Hi everyone!
I’ve started shipping the decks! I’m cross-checking pledges from the other campaign and orders from my website as I work through everything. Once your order ships, you’ll receive either a message or an email with your tracking number.
I have around 400 decks to send out, so please be patient while I get them all packaged and shipped.
I’ve seen that some of you have already received your decks and tagged me in your posts. Thank you for sharing! I hope you enjoy working with the Tarot and Oracle and find meaningful connections with the cards.
Thank you for your patience and support!
Allan
Hi everyone!
Based on some of the responses I received, I believe there may have been a misunderstanding about my last update.
First, not all of the decks were damaged. Only a small number were affected, but I want to inspect each deck carefully to make sure I do not send anyone a damaged copy.
Second, I am handling all the inspections, packaging, labeling, and shipping by myself, so I appreciate your patience while I carefully prepare each order.
Please understand that these delays and shipping issues were completely outside of my control. I am just as frustrated as you are, but there is no reason for the messages to become personal or to blame me for what happened.
Some of the negative messages have honestly made me question whether I want to continue designing decks. Still, I think about everyone who has remained patient, kind, and supportive throughout this process. Your support truly means a lot to me, and I sincerely thank you.
I have already started shipping the decks so your deck will be in your hands soon. I truly hope you enjoy it and that it becomes a meaningful and useful part of your practice.
Allan
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share an update. The decks have arrived, sort of!
As the delivery truck pulled up to my house, I noticed that the boxes looked a little unusual. Before they were unloaded, I climbed into the truck to inspect them and discovered that they were actually boxes of popcorn buckets.
Apparently, a shipping container tipped over at the port, scattering multiple shipments. When everything was gathered and reorganized, my shipping labels were accidentally placed on the wrong pallet.
Thankfully, after checking the delivery, I found that one of the pallets contained the Tarot decks, so those were unloaded. I was supposed to receive two pallets, and I am still waiting for the pallet containing the Oracle decks.
Unfortunately, some of the Tarot boxes were badly damaged. I completed a quick inspection and set aside those with obvious damage, but I will carefully examine every deck before it is shipped. Thankfully, there appear to be enough undamaged decks to begin fulfilling Kickstarter and pre-orders.
Fulfillment will begin soon, but please be patient with me as I inspect each deck to make sure you receive one that is in good condition. Thank you again for your continued patience and understanding!
I removed the photos because too many people were reacting to the images without reading the post, leading to misunderstandings that the text already addressed. Please take a moment to read the full update before commenting or jumping to conclusions.
An Important Update & A Call for Support
I wanted to share an update on where things currently stand with The Sabbath Tarot and Oracle.
The decks have arrived at port, but unfortunately, I have been hit with a significant import tax bill that must be paid before they can be released to me. Until that balance is paid, the shipment will remain at port, and if I cannot get it released soon, additional storage fees will begin accumulating.
To help raise the funds needed to get the decks released, I’ve begun making and offering handmade leather bags through my other venture, Darkain Leather, along with other special products. I personally handcraft each leather bag, and the proceeds from these sales will go directly toward covering these unexpected import costs and getting the decks released from port.
I am also accepting contributions from anyone who would like to support The Sabbath Project directly. There is absolutely no obligation to contribute, but every purchase, contribution, and even simply sharing this update helps bring me closer to getting these decks out of port and finally into your hands.
This project has faced more unexpected obstacles than I ever anticipated, but I am determined to see it through. I have invested an incredible amount of time, work, and resources into making these decks a reality, and I am not giving up now.
If you have been waiting for your deck, supporting the project by purchasing one of the new items or making a contribution would mean more to me than I can say.
Thank you for your patience, your support, and for continuing to believe in The Sabbath Project.
Hi Everyone!
I apologize for the lack of updates recently. It has been a hell of a couple of months. I spent three months dealing with excruciating pain from pulled muscles in my neck and shoulder and going through physical therapy. Just as I was finally getting back on my feet, I had to fly to California to care for my mom after she suffered a stroke. I returned home only to lose our kitty cat two days later. Needless to say, it has been a lot all at once.
The good news is that the decks have arrived at the port! Unfortunately, I was hit with an unexpected bill of nearly $3,000 before they will release them. I am currently fighting to get this resolved, especially since the tariff situation that originally caused so many problems is no longer in effect. They are now classifying these charges as import taxes, and I am working through that with them.
As soon as I get this resolved and the decks are released to me, I will begin shipping as quickly as possible.
I know this project has experienced far more delays than any of us expected, and I cannot thank you enough for sticking with me through all of it. Your patience, understanding, and continued support have been greatly appreciated.
We are incredibly close now.
Allan
Hi Everyone!
The Oracle and Tarot decks are currently in transit from the printer and on their way to me. As soon as they arrive, I will begin shipping orders. Once your shipping label has been created, you will receive an email with your tracking information so you can follow your package’s journey.
Hi Everyone!
I apologize for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been dealing with a shoulder injury over the past four weeks that left me completely incapacitated.
As mentioned previously, I received sample decks and discovered a few issues that needed correction. A handful of cards had color inconsistencies, the Tarot and Oracle bags were swapped, and the edges required adjustment. All of these have now been fixed, and the decks are currently being packaged for shipment to me.
On a positive note, it looks like tariffs may not be an issue after all. In a way, that initial delay worked in our favor, as it gave me the opportunity to catch and correct these problems before final production.
I’ll be shipping everything out as quickly as possible, though it may take some time due to the volume of decks. You will receive an email with tracking information as soon as your order ships.
Thank you all for your patience and support,
Allan
Hi everyone,
Here is a quick update. I am still waiting for the decks to ship to me. I received a sample copy of both the Oracle and the Tarot, and I noticed an error in one of the decks. The printer is currently reviewing it and working on a fix.
They were also on a three week holiday for Lunar New Year, which caused a slight delay in the timeline. I kindly ask for your continued patience. I am receiving messages across al of my social media profiles, emails, and Kickstarter. I promise I am not ignoring anyone, it just takes time to respond to everything and sometimes I might miss a few.
As in past Kickstarter campaigns, once fulfillment begins I will share a list with tracking numbers. I will ship everything out as quickly as possible, though it may take some time due to the volume of decks and add-ons. Website pre-orders will receive an email with the tracking number as soon as they are shipped.
Thank you all for your patience and support,
Allan
The decks are currently being inspected and awaiting approval before they are released and shipped (government rules). Here’s a video:
The decks are still awaiting shipment. There was a small delay caused by the current political situation, but I have been assured they will be on their way soon. I will continue to keep everyone updated, and once they are close to port I will send out the survey for your shipping details.
The Sabbath Oracle & The Sabbath Tarot books have been printed.
