Question 1

How do I order Artists Proofs?

Accepted Answer

Go to my Signed Proofs shop, choose a card and select a format. The price quoted is the price for that format and includes a standard signature by myself in the text box. Select how many you want to order and Add To Cart.   If the card is a Wizards Signature Art Card the signature is pre-printed on the front. I can still sign the back if you like; let me know after you've placed your order.

Question 2

How do I order Shadow Signatures?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Shadow Signature item in my Additions shop and select however many you require. Update the Custom Text box(es) with a list of the proofs you want shadow-signed, then add the Shadow Signature item to your cart.

Question 3

What do you sign with?

Accepted Answer

I am now using Acrylic Paint Pens for signatures. Some of the card surfaces are such they repel Sharpies, leading to a streaky or beaded appearance, and in some instances they barely show up at all. This has always been a thing but it seems to be happening more of late, even on older cards, leading me to think that it's Sharpie production quality that's at fault.  The advantage of Acrylic Paint Pens is that they allow for a more solid, defined line, and colours are more striking. The flipside is that Acrylic is not as durable as Sharpie ink, meaning they need to be protected from excessive friction and scratching, although that tends not to be an issue with cards as of course you treat them so well.  As far as the signage goes, Acrylic Pen paint takes an age to dry, as opposed to the Sharpies which are instant. So where with Sharpies it's two outlines and into the sleeve, with Acrylic it's one outline, wait an hour, second outline, wait an hour and into the sleeve. Also, any overlap results in blotching, unlike Sharpies. For these reasons, my prices for Shadows have increased.

Question 4

What are Limited Editions?

Accepted Answer

I occasionally offer proofs with bespoke digital artworks printed on the back. These are numbered and usually come in sets of between one and seven. The artwork on the cards is created by me exlusively for the cards on which it appears. Once the last card in the set has been printed, the digital art will not be used on any other media or product.

Question 5

Can you get more of a Proof that's sold out?

Accepted Answer

On occasion I receive an extra batch of a specific card some months or even years down the line. The odd card can also come back into stock as a result of revised orders, or when I find one down the back of the sofa.   If an item is out of stock you can sign up to receive notifications if the situation changes.

Question 6

How do I order a Sketch on my Proof?

Accepted Answer

In my Additions shop, find the Sketch item. If it says SOLD OUT that means I'm not currently accepting Sketch requests. Otherwise, select the Sketch item and write in the Custom Text field which card you want sketched, and any preferences as to subject matter. Add the Sketch item to your cart and check out (remember to order a proof to go with it!)

Question 7

Do you offer pre-orders?

Accepted Answer

It's difficult to offer pre-orders because I don't know how many proofs I'll be receiving.   All is not lost, though. When an item is on pre-order, you can sign up to be notified when stock arrives.

Question 8

Will you sign my playables?

Accepted Answer

I will indeed. Drop me an email and I'll send you my address. Once I receive your cards I'll bill you for the sigs and mail them back to you ASAP, normally within 7 days. Prices are £2 per standard black sig, £5 per shadow sig.   Please note that I will need to know an approximate market value for your cards so I can select the correctly insured return postage.

Question 9

Will you alter my playables?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, but I don't do alters on playables.

Question 10

Why was I notified that a product is now available yet...

Accepted Answer

...when I go look, it's saying Out of Stock?   What's happened here is that someone else also signed up to be notified and got there ahead of you :(

Question 11

What happens if my order hasn't gone through?

Accepted Answer

Panic! Actually, drop me an email and I'll sort it out.

Question 12

Is there a minimum order value?

Accepted Answer

Yep, £20.   Bear in mind, if your order is over £30 (UK) or £50 (international), shipping is FREE.

Question 13

What are your shipping charges?

Accepted Answer

Click on the Shipping link beneath any in-stock product to see the shipping charges.

Question 14

Where do you ship to?

Accepted Answer

Everywhere. UK is domestic postage, the rest of the world is a single overseas rate.

Question 15

How long do orders take?

Accepted Answer

If you've ordered signed Proofs or Limited Editions I'll normally get those out to you within a few days. Large orders will take a bit longer.   In any event I'll email you very soon after your order and confirm.

Question 16

Will I have to pay customs charges?

Accepted Answer

It's rare, but it sometimes happens. If you think it might be an issue in your country please check your customs fees before ordering and make sure you're happy to pay them if the need arises.   Please note that if you're sending playables to me to be signed it's possible that UK customs might charge a fee, dependant on the value and listed contents. In this case I'll need to add that fee onto your bill.

Question 17

Would you do a commission or request for me?

Accepted Answer

That's not beyond the realms of possibility. Drop me an email saying what you're after, and your budget if you know it, and I'll get back to you.