Are they worth it???

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Today we’re going to have a look at my top 10 most expensive Tarot decks and we’re going to weigh the pros and cons of owning a large collection!
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[@fairlighttarot]

Thanks for everyone who reached out to me via email to get a copy of the unofficial guide to the Tyldwick. I kindly ask you to only use the email linked to my KZbin channel and not to contact me via my private email. You can find the email linked to the channel in my info tab or in every video's description box. Thank you for your understanding!

[@Blu-skies]

Thank you for the PDF. It has convinced me to purchase a copy of the deck. I am looking forward to working with it soon :)

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

Don't forget about Tarot of Echoes❤

[@fairlighttarot]

Yes! Pre-ordered it the second Ana posted it on Instagram! I can’t wait 🙏

[@mythicalwitchery]

Wonderful video, thank you Silvia 💜 I really appreciated what you said about discomfort over spending, it's something not many people talk about, and the issue is all too real for many people.

[@fairlighttarot]

Absolutely! I’m well aware of the importance of reminding everyone that help is just a click away 🙏🥰

[@z1LeaF]

Archivist here, for your special French deck, wearing gloves may actually damage the cards more because you cannot feel them as you handle them. Best practice is simply to keep your hands very clean before you touch them and just handle with care :)

[@fairlighttarot]

Oh thank you! That actually makes sense 🥰 I’m always worried that I’m doing something wrong but for once I wasn’t 😂

[@fairlighttarot]

To those of you who have asked for a copy of the unofficial guidebook to the Tyldwick Tarot, I tried sharing the pdf on my community tab but it didn't work. Please reach out to me via email so that I can forward you the document :)

[@guvibration1182]

It's such an interesting video and unique, thanks for sharing your honest opinion. 😀I recently purchased the Cosmo Oracle that is quite pricy for shipping to Australia, however, I am fond of cosmo, physics, science, that's why this deck caught my eye. If I don't feel being connected with the energy, I will not purchase them or I will re home them. Personally I only collect decks to practise and it becomes important how it can be incorporated to my practice. E.G. I have never been drawn to the Ritual Tarot, Nameless One with grimoire, the spirit keeper with the Book of Map as I know Tarot for me is just energy tools. There are many divination tools work as long as we tap into our own psychic ability.

[@fairlighttarot]

I agree, each and everyone of us should be mindful of what works best and focus on that. I believe it’s also the best way to honor the deck and its creators! I’m like you, if I don’t connect with a deck I re-home it because it deserves to go to someone who will use it! 🥰

[@guvibration1182]

@@fairlighttarot True! I admire all creators' work, they make my life so colorful and interesting. We love so many things but might not necessary to have them all. Our universe is abundant, so do we 😃🥰💖 Sending you blessings with love.

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

Now you absolutely must share a pic of your fridge. 😂

[@fairlighttarot]

Challenge accepted 🤣🤣

[@RnR-Rebel]

@@fairlighttarot- was going to ask same, pretty please😅? Jet XXX😘🧡

[@fairlighttarot]

@@RnR-Rebel I will! A challenge is a challenge 😉🥰

[@RnR-Rebel]

@@fairlighttarot - Yay! 😘🧡

[@livingmybestestlife]

I nought 2 Bonestone decks and I'm FINALLY ready to sell one of them. I wanted to have one in case anything happens to my desk but now i can keep one of the indie decks and use the mass market deck.

[@fairlighttarot]

It’s such a beautiful deck, I had a spare too. I’d been too scared to use it otherwise 😂

[@MischiefManaged255]

I have an unopened copy of the Bonestone sitting on my shelf. 😂

[@fairlighttarot]

I've heard a lot of people getting so tired of waiting for the reward from the kickstarter that they had the same reaction and now their copy sits on the shelf. I totally understand, sometimes a deck just doesn't resonate :)

[@Vanyro0]

The note on the guidebook of the grand tarot belline that it's "exclusively for professionals" made me giggle... Especially since with all the grandeur of the outside presentation, I didn't expect the pictures to be.... Childlike? It has a charm to it though, I'm curious to read the notes at the bottom of the pictures

[@fairlighttarot]

It’s an important deck that shaped the way in which tarot were created in the following years. It’s full of astrological references and overall Marseille-heavy. Certainly a great collectible item!

