and wait. I won't trust in a single thing till it hits my mailbox.

 

And no - no screenies here either.

Edited August 26, 2020 by gregory

[FindYourSovereignty]

I believe she means this screenshot which was posted in the BS FB group.

[gregory]

Bit odd to mention it in an email update then.

[RavenOfSummer]

Thanks @FindYourSovereignty...not sure if she mentioned anything more in the Facebook group, since it seems her email update omitted some things? My main question is, will our tracking number be emailed to us when our shipment is sent? I see that each package is supposed to be sent with a tracking number, but I don't see anything about whether we will receive those tracking numbers.

[FindYourSovereignty]

3 minutes ago, RavenOfSummer said:

Thanks @FindYourSovereignty...not sure if she mentioned anything more in the Facebook group, since it seems her email update omitted some things? My main question is, will our tracking number be emailed to us when our shipment is sent? I see that each package is supposed to be sent with a tracking number, but I don't see anything about whether we will receive those tracking numbers.

She hasn’t specified that detail, but I will keep a watch out for more info and I’ll ask.

 

23 minutes ago, gregory said:

Bit odd to mention it in an email update then.

Honestly, I think she did the update in the FB group and copied it into a newsletter email. 😏

[gregory]

I know the feeling, @RavenOfSummer..... Another oopsie of communication.

[Niobium]

Prepares to F5 the Etsy store. 😐

[FindYourSovereignty]

In case anyone wants a direct link... $$$

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/860251199/bonestone-earthflesh-tarot-deck-book?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[Niobium]

WHEW not cheap. OTOH, 400 gsm?? I only have a couple of decks like that. My goodness!

 

Edit: ...wow, already gone! Glad I nabbed one when I did.

Edited August 27, 2020 by Niobium

[Mab]

I was kicking myself for not backing this deck, and missing the boat, and then, as the awful saga unfolded, I was relieved.
I have felt so sorry for those involved, and I do hope that everything turns out well.

I have ordered one of the spare copies, so fingers crossed.
 

 

Whoo, just read your edit, Niobium... a million thank yous to FindYourSovereignty for the heads up!

Edited August 27, 2020 by Mab

[PathWalker]

Did pop there as soon as I was u here (UK time) but already all gone. Perhaps just as well.

Enjoy them