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Very bold, aggressive 3D design. These aren't bad, especially at $11 USD shipped.

However, I have developed a distaste for standard, flat Bicycle tuck cases. CPC's strong 3D design looks disappointing and flat without embossing to help the design jump off the box. Also, using that same, aggressive back design on the faces is overwhelming the other face card elements so we don't get to fully-appreciate the custom pips or the semi-custom courts.

Overall, I like the concept, but I will have to pass. If I had to describe this campaign in one word, it would be "BUSY"
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Price point is good but for some reason this has more of an "Elite" vibe to me rather than a CPC vibe. Either way, not bad but not for me this time.
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I think "busy" is a good way to describe it. I wish the background was more transparent so that the pips and courts stood out more. I have backed for one because I still like them, but I would like to see them slightly improved upon before printing.


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Busy indeed... too busy IMO, I'll be passing on these
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CPC: another Casually Passed Campaign for me.
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I really like the backs, even the tuck design. I agree that the tuck without at least embossing will fall short.

I don't like the fronts of the cards though for many of the reasons pointed out above.

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Ugly. Bye.
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