[@lacmalince1652]

I also have a Bonestone that has just sat on my shelf. It's such a shame everything that went on with that deck. I love Ana Tourian's work and am anxiously awaiting her Tarot of Echoes. I got two copies of Le Tarot Arthurien. I was afraid I couldn't get it in the States so I tried 2 different sources. They both came in. Ana's art and Arthurian Legend are the perfect pairing. The ideas and the spirit of what the Bonestone was meant to be, for me, has been tarnished and I will never use the deck. To nit pic, I do not think that red guiding does justice to cards. I feel it is too harsh. I do however have a lovely sketch from Ana Tourian. I paid extra and I got the page of pentacles which is one of my favorite cards. I will buy any future deck that Ana has does the work for. I have all of her decks except her Lenormand deck. I also have several of her prints. It's a shame everything that happened with the Bonestone. I will never use it. I love Oracle of Echoes and am thrilled there will be a tarot of the same name. One of my pet peaves is a creator saying the deck will never be reprinted and then does. I think it is simply unfair to the people who supported the creator to begin with. It made me happy when you said you don't believe them when they say that. For the most part I have only purchased mass market decks the last few years. I look very hard at kick starters and I find I seldom see a deck that I would use more than something I already own. I gave up serious collection about 10 years ago. Too many decks were coming out to keep up with. I am almost good about not getting decks that will eventually mean little to me. It has been a strange transition. I loved hearing your stories about tarot swapping. I have never had a good experience swapping, unless I already considered my swap partner a friend. It does my heart good to hear happy stories. Thank you so much for sharing these. It was very insightful. I loved hearing your opinions.

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ I completely agree with what you say, sometimes creators get very frustrated with the whole process and they end up saying something that upsets the whole experience. I bought the Bonestone second hand so I didn’t have the same experience but I’ve heard a lot of people that left the deck on their shelves because of how long they had to wait. It’s a pity because Ana’s artwork is simply stunning 🥰

[@Blu-skies]

I am appreciative of this content. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and collection. As a mindful collector, I try to remain reasonable when it comes to purchasing highly demanded decks.

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you! Yes, any collection, not just about Tarot decks, needs to be sustainable 🥰

[@lacmalince1652]

Also I agree with whoever said, now we need to see your fridge.

[@fairlighttarot]

I tried to post a photo in a comment but couldn’t so I’ll have to do a post on the community tab 😱😂

[@lilibee3443]

Mio Im makes me cry every time. I’m always on the hunt for Korean artists that make tarot decks. Many of the decks I find showcase traditional clothing, or cute cartoon style art, but I am not looking for that. I’m searching for art that happens to be made by a Korean artist that has the passion to create decks that make people feel something about the culture and themselves. Mio Im does this. Please let me know if you know of other Korean artists with meaningful tarot decks. Thank you for showing this and your other precious decks.

[@fairlighttarot]

I completely agree on the Mio Im! It’s so powerful and fascinating at the same time! She’s the only Korean tarot creator I know unfortunately, but I’m also longing for more artists like her. In Japan, I like Yoshitaka Amano who made the Amano Tarot and Stella Kaoruko who made the Stella’s Tarot. But I think nothing compares to the Mio Im 💙

[@carmenb9020]

You don't know the quality of these decks most of the time. People have to try to search for video reviews of decks. But some are gouging. I happen to spend more on kickstarter at times or decks on Etsy. But I will not pay more than $110-$125. In Canada. The US funds come out very expensive already + shipping. It's weird cause I'm buying decks being shipped from different countries. They charge a bit more for their decks but cheap shipping fees or free. I can't understand everything that cost me a fortune comes from USA!!!!!

[@fairlighttarot]

Shipping is crippling for us aussies too! On Etsy is the worst for us as they charge us for GST even when an item is coming from the same city 😩😩

[@Lilin-vz9yj]

I love the Mio Im but man that's a lot of money for a deck that is still in print! I'm so tempted, especially because of your interpretation of the lovers card, that's very sweet. And you're right, these days we're not supposed to show our grief, we're supposed to move on. It's awful! I hope you end up getting the other Folchi deck!

[@fairlighttarot]

I’m very close to settling on a price, I’ve been looking for that deck for a while! The Mio Im might be expensive but I can assure you that it’s worth it 🥰

[@RobynsReflections]

If they reprinted Baroque Bohemian Cats at regular cost I’d buy it without question. 😊 I’d get that one and the new one lol. I love cat decks 🐈‍⬛

[@fairlighttarot]

I think it’s definitely a possibility. It’s just going to be called Bohemian Cat Theatre and the cards might be slightly different. I totally agree, I’m a fellow cat lover 🥰🥰

[@user-yk7ct3wc3r]

I think that collectible items are worth whatever people are happy to pay for them. Like you said, you wouldn't have spent a lot of money on a coin but your dad did, because he collected them. I personally love fountain pen inks, I have literally hundreds of them and if something new comes out and I'm really excited about it I probably don't mind spending bit more on it. Of course inks are a lot cheaper than decks though!

