Don’t Buy Counterfeit Tarot Decks!

Who Buys Counterfeit Tarot Decks?

There are, in general, two groups of people who buy counterfeit tarot decks. People who are not yet familiar with the tarot world and are tempted by a “good” offer, for example via AliExpress, Wish, or eBay. And people who shrug their shoulders and who do not care that the cards are of poor quality. They just want to have a deck and don’t think about the consequences of their choice.

Why Choose Original Decks?

Why should you opt for an original deck when a counterfeit version is cheaper? Here are three compelling reasons:?

1. You support the makers of the tarot deck. If you support the makers (author and illustrator), they can make new decks again. This is especially true for Indie decks.

2. The quality is much, much better. Cheaply produced tarot decks only last a short time. In addition, the cards do not feel the same (soft instead of firm) and the details are less sharp. Your readings can lose power and meaning as a result.

3. Negative energy can be attached to the cards. You may be familiar with the (positive) energy that honestly produced cards carry. Counterfeit decks may have received a foreign or negative energy during the production process. You are using “stolen art” and this never gives a positive vibration.

How do you know if a tarot deck is counterfeit?

Here are three tips to ensure you’re buying an original deck:

  1. Price: If a price seems “too good to be true,” it probably is. Be cautious of decks sold at a fraction of the original price.
  2. Quality and Dimensions: Original tarot decks are of high quality and often larger than their counterfeit counterparts. Check the correct dimensions on our site and watch videos to understand what the cards should look like.
  3. Packaging: Original tarot decks have an ISBN, the author’s and/or illustrator’s name, the publisher’s name, and the place of manufacture. Counterfeit decks often have simple, thin boxes with no text.

Through reviews and social media, you can find out whether a deck is fake or real. So do your research first if you have any doubts about the deck you want to buy.

Decks Often Counterfeited

Some decks, like the Wild Unknown Tarot deck, are frequently copied. Other decks with many counterfeit versions include the Rider Waite tarot, Smith Waite Centennial Tarot, Starman Tarot, Witches Tarot, Shadowscapes Tarot, and Pagan Otherworlds (UUSI). At tarot.nl, we only sell original versions of these decks.

What can you do?

Simple: don’t buy counterfeit tarot decks! Do not like or link any of these decks and share your experiences on social media if you have unexpectedly bought a counterfeit deck. Also remember to alert the artist or author that a counterfeit version of his / her deck is in circulation. Don’t be tempted by “great offers” either. And finally, encourage others to purchase decks from trusted stores or sites, such as tarot.nl.

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