[@fairlighttarot]

Absolutely! It’s the joy of finding something unique to our collection we’re paying for! And as such we don’t mind paying a premium for it 🥰

[@6CrysNoir6]

Avalon Cameron has fantastic companion book, I hope mass market edition keeps full size.

[@fairlighttarot]

Fingers crossed 🥰

[@RnR-Rebel]

I have a copy of Tarocchi Universali that’s never been used; the LWB is still shrink wrapped! Think it’s from ‘91, just majors. It’s being culled, gotta research prices, then sell at a fair price, not insanely. TSM for showing some of your lovely collection, really enjoyed some that you said will be mass marketed, yippee! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🦋🏍PS Buon nuovo anno! (Prob messed that up, but you get it I’m sure😊.)😊😊

[@fairlighttarot]

Grazie Jet Buon Anno! I love Sergio Toppi's art style, it's so '70s for me! I'm sure you'll find a buyer in no time, especially on ebay :)

[@camilleberdugo-martin8834]

The taro as colour it's a beautiful deck ! It is on my wishlist ❤

[@fairlighttarot]

Yes, it’s very unique! I like to use it for journaling 🥰

[@Katyscrap]

I enjoyed seeing your decks, hearing their story and your opinion.

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 🙏🥰

[@carmenb9020]

But of course they were not old recognized collection decks. The deck she got offered is a very unique deck. There's writing on the cards. 😊

[@fairlighttarot]

🥰

[@Tarot_und_Zahlenmagie]

Lovely Silvia, thank you so much for this video and your honest insights🙏 First I thought WOW this video is loooong 😂 but I love it ❤ and the more I get into Tarot-Art AND on the other hand watching the developement of AI in this field, I even appreciate videos like yours even more - THANK YOU! ...Interesting is, that you spoke about a deck in your video about the art which is shown and that there is the same style on other decks from the same artist, so because of this fact you do not feel to get another deck of the same art. Sorry, if I don't get it 100 % correct, but I remember you saying something like this. What I'd like to express is, that Ana Tourian does the same thing, doesn't she? I LOOOOOVE her art and her interpretations, but if I ONLY look at the art, I always see the same style as you mentioned the other artist in your video has - wait....I get it....I just remember, that it was "The Healing Waves Tarot" where you said it. And there I was a little bit astonished, you know why? I recently bought the Athourien Tarot here in Germany from Amazon and I paid 34,90€ which is today round 57 Australien Dollars - incl. shipping. Not much for a deck like this and I am sooooo happy (thinking about a backup copy no matter if it is massmarket). Just for interest: The Bohemian Gothic Tarot goes in the next round - preorders are open and I think I buy one or two copies ❤ Dear Silvia, thank you for your interesting work, I always love watching your videos 🙏

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🥰 When it comes to the Healing Waves I feel that we were all surprised that even when it was still available they were going for $$$ and then a year later there was a very affordable deck with very similar vibes and artstyle. Personally I love the Healing Waves because of the use of sea water! I probably didn’t explain it well 😂 When it comes to Ana Tourian I buy everything she makes without even checking! I love her work so much! I don’t mind that the style is very recognisable, I actually love her decks because of that 🤩

[@carmenb9020]

Some people are selling second hand decks in good condition on Facebook..maybe there are elsewhere. Just letting you know

[@fairlighttarot]

Of course, I’ve been trading on Facebook groups for many years now 🥰

[@thefoolsapprentice]

Great video. This was one of my favorites that you have made. I want the Blood Moon Tarot. I was not around when it was on kickstarter. 😊

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you Benny 🙏🥰 I may be able to help with the Blood Moon! Let me check something and I’ll message you!

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

If Sylvia can't help you it is supposed to be reprinted this year or next.

[@BennyTheFoolsApprentice]

@@TrioofWitchesTarot Thank you. I've waited long enough, If a 2nd edition comes out it will end up on my shelf as well. Thanks.

[@ninainanna]

Lovely video! I own or have owned most of these decks you show today (except for the Bonestone which I really don't care for either) and my honest opinion is that the only one worth its current price is the Taro as Color (so yes, I would pay that amount, and I bought a spare so apparently I'd do it twice 😄). I also don't have Mio Im's Tarot - I appreciate its beauty but it's not really my style. ❤

[@fairlighttarot]

I think I was very lucky in my years of collecting because there is only one or two decks which I had to pay $$$ for. The others came to me thanks to very generous people or because I bought them when they were still in stock. I totally understand what you mean re the Mio Im's, it's not everyone's cup of tea, even though it's a very powerful deck. Thank you for watching :)

[@ninainanna]

@@fairlighttarot Yes, you're absolutely right. I also paid original prices for them (have been collecting since 1997). What has always amused me immensely though is watching how decks, that not many care about, finally go out of print and suddenly everybody thinks they are FANTASTIC and wants them. It's hilarious really. I, for instance, back then couldn't get rid of my Bohemian Cats even if I asked less than the original price for it. So yeah... it's a funny thing.

[@fairlighttarot]

@@ninainanna oh, I know what you mean! It’s a very famous psychological phenomenon that says that people want what they can’t have 😉😂 I think that some $$$ decks are really overrated but somehow collectors are happy to pay top dollars to get them just because they’re hard to find 🤷‍♀️😊

[@saltyred9164]

That's incredible! Tyldwick had a pdf! You say you know how to get access? I would love love to get it! 🙏😘

[@fairlighttarot]

No problem at all! I’ll see if I can upload it in my community tab 🥰

[@CallmeGigi33]

Hi Silvia, I love this video, your candor is refreshing! I would really appreciate the pdf of the Tyldwick guide. Thank you ❤

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you 🙏🥰 I’m going to try and upload it on my community tab tonight as soon as I get home!

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

I am pretty sure that Jonasa Jaus is working on an entirely new deck. Maybe more RWS based?

[@fairlighttarot]

Yes, I’ve seen a couple of posts about it! It made me very curious, she’s a talented artist so I’m generally onboard with everything she does 🤩

[@cpearl8403]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. If you do know how to acquire a copy of the PDF companion information for the Tyldwick Tarot, I would be so happy to know.

[@fairlighttarot]

Of course! Let me see if I can upload it on my community tab 🥰

[@cpearl8403]

Thank you so much! @@fairlighttarot

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

Ooooh you have Tarot Belline, I just can't pay the prices I've seen it for. Maybe someday I'll find one for a reasonable price.

[@fairlighttarot]

I’ll keep an eye out for it for you if you want! I’m supposed to go to Paris in a month’s time, fingers crossed 🥰🥰

[@TrioofWitchesTarot]

⁠that would be fabulous❤

[@madbeegamer]

Wooow!! I mean, those price tags! Some people are crazy lol! But then again, I kinda get it, when you love something so much you probably expect to invest time and money on it. Good on you that you have the Grand Belline, it's a true piece of history :)

[@fairlighttarot]

I wasn’t even aware it would have become so valuable when I received it as a gift. At the time it was rare but still available. It really is a piece of history 🥰

[@user-ll4kd2lw7s]

Super interesting video! I've always wanted to see the decks that sell for $$$ because I'll never be able to afford them lol! Thanks for sharing!

[@fairlighttarot]

You never know what you may find! There might always be someone willing to let you have a deck you really want for a reasonable price. I only paid an exorbitant amount for one or two of these decks, but for the other ones I was really lucky 🥰

[@carolynbm]

Loved this video ❤

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you 🙏🥰

[@thefoolsapprentice]

That would be amazing if you could. 😊

[@moirad6579]

Really appreciate this insight into tarot deck collection. I am not a collector but can totally understand why collecting tarot decks is an enjoyable collectible. My only "valuable" deck is Benebell Wen's Vitruvian SKT which i bought out of FOMO but enjoy using it, even if it might affect the monetary value.

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you 🙏🥰 Oh, the SKT is truly an amazing deck! And the Vitruvian edition is my favorite, such a lovely tone. The important thing is to enjoy them, any way it makes us happy!

[@lindanoyola2526]

Contacted u at info@... but not received. This is the email I found here on KZbin. Hope I got it right.

[@fairlighttarot]

Hi! I've responded to everyone who sent me an email at [e-mail] could you please check your spam folder, sometimes it ends up there. Otherwise please re-send me the email and I'll send it through again :)

[@fairlighttarot]

It turns out I found your email in MY spam folder lol! Just sent it through, enjoy!

[@lindanoyola2526]

Appreciate you and your vids. Thank you!

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

1:48:30 I love this so much

[@fairlighttarot]

Thank you so much!

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

I recently bought a deck for $25 off facebook marketplace. When I looked it up I saw it was selling for over $200 CAD. I wouldn't have paid that for it, but I understand that people are willing to pay for things that are special TO THEM. Tarot is art. I've been back and forth over buying Somnia because it's over $100 for me but I know I'll use it and cherish it. People spend millions on "art" that I will never understand so, to each their own.

[@fairlighttarot]

Wow, that was an amazing find! During the years I’ve found a few really good bargains, it’s always surprising to notice the difference between prices, isn’t it! I agree, the Somnia is worth every penny 🥰